How to Respond to Crisis as a Christian Leader
I've hesitated to share my thoughts on the current situation with the coronavirus. I am not a medical expert nor do I claim to have all the answers. And I'm certainly not as informed as many others about the current crisis. However, based on what I've been seeing...
5 Principles for Sharing Your Personal Convictions as a Christian Leader (without promoting legalism)
Christian leaders are often passionate about what they believe. But they do not always share their personal convictions in ways that are healthy or productive. There is real danger when Christian leaders use their personal convictions as a mandate for how others...
The Problem of Legalism in Christianity and How Our Personal Convictions Aren’t Helping
When I was in college, I spent a semester in Central America. It was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. I lived with a family in Costa Rica, but I also traveled to the countries of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Guatemala as part of the semester. And I saw...
How to Have Better Friendships
Do you want to have better friendships? Do you find yourself feeling lonely at times? Do you look around and see lots of other people with their groups of friends - and wonder where yours is? Do you ever get that pang of jealousy when a group of women you know is...
5 Life Lessons I’ve I Learned in 38 Years
I turned 38 this week. The night before my birthday, my knee was swelling up and I had to take ibuprofen and put pain cream on it. Apparently this is what happens when you turn 38. My birthday is on September 11th, which, for the past 17 years, has been a really tough...
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...
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...
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.
My Wandering Heart, the Problem with Staying, and True Freedom
This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase via one of the links, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps to support the costs of running the podcast and blog. They say one of the hardest things to train a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
My Favorite Resources for Women in Ministry
Some days, I feel all alone. As a pastor’s wife and mom, there are times that it seems like no one else around me truly “gets it”. Being in ministry and leadership is hard. There’s something unique about it that is different from other roles we fill throughout our...
How Embracing Life Change Begins with a Simple Yes
I'm pleased to welcome Elisa Pulliam as a guest poster today. I know you'll be encouraged by her words as you seek to begin embracing life change. Affiliate links are present in this post because I fully believe in what Elisa is offering. If you choose to purchase...
hey, I’m Esther!
I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a pastor’s wife, mom of a spirited child, business owner and active leader in my church. I love leading women’s Bible studies, missions trips, marriage retreats (alongside my husband), and my business team. My hope is that this site will help you embrace your God-given gifts and lead with confidence.
