Encouraging Women to Walk Deeper with God
When life tumbles a gal like a wet cotton t-shirt in the barrel of a Maytag, have you ever wondered if God sees? I'll admit, sometimes I stomp around as if He's a blind-as-a-bat or look-the-other-way God. Really? (Sigh.) Cancer, divorce, death of a loved one, financial ruin, a prodigal child, an addiction, wrong motives assumed, lies hurled, anxiety, depression, deception of other sorts--it's there. We plead with a silent cry, "God, do you see Continue Reading
I stood in the grocery checkout line Friday. That's where I noticed it. On the magazine covers, every face peering back at me was white. (Well, except for Megan Markell, but her royal status kicks things up a notch.) I noticed a similar message nearly twenty years ago. Where were the faces of color? These were secular magazines, but we can ask the same in our Christian community. Where are the Christians of Color? Here. They are right Continue Reading
Delighting in God--it rings beautifully, doesn't it? A precious, vivacious gal I recently met at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference in Houston lives a life that exudes delight in our faithful, loving Father. I hope you enjoy podcaster and women's ministry leader Stephanie Rousselle's story and are encouraged by it as I was. Enjoy! Delighting in God I grew up fiercely atheist. Stephen Hawking was my hero. Religion was a man-made crutch Continue Reading
Are you turning a listening ear, looking for the best podcasts for Christian moms? Lean in, friend. We've got a list of 10 good, helpful, and encouraging podcasts just for you--ones targeted at Christian moms of all ages and experience. But some of these aren't just for moms. They're for those of us looking toward Jesus--all types of women. Some of these may be familiar, others will be new. All have a place in the podcast world. Feel free to Continue Reading
Have you ever prayed Psalms? The combination of prayer and this beautiful book of the Bible creates a powerful resource to face those tumultuous trials we battle. It's also helpful when we search but can't find the words to pray, feel overwhelmed by discouragement, or face a chest-tightening battle with fear. Pray Psalms during your faith journey this year, my friend. Keep eyes on Jesus and stand strong with a new Christian podcast too! Continue Reading
