In my earliest days as a classroom teacher, I adopted some retro Point Of Grace lyrics as my daily mantra. I was driven by the words and the catchy little tune from my childhood as I focused on the second graders that I’d been entrusted with. I kid you not. I would fascilitate learning experiences […]
Why It Isn’t Enough to Invite Her to Church
My church is my second home. Well, maybe my parents’ home where I spent the second part of my childhood (after we moved to town) is my second home. Church is definitely third. It is where I find comfort and where I meet weekly with others in worship. I was a preschooler there, was […]
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10 Ethical Brands that Empower, Spread Hope, & Give Back
Christmas is almost here, friends! This will be my only “gift guide” for 2016. As you are finishing up online shopping, I want to give a shout out to those presents that give back by meeting needs (i.e. clean water, meals, books, education) or by empowering others (i.e. creating jobs for those in poverty, providing […]
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A Story of Brave Laughter on this Giving Tuesday
My earrings tell a story. She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” ~Proverbs 31:25 This is a story we share with the Proverbs 31 woman, you and I both, sisters. Our laughter, a sign of resilient bravery and a redeemed strength, is a story worth telling. Friends, […]
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An Interview with Jane: The Effective Short-Term Mission Trip & The Full Gospel
Jane has the heart of a world-changer. She recalls that she has always wanted to change the world in some big or small way for the glory of God. Yet when I ask Jane about her love for international missions, she humbly calls herself a newbie. Friends, this lovely newbie is wise and encouraging. She […]
