5 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Whether I’m at a conference, a retreat, or some type of event, I almost always have a least one precious woman tell me she is feeling called to speak but doesn’t know if she can because she’s crazy afraid of public speaking. The very thought of getting in front of…

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Women’s Ministry ~ 12 Ways to Ruin Yours (And a FREE Planning Guide for Your Next Event)

Before you dig into today’s repost from 2013, I wanted to give you an opportunity to download a FREE PLANNING GUIDE for your upcoming events. It’s free and you can make as many copies as you’d like. My gift to you. Because I think women’s ministry leaders rock! I’ve been…

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What the Wounded Do

Have you been wounded in the fight? Whether you know Christ or not… and whether you realize it or not, there is a war going on that is beyond our view and the collateral damage is the hearts and souls of every person on this planet. So, what do you…

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Your Invitation to a New Bible Study and a Giveaway

I LOVE studying God’s Word with other women! Don’t you? On September 19th, we will begin our study… Lavish Grace , a brand new Bible study written by Kathy Howard. So… Do you want to dig into God’s Word this fall, but can’t regularly get to a physical Bible study group? Do…

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A word from the Word – Don’t miss your calling because you’re afraid of the work it will take

If you can’t view the video in your reader, please click this link. Joshua just oozes with wisdom, doesn’t it?! It far surpasses any epic saga touted on the silver screen and I find myself lingering longer in Joshua than I typically do when I’m reading through various books of…

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A word from the Word – You’re NOT too old to claim that mountain my friend!

When you’re over 50, you start thinking differently. It just happens. You might start thinking you’re too old to make a difference in the lives of children, teens, younger women. My husband has had a huge impact on young men through the years. I’m not sure if it’s because he…

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The Full Version of the CBN Interview

Many of you have already emailed and messaged and told me how the Lord has used the CBN interview to minister to you or someone you know and I CAN’T BEING TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH THAT MAKES MY HEART SMILE! JESUS REALLY DOES CHANGE EVERYTHING! He did for us.…

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Sharing Our Testimony on The 700 Club

I remember when Jesus saved this girl with a bad past and a bleak future that I kept thinking, “I just wish there was some way I could tell the world how amazing God is and how Jesus changes everything!” Today, at 9:30 a.m. (ET) I get to share the…

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Houston, We Have a Problem – When your book launch is like the Apollo 13

In 1970 the Apollo 13 launch was seemingly a seamless launch! A well planned, thoroughly prepared thing of beauty that had spectators amazed and the whole country was cheering them on. And then something went terribly wrong. An oxygen tank exploded and crippled the ill-fated flight. After dealing with the…

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Are We Dummying Down Motherhood?

I’ve seen the quote above a ton of times in social media circles and every time I read it, I have to admit it makes my heart sad and I can’t help but wonder…would Mrs. Proverbs 31 have agreed with that statement? In our attempt to meet moms where we…

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