I came across this verse the other day. I’ve read it before but this time it hit me a little differently. “Or do you not …

As you build your ministry team, keep your eyes open for these qualities—they’re ones you want to avoid! When you see team members displaying any …

Somewhere during my first pregnancy, I started allowing myself to eat ice cream straight from the container. That’s right, no restraint. As much ice cream …

On a recent summer night a friend and I decided to beat the sweltering heat with a late-night swim. It was kind of impulsive and …

by Lauren Bratten When I was in high school, I took a World Religions class. Growing up in a Christian home, I was interested to …

We often think of showing appreciation to our volunteers at the end of the school year and during the holidays, but why wait? Here are …

So many times we make prayer a rote part of our gatherings. “Let’s open with a word of prayer” or “Let’s close our time in …

I’m excited to be heading to Seattle this week for a women’s ministry training event! It sort of came up suddenly, but it was all …

Aaah, summer. It’s just the best! Summer is filled with sunshine, time at the pool, and of course, vacations! While vacations are a blast, they …

When things are not going your way, it is hard to have a good attitude about it. I should know. I have been known to …