Episode 0: Introducing the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast
I'm excited to introduce The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. I've been in love with podcasts for a few years now, and I've been interested in having my own for over a year. But it wasn't until the beginning of this year that it became clear to me what that podcast...
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How to Help the Survivors of Guatemala’s Volcanic Eruption
One of my first leadership experiences was 17 years ago, when I was an assistant leader on a missions trip to Guatemala. I had been there the year before during my study abroad program in Central America. During the study program, we spent our last 2 weeks in...
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Why Habits Matter in a Leader’s Life
Several years ago, a leader in my life told me how she would get up early and read her Bible in the morning. She shared how it was so helpful to start her day that way. I remember thinking, “Well, I could never do that. I’m not a morning person, and I’m SO tired as a...
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5 Steps to Creating New Habits
Habits are vital to developing as a leader. They are foundational to success in just about every area of life. But even though we know they are important, many of us struggle with creating new habits. What holds us back from developing habits, and how can we start...
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Freedom Journey: Wild and Free
Are you walking in freedom as a Christian woman? Being wild and free looks different for each of us; some of us are free like a crashing creek, and some are free like a peaceful lake. Find out how God illustrated this to me on a hike in Glacier National Park.
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My Wandering Heart, the Problem with Staying, and True Freedom
They say one of the hardest things to train a dog to do is “stay”, and I can certainly attest to that. My dog is opportunistic. If the entryway door gets opened far enough, and he’s nearby, he will dash out of the door in a split second. Even if you tell him to stay,...
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Freedom Journey: Free from the Fear of Crying
I felt it all day. The lump in my throat just sat there. Every time I thought about meeting with my mentor, my eyes started to water. I pushed the tears back, saving them for later. When I sat down in her chair that afternoon, the tears flowed like a river. I let go...
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My Biggest Struggle as a Mom
One day I posted a photo on facebook of my husband and daughter happily smiling out in the woods. We had just come back from a walk, and by anyone’s guess, all was right with the world. But, like photos often do, it only allowed a small glimpse into what the morning...
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How to Create Time for the Things You Love (Even if You’re a Busy Mom!)
Today I'm welcoming another friend of mine, Dr. Jen Riday, to share her story on the blog. I know you're going to be moved and inspired by Jen's story. I have learned so much from her over the past year, especially about how to create time for the things you love. I...
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Taking Time to Rest as a Mom
As moms, we often have our schedules filled to the brim with activities and responsibilities. We care for everyone else around us, but we often neglect ourselves. How do we get out of this cycle? In this guest post from Danielle Roberts, we learn the importance of...
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