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 […]
God is always trying to give good things to us, but we have our hands too full to receive them. Saint Augustine I read the quote above and thought, You bet my hands are full! My pantry is full of pasta and paper goods! We are currently in a time of scarcity, not abundance. […]
The gift of friendship launched Katherine Tsay’s faith journey; a bachelorette weekend in Atlantic City led her down the path toward living and giving generously. Watch her share her story in this video from Gospel Patrons. https://www.gospelpatrons.org/library/the-start-of-a-journey
As Christians, we believe that the Kingdom of God is both “already” and “not yet.” In other words, while we work for the renewal of all things on this broken earth, we also wait, with hope, for God’s new order. This is beautifully described in Revelation 21, a place where He dwells with his people and wipes away tears, mourning, and pain. […]
God weaves a number of threads into our lives as He reveals His purposes for us. A job prepares us with skills for the next thing He calls us to. A friendship opens the door to new opportunities. A conversation here leads to service there. Jenny Steinbach has seen God bring together different threads in her life to create a project in line with her purpose and passion: an audio […]
