October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This is the time of year when we go out of our way to do what we should have been doing all year long – letting our pastoral staff know we appreciate all they do. We humans get easily frustrated or …
Mentoring
The Courageous Life of Marie Durand
* Affiliate links included. Christian biography author, Simonetta Carr’s new book, Marie Durand – Christian Biographies for Young Readers, introduces the courageous life of Marie Durand. Growing up, I read few Christian biographies before the age of 30. It is exciting to see Ms. Carr’s dedication …
How to Come Before the King
For our fall online Bible study, Mentoring Moments is once again joining with Danielle Lynn. Beginning today, Danielle will lead everyone through her new study, How to Come Before the King. I have dropped the ball and want to apologize. Following sickness and having two wisdom …
Come Read with Us this Fall
*Affiliate links included Can you believe we’ve read 8 books together already this year! We’ve laughed, cried, and been inspired by wonderful Christian authors. January – The Nesting Place: It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful by Myquillyn Smith February – Mended: Pieces of …
The Day God Introduced Me to Jared
“Is there someone who can wrap these flowers?” I asked the grocery-store clerk as I paid for my bouquet of bright pink carnations nestled in baby’s breath. “I’ll call someone to floral,” he said. As I waited, I lifted the flowers to my nose and …
4 Friday Favorites
*Affiliate links included. I tell you it’s HOT in Atlanta! My family and I went to the College Football Hall of Fame last Saturday and it was 102 degrees. This week is not much cooler. During days like this, I stay in the cool air …
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 …
Summer Book Club Reads
* Affiliate links included. I’m way behind on posting our summer book club choices, but it’s not too late to join us! Faithful Friends Book Club began in January and we’re reading our sixth book this month, Words Unspoken by Elizabeth Musser. Many of you may …
How God Taught Me to Love His Word
*Affiliate links included. Do you love God’s Word? No, I am not talking romantically or anything weird. I am asking do you long to read it daily? Do you feel like something is missing if you have not taken time to sit and read it …