5 Responsible Ways Ministry Leaders Can Use AI in Social Media
I believe AI is a tool that can be used wisely or poorly. But we must be cautious and not use technology to replace genuine, people-to-people ministry...
Praying for the Women Who Proclaim
I have no bitterness toward those who look down on me for sharing about Jesus. Just like the woman at the well, how can I not? But that encounter stirred something I've thought about ever since: how sad it is for those believers who would silence a woman's voice, even when that voice is simply trying to tell the good news...
Nicki Corinne White ~ She Lost Everything as a Teenager (Then She Started Writing in Her Fifties)
In 2006, some people came to ministry after a life of relative ease, moved by gratitude. Nicki Corinne White came to it the other way...
PUBLISHER’S LETTER: Lighting the Way
Welcome to Leading Hearts—an EPA award-winning magazine created by the members of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. As AWSA celebrates our 25th year, I find myself reflecting on what God has built through us—over 1,000 strong—women committed to using our words, our stories, and our gifts to glorify Him.
From Panic to Peace: The Fall 2025 Leading Hearts Magazine is Here!
In a world where anxiety seems to be the default setting and peace feels like a luxury we can't afford, we're reaching back to the timeless truths that have sustained believers for centuries. Because here's what I've learned through my own journey: the remedies for our modern stress aren't found in the latest self-help trend—they're found in the ancient wisdom of Scripture and the testimonies of faithful women who've walked hard roads before us.
Lauren Nicole’s Road From Icemageddon to Destiny
Driving home in my little red Corvette, I watched layers of ice thicken across my windshield. At first, it felt like an ordinary winter day. Little did I know, this moment would mark a divine intervention that would speak directly to my heart.
A Ministry Year in Review
Reflect . Refocus . Renew. The path of ministry is a journey of a lifetime—one fraught with discovery and discouragement. We can avoid some of its pitfalls if we define that path early on. I’ve found for me—even in the hectic days leading up to Christmas—my thoughts turn backward as I evaluate my year.
Unveiling the Path to Purpose
Originally, she dreamed of being in the fashion business, but God had something else in mind. God unfolded His beautiful plan for Lane’s life and ministry so subtly that she didn’t even realize it was happening.