3 Ways You Can Help Others See Women of Color in the Bible

The most important news ever delivered by God through a human voice was delivered by a woman of color. Yet how often do we allow the paintings, movies, and stained glass windows we’ve grown up with determine what we imagine Bible characters looked like? The Bible’s stories are all about people of color–the whole Bible […]

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are one of the privileges we enjoy on THIS side of the cross. Have you discovered all of yours? Here is a video of an online session I recently taught for Proven Way Ministry–Austin. Here’s the link for the YouTube video. Let me know if you have questions. Here is the link for […]

Holding on During Holy Week (see invitation below)

This may be the most memorable Holy Week in church history. Most churches will be closed for Easter, yet worship services are still happening via internet technology and homemade altars for private communion observances. Regardless of the pandemic’s destruction, we still have reason to celebrate the One Who conquered death once and for all on […]

The #1 skill necessary for success as a ministry leader

In my 30+ years of ministry leadership experience, I have discovered there is one skill that seems to make or break great leaders. The good news is, it is a skill we all can learn and improve. No one is born with expert ability in this skill. Unfortunately, we have all experienced the consequences of […]

My book is available!

It’s time to celebrate!!!! Just yesterday, my book went live on Amazon. Click HERE to go straight to Amazon so you can order your own copy! If the link doesn’t work, just go to Amazon.com and type in the book title in the search window. Thanks!! I didn’t really mean for it to happen quite […]

The Women Who Saved Christmas – Lesson 3

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You don’t just marry the person, you marry the whole family”? It is true. The character Ruth in the Old Testament book which bears her name is a good example of someone who took to heart the obligation of marrying the whole family. Her faithfulness to her widowed mother-in-law […]

The Women Who Saved Christmas – Lesson 2

Did God really choose a brothel owner to play an important role in the family line of Jesus?! YES!! Rahab was a Canaanite woman living in Jericho. She was a business owner. Her business was running a brothel. Yet, scripture commends her righteous act of helping Israel’s spies in both the Old and New Testaments. […]

Books that have shaped me – Part 1

My early spiritual heroes and sheroes

I was not a reader as a kid. I was a TV kid. You might not guess that looking at my overstuffed bookshelves today. Even today, I read to learn, not usually to be entertained. For leisure, I want to watch and listen. All that to say, my bookshelves are filled with non-fiction, especially books […]

Confident Leadership Class – Early Bird Price Extended

Lower price extended through Sep 14

I want as many of you as possible to be able to take advantage of the Early Bird price for my Confident Leadership Class, which begins next Monday, Sep 17! I’ll walk you through ways to develop the essential skills for ministry success. We’ll meet 2 hours each week for 6 weeks and you will […]

The Keys to Confident Leadership – Part 1

Seeing someone in a new light - Hagar

Do you need more confidence? How can you develop that confidence in a godly way? I’m going to re-introduce you to some biblical women and show you how they teach us the keys to confident leadership. Enjoy this 2-minute video clip from a presentation I did at the BRAVE to Lead Pre-Conference session sponsored by […]

How NOT to Be a Spiritual Snob

New Paths for a Woman's Spiritual Journey

I hate to admit it, but it is oh so true: I used to be a spiritual snob! Growing up in a conservative Christian denomination which focused on its interpretation of scripture as the “best” or “only” interpretation gave me a strong basis of scripture knowledge for which I am very grateful, but I let […]

Thankful for fun, new opportunities

I was on TV!

This is Thanksgiving week and I’m very thankful for the life and friends and family God has given me. I am most thankful for Jesus and the salvation and eternal life he gives. And then there are those little surprises that come along in life. I have been working for Con’ Olio Oils and Vinegars […]

The Gift of Girlfriends!

How do you celebrate your friends?

Have you heard Reba McEntire’s new song “God and My Girlfriends” from her newest–and first gospel–album, “Sing it Now”? The song celebrates the blessing of faith and friendship and it sounds like the story of my life! I have been so blessed to have amazing girlfriends my whole life. I hope I have been the […]

Why Ministry Partnerships Matter

The example of Priscilla and Aquila

Ministry partnerships are the backbone of the church. If people didn’t work together, the church could not survive. In women’s ministry, women work together to create wonderful events for women to help them grow spiritually. In men’s ministry, men work together to provide opportunities for men to grow deeper in their faith. In the church […]

When a Woman Called for Reformation

Long before Luther, there was Huldah!

Martin Luther’s Reformation began in his own heart when he read with new eyes the scripture “The righteous will live by faith” in Romans 1:17 and he finally understood that his good works wouldn’t save him. His interpretation sparked the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. And today happens to be the 500th Anniversary of […]

Telling People Where to Go . . .

How to Read the Bible Like a Leader - Part 3

What is your process as a leader for knowing where to go next? Sometimes the “going” is literal for yourself as in where God is calling you to move, to work, to serve, or to learn. Sometimes the “going” is more about where your group needs to go next as in changing locations for your […]

How to Read the Bible Like a Leader – Part 2

The Manual for ANY Leadership Role

How can we know we are leading as Christ would have us lead? There are many excellent resources available for leadership training–both faith-based and secular–yet the best manual for any leadership role is the Bible. If we will start by focusing on the leadership skills emphasized in the Bible, then we can filter all other […]

How to Read the Bible Like a Leader

Jesus' training manual now available*

Ever wonder where Jesus got his training to be a leader? Yes, he was God in the flesh, but he chose to limit his powers while on earth and became a servant who demonstrated what it looks like to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as […]

A Leader’s Spiritual Presence

Spiritual Intelligence Skills Part 4

How do wisdom AND compassion show up in your role as a teacher/mentor/leader? Sometimes it’s easier to be wise than compassionate. As a leader, you are probably capable of surveying a situation and logically planning a solution or plan of action that will get the job done, make a decision, or take the next step. […]