Have you ever felt exhausted – even when things have been going well? You’re not alone – an Old Testament prophet felt that way, too. Elijah was ready to sing his last note — not because he was defeated, but because he had just won! Beneath a broom tree in the desert, he prayed, “I […]
5 Steps to Know if You’re Called [Video]
Have you ever wondered how to discern the call of God? Wendy Blight is sharing five practical ways the Lord showed her to discern His call. In this video, you will learn: Why setting aside your own agenda is the first step to hearing God’s call. How to get past the “I’m not qualified” feeling […]
Are You a Joy to Lead?
She knew that look. Just last week she had given it herself during a meeting to a challenging team member. This time, though, she was on the receiving end from her pastor as he disagreed about her ministry’s next step. As leaders, we know how complex the calling can be, especially when there’s one who […]
Power of Empowerment
How is empowerment powerful? And why is empowering women so important? According to Melinda Gates, when you empower a woman, you empower everyone else! And 90% of what a woman receives, she will plow back into her family. So, any investment in the life of a woman is going to not only empower her but […]
How Do You Help the Woman With Baggage?
You know who I’m talking about. She’s the woman who comes into church late, holding her head down to avoid the stares, and leaves early to avoid conversation. She’s the woman carrying the baggage of shame and rejection. She’s the kind of woman you may want to keep at arm’s length because you know wading […]
4 Steps to Navigate Trouble with Team Members
When earthly women come together for divine work, trouble is inevitable. While we prayerfully recruit, train, and shepherd teams, serving together brings human nature to the surface. Instead of crossing our fingers and hoping problems fade, leaders who navigate through trouble with a team member will enjoy a better team. With a simple plan of […]
How to Restore Rest to Your Soul
Are you soul weary? Perhaps you are edging towards burnout and don’t know how to stop. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that rest is available to us as God’s children – but it’s up to us to take it: Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that […]
7 Steps to Ministering to the Woman with Baggage
When she smiles at you from across the church foyer, you get the impression that she’s got it all together. She appears to have a good marriage, obedient children, a comfortable life and she’s started attending your Bible study group. You don’t realize it, until you sit down for a heartfelt conversation, but this woman […]
How to Speak to the Silent Pain of Infertility
It’s quiet. Hardly visible yet it affects over 7 million women. Infertility’s silent pain dwells beneath the surface for many women. I’m one of those women. My husband and I have walked through the pain of unexplained infertility, a devastating fraudulent adoption case involving an FBI investigation, and the open adoption of our beautiful, now […]
Ministry to Women Struggling with Infertility
I sat at the table filled with women I love, listening to them all recount stories of their babies being born. One of our dear, young friends, currently eight months pregnant, listened intently as we all laughed, reassuring her she would survive the inevitable entrance to motherhood. As I drove away from the restaurant, I […]
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