One of my favorite portions of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. I love the way The Message version makes it comes alive to me. As …

Really! Here are five things you can do—in 30 seconds or less—to make your volunteers feel appreciated. Smile. Use their names (or learn their names, …

When I was in college, I studied abroad for a semester in London. One thing I learned was how to navigate a big city using …

I am a people-pleaser. Always have been, always will be. I like for people to be happy, I like for people to like me, and …

“Change? Again? I like things the way they are and don’t want to try something new!” While this might be the complaint of a child …

Have you ever noticed God has a habit of giving people new names? It all started with Abram, when God appeared to him and told …

I studied to be a music educator and part of my education was the semester of student teaching.  My school for this assignment was a …

“We’re canceling next year’s retreat,” my friend mentioned to me the other day. When I asked why, her answer didn’t surprise me. Women were busy, …

During the fall and winter holidays, we’re so surrounded by sweets that it can be overwhelming! But you can host a soup exchange—just like a …

My friend and I hadn’t met for lunch in a long time since she had moved across town and was going to a new church. …