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...
Balancing Marriage, Motherhood, and Ministry
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Balancing marriage, motherhood, and ministry is no small task. All three of these roles are incredibly important, and the challenge to keep them...
A Christian Mom’s Response to Terrorism, Racism, and a Dangerous World
We are raising our children in a dangerous world. It doesn’t take long to realize that there are horrible things happening all around us, every single day. It’s really easy to become fearful, protective, angry or even hateful as we look at what is going on in our...
Being an Unqualified Mom is Where the Light Shines Through
What do you do when you feel like an unqualified mom? Or an unqualified wife, or leader? What do you do when you feel broken? Wounded? What do you do when you recognize just how sinful you are? A couple weeks ago, I was getting my daughter ready for bed. We’ve had...
5 Unexpected Benefits of Starting a Bible Study as a Mom
About 4 years ago, I started a little Bible study at my church. I invited a few other women I knew to be a part of it. I was nervous and really didn’t have any idea what I was doing starting a Bible study. But somehow, God blessed it and changed my life for the...
Doubt Your Doubts and Believe Your Beliefs
Almost 4 years ago, I had this idea to start a Bible study at my church. I wanted to reach out to younger women, and women who had never been in a Bible study before. I wasn’t sure if this idea was MY idea or God’s idea. Was I being prideful to think that I could lead...
The Good News About Marriage {Book Review & Why It Matters}
Remember playing the telephone game as a kid? You'd whisper a phrase in your friends' ear, then she'd whisper it to the next person, and so on, until the person at the end had to say what they heard. Usually, by the time got around the circle, the message had been...
Motherhood: The Most Difficult Leadership Role
7 years ago, I entered into what I consider the most difficult leadership role I've ever experienced: motherhood. Maybe you've never thought of being a mom as being a leader, but it is. Every day, we lead our children - they are constantly watching us, whether we like...