Are you feeling pulled in different directions, torn by competing emotions, or simply brokenhearted by what you see in the news? Can I invite you to settle a few minutes into this . . . O God, gather me to be with you as you are with me. Keep me in touch with myself, with …
Woven
When was the last time you heard from God? That’s a loaded question, isn’t it? Because, first we need to have some idea of what He sounds like and when He might speak to us, right? Sadly, I don’t have a step-by-step process to offer, but I can give the following example from a day I …
Be Reminded
When our dear friend, Carey Helmink led us in music this week she opened our worship time with these thoughts ... One of the most beautiful things that God commands his people to be involved in is corporate worship. You would likely not be surprised to hear me say that given my role here at …
Already Winners
By Katie Kafka So let me ask you this: what is your picture of prayer? If we are honest, prayer may be that one area of our faith walk that is a little less fluid than others. It is easy to pick up our Bible and read and learn. It is easy to sing a …
Beginning
It's just lovely to be able to meet together again as new classes begin. Excitement and energy are always part of beginning. After all, this is the main event we've been preparing over the summer . . . Hooray for growing rosters! Cheers to room set ups and workbooks all settled in place! In the …
Thriving Lessons from a Dog
Many of my mornings this summer have started with what I like to call the Running of the Dogs. Believe me. Getting in front of these two when they run is every bit as risky as any of the streets of Pamplona during their annual festival. Since we live on an acreage, neither of the …
Thriving isn’t Striving, It’s Remembering
By Ashley Synowicki When I first began thinking of what thriving looks like as a Christian woman, I thought of the fruit of the spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control). Then I considered how does one DO that? How do you get love, joy, peace, etc.? Do you commit to praying …
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Thrive!
When you think of the word "thrive" what image comes to mind? For me it's always been a tree in summer. I can see its sturdy trunk and dark green leaves dancing in the sunlight. Birds flit in and out of its branches. It's strong . . . solid . . . alive. When God …
Summer Activities for Women
It might feel a lot like spring today, but summer is coming. Here at Women’s Ministries we want to keep you informed on how you can stay involved this summer! Summer Bible study – Mark: The Jesus We’re Aching For Mark’s account of Jesus paints Him as a deeply personal and intimate God whose heart …
The Joy of the Lord
I'm pleased to welcome a new voice to the blog this week. I know you will enjoy hearing from Sheryl Murray as she shares an attribute of God that has had great meaning in her life recently. “This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your …
Equip Her 