Michael W. Smith’s song, Friends, was my anthem growing up as a missionary kid in the 1980’s. We all wanted to find those friends that were tried and true. The …
Boundaries are for my Good.
We’ve been talking a lot about friendships in ministry and the unique challenges we face to find quality, trustworthy women to walk with. When I’m looking for friendship, I want …
Transparency – We do need each other
We treat transparency with an attitude of disdain and fear. Why? Because we are afraid of what may come from it. Genuine, relational transparency seems like an unnecessary or awkward …
Mourn with Those who Mourn
On Christmas night, 2019, our little community experienced a tremendous loss, three teenage girls in a tragic accident. This past month, my life and work has been greatly embedded and …
Many Friends make a Light Heart
One of the biggest struggles I hear women express when talking about life in ministry is feeling lonely. Let’s be honest, having friends while being in ministry can be a …
We are far better together then we could ever be alone.
Although friendships can be quite challenging and navigating them in the context of ministry is extremely challenging, we are far better together then we could ever be alone. Some of …
A Friend knows the Song in your Heart
“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” I pass this phrase in a …
Being Present in Friendship
Yesterday my son’s very good friend committed suicide. At 16. They were texting the night before, making plans for breakfast together just 3 days later. They joked about who was …
Community is Life!
Community is life for all of us. It is important for us as we mentor certain individuals and as we enter into new friendships. For some of us, this can …
Let Them In
I really love people. I adore being around them, observing them, caring for them, giving to them, and being there for them. I’m not perfect in my love by any …