* 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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …