Giants in My Backyard
Karen Porter | karenporter.com I haven’t seen any giants loitering in my backyard lately, but I know about giants who mock while I cringe in discouragement, fear and defeat. You…
Three Roles of a Leader
Michelle S. Lazurek Leadership can take many roles within a church. From small group facilitator to senior pastor, leaders come in all different forms. But there are three general roles…
All Stirred Up
by Karen Porter for Leading Hearts I love peanut butter. The kind that makes a quick sandwich into an ooey, gooey delight. I also like this creamy childhood favorite on…
God’s Saying He Needs You Right Now
Edie Melson in Leading Hearts magazine God is calling you to action for such a time as this. Ladies, are you ready to step into the spiritual battlefield which surrounds…
The Ministry of Magazine Writing
Xochitl E. Dixon in Leading Hearts magazine I arrived at my first Christian writer’s conference in 2010, repeating a simple prayer. Lord, please show me the next step You want…
10 Symptoms of Toxic Church Leaders
While the church body as a whole must be healthy to thrive, leaders must be healthy spiritually to be able to carry out a church's vision and direction.
Embracing the Diversity of Heaven
FROM THE GUEST EDITOR Mabel Ninan What would it be like to sign my name with a fancy pen on my first book contract? I’ve been dreaming of writing and…
The Pivotal Leader: 3 Ways to Pivot When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way
A health issue I battled reared its ugly head. This illness caused financial burdens and negatively impacted my marriage, my relationships and my life.
Today is a Good Day to ARISE!
A life-threatening illness not only stole my physical health, but also led me into the valley of depression, ushering in questions about my identity, purpose and worth.
This is Your Moment, Esther!
Every now and then opportunity knocks at the door of our soul, inviting us to leave behind our familiar stories and enter into a wild, brave, bold adventure.