My husband’s parents were coming for a visit – reason enough to paint the basement, let alone clean the refrigerator, as any woman knows. When company comes, we put our best foot forward, especially when the company coming is the in-laws. We color our hair, buy a new top, hide the nail holes in the […]
How to Choose One Word for Your Year
Long lists of resolutions rarely work. There’s just too much to remember and too much to stay on top of in our busy lives. We don’t have the mental bandwidth to keep up with a list of resolutions. So we usually fail at this common New Year’s tradition. In my experience, it’s better to do […]
Reframe Your New Year with a New Perspective
Recently I found myself replacing some very old picture frames from flowery old 1990’s frames to chic new Pottery Barn ones. The frame totally updated the photos, but the photos remained exactly the same. As a professional life coach and ministry consultant, I use this same technique with clients called “reframing.” By definition it is: […]
5 Tips for Setting Goals for Spiritual Growth
As we quickly approach the end of the year, many people begin the process of goal setting. These goals tend to focus on weight loss, organizational or financial goals, but what about your spiritual goals? Below are five goal setting strategies you can begin now to move you toward greater spiritual growth in the coming […]
Life Tips from a Life Coach
If you had asked me if I needed a Life Coach 5 years ago, I would have said no. Then I found myself faced with a series of crossroads and transitions (some by my choice and others not). I was overwhelmed. Now, not to sound arrogant, but I am not the kind of gal that […]
8 Steps for a Dynamic Women’s Ministry
The goal of any ministry is to make a significant difference in the lives of those you are trying to reach. So how do you get there? Here are eight steps to help you have a dynamic women’s ministry. Prayer – Begin with prayer. God’s word says when you seek Me with all of your […]
