As you can see by the picture, I got no porch today (we’ll return to our regular Front Porch Friday series next week).That’s because (whoo-hoo!) Shanda and I are heading to Willow Park Baptist Church (North Texas) for a women’s conference where I’ll be speaking tomorrow. Several hundred women are expected to attend, and I… Read More
Front Porch Friday
Priority is Struggling — Will YOU Help?
Today, I need to share a struggle with you (which is very appropriate since our current Front Porch Friday series is STRONGER: 7 Struggles That Will Make You Stronger). It’s a struggle we’re currently experiencing here at Priority Ministries . . . but YOU can help. So join me as I share our struggle and… Read More
Isolation & Loneliness: 4 Characteristics God Wants You to Develop
Are you struggling with isolation or loneliness? Perhaps you’ve moved to a new city, started a new job or school. Or, maybe you’ve even been hurt or betrayed. Discover the 4 characteristics God wants to develop in your life as you struggle with isolation, hurt, and loneliness in this week’s episode of Stronger: 7 Struggles… Read More
Sickness and Suffering: 3 Things God Wants YOU to Know
I’m back! And I’ve missed you here on Front Porch Friday. I have so much to tell you about what God has been doing in the life of my family (specifically in my father’s life), so let’s catch up today! But I also want us to pick up where we left off in our Front Porch… Read More
From Struggler to STRONGER: 3 Promises to Get You There
Dear fellow struggler, Do you have any idea how close you are to becoming stronger? I know, right now you feel weak and defeated. But the truth is, you have never been as close to becoming a stronger Christian woman than you are right now. Surprised? Me, too, but that’s exactly what God has been… Read More
4 Things I Know About You + A Printable/Pin
I’m taking a Front Porch Friday day off today. Unusually cold weather (in the low 30s) is keeping me off the porch (living in Galveston County for 25+ years has made me one big sissy when it comes to cold weather). I’ll be back next week. But until then, here’s a quick post and printable… Read More
3 Steps to a STRONGER You
Are you ready to become a stronger more spiritually fit woman this year? I am! As I confessed to you last week, 2013 wasn’t exactly my favorite year. It was a year filled with struggles. And to be honest, I failed to see them from God’s perspective: as growth opportunities. You see, God wants to use… Read More
Front Porch Friday: 3 Things I Want to Tell You
Hey, sweet glo girls! I have 3 things on my heart to share with you today in this our very first Front Porch Friday meet-up of 2014. One is personal message from me to you. One is, well, a favor I need to ask. And one is a confession I need to make that God… Read More
Miserable Marriage? 4 Ways to Defeat Despair
This guest post by Susan Gadd is the final installment of our “Marriage on The Rock” Front Porch Friday series. If you’ve been married for any length of time at all, you’ve probably discovered that building and maintaining a strong marriage is hard work. It’s not for lazy, selfish, or neglectful people. The pressures, distractions,… Read More
Hope for Hurting Marriages
Is there any hope for a hurting marriage? Is there anything you can do if you’re in a mediocre or miserable marriage. Yes and yes! And on today’s final session of Marriage on The Rock, Susan will encourage and provide hope for hurting marriages as she shares 4 ways to defeat despair. But that’s not all,… Read More
Poor Communication: Marriage Termite #4
This guest post by Susan Gadd is part of our “Marriage on The Rock” Front Porch Friday series. Throughout human history, God has always communicated clearly with His people. That’s His way, and that’s how He wants us to communicate as well. In the very first week of this series, you learned the #1… Read More
Communication: 3 No-Nos That Will Shut it Down
Do you ever wish your husband would open up and talk to you more? Have you ever whined, “Honey, you neeee-ver talk to me anymore”? If you long for good communication in your marriage, this week’s episode of Marriage on The Rock just might help you get to the root of the problem. Discover 3 obstacles —… Read More