And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. –John 14:16 (NIV) There are two ways you can live your life: according to God’s word or according to worldly standards. To be honest, just because you surrender your life to Christ and receive the Holy Spirit does not mean your life will be easy. As women of faith, we face numerous challenges. However, God knew exactly what lay ahead of us, which is why He sent us the Holy Spirit to guide us—an aid and a friend. The Holy Spirit  guides us towards holiness, regenerates and renews us as Chr ..read more

Today’s Purpose Woman, it’s okay.  And you are not alone. Mounting pressures and responsibilities have joined forces with current events and global concerns that can make your head spin.  Seasons may seem to have taken on a drastic change from temporary to permanent.  But take heart; you will make it through! Jesus said in John 16:33, “…in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” It’s important to remember that when the Spirit of God is in you, you are not fighting any battles alone.&nbs ..read more

We live in a society that glorifies independence. Spending our days measuring success by personal achievements, we seek to define ourselves by those in relation to us. We conform to the titles placed on us and measure our worth by what we do. But what happens when we are stripped of those labels? We lose our sense of belonging. We lose our sense of self.  April 18, 2018. I lost my identity. I had always been the girl who prided herself on knowing—knowing who I was, what I wanted to do, and who I wanted to become. But in a matter of days, the Lord had stripped me of everything I took comfo ..read more

Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life. -Isaiah 43:4(NIV) Did you know that how you see yourself determines how you treat yourself and others? You can’t give what you don’t have. Seeing yourself the way God sees you is crucial because it helps you to treat yourself better, as well as others. So how do you see yourself? How would you describe yourself? If you don’t see yourself the way God sees you, it is time to change that.  Here are three great ways God sees you: You’re His Ch ..read more

You are not alone if you have or are currently experiencing a season in your life that seems dry or fruitless. Wherever you are experiencing a dry place, do not let it define your entire existence. During these times, holding on to your confessions of faith is vital. Here’s how you can thrive in a dry place. Focus on the promise, not the problem In a dry place or season, we must rely on God’s provision and protection and take solace in the fact that He keeps His promises. While building anything or striving to go from barely getting by to a place of success, we may encounter a place where it s ..read more

Here we go again.  Attack after attack after life-draining attack.  The weapons formed against you are: criticism, disapproval, and judgment.  As a result, you have suffered stress, anxiety and depression.  It is beyond time to stand up and speak out against the hate crime that has caused you much pain and grief.   It is wartime.  Straighten your back, square your shoulders and march yourself to the nearest mirror.  There!  Right there!  That image staring back at you is your biggest enemy.  Yes, you!  The one who has waged war on you ..read more

God makes Himself known to us in many different ways. Yet, we can still experience times where it feels as though He is absent from our lives. If you’ve ever felt as though God is far from you, or that He isn’t speaking to you, you are not alone. If God is always speaking, the question is ‘are we listening?’ and more importantly what are we listening for?  The ways in which He speaks to us may differ from time to time, but if we listen closely, we’ll hear Him all around us. Whenever it feels as if God isn’t speaking to you, I would like to encourage you to consider these ways in whic ..read more

Everything seems better when it’s full. A car runs at an optimum level when the tank is full of premium gasoline. A baby rests well when his/her stomach is full of life-sustaining nourishment. A house transforms into a home when it is filled with the love and laughter of family and friends. You are no different, wonderful one.  It is not acceptable to run on empty. Your effectiveness is diminished if you keep ignoring the exhaustion that is depleting you of your resources and sustenance. One simply cannot continue on if all sensors indicate that she is low on fuel. Now is the time to take ..read more

The past month has been a sad moment in time that will someday be in history books. News outlets have given us glimpses into the devastating realities of war, showing us major destruction and the loss of many lives. Our hearts hurt to see all that is happening, and our prayers go out to those who have become innocent victims in this conflict. It should go without saying that those caught in the crossfires of Russia and Ukraine have our deepest sympathy. Many have lost their homes and have even left their own country as refugees seeking safety. May God give them help and comfort. Our hearts tru ..read more

Challenging times need Christians fulfilling their callings. It takes more than a desire or thought of doing something someday. It takes intentional children of God performing their calling with essential qualities: Focus. Planning.  Diligence. Starting! Ladies, this is our opportunity to impact the world around us. This statement can be taken two different ways: we can impact the entire globe, or we can impact those who are in close proximity to us. Current circumstances are in our favor. How many of us have been sitting around for the past two years, continually wishing that things woul ..read more