* Affiliate links included. Are you tired of singing the blues? I don’t mean really out loud singing, I am talking more about being a little blue and discouraged from the winter. So many people get a little discouraged when there are no leaves on the trees and limited sunshine–the winter blues. If you are singing…
Mentoring Others
Come Apart Before You Come A-P-A-R-T
*Affiliate links included. I met Jan through homeschool co-op. Together with another mom, we were scheduled to teach a year-long class on life skills. Jan with her organizational skills quickly brought our lesson planning meetings into focus and helped to make the class a reality. During this time she shared her heart with me to write a…
When Should I Refer A Friend to a Counselor?
If you missed yesterday’s post, Help, God, I’m Not a Counselor, you may want to read through it for encouragement in helping friends through tough times. In some cases, a friend will need to be referred to a professional Christian counselor to best help them. According to the American Counseling Association (ACA), we should seek…
Help, God, I’m Not a Counselor!
It may have happened to you. Your friend needs a listening ear and vents to you about her boss, boyfriend, or family. Maybe someone you hardly know turns to you because you “just seem like such a good listener.” Before you know it, you’re her daily counselor. She calls you or buttonholes you in the…
What It Takes To Be a Mentor
Women often ask me to mentor them in their marriages. The marriage road has been rocky for us – we’re the first to admit that – but we keep at it with persistent determination. These women know I will be honest with them, and that I will challenge them. But I will not ask them…
All That and a Bag of Chips
Picture a stadium scene. You are running a race. From the packed stands you hear the cries of many people. Some shout, “That’s a pipe dream, get real.” Others, “Prepare yourself for the worst.” Not to be outdone, another group whispers, “She’s not our type. Did you hear about her past? Look what she is…
Passing it On
Grace-full mentoring comes in a multitude of forms… from helping a young mother in her attempts at caring for her new baby to guiding a pre-teen as she learns how to accessorize her wardrobe. From encouraging a neighbor with simple and inexpensive ways to prepare meals when her husband’s salary has been cut to sharing…
What Mentoring Has Meant to Me
The wisest investment a person can make is an investment in the life of another person. We have a golden opportunity to affect and influence the lives of others by taking the time to mentor. The Titus 2 relationship is one that fulfills God’s command to teach the women who are younger than us and…
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