If I wanted God to be made known here - for His presence to take over this place, for Him to use this, fully surrendered to whatever He was going to do here in the lives of each woman who would sit around this table and in my story here - I had to be fully present. That meant I had to be exposed. I had to be positioned in such a way that God could reveal Himself.
Read MoreThat goal had to have a purpose, a drive and even a time limit. We have to be working toward something.
Read MoreGod is working in our conversations and words when we pay attention. Maybe, just maybe, that one moment matters.
Read MoreI decided to take a break from leading for the time being. I was ready to sit under someone else’s leadership for a while. I remember trying to find the right fit for my mom-of-a-preschooler schedule. The list dwindled to just a few options.
Read MoreWhen I finally took that step back and saw how unconditionally loved I was and blessed I was, I saw the joy in my situation.
Read MoreShe Leads Daily has curated a playlist of songs for times of lament. There are songs of outrage, songs of doubt and songs of grief. There are songs that question where God is and who we are. These moments of sorrow and confusion lead you to songs that speak the truth of a faithful, unchanging God who never leaves us.
Read MoreWhen we emotionally shut down, we isolate ourselves from God’s presence and all the blessings in this life. Ironically, we spread pain, hurting others by keeping them out of our lives.
Read MoreI have oft turned to the life of Moses. As my journey grew long and arduous, the terrain rough and rugged, I found encouragement in his tenacity and steadfast determination.
Read MoreIsrael reminds me very much of my toddlers (and myself when I act like one). They are continually stirring up the Lord’s holy, righteous anger. And like my daughter, they need an advocate to step in on their behalf.
Read MoreMy biggest tip for getting together with friends, which is my secret weapon, is making food the center! I love food and so do most people. Search best brunches in your area and try someplace new. The kitchen is the soul of the home, if you can’t get out, invite someone over and make a fun meal.
Read MoreAs we reach adulthood, we start to put the breaks on our malleable mind and begin to harden in the name of “developing convictions.”
Read MoreGod is so much bigger, better, smarter, capable and more of a completely unsolvable mystery than we ever give Him credit for. Part of the fun and adventure of being a Christian is knowing a God Who can’t be explained and learning to let Him lead the story.
Read MoreHow often do we miss God because we are waiting for the spectacular instead of recognizing His presence in the ordinary moments of life?
Read MoreReading about me four thousand years after I lived, it might be easy to forget about my human-ness or remember that the same things that drove me are often the same things that drive you when life gets really hard.
Read MoreWe are fickle and contradictory, but praise God that He is always the same and loves us steadfastly. He hears our cries and continues to lead us through whichever season we’re in.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the old saying “you’re not the center of the universe” and we can easily understand the concept. But can we believe we really aren’t the sun and we’re actually made to be moons?
Read MoreIt is never going to be my own strength that walks through a situation where I am being wounded and only give off love and honor in return. It will be Christ coming through the cracks in my heart.
Read MoreHow much more so should we consider our title in Christ? When we took on the freedom found in Christ, we also took on His mark. And it is no longer I that lives, but Christ in me. (Galatians 2:20)
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