By Joanne Johnson My palms were sweaty as we sat together in the book-lined room. The 1970s wood-paneled office included the requisite massive desk, but the shag carpet evoked the strumming of “Jesus chords” and “Kumbaya, My Lord” and softened … Continued
by Emily Snyder Bandy I’ve claimed four different churches as home in my twenty-three years. I grew up in a hip, suburban, non-denominational church with a stellar youth group, a yearly crawfish boil, and a rock band. At 18, I … Continued
by Kimberley Minch If you have ever been part of a youth group growing up, you know that there are certain phrases that are said over and over again: “Leave room for the Holy Spirit!” (Translation: guys and girls should … Continued
By Katherine Fraser My story is rather typical. Unfortunately, probably a little too typical. Mine is the story of a young woman who adopted her parents’ faith, strayed from the church, made her faith her own, and returned. The “returned” … Continued
by Jeanne Doyon Where can women in leadership be refreshed? Whether we are teaching, planning, leading, or delegating, we’re always “on.” We need a place to let down and let go—to connect with other women and to be fed so … Continued
By Anna Culton Worcester, MA is a diverse city in every way imaginable. There are nearly 100 languages represented in the public schools. Individuals and families come from all around the world for educational and employment opportunities. Every major religion … Continued
by Gail MacDonald Have you ever wished for a mentor in your life? Or have you ever thought about being a mentor to a younger woman? You may be amused to read that all of my mentors have been dead … Continued
by Cynthia Fantasia My name is Cynthia Fantasia and I am a caregiver. In my other life I served as Pastor of Women and Service at Grace Chapel. I was used to caring for people. In April 2013 I felt God … Continued
by Joy Scott One of the greatest joys of being a mother is naming your child. There is massive power entrusted to us by our Creator when we name that little one we hold in our arms. Countless times we … Continued
by Mandy Adendorff I immigrated to the USA from South Africa holding on to a promise that I believed God had given me; for my parents to somehow come and live in the USA. The situation was so impossible that … Continued