When you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, what is the first image that comes to mind? During Advent, we see beautiful paintings of Mary cradling her newborn son at the manger. During Easter, sculptures remind us of Mary cradling her crucified Savior at the cross. Those images try to capture the love between a mother […]
The giggly gurgles of a baby are some of the sweetest sounds on earth. That fresh, squeezably soft infant skin has a fragrance all its own. Twinkling tiny eyes that blink with delight can bring joy to any heart. God sends babies to us in cute packages. Yet, not everyone gets one. I remember my […]
Who are your mentors? Who are you mentoring? Whether you want to be a mentor or are looking for one, what are the marks of a willing mentor? Women’s relationships are extremely important to God and are used to shape us into the women God has created and called us to be. My favorite biblical […]
(Please enjoy an adapted blog post from my previous blog. I am busy enjoying my grandchildren this week.) When someone mentions Mary and Martha, what comes to mind? If you know anything about them, you immediately associate their names with the scene from Luke 10:38-42 where Martha is complaining to Jesus about Mary not helping her […]
Why do you think we are wired to desire praise from others? My theory is that it is part of our being created in the image of God. Since God wants to be praised for WHO God is, then it makes sense that humans should want to receive appreciation for WHO we are–not just for what […]
We can all list the types of leaders we don’t like and we can quickly identify their unlikeable characteristics. So, what are the characteristics of leaders we do like? What are some of the things leaders do that make us want to follow them even more? In this blog, I will describe three practices that will help […]
Whether you are just starting out in a leadership role and want to build your confidence or you are a seasoned ministry leader and want to help your team be more productive, you need effective planning skills. Planning ahead is absolutely necessary to increase the chance of success for your event, project, or activity. Knowing that, do […]
