Discontentment Highway

Molly Evert Counter Cultural Mom Several years ago I was shocked when a close friend had an affair and left her husband. We had gone on mission trips together, prayed together for the sick, worshipped together.  It was truly a relationship “as iron sharpens iron” …

Praying Together

Jackie Henry Surveys show that Christian couples who pray together have a divorce rate of less than 1%.  This proves that building a foundation of prayer within a marriage by praying together will enrich, enhance, and fortify your life together. Do you feel disconnected from …

Artist Profile: Virginia Hill

Chicago-based pop rock singer Virginia Hill knows first-hand the importance of God’s timing. Growing up as the youngest of a musically prominent family, (mom Judy Buffum and sister Tammy Trent are both successful recording artists) Virginia’s musical gifts blossomed quietly in the background, revealed only …

July / August 2009 Book & Media Reviews

Finding Grace: a True Story About Losing Your Way in Life…And Finding it Again Finding Grace: A Memoir Donna VanLiere, St Martin’s Press Reviewed by Kellie Renfroe Readers will recognize New York Times bestseller Donna VanLiere from her previous five books including best-selling Christmas Shoes …

Bite Your Tongue

“A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction” [Proverbs 16:23]

Ouch…or oops…we’ve all been there. Either we have spoken or been spoken to in a way that jabs, scratches or bruises the tender emotions of those around us. David knew his weakness and said,”Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” [Psalm 141:3] Sounds like a wise and healthy prayer to take to heart!

Practice is Over–It’s Time to Start Leading

Kellie Renfroe
In the arena of leadership it is easy to fall into a continual state of learning without fully stepping into the responsibility. There comes a time to close the leadership books and pull back on conference attendance to concentrate on actually leading. Whether it is ministry or marketplace endeavors, the key to leadership is leading.