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article | May 28, 2009

Mind if I share part of my resume with you? I have a bachelor's degree in communication from Missouri State University (go Bears!). I have a master's degree in education from William Woods University. I have worked as a newspaper reporter, a …

article | July 10, 2020

As morning mist hovered over the quiet pond outside their hut in South America, five men began to plan. They were in their twenties, slim and fit from working outside in the tropical heat. The year? 1955. Maps, pencils, and notebooks covered …

article | August 15, 2019

Talk to any leader and the topic of balancing ministry and home responsibilities is bound to come up. That’s why I’m so glad for today’s survival tool from Kelly Needham. Meet Kelly in her personal message to leaders, and check out her …

article | September 17, 2020

I remember a Bible study leader once remarking to me, “There are always the same women who participate in Bible study and always those who never join in.” She said it as though it was a foregone conclusion and nothing could be …

article | February 20, 2020

Last spring was intensely busy. Mothering four little ones ages five and under kept me on my toes from morning until evening, along with being a lay pastor’s wife and writing for several ministries. After weeks of falling behind on my task …

article | October 28, 2015

I'm a podcast girl. If I'm taking a drive, going for a walk, or working at my desk, I've often got my earbuds in, listening to someone chatter. Here's a peek into my playlist. A few of my favorite podcasts are: The …

article | March 21, 2016

I just wish I could do ministry all the time, because this parenting and homeschooling stuff is just so hard! As soon as the thought materialized, the Holy Spirit convicted me of the sinful attitudes from which it had sprung. It had …

article | September 19, 2017

You’re at camp or in a church service or reading your Bible when suddenly you feel a strange tugging on your heart. It feels like God is asking you to do something, maybe something very specific. Like: Go to the foreign mission …

article | May 7, 2015

So, your parents don’t trust you? Maybe every time you have to explain your actions to them you feel like you’ve been put on trial. They drill you about details and keep digging, convinced you’re hiding something. Maybe they take more of …

article | March 7, 2016

I've noticed a trend on my social media feed. Maybe you've seen these titles, too: "10 Ways to Make Your Marriage Thrive This Year" "4 Steps to Become a Better Wife This Year" "1 Habit that Will Change Your Marriage This Year" …