Blog Entries by Allyson Todd
Allyson Todd is an associate editor and intern for women’s initiatives at For The Church. She holds an undergrad degree from Midwestern College, a dual major in Christian Ministry (missions emphasis) and Humanities. Todd is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Midwestern Seminary where she works full time as the Assistant Director of Events for Student Life, and is a member of Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. Her ultimate desire is to continue learning more about the Word of God and equipping women to make disciples. You can follow her on Twitter at @_allysontodd.

Your Prayers Won't Save You by Allyson Todd
God’s character is as honest as we can be in our prayers. Our quest may feel endless but our God is not.

Women's Roles and The Great Commission by Allyson Todd
I have sadly heard it said to me, “Well it’s great that you’re learning a lot about God and want to share it, but be careful not to go outside of what God has commanded women to do!”

Women's Ministry For The Church by Allyson Todd
We do not want to avoid equipping women just because it can be hard.

We Are Not Omni-Anything by Allyson Todd
All our longing for God-likeness is only wrong when we strive for it in and of ourselves.

The Tight Grip of Jesus by Allyson Todd
Once we were grafted in, there was not, is not, and can never be any possibility that we do anything but remain in Him.

The Quietly Poured-Out Life of Lilias Trotter by Allyson Todd
We should slay the lurking thought that obedience to God should give something other than Christ.

The One Who Treads the Waves by Allyson Todd
I can rest assured that my powerlessness to determine my future makes room for me to trust God who is most powerful.

The Gospel for Cynics and Scoffers by Allyson Todd
Far too many of our conversations are about why one church is the best in polity, or how a specific kind of music, preaching style, discipleship model, major, leadership training program, or missions agency is superior to all others.

The Former is Not The Forever by Allyson Todd
Why, O Father, must I endure this cycle of repentance in hard-heartedness forever?

The Fearsome God, Our Friend by Allyson Todd
Jesus was trampled by the wrath of God on our behalf.

The Beauty of Telling Your Story by Allyson Todd
To tell my story is to tell of the faithfulness of God.

Tale As Old As Time by Allyson Todd
The gospel is the ultimate "tale as old as time" because we get God.

Remember Whose Name You're Wearing by Allyson Todd
Christ brought his own petition of a perfect life and signed it in his blood so that the Highest name of all could be given to the lowest of us.

Our Blanket-Fort Kingdom of Weakness by Allyson Todd
No amount of building that I do in my blanket-fort kingdom will last.

No Lesser Women by Allyson Todd
Since we all bear God’s image, we should affirm and celebrate every kind of personality He has designed.

My Flooded Soul by Allyson Todd
This is where I am - covered by water and desperate for God’s help every moment to truly believe this flood is a gift.

Living As Those Who Are Lacking by Allyson Todd
Marriage is not sufficient for life and godliness. Jesus is.

Like A Bird In A Thunderstorm by Allyson Todd
My current struggles weigh as much as a feather while the weight of God’s glory is incalculable.

Life In His Ways by Allyson Todd
Jesus kills our sin so that He can fill us up and give us life.

Kill Your Dogmatism by Allyson Todd
It isn’t wrong to have strong opinions. It is wrong to hold so tightly to these beliefs that we dismiss and destroy our neighbors.

How My Special-Needs Sister Teaches Me to Trust God’s Heart by Allyson Todd
One of the most formidable things that shaped who I am today is my sister, Amanda. She is now 21 years old, reads more books than I do, just graduated high-school, and has Down's Syndrome. And she is a means by which God has taught us to love him more.

How Journaling Combats Sin by Allyson Todd
Journaling is not an end in and of itself; the end is to look to and live by the cross.

He Hears Our Every Whisper by Allyson Todd
The listening, loving, inclined ear of God is a gift that flows from the gospel.

God In the In-Between by Allyson Todd
We must trust that these in-between days where we can’t see God at work are not signs that he’s turned his back on us.

Expect Hope by Allyson Todd
Hope came at an ugly price - the God-man slain for heinous crimes He did not commit.

Dear Beloved Christian Men by Allyson Todd
I want to tell you what God sees when he looks at you, why I love you, and how I hope to encourage you in the midst of our cynical culture.

Beware of Ministry Shaming by Allyson Todd
If we strive to build up one another in our ministries and tune into other people’s feelings, we can help the body of Christ feel unashamed for the call given to them by God.

Beauty Brings Rest by Allyson Todd
It is a holy endeavor to stop and smell the roses so long as the rose is not the ultimate object from whom we seek rest.

A Stolen Unity by Allyson Todd
I made a disjointed relationship into a convincing substitute for true unity.

A Beautiful Union For Broken Hearts by Allyson Todd
Even if we don’t feel like God hears us and struggle with doubt, we know that we belong to Jesus.

9 Things I've Learned in 9 Years Of Theological Education by Allyson Todd
All theological education exists to build up the church, equip the church, adorn the church, love the church - it is for the church.

5 Ways to Help Your Depressed Friend by Allyson Todd
Love seeks understanding.

4 Encouragements To Live A Vulnerable Life by Allyson Todd
Trust that God is at work in your heart, and vulnerability is good because He makes it good.

3 Ways to Love Women Without Children in Your Church by Allyson Todd
Remind women without children that they have everything they need for life and godliness in Christ.

3 Ways To Love Moms In Your Church by Allyson Todd
If you know women with children in your church, you’re called to love and serve them.

3 Reasons To Ask For Help by Allyson Todd
God, in his forever patience, humbles me over and over again and reminds me of my need for help from Him.