He had that look in his eye. You know the look.That way of silently expressing that this young man has got things to do and places to go.You could tell he felt a calling on his life - a sense of purpose and a hope for the future.Yes, that young man had a vision.There was a time when I thought a boy either had it . . . or simply didn't. But I don't believe that anymore.I ... continue reading...
Faith
How Young Women Want to be Discipled
So, you’re ready to take the plunge, to step out in faith, to reach out to a younger woman for a mentorship/discipleship relationship. But you don’t. Why?Maybe you feel a resistance from the younger women around you. From your perspective, the ... continue reading...
How to Heal Broken Relationships in the Church
We were such good friends; it was hard to imagine what could go wrong.Both our families had kids of similar ages, and everyone got along rather well. Sure, there were a few times when our different styles, our different approaches to life, became ... continue reading...
Marriage
How to Protect Your Marriage from Emotional Adultery
I'm honestly not that paranoid.I trust my husband, and he's never given me a reason to worry about adultery.But there was this one woman a few years back that caused me some concern. Not because she was "after" him because she wasn't. But she ... continue reading...
Tell Your Husband Clearly What You Need
My aunt was letting us girls have some pieces of her jewelry, and I was sitting on the floor considering my choices. I landed on a leather bracelet with a metal clasp. My husband came out to the living room and sat down in the rocker next to ... continue reading...
Motherhood
Managing Ministry: How to Balance Pouring In and Pouring Out
A Facebook rant took the internet by storm a couple of weeks ago, as it detailed the demands on a mother’s life. The sun up to sun down obligations combined with societal pressures struck a chord amongst women and the post found a viral cheering of ... continue reading...
What God Wishes for the Mom with Little Children
When you have little children, you are very busy and exhausted. What does God wish for you during this season?I readied myself for what I guessed I had coming. I was tired, weary, and so far behind . . . in pretty much everything. House, ... continue reading...
