Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that inspire and uplift with both passion and purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Laine Lawson Craft —a dynamic speaker, author, and woman of unshakable faith. Laine has an incredible gift for reaching h
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A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that inspire and uplift with both passion and purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Arlene Pellicane—a gifted author, podcaster, and a tireless champion for families. Arlene shares her heart with us this week o
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In case you have forgotten this important piece of information about my life or have somehow missed it – my daily walks are nothing if not legendary . I have had numerous divine appointments with needy, hurting people as I saunter along my 3-mile route in the neighborhoods near my home.
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“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:14 The greatest book ever written...
Carol McLeod
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:14 Please Pray:“Jesus, I thank You...
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that inspire and uplift with both passion and purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Jen Thompson —a gifted speaker, writer, and woman of unwavering faith. Jen has a remarkable way of connecting with hearts
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that inspire and uplift with both passion and purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Tracie Peterson —a beloved author, storyteller, and woman of steadfast faith. With more than 100 novels to her name, Trac
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A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that inspire and uplift with both passion and purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Darlene Zschech—a worship leader, songwriter, pastor, and woman of unwavering faith. Best known for penning the global anthem S
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For thousands of years and in a myriad of cultures, women have forged identity, unconditional love, and vast purpose in the calling of motherhood. From Eve to Sarah to Leah to Hannah to Ruth to Elizabeth to Mary, the Scriptures are filled with the stories of the heart of a woman who was given the di
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Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. -- Psalm 127:3Please Pray:Jesus, I thank You for every mom reading these words today. I pray that You would infuse her with Your strength and calm her heart with Your peace. I pray that she would experience the...
Carol McLeod
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. -- Psalm 127:3Inscribed on a missionary’s gravestone are these words, “If I had a thousand lives, Korea would have them all.” This one woman had more dreams and vision for Korea than one lifetime could accomplish. I don’t...
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that speak truth with clarity and compassion. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Nancy Meyer —a dynamic life coach, speaker, and woman of deep faith. She’s a retired chiropractor, successful business woman, and triathle
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A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating voices that share God’s hope and truth with boldness and grace. Today, I’m honored to share the blog space with Kelley Tyan.
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating voices that share God’s hope and truth with boldness and grace. Today, I’m honored to share the blog space with Jill Eileen Smith.
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating voices that share God’s hope and truth with boldness and grace. Today, I’m honored to share the blog space with Kelley Tyan.
Carol McLeod
“Hosanna!” was the word that began the most explosive 7 days in all of eternity. The 7 days preceding the event known as “Easter” … is a hallowed time filled with remembrances of the most difficult … yet the most powerful days … in Jesus’ life. On Palm Sunday , Jesus was celebrated and h
Carol McLeod“The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?” – Psalm 27:1Please Pray:“Father, I thank You that You are a God I can trust. I know that You are working all things together for good...
Carol McLeod
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?” – Psalm 27:1When I was a child, I was always afraid. I was the textbook definition of the descriptive phrase “scaredy cat.” I was afraid of...
Carol McLeod
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?” – Psalm 27:1Please Pray:Father, I thank You that You are a God I can trust. I know that You are working all things together for good...
Carol McLeod
A few years ago, when I went for my annual physical exam, my beloved doctor told me some astounding news. “Carol,” he began, as he took off his glasses and looked straight into my eyes, “ You are getting older.” I was incredulous! The nerve of this doctor – who I had formerly counted as a friend
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating voices that share God’s hope and truth with boldness and grace. Today, I’m honored to share the blog space with my dear friend, Niki Hardy.
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating voices that share God’s hope and truth with boldness and grace. Today, I’m honored to share the blog space with my dear friend, Rachael Adams.
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I heard a quote recently that has nestled deeply within my heart … "I’m not anxious to die. I’m just anxious to matter." I think that we all feel a little bit like that, don’t we?
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is celebrating the voices of those who proclaim the hope and truth of God’s Word with boldness and grace. Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to my dear friend, Carol Kent—a woman of deep faith, unwavering courage, and extraordina
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Early each morning, I breathe in the whisper of the Holy Spirit on the sacred pages of scripture. During these quiet but significant moments, I am introduced to men and women who have become more real to me than my visible surroundings. As I ponder these heroes and heroines of the faith, I can’t hel
Carol McLeod
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:3-4He was the man of my dreams, and I was the...
Carol McLeod
What are you afraid of? It’s a good question, isn’t it? It is a question that we all must answer with the greatest amount of courage we are able to muster. What is that one thing that brings absolute terror … unabated anxiety … and raging worry to your soul?
Carol McLeod
I’ve thought long and hard about it. I have spent hours on my knees asking the Father, “ God, what is it that people need the very most? Show me, Jesus, what my personal assignment is as I love the people You have given to me.” And the answer comes quietly bu
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire,
Carol McLeod
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:3-4Please Pray:Jesus, I thank You for my spouse. I pray that...
