Acts 13 opens with the beautiful scene of the church leaders in Antioch coming together in worship, fasting and prayer over the ministry. In the midst of this sacred picture of inseparable unity, the Holy Spirit rushes in and says, “Separate for me Paul and Barnabas for the special work I have chosen for them.” […]
How Do I Know I’m Called?
Have you ever found yourself comfortable and content serving God, and then an invitation comes? One that surprises you and promises to take you far outside your comfort zone. I remember one such invitation. A few years into serving as a small group leader in a Bible study, our leadership team invited me to lunch. […]
How Do I Know I’m Called?
I had lived the last decade trying to forget the terrible things done to me by a masked man I found hiding in my apartment, just days after my college graduation. Moving to a new town, I wanted to forget my past, start a new life, and make a happy home for my family. After […]
The Reason for Change
Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: you find the present tense, but the past perfect. –Owens Lee Pomeroy Lucy Pevensie and her siblings scarcely recognized the ruins of Narnia upon their return in C. S. Lewis’ story of Prince Caspian. Only when they discovered a vault of their former belongings did they realize they were […]
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 […]
Why Are Women’s Retreats Important?
Church retreats. Are they just for fun? How do they benefit the body of Christ? What affect does a retreat have on the whole church? These questions are vital for church leaders to answer. Especially in these tough economic times, leaders need to understand the value a retreat offers the attendees, their families and the […]
