Christmas Devotional Experience
We'd like to share with you my favorite Christmas devotional experience that we use for Advent...
4 Boundaries for Emotionally Safe Groups
The most important job of a small group leader is to maintain healthy boundaries that keep the group emotionally safe for everyone. If the group…
How to Rest in the Ocean of God’s Love
As a Christian woman leader sometimes I have felt disrespected and unwanted. One time after this happened I heard a pastor say, “God’s love is…
Too Busy to Play?
“Everyday I can’t finish my work so I have to bring it home,” a young pastor named Eric shared in our group. “But my four-year…
Elizabeth’s Empathy Cured Mary’s Shame
When we tell Mary’s part in the Christmas story it’s easy to idealize her. It’s as if she had such great faith in the word…
Happy Christmas?
Christmas isn’t all happy. Trying to make it that way actually diminishes our enjoyment and meaning of this sacred season. Consider the first Christmas.…
You are Highly Favored!
As a mother, I connect with Mary and the emotional ups and downs she experienced in caring for her child Jesus. To prepare for Advent…
Gratitude and Prayer
Prayer and gratitude can be combined to train your heart and mind to enjoy and appreciate God’s presence in the ordinary moments of your days.…
Is There a Soul Shepherd in You?
Yes, according to Jesus! He blesses you and calls you into ministry: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the…
Women as Pastors, Elders, and Leaders in Bible-Based Churches
My hope in this article is to show the Biblical support for women to serve as pastors, elders, and other church or ministry leaders (whether professional or lay) and that qualified women will be given more opportunities for Christian leadership.
Poured Out for Others, Yet Full of Jesus
“My life is being poured out like a drink offering for you,” Paul wrote to a church he planted (Philippians 2:17, paraphrased). You know this…
6 Ways to Finish Well as a Christian Leader
In Dr. Bobby Clinton’s study of 3,500 leaders for Christ, it was found that only one-third of leaders finished well. Many drop out (usually due to…
