*This post is for event planners that have scheduled an Umbrella Prayers Workshop/Event. Yay! You have your Umbrella Prayers Workshop booked and you're already thinking about ideas and ways to decorate for your event. Let me give you some ideas that might help you get started: Begin asking around for umbrellas and rain boots in good condition. You can use these in ... Read More »
women's ministry
3 Bible Study Tips
We've just started a new Spring Women's Bible Study at our church and nothing makes me more excited than to see the courage of women in various stages of faith walking into Bible Study. So with women's Bible Study on my mind let me share some things that help me in Bible Study. Maybe they will help you as well as you consider joining a Bible Study. *Show up. That's right, just ... Read More »
Front Porch Stories – A Ladies Event
Front Porch Stories was an event idea that has been rumbling in my heart and head for a few years now. It morphed and took some twists and turns and it turned into something only God could do. The purpose of Front Porch Stories was two fold. To get to know other women in our church through the platform of sharing stories. Encourage women to write and share their own ... Read More »
How my Pastor supports Women’s Ministry
So my pastor is also my husband. I used to be naughty and tell people I sleep with the pastor but that's really not funny so I stopped saying it. But I think it in my head a lot because deep down I really do think it's pretty funny. But don't tell anyone. So this post is one in which I must simply brag on my man. He created the program below for a recent women's ministry event ... Read More »
Live Full Walk Free Bible Study – a word from the Author & a giveaway!
I am so excited to introduce you to Cindy Bultema, a sweet friend and Bible teacher that I have grown to love over the years. I'm still not even sure how our paths first crossed but it had to do with Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds. I've read all of Cindy's Bible Studies and I love her because she's so very much like you and me and has an ability to teach God's word and connect ... Read More »
Bible Journaling Workshop
So the last few weeks I've been preparing for a large Bible Journaling Workshop at our church. The process took over our dining room but how fun it was! There was a sweet Spirit among the group and ladies left feeling like they too could linger longer in God's word through journaling. Therefore I feel it was highly effective and I know it was FUN! Two ladies in particular ... Read More »
Just go – even when you don’t feel like it.
It was an emotionally grueling day Friday. I was walking through a dark time with a friend. A lack of sleep, hurting for my friends and feeling the weight of everything made me want to back out of the IF Gathering conference I committed to that night. I was already running 30 minutes late. But I went. And I knew God wanted me there. The live worship was powerful and ... Read More »
About peed in my pants over a Bible study misunderstanding last night
Spoiler Alert: Baptist Humor. I'm not making fun of other religions but if you're a Jehovah's Witness you might not like this post very much. Sorry in advance. Okay, so I'm in a wonderful small group bible study on Wednesday nights. There are a few women in the study that just moved or are new to our church so we're all still getting to know each other. I've been bringing ... Read More »