Courageous Women Advocating True Social Justice (Part 2 of 2 in Series) Probably the most prominent woman in Old Testament Scripture who fought courageously for social justice was Queen Esther. Her whole story, described in the Biblical book called by her name, illustrates the valor of one woman, in a…
Advocating True Social Justice: Whose Idea Was It, Anyway? Part 1 in a 2-Part Series Deliver those who are being taken away to death, And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh, hold them back. If you say, “See, we did not know this,” Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not…
First, a note from Kim: How do I introduce my sister, my best girlfriend, my confidant, the sharer of joys and heartache, the one person who understands what I mean with just a word or a look or a phrase? She is the one person (besides my spouse) who I…
First, a note from Kim: Last weekend I was in an evangelism workshop learning ways to more effectively share the gospel message. As the group sang this song, it dawned on me how fitting the words are to go along with Susan’s article, “Making God Smile.” I met Susan Marcus last year in…
Learning to Trust Again Dr. Bev Smallwood Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3: 5-6) In Part 1 of this two-part series on trust, I exposed my…
First, a note from Kim: Although I have not met Dr. Bev Smallwood in person, I feel like I know her vicariously through my sister, Michelle, who has spoken highly of her and encouraged me with Bev’s insights and wise counsel. Michelle is a friend of Dr. Smallwood’s and more recently, a colleague, as they are both consultants for Rodan…
First, A Note from Kim: If you missed yesterday’s post, In Honor of My Like-A-Sister Friend, I hope you will go back and read it. Susan is my like-a-sister friend, who I have known for about 25 years, but I learned something about her when I was putting her article…
In Honor of My Like-A-Sister Friend, Susan Sometimes, I think Susan and I are more sisters than just friends, even though we come from a different set of parents. We both lived in south FL as little girls (about a decades’ difference in time yet…
First, a note from Kim: Elisa Vazquez is a gifted speaker and author of Smellin’ Good OR STINKIN’ BAD ?. She is also a wise godly counselor, but above all she is a faithful prayer warrior and student of God’s Word. Elisa and I met at America’s Keswick’s Pastors’ Conference…
A note from Kim: Dr. Jim O’Neill was a familiar name around our house, as Dr. Jim was my husband’s missions professor at Liberty University while he was working on his master’s degree. Dr. O’Neill’s teaching, during a summer intensive course filled with international students, made a huge impact on my…