Have you ever found yourself in a desperate circumstance? I vividly remember the humid July morning through tear-drenched eyes the words spoken by the pediatrician on duty: “Your son has a large mass on his brainstem.” As tears streamed down my face and uncertainty relentlessly swirled in my soul, I found myself in a fight: […]
Ministry to Military Families: From A Military Wife and Mom
On May 3, my husband and I celebrated 25 years of marriage. We married the day he graduated from basic training and since that day have lived in 11 states. He frequently says, “Home is where the Army sends us!” In each place we’ve lived, we have attended chapels on post and churches off post. We’ve had the […]
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 […]
How to Be Smart with Ministry and Social Media
Your social media feed is probably filled with your favorite authors and speakers, ministry leaders, bloggers, women of influence and good friends. Do you ever wonder, “How does she do it?” How does a busy woman/wife/mother post poignant, inspiring and timely updates, pictures, videos and links and – and still have time to eat? Is […]
3 Ways to Help Women Overcome Insecurity
I was alone, or at least I felt that way. Women huddled in happy clusters chatting about first one thing and then another. Some propped babies on their hips. Others clutched Bibles in their hands. Most wore smiles on their faces. I wore one too. But it wasn’t a reflection of what was in my […]
