Stepping on a crack as a kid meant my sweet Mother’s back was at risk of being broken! Step on a crack, break your Mother’s back! You remember?! I diligently avoided each crack by skipping or tip-toeing just to keep my Mom in good health. It’s a silly belief but there are lots of erroneous […]
Convincing Women Their Contributions Matter
“I have no idea where I should serve—or even if I should. I’m not really talented or gifted.” Ever heard these words? I have. On more than one occasion. Virtually every woman who utters these words has fallen into the trap of what I call “Paper Plate Perception” – the belief that we’re nothing […]
Five Scriptures for When You Feel Heavyhearted
As we serve and love others, we will walk alongside them through joyful times and through sorrowful times. Sometimes, the weight of the difficult situations and sorrowful circumstances that we are walking through with them can weigh extra heavy on our heart and we begin to carry that burden on our own shoulders. Our personal […]
How to Recover When You Feel You’ve Failed
Scenario: You are working your women’s ministry plan. You are excited because things are going well, then BAM! Something goes wrong. Something falls apart. Something unexpected happens. #WomensMinistryFail What’s a women’s ministry leader to do now? I’ve got 3 R’s to help you recover: Reassure yourself. If you are like me, you are careful to […]
Discover Abundant Living
It was 2006 and I was pregnant with our youngest daughter. Among other issues, the shadows of a failing business and the stress that comes along with such financial burden were on top of my ever-growing prayer list that morning. I opened my Bible with the hunger of a soul that needed tendering and guidance. God directed me […]
