Confession: I admire Martha. Yes, the same Martha who was “distracted with much serving.” (Luke 10:40) The one Jesus gently rebuked for being troubled about unnecessary things. The woman who, in her bitterness, missed out on “the good portion” of sitting at the feet of Jesus. (Luke 10:42) You know the one – Mary’s uptight… Read More Why I Admire Martha
How to walk with women? How to support and encourage? How to advocate and defend? How to love and befriend? It doesn’t take a march on Washington (though I’m not opposed to writing legislators, voting in the good guys/gals, and peaceful protests), it only takes some thought, some prayer, and some follow through. Be warned… Read More 30 Ways To Walk With Women
Thirty years ago I was a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin. The Lord led me into a four week Bible study with Cru (Campus Crusade at the time) pretty early on that year, and then I made my way through their subsequent studies. Anybody remember the Discovery Group? The Discipleship Group? And… Read More 30 Years of Walking With Women
Someone with blonde hair, a lot of love for cats, and not a lot of love for Kim and Kanye released a new song last Friday. And because, according to my Myers-Briggs personality type, I am “fiercely loyal,” I believed in this young musician whom I have come to enjoy and admire. I just knew she would… Read More Gorgeous
“We were both so filled at Easter, and also kinda fried,” is what my friend Christina said the other day when we were catching up via text message. (Hopefully she doesn’t mind me quoting her.) She is also a pastor’s wife, but you don’t have to have that role to feel that way. Everyone I… Read More Spring: “Filled & Fried”
“Oh my soul, march on with strength.” (Judges 5:21) That’s what Deborah said. It was her victory march, her conquering song. She led a march against oppression – the oppression of God’s people. She marched alongside a reluctant man. She gave praise to God. She attributed the victory to Him “Hear, O Kings! Give ear,… Read More March On, Sister
I have lost count of the number of times I was on an airplane this summer. It was a lot, but I didn’t really mind. A change of scenery is always refreshing. New places, new faces – I love it. The airport is one of the best places for people watching, too, and I even… Read More My Sad & Lonely Life (a.k.a Holy Ground)
Last year’s women’s retreat. Don’t think we’ll be playing broom hockey on the frozen lake this year. Yesterday at church, I gave an announcement about our upcoming women’s retreat. (April 15-17th. You should come!) I love planning for this event each year. I love helping to provide the opportunity for fellowship, good biblical content, and… Read More The Wonderful Women Of My Week