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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
An Interview with Lindsay: “For Those Who are Called to Both Ministry Roles and Motherhood”
There are seasons of life when we know God is calling us to serve Him in more than one way. Lindsay, a mom of three, small children knew God was calling her to a ministry role that would require much of her time in addition to her own full-time job and her husband’s demanding […]
