When discussing the biblical model for mentorship and women, we often go to Titus 2, which is a beautiful picture of cross-generational relationships. Recently, though, God opened my heart to a fresh understanding of these relationships in the book of Luke. After Mary accepted the call to be the long-awaited Messiah’s mother, she visited her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Form a 911 Prayer Team
Turmoil surged. Tears poured. Confusion erupted. Negative thoughts bombarded my mind. I felt like I was in a war zone. Dropping to the floor, I cried out for God’s strength and protection from this oppression. God, there is no way I can speak at this women’s retreat! I am too weak. How can you use […]
Let God Be the Puzzle Maker
Round puzzles. Square puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Heart puzzles. All puzzles have one thing in common – the pieces fit together to complete the whole. With one segment removed, it distorts the full picture. Just as a missing link weakens the chain, an omitted puzzle piece alters the final image. Yet a puzzle with […]
