The Best of Times….The Worst of Times
by Karen Sue Hinz Murdy “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” So begins “A Tale of Two Cities”. Since my high schooler was reading this classic story, I decided to…The Real You Revealed: Realize Your Identity in Christ
by Dr. Tammy Ferry It happened about 3 years ago while we were in Spain. On the last night of our trip, after doing some wonderful sightseeing in Madrid, we headed to our rental car.…My Story of Visual Faith
by Pat Maier In November of 2012, God blessed me with a new friend. I met Connie Denninger at a church leaders’ conference. Being the wives of the leaders attending, we made plans to meet…Where Are You Looking? How Shifting Your Gaze Can Reduce Your Stress
by Amy Meyer Did you know that WHERE you gaze affects HOW you view your problems? It matters where you look. Are your eyes cast down and looking at yourself, your problems, your wants and…Leading in Blue Jeans: Dressing for Success in God’s Eyes
by Allison Baltzersen How we define success and who we are seeking to impress dictates how we dress as a leader. I recently attended a WLI event in which I was surrounded by other leaders…Intentional Influence through Writing
by Peggy Kuethe Words are transformative. Recall Genesis 1 when God spoke the universe into existence, and Genesis 3:15 when He spoke the promise of a Redeemer. Recall John 2:1-11, when Jesus spoke the water…Being an Assertive Christian Woman
By Ruth Koch Sometimes it seems like life is uphill all the way. Someone is rude to you, verbally abusive, takes advantage of you—whatever—and you, being raised as many women are, to ‘make nice,’ just…Living as a Deployed Digital Missioner
by Connie Denninger—Visual Faith Ministries Social media tools have become a part of our everyday life. How do we create the time and space for engagement that makes sense with all the things that juggle…Workplace Connections: The Blessings and Challenges of Being a Millennial and Working With One
By Rachel Morton & Rebekah Karolus Generational studies are all the rage right now. Over the past five years in particular, people have spent a lot of time speculating about the differences between generations and…Conflict – Something Happened, Now What?
by George McAllen Conflict is a topic that scares many people and as a result of this fear they do their best to avoid it. Unfortunately, because many avoid conflict, they aren’t very good at…Business as a Calling
By Gloria Nelund If you’ve ever had feelings of insecurity or doubt, times of wondering what your life is about, or questions about what to do next, please know that you are not alone. Life…Living a Life of Radical Influence
by Gretchen Jameson “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” ~ Modern Parable Well that certainly sets up a particular worldview, doesn’t it? As parables go, this pithy, pointed phrase coined sometime…Conquering Nervousness to Unleash your Full Speaking Power
by Sarah Holtan, Ph.D. Do you like to talk? If so, then you possess the potential to become a dynamic public speaker. It’s true! Yet, you might find that your nerves steal your power. When…Four Ways to Beat Burnout
by Gretchen Huesmann Tired. Weary. Exhausted. Sometimes we’re just having a busy day. At other times, we experience seasons of hard work and long hours. Unfortunately, not all labor produces obvious fruit and we can…An Attitude of Gratitude – In Leadership and in Life
by Deb Burma Today is a new day, and we have all kinds of expectations for it, don’t we? We’d like to think that our tasks will be completed with ease, our relationships will thrive,…Four Prayers that Jesus Loves to Answer “Yes!”
By Dr. Linda Borecki When circumstances are difficult my usual prayer is for rescue out of the problem! Whether for myself or for others, I often pray that God would lessen the burden or give…Leadership and Limitations
By Heather Choate Davis As women we often fall into the trap of viewing the world from the outside in. We see jobs we’re prohibited from, positions we are never seriously considered for, and levels…Stretched vs. Stressed: What’s the Difference and why does it Matter for Leaders?
by Sarah Holtan, Ph.D. “How do you do it all?” I’m asked regularly by friends and colleagues. My answer: “I don’t.” I watch their eyes get round and their eyebrows shoot up. They know I’m…Jesus Said So – Trusting When it Doesn’t Make Sense To
By Karen Lippert Learn how to make sense of nonsensical situations by taking Peter’s lead when he obediently trusted Jesus despite it defying human logic … One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake…God is the Writer – You Are His Book
Overcoming Writer’s Anxiety through a study of 2 Corinthians 3:3 by Elise Arndt Verba volant, scripta manent is a Latin proverb. Literally translated, it means “spoken words fly away, written words remain”. If that is true, what a motivation for…Be Energized by GEMS
God + Exercise + Meals + Sleep = An energized YOU! Read on for tips from Karen Sue Hinz Murdy on how to apply this recipe to equip yourself with energy for leadership: As I…Three Creative Ways to Outline a Life-Changing Presentation
Outline. When you hear that word, you probably groan and think of English 101 in high school. Just how were you supposed to place those capital letters and Roman numerals? Don’t worry—outlining a life-changing presentation…How to Ripen Your Fruits of the Spirit for Effective Leadership
By Marge Franzen Have you ever savored a home-grown tomato? Watched it grow in your backyard? That small, hard green tomato grows into an appetizing, ripe fruit because it stays connected to the plant. If the…Saying “Yes” To Leadership
By Mary Washko Denham “Will you be on the Parent-Teacher League Board?” “Will you help on the Capital Campaign committee?” “Could you teach a class for Vacation Bible School or Sunday School?” “Would you run…How to Influence Others Without Saying A Word: A Skill-Building Drama about Mary of Bethany
MARY OF BETHANY: A WOMAN OF INFLUENCE By Donna J. Streufert LEADERSHIP IS INFLUENCE. Exemplary leadership is influence worthy of being imitated. Throughout Scripture we can find stunning examples of exemplary leadership. One example in…
