Have you ever found yourself in a desperate circumstance? I vividly remember the humid July morning through tear-drenched eyes the words spoken by the pediatrician on duty: “Your son has a large mass on his brainstem.” As tears streamed down my face and uncertainty relentlessly swirled in my soul, I found myself in a fight: […]
Standing on the Word of God
When I was younger, my parents used to take extravagant vacations and leave my brother and I at home with our grandparents. The time we spent at Grandpa and Grandma’s was full of SuperKid Academy, Mavis Beacon typing lessons and talking about Jesus. My grandma was a peculiar woman. She had a quirkiness and authenticity […]
Why Leaders Need Courage to Rest
What do you think of when you hear the word, courage? For most people, especially leaders, thoughts of being bold and brave come to mind. Courage means taking risks, doing something that scares you or even moving forward with something when you don’t feel equipped. But what if it takes courage to rest? Leaders in […]
Ministry to Military Families: From A Military Wife and Mom
On May 3rd, my husband and I celebrated twenty-five years of marriage. We married the day he graduated from basic training and since that day have lived in eleven states. He frequently says, “Home is where the Army sends us!” In each place we’ve lived, we have attended chapels on post and churches off post. […]
PTSD and How the Church Can Help
I’ve seen the names of those I know, and, yes, I’ve cried. My problem is I don’t know the names of those I tried to help only to have them die in my arms. In my sleep, I hear their cries and see their faces… Attached to this letter are my service medals. I don’t […]
How to Be Smart with Ministry and Social Media
Your social media feed is probably filled with your favorite authors and speakers, ministry leaders, bloggers, women of influence and good friends. Do you ever see wonder, “How does she do it?” How does a busy woman/wife/mother post poignant, inspiring and timely updates, pictures, videos and links and – and still have time to eat? […]
3 Ways Leaders Can Help Women Overcome Insecurity
I was alone, or at least I felt that way. Women huddled in happy clusters chatting about first one thing and then another. Some propped babies on their hips. Others clutched Bibles in their hands. Most wore smiles on their faces. I wore one too. But it wasn’t a reflection of what was in my […]
4 Keys to Cultivate Meaningful Friendships
It was Friday, and I couldn’t be more excited. I lived for lunch with Mrs. Linda. We would divulge in uninterrupted conversations about all stages of life. She offered transparency, authenticity and trustworthiness. She was the first woman to come alongside me and say, “ I see your hurt, but I want to walk […]
The Best Way to Make Decisions as a Team
It’s time to plan spring and summer ministry projects – an exciting time! However, as you gather your leadership team to make a list of the needs within the church and community, the list quickly becomes too long to reasonably tackle. As the leader, you recognize that the team needs to determine what projects your […]
How to Hear From God
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they indicate they heard from God? Did a bush catch on fire? Was there an audible voice? Or, why isn’t He talking to me? Perhaps you have felt a nudge before but you weren’t sure if it was your own thoughts versus His. John 10:27 tells us, […]
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