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire,
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire, e
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire, e
Carol McLeod
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:3-4He was the man of my dreams, and I was the...
Carol McLeod
Enjoy this excerpt from my latest book, Today Is a Verb.
Carol McLeod
“He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.” -- Psalm 107:20 What if I told you that there is one simple change that you could make in the coming year that would change your life exponentially? Would you do it? What if I told you...
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: I’m so excited to re-introduce you to Susan Myers, a treasured part of our ministry team. Susan is my little sister in the faith, a prayer warrior, and a woman who brings beauty and joy wherever she goes. Her love for Jesus shines in everything she does. This story is hers, publis
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Angels are an intrinsic and dynamic part of the Christmas story. Christmas simply would not have occurred without these God-sent messengers from heaven. We don’t know if the angels were clothed in flowing, white robes, if they had a halo that sparkled, or even if they flew with wings into the Christ
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Over the decades, my life has been a tapestry woven with undeserved magnificence, challenges that nearly crushed me, assignments too wonderful to count, and people who have blessed me beyond measure. Through it all—whether in moments of joy or seasons of sorrow—one truth has remained unshakable: God
Carol McLeod
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to...
Carol McLeod
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to...
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire, e
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is connecting with others who have a passion for sharing the hope and truth of God’s Word. I firmly believe that God is raising up a new generation of voices—emerging authors and storytellers who are uniquely gifted to inspire, encourage, an
Carol McLeod
Oh my! Thanksgiving is next week … and then Christmas is just around the corner! As you know … I love Christmas! I take delight in celebrating this magnificent history-making event every day of the calendar year.
Carol McLeod
Enjoy this excerpt from my latest book, Today Is a Verb.
Carol McLeod
Enjoy this excerpt from my latest book, Today Is a Verb.
Carol McLeod
“I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Me because he trusts in me.” – Isaiah 26:3 Please Pray:“Dear Jesus, I have decided that I will trust you no matter what storm assails my life. I trust that You keep every promise You make. I trust...
Carol McLeod
“I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Me because he trusts in me.” – Isaiah 26:3 I was filled with fear from the top of my blond hair to the tips of my size seven shoes. A hurricane of monstrous proportions was about to blast...
Carol McLeod
This is an interesting year politically, isn’t it? We have all been confused and even offended by rhetoric, by name-calling, by division, and by deceit. I hardly know what to believe anymore. I have determined not to talk about the specifics of politics on social media or in a pu
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Tami Hulse: When we pray, we are not trying to persuade God to join us in our service for Him; prayer is the activity of joining God in His ministry.
Carol McLeod
Ever since I was a little girl with blonde ringlets cascading down my back and sitting in Mrs. Dombrowski’s first grade classroom, I have loved words. I can’t exactly explain it … but at that inexperienced age of 6 years old … I knew that words held power.
Carol McLeod
I intend to cross my finish line sweaty, not rusty, as I continue to teach the Word of God and encourage my generation with the joy of His presence. The goal of my life is to make hell smaller and heaven bigger. I will not be quiet; I will not pause and I will not be distracted from this call.
Carol McLeod
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 I was engaged! I had met him – the man of my dreams and I was head over heels in love with this blue-eyed young man...
Carol McLeod
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 Please Pray:“Father God, I love you so much and I long to make my heart Your home. Teach me to love you more deeply and to...
Carol McLeod
It is October 1! Do you know what that means?! Let me explain … My name is Carol and I love Christmas more than chocolate … more than shopping … and more than the beach.
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Barbara Wright: Baskets brimming with the last offerings from our summer gardens are one of the most beautiful harbingers of Fall. We feel it in the air- Thanksgiving is just around the corner...
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I was engaged! I had met him – the man of my dreams and I was head over heels in love with this blue-eyed young man with a southern drawl. Our wedding was only three months away and my heart was overflowing with joy. There was only one challenge to...
Carol McLeod
We have all been created on purpose … with purpose … and for purpose. Why is it then that so few of us actually live in that sweet spot of God-given purpose? Why is it that we are content to settle for mediocrity, for half-a-life, for busyness rather than for usefulness?
Carol McLeod
I have a sweet, small decorative pillow that sits proudly on my guest bedroom bed. This darling stuffed piece of fabric announces winsomely, “Home is Where Your Story Begins!”.
Carol McLeod
“For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.” – Psalm 33:4Please Pray:“Father God, I love You so much, and today I come to You acknowledging my own weakness and asking for Your strength. I thank You that when I am weak, You...
Carol McLeod
“For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.” – Psalm 33:4 “Why have I done this? What was I thinking?” were the demanding questions I battered myself with during the first semester of my freshman year in college. I hated living so...
