I wear a false face. Or, to be more specific, I often operate behind identities I’ve created for myself, ones that mask the true face Jesus Christ gave me. Confronting this has been challenging, but it’s also opened the door to reconciliation and restoration. The Spirit’s invitation to shed my false faces led me to John 4:6-29, the story of the woman at the well. There’s much to be said […]
Generosity isn’t just about money. It also has to do with the ways we relate to each other and the world around us. That’s especially evident in marriage. This post, originally published at National Christian Foundation’s blog, takes a closer look at what generosity in marriage looks like and how each of us can give […]
We live on a short cul-de-sac in an established neighborhood and are the only residents on the street who haven’t lived here for more than 40 years. When we moved in four years ago everyone was quick to introduce themselves and welcome us to the community. Our two boys often play in neighbors’ yards and we all enjoy chatting from time to […]
When things started to close down due to COVID-19, my husband and I realized we were going to be in this mode for a long time. We looked at our budget to make sure we were wisely stewarding everything, including monthly memberships and subscriptions. One of the things we noticed was our son’s tae kwon do class. While not a lot of money, it something he wasn’t […]
Names like Peter, James and John come quickly to mind when we think of Jesus’ disciples. But there was with them Mary, Joanna and Suzanna who were also followers and funders. Many came from places of status and were able to leverage that influence to financially support His ministry and serve alongside Him. This likely came at […]
I love watching women deepen their journey with Jesus as they discover and then live into their purpose and passion. One friend in particular has had a beautiful journey. Judy and I met many years ago as young leaders with an international ministry. We took part in a leadership cohort and had an instant connection. A few […]
Generosity isn’t just about money. It also has to do with the ways we relate to each other and the world around us. That’s especially evident in marriage. This post, originally published at National Christian Foundation’s blog, takes a closer look at what generosity in marriage looks like and how each of us can give more generously […]
We likely won’t forget Easter 2020. Most of us celebrated in our homes, physically distanced from our church families. Reminders of this broken world fill our TV screens and social media feeds. Yet, in the midst of so much confusion, uncertainty, and fear, we still have joy because Jesus overcame death and sin. Women Doing Well President Julie Wilson reminds us of our role […]
