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article | November 20, 2020

I sat on the couch, scrolling through my social media feed. News of a relationship status, a pregnancy announcement, and an advertisement for the latest fashion trend flooded my mind. My finger tapped a link that took me to a video of …

article | July 25, 2016

Planning women's events is hard work. There are (seemingly) endless decisions to weigh concerning a goal, theme, agenda, speaker, and venue—to name a few! The process is just beginning when it seems like you're bombarded with managing a multitude of volunteers, facilitating …

article | May 23, 2011

God’s Word teaches that thankfulness ought to be a way of life. But in the reality of our daily lives, it is so easy for discontentment, murmuring, complaining, criticizing, or even bitterness to displace the “attitude of gratitude.” Cultivating a thankful heart …

article | May 1, 2014

the·ol·o·gy noun : the study of God We study God through His Word each Thursday on the blog. Our goal is to present the truth of God in a way you can digest and apply. This week we'll tackle the goodness of …

article | May 2, 2017

“It's almost impossible to live the right life if you have the wrong friends.” Those were words I heard recently from Craig Groeschel, a pastor in Oklahoma, who was discussing the importance of friendships. His words got me to thinking, and a …

article | April 5, 2011

Definition of doubt: To lack confidence in To consider unlikely To be uncertain Many of you have commented lately that you are wrestling with feelings of doubt and discouragement in the area of faith. Some of youmention doubt casually as if it's …

article | June 18, 2018

If you’ve ever come under fire from a boss or leader who criticized you in irrational anger or cruel harshness, you probably never forgot the stinging experience. Sadly, it happens even in ministry. Some leaders haven’t yet learned to offer a critique …

article | March 5, 2018

Do you remember your first job—your first real job? I remember mine. I was so excited to put all that I had learned in college to the test. I was filled with ideas and zeal and passion. I anticipated being part of …

article | March 9, 2020

Above the desk in my office, I have a ribbon-covered bulletin board where I slide in notes and cards I receive. Included on the board are thank-you cards from churches where I’ve spoken, notes from friends in ministry, and letters from women …

article | September 6, 2010

Sometimes I wonder if God has abandoned me. There. I said it. That isn't a thought that brings a smile to my face. It isn't the feel good part of my spiritual walk. It definitely isn't something I like to admit to …