What does it mean to truly give freely? Can we give in a way that is shockingly generous? At Generous Giving’s Celebration of Generosity conference this April, attendees heard from Dr. Tim Keller as he shared how the Bible describes generosity and the implications it has for all of life. Watch this short video at this link. For the past …
This spring, Beth Reed hosted and attended a Women Doing Well Retreat Facilitator Training. The women at this event connected in a significant way during their weekend getaway and continue to stay in touch with each other. She shared with us about her experience and the lasting community that’s followed. This March, you trained to become a Women Doing Well …
From Kylie Jenner’s nearly $1 billion net worth to Perenna Kai, the world’s youngest billionaire, women today have resources and influence at their disposal. While the world of women and wealth may be changing, the opportunities to steward and use those gifts generously remain the same. In this post from Gospel Patrons, John Rinehart explores how one woman whose story …
We didn’t talk a lot about money growing up. Somehow, I learned two things: not to spend beyond my means and to have a healthy fear of credit cards. “Use only in emergencies and if you can pay it off each month,” was the message I absorbed from my Dad. My parents were also generous in the community. My mom …
We first posted this in 2016, and thought you’d like it again in honor of Mother’s Day. Bill Bright, co-founder of Cru (the largest parachurch organization in the world), said that the three most significant influencers in his life were all women: his mother Mary lee bright, Bible teacher Dr. Henrietta Mears, and his beloved wife, Vonette. Vonette joined her …
God often works in ways we don’t expect. Terri Ponce de Leon’s story is proof. He gave her a vision and called her out from behind a desk and into the lives of women who longed to know their purpose. Along the way, Terri found her purpose too (above right). Here’s her story. Several years ago, I helped a family …
Bill Bright, co-founder of Cru (the largest parachurch organization in the world), said that the three most significant influencers in his life were all women: his mother Mary lee bright, Bible teacher Dr. Henrietta Mears, and his beloved wife, Vonette. Vonette joined her Savior and her husband in heaven on December 23, 2015. Beth Moore said she “couldn’t think of …
When we share our stories we are sharing the very gospel. Scripture says, “For God so loved He gave.” God is a giver and He calls us to a life of giving. Many women have shared concerns that we shouldn’t talk openly about our giving stories. In this post we share an article from Randy Alcorn that addresses a …
