I’ve been feeling restless lately. I blame it on the cold weather, being sick for most of January, the adoption process taking so much longer than we anticipated, and not traveling anywhere lately because we’ve put it all on hold for the aforementioned adoption. My recent restlessness caused me to get a {fake} nose ring….
According to a Pew Research study on motherhood in America, 41% of babies born in 2008 were to single mothers (up from 28% in 1990). How is the church, and specifically those of us who minister to women, going to help these moms? First, we need to realize single moms are a growing demographic. Even if you…
It’s hard for me to remember life before Jesus. I remember turning to Him at a young age. I remember trusting in Him to forgive my sins, to keep me from dating the wrong boys, and to help me make major life decisions. But now that I’m in a fairly uneventful day-to-day routine, sometimes I…
We recently went to Chick fil A for dinner. When we walked in, a couple I didn’t know walked up to my husband, calling him Pastor Lee. They asked about how I was feeling, if I had passed my kidney stone, and how our adoption process was going. Honestly, I was still waiting for, “Hi,…
This year, instead of picking one word, I’m picking one verse. In 2009 it was grace. In 2010 it was self-control. In 2011 it was humility. In 2012 it was joy. This year, instead of picking just one word, I’m picking one verse. One verse that will guide me in making decisions. One verse that will…
I want to make an impact in 2013. I want to make a difference in my family, church, community, and world. And I want you to join me. Impact’s purpose is to help you discover the mission God put on your heart, and connect you with organizations and people who share your mission. We’ll talk…