The two most important days in your life are the day you were born…and the day you find out why. Mark Twain Knowing why we exist and taking steps to live that out makes all the difference in living and giving for God’s glory. Think through the following questions as you consider how God uniquely designed you. It’s also a …
Since 2013, it has been my privilege to give the “purpose talk” at the Women Doing Well Signature Events. Encouraging and assuring thousands of women that they indeed have a unique purpose designed by their Creator has given me great joy – especially when I see the beginnings of life transformation as women embrace this Biblical truth: Before I formed …
Have you ever been so deeply impacted by an experience that your heart would almost ache until you could share it with someone you loved? Perhaps it was a book, a sermon, a movie, or a new insight that profoundly stirred your soul. Your deepest desire was to find a way to adequately describe it so someone else could experience …
In my book Wholehearted Purpose, I explore the ways we are uniquely designed in our purpose from God. After years of working with women seeking to discover and live out their purpose, I have found that every single one of them truly wants her life to make a difference, to be on-purpose. Serving and giving are natural outgrowths of being …
Knowing our purpose allows us to fully live— and give—as we were uniquely designed in our mother’s womb. The book Wholehearted Purpose: Women Discovering Their One-Of-A-Kind Design by Mary Tomlinson is full of women’s stories about their purpose journeys and how it has impacted their living and giving. Sharon Epps’s story is a perfect example of discovering purpose and its impact on knowing God’s call in …
After thinking about attending a Journey of Generosity (JOG) event for some time, my husband and I recently attended one with nine other couples. JOGs are small gatherings of friends that explore the life-changing message of generosity and how it can bring joy, freedom and purpose. My secret plan was to introduce my husband to this message so he would …
During the Thanksgiving season, we’ve paused to count our many blessings. But for some, major unanswered questions can overshadow gratitude: “What does God want me to do with my life?” or “What is my life calling?” Not knowing can lead to frustration, confusion, and feeling “stuck.” Ask these questions first It’s important to look at this a different way. Our …
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV) Quite a thoughtful verse to ponder, isn’t it? In giving of our time, talent, and treasure, are we typically cheerful givers or do we give reluctantly or under compulsion? As we have met thousands …
