I am a Rick Springfield Groupie and Nine Other Random Factoids
At a recent leadership development workshop, my colleagues and I were asked to share a … More I am a Rick Springfield Groupie and Nine Other Random Factoids
My 50 List – Hold Me to It!
It’s been a cruddy month. Winter 2014 has been especially harsh and seemingly never-ending. There’s the usual shoveling, parking and … More My 50 List – Hold Me to It!
Stop Using “Pimp” to Mean “Cool”
Today we say goodbye to January. (It was a long, cold one.) I hope that despite … More Stop Using “Pimp” to Mean “Cool”
Perseverance: Unwillingness to Give Up When Stakes are Highest
During a time when churches are closing their doors in great numbers, God called my husband to plant a church. Knowing that … More Perseverance: Unwillingness to Give Up When Stakes are Highest
Prayer: Too Important to Ignore
This is the third post in my series on church planting. What my husband and I say and do as … More Prayer: Too Important to Ignore
Help is on the Way!
This post is my entry in the Open Letter Challenge writing contest organized by Josh Irby. The following letter is my response to … More Help is on the Way!
Humility: Considering Others Better Than Ourselves
This is my second in a series of posts on church planting. A few years ago, my two oldest daughters … More Humility: Considering Others Better Than Ourselves
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Importance of Vision
Welcome to the first post in my new series on church planting. With these posts, I hope to be a help and … More A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Importance of Vision
A Bibliophile’s Utopia
Today wraps up National Library Week, and I just happen to be named Patron of the Month at my local … More A Bibliophile’s Utopia
Poetry Challenge
National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. It is celebrated month-long each April since … More Poetry Challenge