Mentoring

Kristi Woods helps Christian women through spiritual mentoring. Look for topics surrounding Christian parenting, friendship, outreach, testimonies, and uplifting guest posts.

#Your Story: Joanna Teigen on Prayer, Releasing, and Adoption

#Your Story: Joanna Teigen on Prayer, Releasing, and Adoption

A cab ride crossed our paths, complete strangers heading to She Speaks 2015. At the weekend’s finale, our friendship was in full blossom. I’m honored to call Joanna Teigen friend and fellow race-runner in faith. Her kind and gentle spirit draw folks, and her words are powerhouses for the Kingdom. She is the author of a book I HIGHLY recommend. (See…

What Happens When Our Prayer Changes From “My” Will to “Thy” Will?

What Happens When Our Prayer Changes From “My” Will to “Thy” Will?

Have you ever transitioned “my” will to “Thy” will? It’s often not easy. Just look at Jesus when He spoke the words in Luke 22:42. But good things happen when that transition happens. Here’s a story to encourage us. What’s Thy Will? “Will you pray for us, Kristi? We’re hoping to get orders to Northwest,” my…

#YourStory: Jana Kennedy-Spicer

#YourStory: Jana Kennedy-Spicer

Her graphics are a holy art form, a gift from God. Her testimony is a testament to our Daddy’s faithfulness. And her words? They are here today for your encouragement. Please meet fellow blogger, Compel trainee, and graphic artist extraodinaire: Jana Kennedy-Spicer.  Photo Credit: Jana Kennedy-Spicer Digging Out From The Rubble Being a native of Dallas, I…

2 Steps to Remember in the Face of Rejection

2 Steps to Remember in the Face of Rejection

If you’re joining us from Kelly Balarie’s Purposeful Faith, welcome! “That’s alright. They didn’t need you anyway. They don’t know what they’re missing,” my brother responded. His compassionate answer was a hug to my hurting 9th-grade heart and ego. Puddles formed, a tear was certain to fall soon. Staring down at the worn, off-yellow plastic…