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Autumn Outreach
My daughter used to get on my last nerve by the last day of summer. I think this phenomena is actually God’s kindness to mothers, easing the pain of separation with the joy of independence (hers and mine!). We both looked forward to going back to school. But then I blinked, and this happened— Just like that, she’s all grown up. Instead of picking out colored folders we were filling out college applications. Now that cute little kid has long since graduated from college and runs her own...
Radiant Resilience Summit
Your cup of hope doesn't have to stay empty. We tend to think we're stuck. But the truth is, encouragement and empowerment from Christian sisters helps. Are you stuck in a negative mindset? Are you trying to spend more time with the Lord, or is prayer and bible study time on the back burner? Do you have tools and resources that will help you through your struggle? Are you taking your thoughts captive and renewing your mind? Have you pushed your people away when you're sad and discouraged? This...
An Open Letter From Your Neighbors
These quotes are from real correspondence I received from women who wanted to start a Neighborhood Cafe Bible study... until they got scared. It was originally published in 2010 but still holds true today. Dear Neighbor, We felt hopeful when you first said you wanted to get to know us. These were your words of excitement about hosting a neighborhood get together – “God has been talking to me for several months now about starting some kind of gathering in my home, in my neighborhood. None of...
Let’s Fill Her Cup with Hope
Preorders Support Convoy of Hope's Women Empowerment initiativeMy husband and I will personally donate $1 to Convoy of Hope for every confirmed pre-sale order of Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? submitted through the form below through September 26, 2023. Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, humanitarian organization that shares my passion to fill the cups of those in need with hope in Christ. In partnership with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy...
Meet 5 Women Who Will Fill Your Cup with Hope
In the summer of 2020, I taught the Bible study that would become Can I Borrow a Cup of Hope? at ClearView Community Church in Colorado. Sitting six feet apart in every other row of the sanctuary, with just as many women joining online, together we faced this scary season of mass trauma, fear, and uncertainty. A theme emerged for each chapter of 1 Peter, along with the beautiful face of a dear friend who had struggled and triumphed in that specific area. And in the middle of the hot mess that...
