For the first time in three years, opportunities for women around the world, in terms of education, health and politics, have closed in on those afforded to men, according to a new report released on Monday by the World Economic Forum. At the top of the list is Iceland. Iceland, for 11 years in a row, is elevating women by…
I am at work today. I am a working mom. I am a 5th grade public school teacher and the children’s pastor at my church. These titles are both new to me. I have a schedule and responsibilities and people who depend on me for things to run smoothly. I don’t mind change really, but…
After an amazing weekend with Francine, Francine Rivers we are encouraged and excited about all of you coming along side us to put an end to trafficking in Reno, Nevada. Wouldn’t it be great if we showed up one day, and we were no longer needed? If suddenly Awaken had to change their outreach plan…
Ever notice Christians have a checklist along their progression of time: get saved, serve some people, join a Bible study, volunteer with a ministry, go on a mission trip, maybe go to Bible college, get married, join the young married couples small group, have babies, volunteer in the nursery, have more babies, join M.O.P.s, teach…
Decreasing the Demand in our Everyday Lives Anyone who knows basic economics knows that if the demand increases then the supply has to increase. Heck, anyone with common sense can understand this. So how can we decrease the demand for sex trafficking in our everyday lives? How can we decrease the number of women, men…
There’s so much business about us. Some people are in the car business. I am in the teaching business. I know a guy in the singing business. My kids are in everyone’s business. We visit people in the doctor and dentist business. But none of that compares to God’s business. He dabbles in miracles. Well,…