One population in America often overlooked during prayer time is law enforcement officers. The organization Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is sponsoring the second annual National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement on June 15. They are calling people from all faith backgrounds to unite in prayer to support the nation’s peacekeepers. These law enforcement […]
I want to leave. There, I said it. No—not my marriage. I want to leave my church. The church’s new ministry focus excludes me from using my giftedness in any sort of serving capacity. But there’s a hitch. He wants to stay. He wants to stay in case we’re supposed to be part of the […]
“Is it okay to use cheese that has mold on it? Can’t I just cut off the mold and use the good part?” This was a recent question on the Rachel Ray television show. It got my attention because I’m guilty of letting food park in my refrigerated “garage” too long. I hate to let […]
One reason some prayer groups aren’t as productive as they could be is because they slip into some pitfalls. These pitfalls can sabotage the group unless the leader and members determine to overcome the challenges and focus on the goals and benefits of the group. With a little strategy, your group can be even more […]
Have you ever wondered where ideas originate? I love cooking up ideas, so it’s a natural fit for me to celebrate International Ideas Month in March. I recently joined Pinterest—a social networking site for members to share virtual bulletin boards. You can pin images and ideas on your board to share a variety of interests. […]
This past summer I felt challenged to be intentional in how I form expectations and how to plan ahead to address unmet expectations. There are times that no matter what we do, others will let us down. We have great expectations because we want them to live lives in the light of God’s favor and […]
