My eyes were first opened to the reality of human trafficking (sex slavery, modern slavery) when I attended a conference in Atlanta. A copy of "The White Umbrella" was given to everyone in attendance. For the next several weeks I read a chapter every day in carpool line and it broke my heart. It scared me and it made me overwhelmingly aware of the reality of human trafficking ... Read More »
Outreach
31 Days: Day 9 – When the mundane turns divine
When you’re entrenched in churchy activities where you’re constantly surrounded by other Christians it means we need to be that much more prayerfully aware of our surroundings in the world through the little things. Our trips to the bank, the grocery store, the office at work, fill in the ___________. It means the mundane becomes the divine and sometimes when we least expect it ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 8 – Mentoring Students
Mentoring students at a school is an incredible way to reach out in our communities. And it's really quite easy to do. Mentoring is simply coming alongside someone for the purpose of encouraging and teaching. It doesn't mean you have to be an expert or trained teacher to mentor someone. Just a willing heart to spend consistent time with someone and to love them. Many schools ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 7 – When outreach doesn’t go like you expected
I shared a story a week ago about a visit to the nursing home. One in which changed my outlook significantly and kept a visual in my mind daily for several weeks. I was so excited to come back here and share the results of my follow-up visit with Ms. Linda. I envisioned she would be so totally excited about the verse of scripture I had written out for her on the beautifully ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 6 – Visiting the Elderly
We underestimate the power of a simple visit and a handmade card for a shut-in. Whether at a nursing home or someone's house a face to face visit with your children can make all the difference to a lonely soul. There's something special about a young crayon-sketched heart and a cross with the words "God loves you and so do I". If we start our kids out young learning to love ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 5 – 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Church Outreach
Church outreach is so important because people need to know about our Jesus and how he can change lives. If all we do is stay huddled in our awesome Bible teaching churches and keep to our cozy small groups then we'll have a hard time accomplishing the great commission. We must get out into our communities and reach people where they are. This means we set aside some things ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 3 – A prime outreach for young moms
31 Days of Outreach - Day 3 If you're a young Mom you know the stage well when you have littles clinging to your knees and slobbering on your shoulder. You wouldn't trade it for the world yet you feel limited when it comes to outreach and serving your community. You hear your preacher talking about the upcoming outreach event at church and your first thought is, "I hope ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 2 – Why outreach is important
Day 2 Why is reaching outside the walls of church so important these days? It's because inviting people cold turkey to Sunday morning church isn't working like it used to. Gasp! You're the preacher's wife and you don't think inviting people to church is effective? Like your man is the preacher dude and all. I know. And he's a mighty fine preacher too. Like I actually ... Read More »