It’s Not Personal

by | Sep 13, 2017 | Encouragement

I can’t believe I would say something is not personal, but I gotta tell you, when it comes to my faith, it’s not personal. It can’t be just mine. It can’t be private. And it can’t be something I treasure so dearly that I refuse – overtly or subconsciously – to share...

Stewarding the Mission

by | Aug 9, 2017 | Encouragement

Stonecroft will celebrate 80 years of ministry in just a few months. What an amazing evidence of God’s faithfulness! Indeed, God called us – and He has provided for us during each of these eight decades. So, I ask myself, “What have I done with my decade?” What and...

Community in Your Living Room

by | Jul 20, 2017 | Encouragement

I’m embarrassed to write this article. It wasn’t that long ago that I was hired to work for a large financial institution. I remember the connectivity I had with two women during my interview. They were friendly and engaging. When the job offer came, I was excited and...

Time Well Spent

by | May 1, 2017 | Encouragement, Women's Connection

I received a fantastic text this morning! It was from my daughter, Elisa. “How can I pray for you today?” Wow, I thought. I don’t remember ever receiving a text from her like this. Instantly, I felt courage. Courage, value, love, and a vivid sense that I had a...

Turn Around

by | Apr 1, 2017 | Encouragement, Women's Connection

God turned me around. Flight cancelled. New airport. Piano in the distance. It was opposite from the gate for my next flight. I went toward the music and smiled at the young man playing as I walked by. Not a few steps away, I heard, “Go back.” Was that...