I have had the wonderful opportunity of studying under women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary whose wisdom and discernment has been such a blessing to my ministry. My most recent class, "The Theology of Biblical Womanhood", has provided me with so much great insight into God's original design for women. Over the next couple of … Continue reading Since the Garden
Singleness is not the problem…
“Singleness is not the problem – inability to see God’s sovereignty in singleness is.” (Pg, 67) Wedding invitations, baby showers, and now the church. Entering into our twenties it feels like you just can't catch a break from the constant invitations and events which celebrate the joy of family growth. It can be such a … Continue reading Singleness is not the problem…
When Will My Life Begin?
I like to call it the Disney princess syndrome. The state of being so hung up on the idea of prince charming or the next big thing that life with any other outcome seems meaningless. Disney has really played off of this emotion producing many highly rated films which encourage this mindset. In addition … Continue reading When Will My Life Begin?
Your Undivided Attention
Recently, I was struck by the popular marriage passage written by Paul in 1 Corinthians 7. We will be looking specifically at verses thirty-two through thirty-five. I would encourage you to read the entire chapter to understand the heart from which Paul speaks these words. “I would like you to be free from concern. An … Continue reading Your Undivided Attention
No Little Women
“They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:6-7 Is this who we want to be known as? Gullible and … Continue reading No Little Women
A New Perspective
DISCLAIMER: Joy is not always an automatic byproduct of patience. Patience is hard. Living in a culture where everything is on demand, we often lose sight of the value of patience. Often the reason why we have to go through periods of waiting is because God is molding us into the person He desires us … Continue reading A New Perspective
The Goal
The art of active patience. I call it an art because there is so much beauty behind this simple concept. We create goals, we look forward to the future, and we often wish we could just skip the wait. Before we dive further into the value of patience, I think it is valuable to back … Continue reading The Goal
Active Patience: Beauty in the Wait
I have come to find that patience is often a call to action. I know this idea of “active patience” goes against what we have learned growing up but when it comes to our faith it may be just what we need to hear. Let’s take a look at a common definition of the word … Continue reading Active Patience: Beauty in the Wait
A Women of Titus 2 – By Karina Barber
Girly Coffee Time ''Girly coffee time is my home ministry to encourage and be encouraged by women that God has allowed me to meet. Here in the USA, I invite them to share a delicious cup of coffee and make a point to show them how special they are to me and to our Lord. … Continue reading A Women of Titus 2 – By Karina Barber
Introducing Karina Barber
Only a couple more days until we hear from Karina! Recently she posted this video on her Facebook page explaining her ministry and a little about Bible journaling. She has been a huge encouragement to me throughout the start of this blog and her own personal ministry has been a great example to many women. … Continue reading Introducing Karina Barber
