God’s Gifts to Overcome Fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Gifts – beautifully wrapped packages that …
Attention Young Adult Leaders
Young Adults’ ministry is a vital part of a healthy church. This age group faces many of life’s key decisions that affects one’s future. They make decisions about: There can …
Power of Spiritual Mothers
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we all tend to reflect on our own mothers and, if we are a mother, on our children. It’s one thing to be a …
Myth of Back Alley Abortions
Many Christians find themselves in a quandary with their morality when they are confronted with the concept of “back alley abortions.” This phrase has been used as the descriptor of …
Empty Arms on Mother’s Day
Each year as Mother’s Day rolls around, women experience many different feelings. While no one’s story is exactly the same, there are several groups that women may find themselves in. …
Proclaim Freedom
When we keep our secrets in silence they become their own form of trauma. Freedom comes as we dismantle our prison brick by brick. Suffering is universal. Victimization is by …
Shower of Love
Many churches struggle with knowing what to do with women in their church who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy and are unmarried. If not handled in love, they will …
Healing from Loss
Often times, we are unsure what to say to someone who is experiencing a great loss. Sometimes our quick responses leave the other feeling more wounded, even though it was …
The Should Factor
I’ve been known to use the “should factor” on more than one occasion. I think it happens to every parent – often without even realizing it. My kiddos are grown and on …
In the Pew
We often think abortion happens “out there.” You know … out there in the world, and certainly not in the church. Yet reality tells us otherwise. In fact in a …