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Lessons from a Purse
Last night I watched a good friend empty her purse trying to find her USB flash drive, and I was amazed at how much she pulled out of that purse before she found it. I know all of us women have found ourselves in this same situation at one time or another. As I...
Afraid to Disciple?
How would you respond if someone asked you to disciple her? Would you be excited and shout, “YES!” or would it strike fear in your heart? What would I do with her? Where would I begin? I don’t even know what that means. One of the questions I am often asked as the...
Community Busters
What does healthy biblical community look like and are we experiencing it? I've been pondering these questions as I am preparing to speak on the topic of community at a women's retreat this weekend. God designed us for community, not to live in isolation from one...
Sins That Will Tear a Ministry Apart
There is no perfect church or ministry. We all struggle with sin, and if those sins are left unchecked and not dealt with, they can destroy a ministry or render it ineffective. Galatians 5:19-21 lays out for us some of these destructive sins. Sexual sins – Sins...
A Wrong Focus
“My eyes are continually toward the Lord.”- Psalm 25:15 I want to introduce you to four women who have lost their focus and taken their eyes off the Lord. I was first “introduced” to these ladies by Mary Graham when I was on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. 1....
Seeking God
Are you needing direction or strength today? 1 Chronicles 16:11 tells us where to turn: “Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.” These words are part of a psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord, written by David after he brought the ark of the...
The Ministry of Encouragement
When I came home from East Asia after four years, this sign was on my bed. Mom had written these words on a poster board to welcome me home. It made me smile and cry at the same time, in a good way. I felt loved. I took a picture of it so I could keep it with me as...
Are You Ready to Mentor?
I've been pondering several questions recently. Am I living life in such a way that younger generations are drawn to Jesus? Would someone want to be discipled or mentored by me as they watch my life? Titus 2:3 reads, "Older women likewise are to be reverent in...
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