Have you ever felt overwhelmed with life? Like you just can’t keep up? As if everyone around you has this thing figured out, yet you sit here sinking? The truth is, we’ve all been there at some point. We’ve all felt like we are standing there lost while everyone walks circles around us. Whether it’s […]
4 Must-Have Apps for Leading a Team
Remember the old saying, “So much to do, so little time?” As a leader in ministry, it is easy to feel that way. That’s why I love to utilize technology tools that keep me grounded and set me on track – and give me a place to drop ideas from my brain. So, in […]
A Woman’s Influence in the Church
Countless debates ensue regarding the role of women in the church. No one is going to argue, however, that women influence a church’s culture. A more constructive approach would be an examination of biblical accounts as to how their influence was yielded. If you are questioning how much of a voice women have within your […]
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 […]
Do You Finish What You’ve Started?
When I first had the idea to start a neighborhood Bible study, I was so excited! I sketched an invitation and marked a date on my calendar, envisioning my living room filled with neighbors sipping coffee over open Bibles. But it didn’t take long for the enormity of this dream to overwhelm me and so […]
Want to Lead Well? Get Alone With God
“The wonder of our God once took my breath away, and now I’m afraid that I’m just out of breath serving Him.” Those raw words were spoken over a hushed crowd of thousands of leaders at a leadership conference a few years ago. A bestselling author and megachurch pastor was admitting he had lost his […]
Is Competition in Ministry Bad?
Deep within is the need to compete. God designed us with a drive to accomplish. Before God created the heavens and the earth, Satan displayed his competitive spirit to a fault. Satan’s beauty, splendor and position as the archangel became his focus, which soon led to his demise. He burned with a desire to take […]
Worship: Creating Space to Remember the Gospel
I couldn’t put it down. I pretty much went without sleep for two straight days because I just couldn’t put it down. With every page turn, the words pulled me in deeper. When I did sleep, I dreamt about the characters, concerned for their safety, wondering how their dire situations would play out. And when […]
Don’t Quit Before the Miracle
It was hot and I was tired – and the mountain trail in front of me seemed to go on forever. As my delight in this beautiful journey quickly faded, I whimpered to my husband, “How much longer?” Sometimes our hikes are longer than I want, and more than I think I can handle. I’m […]
Why You Must Steward the Gifts of Others
Recently when visiting a church with people I did not know, a thought crossed my mind that momentarily distracted me. When I noticed the wide variety of people in the room, I began to wonder about the scope of the abilities, experiences and gifts represented in the room. I wondered if each person was using […]
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