An Interview with Saundra Dalton-Smith
Friday Favorites—I am so excited to interview a dear friend and fellow AWSA, Saundra Dalton-Smith. Saundra and I met three years ago at an AWSA conference. From the moment I…
Friday Favorites—I am so excited to interview a dear friend and fellow AWSA, Saundra Dalton-Smith. Saundra and I met three years ago at an AWSA conference. From the moment I…
Dear friends and family, starting October 1, join the journey: an online Facebook group studying my new book, Experiencing God Through His Names. Interested and want to RSVP? Email Sheryl for details! Naming…
I was tired but energized by the response of the audience. I had completed my ninth day of teaching business and leadership skills in several remote villages on a mission trip to Kenya. And now, we weren't quite sure how many would attend our business women's conference at this location. We knew God would honor our efforts, even if only 20 people showed up.
We were overjoyed when on day one, the rural church sanctuary was overstuffed with women, many seated on the dirt floor. Countless others piled into flimsy plastic lawn chairs, spilling out every opening of the cracked block walls under the shelter of the sweltering corrugated tin roof. Scores more strained to lean in through pane-less window shaped holes to glean wisdom, and even more lined up on curbs outside. We were impressed with their desire to learn – no matter what obstacles they faced to get there or the discomfort they experienced to listen in.
Carol Graham is another one of my new AWSA friends from my time in Cincinnati, Ohio. We met during the Friday evening prayer time for our AWSA conference. Our common…
It's Worship Wednesday once again—onward soldiers, for you are more than conquerors! says, "What then shall we say in response to these things? if God is for us who can…
Are you tired of plodding through life? Like a plane on automatic pilot, our prayers can be repetitive, predictable, and even humdrum as we go through the motions. Ever wonder if…
"Be careful, sweetie,” my dad’s strong voice cautioned me to avoid the object in the road. He’d just removed the training wheels on my Schwinn; so even though I was seated securely on the banana seat, both hands on the handlebars, the front tire still wobbled a little. I focused intently on the path ahead, “Yes, Father,” I said. I veered to the left just a little and swerved to avoid the obstacle.
“Father is one of the most familiar and commonly used name of God."
However, some cannot relate to God as a caring, tender and involved dad, like mine, because they've been disappointed by their own negative personal paternal experiences. So what's the big deal about 'spiritual fatherlessness'? A lot.
Friday favorites here at the From Ashes To Beauty blog—so glad you have joined us today. Cynthia Cavanaugh has written Unlocked: 5 Myths Holding Your Influence Captive. I met Cynthia…
Do you feel caught up in the hurricane? Are you drowning in your difficulties? He is with you, even when all is lost. Jesus will come through for you in…
Happy Tuesday after Labor Day! I hope you enjoyed a change of pace and also enjoyed time to renew your body, mind, soul, and family relationships. This is your last chance to…