Another racially motivated hate crime hit the news on May 14th, 2022. Once again, innocent people lost their lives because of their skin color. On the one hand, we’re making progress on racial unity. On the other hand, violent extremism keeps rearing its ugly head.
We feel dried out and weary as we limp along in life doing what is necessary while our heart feels empty. Those are the times to pray the promise of Isaiah 35:6:
Have you been building idols in your life to other people’s opinions?
There has been a lot of discussion—ironically taking place ON social media—about whether social media is still a valuable endeavor for ministry leaders.
by Pam Farrel God’s Word is that same kind of lighthouse, a beacon of hope to guide us into safe harbor in the storms of life.
Last winter, my world turned upside down. Health issues I battled reared their ugly head. These issues caused financial burdens and negatively impacted my marriage, relationships, and life overall. There was no area of my life my illness hadn’t touched.
Linda Evans Shepherd I was furious. “They want to do what? Take another MRI of Laura’s brain?! No! I won’t allow it.” Nurse Sharon was patient with me. “You don’t…
Tracy Hester A few years ago, I went through a bitter divorce. As a woman in ministry, I didn’t know how to effectively deal with the emotional outflow—rejection, abandonment, betrayal,…
Are you struggling to share the story God's given you? Have feelings of shame, fear, anxiety, or unresolved hurt or grief left you feeling disqualified to lead? This issue of…
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf3a7a36-b8c0-43d5-b25e-1fe92f957b37 On this episode of the Arise Esther Podcast, host Dawn Scott Damon speaks with Michelle S. Lazurek about her struggle with anxiety. Michelle is a multi-genre award-winning author, speaker,…