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5 Ways to Deepen Your Bible Reading
Have you ever sat down with your Bible, a fresh cup of coffee in hand, and a heart ready to connect with God, only to realize five minutes later that you’ve been reading the same sentence about genealogical records while mentally adding “buy more laundry detergent” to your grocery list?
I have been there more times than I care to admit. Once, during a particularly quiet morning, I found myself so deeply distracted that I actually started wondering if there was a biblical Greek word for “espresso.” Spoiler alert: it is not in there.
7 Ways to Love People into the Kingdom
We want to tell people about Jesus. What in life could be better than knowing Him? I’m sure that, like me, you want so badly for every single person on the planet to know the freedom and joy and peace and forgiveness and sheer transformation that comes from life in Christ. But let me be real here for a second. People are sometimes wary of Christians.
5 Ways to Grow in Your Prayer Life
Sisters, as women who are called to lead, we often operate from a deep place of competence and capability. We manage the budget, we coordinate the volunteers, we run the Bible study. We are experts in execution. But prayer is where we lay down our expertise and surrender control to the One who guides our steps. It is the core of our spiritual practices, not just a line item on our spiritual to do list.
Here in New England, we are used to rugged independence. We are good at getting things done ourselves. But prayer is the exact opposite. It is an invitation to depend entirely on God, to bring Him our requests, our praise, and even our complaints. It is not about our effort; it is about His presence. A strong prayer life is not just a nice spiritual extra; it is the very breath of effective, Spirit-led leadership. Without it, we are just running on fumes.
5 Ways to Not Burn Out in Ministry
Let’s be honest, friends. Serving in ministry here in New England requires a special kind of stamina. We have that famous Yankee work ethic, combined with a deep spiritual need in our communities. As women leaders, we often add another layer to that: the instinct to nurture everyone, fix every problem, and bake homemade gluten-free muffins for the volunteer appreciation breakfast at 2 a.m.
I remember a distinct moment early in my ministry when I hit a wall. I was juggling leading a Bible study, preparing four hour-long sessions to teach at a retreat, and organizing a women’s luncheon at my church. I found myself crying in the church storage closet because I couldn't find the “right” kind of centerpieces for the luncheon. It wasn't about centerpieces. It was about having nothing left in the tank.
5 Ways to Be Peaceful in Turbulent Times
If you live in New England, you know the specific kind of panic that comes with navigating a rotary in a blizzard. Sometimes ministry leadership feels exactly the same way. You are spinning in circles, visibility is low, and you are pretty sure nobody used their blinker. We wrote our latest blog post for every leader who feels like they are white-knuckling it through a storm. We are sharing 5 practical tips for finding peace when the waters (or the roads!) get choppy.
5 Ways to Carry Christmas into the New Year
The lights are coming down, but the Light stays on. Don't let the wonder of Christmas fade into a New Year routine! Our latest blog post has 5 simple, soul-filling ways to carry the spirit of Immanuel (God with us) into your daily life and leadership. Tap the link in bio to read: “5 Ways to Carry Christmas into the New Year.”
Is This It? Is This All There Is to the Christian Life?
“Is this it?” I still remember asking this question of my Bible study leader and mentor one day during my college years. I was having daily time with the Lord: reading His word and praying. I attended church regularly and was involved in Bible study. I wasn’t hiding any habitual sins. My relationship with the Lord was genuine, even close and warm. But in a way I couldn’t quite put into words, I felt as if I had arrived where God wanted me … and the thought of continuing on for another … 10? … 20? … 50? years the same way in my relationship with the Lord seemed a little lackluster.