Jesus was traveling from Galilee when He came upon His cousin, John, at the Jordan River. In an exchange between the two, Jesus shared with His cousin His intent for John to baptize Him. John was horrified and objected. Yet, Jesus persisted and John allowed him to be baptized. Scripture says, “When Jesus was baptized, […]
Archives for August 2017
Becoming a Merciful Leader
Warren W. Wiersbe wrote these words about forgiveness, “We reveal the true condition of our hearts by the way we treat others. When our hearts are humble and repentant, we will gladly forgive our brothers. But where there is pride and a desire for revenge, there can be no true repentance, and this means God […]
Practical Help in Preparation and Procrastination
Do you know that feeling when Bible study is in two days and you haven’t even finished the homework, much less prepared for the group session? We’ve all been there. I sense my lack of preparation when I’m teaching Sunday school, leading Vacation Bible School or facilitating discussion in my women’s Bible study group. I’m […]
Understanding Group Dynamics
Have you experienced the uncomfortable feeling when you ask a discussion question and a long silence settles over the group? With your eyes begging someone to break the ice, you wonder if you should let the question linger or jump in with your own answer. Other problems with group dynamics surface when Silent Suzy never […]
4 Conditions of Unhealthy Busyness
There’s an adage that says, “If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” Clearly, the person who wrote this and the people who repeat it believe being busy is very wrong. But what if God is actually pleased with the right kind of busy? There are only two references to busy in […]
What Does God Intend for the Sabbath Today?
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” Mark 2:27 (NIV) For years, I tried to find a loophole to honoring the Sabbath. It didn’t seem possible to stop working one day a week, so I tried to justify my actions. Was it really “work” if I enjoyed doing it? Anyway, how […]
3 Safeguards to Protect Your Influence
This morning I made my usual ‘to do’ list. Make a list. (I immediately feel productive when I cross this off.) Drink the coffee. Start the crockpot for tonight’s dinner. Have a private conversation with someone else’s husband that will eventually crumble my church, end two marriages, and send our children spiraling out of control. […]
4 Steps to Navigating Conflict
Have you noticed women come in a variety of shape, sizes and personalities? Yet, within each ministry there seems to be the same variety. When you look around at the women you lead, do you recognize any of these ladies? Debbie Drama: Grab a tissue. She is the one that feels left out, threatens to […]
How to Communicate Vision for Events
When planning an event for your ministry, having a clear vision is critical. Before the pen hits the paper and the first phone call is made, there is a question that begs to be asked: What is the heart of God for this event? Ask God for Clear Vision As leaders we need to ask […]
Fresh Grounded Faith: Be A Volunteer
Would you like to be part of bringing a refreshing women’s event to your area? We’d love to have you as a volunteer! Learn more about becoming a volunteer at Fresh Grounded Faith here.