I meet with a small group of women once a month to eat, talk, pray, and discuss a book (either a book of the Bible or a book on a Christian living topic). We take the summers off from our formal study time, but still try to get together to just hang out. Last summer…
Eleven years ago, I traveled from Bakersfield, California to Wake Forest, North Carolina to attend seminary. I lived near Dallas at the time, but my parents were moving from Bakersfield to Denver, Colorado so I flew out to help get them get there, and enjoy the stops along the way (The Grand Canyon! Las Vegas!)….
Last month my husband preached on spiritual gifts. “What gift do you think you have?” I whispered to my seven year, whose head was in my lap. I leaned my ear close to his mouth to hear him whisper back, “I have all the spiritual gifts, Mommy. I’m like a spiritual gifts ninja.” I didn’t whisper back, “Well, actually,…
One of my favorite parts of being an editor is getting one of the first looks at new books. Julie asked me to help her dream of a book for new and expectant mom become a reality. She released Expectant today and I can finally share it with you! I met Julie when we both…
According to Gospel for Asia, women in Asia are the least likely to hear the gospel. Females are the most likely to be aborted, be illiterate, and be sold into slavery. Gospel for Asia believes the best way to reach these women is through women missionaries. “In Indian culture, it is not proper for a…
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…