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 […]
Ministering to Women With Scars from Emotional Abuse
You’ve heard it said before that everyone is fighting some kind of battle and I believe that’s true. One type of battle I have personal experience with is emotional abuse. Even now, as I write the words, my stomach turns. It’s hard to even grasp but it’s the truth. I have had more than one […]
Don’t Quit
So you feel like giving up? Have you ever questioned whether or not it’s all worth it? Are you mentally, physically or spiritually exhausted? Does it all just seem too hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions then take heart. Chances are, you are in the right place doing the right thing. […]
Don’t Say Yes to Everything
As I was driving to my next appointment, I found myself fantasizing about being in the hospital. Yup. As the patient. In a bed. With no responsibilities. “Then I could take some time off of work,” I thought. Whoa. Did I actually reach the point of thinking being in a hospital was the only way […]
Creating a Personal Bible Study Plan
Does your January start with goals and a great desire to get back into Bible study, but you look up here we are in February? If you are like me at all then you will relate to the idea that after study ended in the fall, the holidays became a beast of burden (in the […]
3 Tips to Give a Life-Changing Compliment
When you order a meal at a restaurant, how do you like it to arrive? Are you happiest when it’s piping hot and sizzling? Or, do you prefer it to be more lukewarm, as if it’s been lingering in the back somewhere unnoticed by the wait staff? Does it matter? It still tastes the same, […]
