For years, Kim Crabill felt she was the only woman carrying great burdens through life. She kept silent and wore a big smile. Isn't that what savvy women in leadership roles do? Then one day she worked up the courage to get together with a group of seven women and tell them the truth about how much …
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Boundaries Like a River (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I recently found myself sitting along the bank of a river, mesmerized by the sound, the movement, the artistry in which the water progressed downward. It is hard for me to experience such a thing and not contemplate God. He created this place. He created this moment. I knew there was something for …
Not Selfish But Wise (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Many of us are in the “sandwich generation,” taking care of aging parents and children while we serve as leaders in the workplace and mentors. With so much going on, it is easy to forget how important we are. We neglect our sleep, fail to eat right, and push off our spiritual development to tend to …
Hunting for Acorns (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I grew up as a Grade A certified people pleaser. I needed praise like that prehistoric squirrel in Ice Age needed that acorn. I was hunting for acorns, doing everything I could to receive positive, encouraging, uplifting words from those around me. It filled me up. It drove me on. It made everything …
Are You Called To Be a Leader?
Are you called to be a leader? I didn't say "organizer," "facilitator," or "coordinator." I said, "leader." Has God Called You To Be a LEADER? I've never asked my friends why, but many Christian women and some Christian men I know are hesitant to refer to themselves as leaders. Is it because …
She Wants to Be Picked (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
Picture this: A 13-year old girl, all dressed up, excited to attend her first school dance. She is anticipating a magical event. She pictures herself walking in and being asked to dance by any number of boys. She wants to be Cinderella, chosen out of everyone else. Yet, it doesn’t take long …
Affair-Proofing Both Your Marriage AND Career (Shannon Ethridge)
How can a woman "affair-proof" not just her marriage, but also her CAREER? When we consider the impact of sexual affairs or emotional entanglements, we often think of marriages being threatened and families torn apart, and these ARE indeed the most tragic casualties. But a woman who has worked hard …