Christian Womens Blog

Christian Womens Blog by Laurie Cole of Priority Ministries

Laurie Cole

Author, Speaker, Teacher

Front Porch Friday: Royal Pains — The Divisive

It’s the final day of our Royal Pains series. And today I’m talking about perhaps the most difficult royal pain of all: The Divisive (yikes!). See you on the porch! Your sister, How has God’s Word encouraged you in this series? What has He taught you about dealing with difficult people? Need a little more help to deal with The Divisive and… Read More

Scripture Art: 1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:8 [Priority’s FREE Scripture Art is just one of the ways we help you give God glory by giving His Word priority in your life.  Click it, print it and frame it, or Right Click to “save as” or set as your desktop background.]

What Do YOU Do After Amen?

Have you ever felt worse instead of better after praying? I have. In fact, I have a lot lately. It’s unsettling. It’s uncomfortable. It’s the exact opposite of how I want to feel after praying. After amen, I want to feel peace, comfort, and encouragement. But when those feelings fail to appear, people like me… Read More

Priority News: South Africa Glo Girls!

I am awestruck by the way God is expanding and multiplying the “loaves and fishes” He’s given us. For instance, take a look at the sweet, smiling faces of the very first Priority Bible Study group in South Africa.   Zelda Wolmarans and her home Bible study group in South Africa recently started Beauty by The Book.  One day,… Read More

Front Porch Friday: Royal Pains – The Immature & Irresponsible

How do you deal with another Christian when they’re behaving like an immature, irresponsible child? Learn how to deal with spiritual babes (of all ages) on today’s Front Porch Friday!   Your sister, How have other Christians encouraged and supported you when you were fainthearted (immature) and weak in your faith? Who has God used to support… Read More

Encouragement for Discouraged Dreamers

You have a dream, a vision, a calling from God. But discouragement, setbacks, and unforeseen challenges have caused you to question yourself . . . and maybe even God. Meet Ivy Posada, a follower of Christ, busy wife, mom, career woman, and gifted leader in her church. She’s also a woman with a dream, a… Read More

The “5, 10, 15” Plan

Instead of making the infamous list of New Year’s resolutions, I prefer the phrase “start fresh”. Starting fresh for me means to examine my priorities, come up with new and different plan(s) to make life work better, a new focus, renewing friendships that have been neglected, or trying all (or some) of the recipes that… Read More

Front Porch Friday: Royal Pains — The Lazy/Idle

Got any slackers in your life? Learn how to deal with the lazy and the idle on today’s Front Porch Friday. See you on the porch! Your sister, How did the Lord speak to you through today’s Front Porch Friday?  Love hearing from you! Click here to watch other videos from Laurie’s Royal Pains series.

And the Award for the Best Movie/Worst Title is . . .

I know why you’ve shunned Les Miserables. I know because it’s the same reason I shunned it. It’s the title isn’t it? Les Miserables. Depressing. Then there’s the poster. Double depressing. I used to think, “I don’t care if millions of Les Mis devotees rave on and on about it being the ‘best musical ever,’ I… Read More

Two Prayer Requests

Short and sweet post today. I just have two prayer requests to share with you. First, tonight I’ll be speaking at Fallbrook Church in Houston’s Pink and Chocolate Chick Night.  I love this idea! It’s an all-night lock-in – a glorified slumber party! What a great way for the women of Fallbrook to really get… Read More

Freedom For Hyper List-Makers (like me)

Hyper list-making mode. That pretty much describes the first week of my life this year. I have lists of personal goals, family goals, ministry and work goals, household projects for me, and honey-dos for Bill. Need a list? I can make you one! Girl,  January 1 kicks list-makers like me into overdrive. But even if… Read More