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article | June 27, 2016

Of all the words that could be used to describe your ministry is prayerful at the top of the list? Last summer I spent time in Haiti with a group of twenty-four women and children's leaders. The trip was eye-opening in so …

article | March 1, 2017

I sat in the conference session with my eyes wide open. It was one of those moments where every word spoken pierced straight into my heart. As the speaker shared about his passion for mentorship and discipleship, I knew my life would …

article | March 25, 2019

A few months ago, I struggled with deep loneliness for one of the first times in my life. My husband has been working intently on completing his PhD, and it has been a long, ongoing season of buckling down, strict focus, and …

article | January 10, 2017

As I write to you, it’s still Christmastime. I’m nestled in my armchair in front of the fireplace and next to our tree, shining with its lights and silver ornaments. I’ve got coffee to sip and Christmas music playing, and I just …

article | April 29, 2009

I had to get my driver’s license renewed yesterday. If you’ve done that before, you know it’s not a fun chore. I drove to the Department of Motor Vehicles, circled forever looking for a place to park, and stood in line waiting …

article | February 11, 2019

The thought had been bouncing around in my mind for several weeks. I had discussed it with my husband, and I knew what I had to do. I expectantly typed a private Facebook message to an older pastor’s wife asking if she …

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 | January 11, 2021

We’re starting the new year with a bang by bringing you the Best of the Best articles from the Leader Connection! —Leslie Bennett, Women’s Ministry Initiatives “Would you prayerfully consider starting a new ministry to women at our church?” I remember being …

article | October 23, 2014

Note: I asked the readers of this blog to finish this sentence: "Is it okay to . . . ?" One reader responded this way, "Is it okay to ask God questions or confess to Him that sometimes He is kinda scary?" …

article | January 22, 2015

We've been talking about the Bible a lot this month. What can we say? We are passionate about the ways God's Word has transformed our lives and the ways we know it can transform yours! The Bible is so much more than …