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If I am required to once again walk the lonely road of suffering and grief … I will walk it with joy knowing that it leads me to something extraordinarily good.
Carol McLeod
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” – Psalm 111:10 Please pray:Father God, today we come to You and ask for Your wisdom. We know that on our own, we are unable to...
Carol McLeod
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” – Psalm 111:10 The anticipation was pulsating through our little home on that day long ago. We were beginning a brand-new year of homeschooling, and my...
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From Guest Blogger Christy Christopher: It is possible to love the Lord with all your heart, fear Him and walk in His ways, yet suddenly find yourself catapulted into deep trouble and darkness.
Carol McLeod“Why have I done this? What was I thinking?” were the demanding questions I battered myself with during the first semester of my freshman year in college. I hated living so far away from home, my piano professor was exacting, and I was only one face in thousands of others....
Carol McLeod
I never have had a better idea than God. Never. Not in over 6 decades of living have I found myself even one time to be as smart as or as wise as my Father.
Carol McLeod
Rather than remaining in a place of penetrating disappointment, know that because of the power and love of God, nothing this side of heaven has the capacity to “dis”-appoint you. You have been eternally and unflinchingly appointed for His purposes and His plans.
Carol McLeod
Christ came to make us new … He knew there would be seasons in life that would just wear us down with weakness and worry. He came to give new power and new strength.
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Dr. Nancy Meyer: My grandson has a special way of reminding me of what really matters in life. Today was yet another example of his profound perspective, seen through the innocent eyes of a child.
Carol McLeodThe anticipation was pulsating through our little home on that day long ago. We were beginning a brand-new year of homeschooling, and my two boys were nearly jumping up and down at the breakfast table. It was finally September, the curriculum had arrived, the pencils were sharpened, and our dining...
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From Guest Blogger Becky Harling: Several years ago I met with a woman who told me, “Becky, I’m so lonely. Why can’t I find a church who has the kind of groups I am looking for?” Long after I met and prayed with this woman, I thought about her question.
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From Guest Blogger Dr. Alan Weisennbacher: The paths in the brain we use most often become highways that the brain takes automatically whenever life throws us a curveball. So, I have some large highways for worry that the brain likes to travel. I know telling myself to “stop worrying” does not wor
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Hurricane Frederick hit the Gulf Coast with unabated fury in the fall of 1979. Craig and I were newlyweds and had never experienced a storm with such intensity and anger. The following morning, as we struggled to clear our yard of debris and trees in the beastly hot sunshine, a...
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From Guest Blogger Suzanne Woods Fisher: Here’s the scoop: mastering vanilla is key because it’s the foundation for almost every other flavor. But getting it just right is tough. Vanilla is so straightforward that there’s nothing to hide behind; any little mistake is obvious. Other flavors might let
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From Guest Blogger Emily T. Wierenga: But what would it look like for the church in all her brokenness to be full of Sabbath people now? I want to wear Sunday every day and invite the hurting and hungry into light, rest, laughter, and music.
Carol McLeod
A Verse for Reflection:“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36Please Pray:“Dear Jesus, thank You for the freedom you have given to me. Thank You that I am no longer in bondage to the past or to my pain. I pray You would...
Carol McLeod
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36 Hurricane Frederick hit the Gulf Coast with unabated fury in the fall of 1979. Craig and I were newlyweds and had never experienced a storm with such intensity and anger. The following morning, as we...
Carol McLeod
An Excerpt from Overflowing: The Father enthusiastically gave to Jesus the fullness of His power. It never ceases to amaze me that this one intentional decision brought pleasure to God. As I have prayed over this passage, wondered over it, and wrestled with it, there has been a relentless question t
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An Excerpt from Overflowing: A mystery is something that needs either solving or explaining, and I like all my books to follow a sweet pathway strewn with roses, music, and laughter. There is, however, one mystery that makes my heart quake for joy and my eyes shine wide with wonder…
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An Excerpt from Overflowing: I’ve never really liked the word if. It’s a wishy-washy word and yet certain issues in life seem to depend upon its instability. Let me explain my internal obstinacy to this perfectly conditional word.
Carol McLeod
An Excerpt from Overflowing: Through the words of Scripture, we will experience a worship service typical of a first-century gathering. The verses we will embark upon today are the actual lyrics to one of the most popular hymns during this time period.
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From Guest Blogger Cally Logan: Does your heart ache for something fiercely? Do you feel without the fulfillment of that desire you are floating down the river of life with a single, weathered paddle? Do you feel in a status of lack?
Carol McLeod
An Excerpt from Overflowing: The word Paul selected was the word “dynamis” from which we extract the English word, “dynamite”. Paul believed the power given from heaven’s unlimited resources should enable believers in every epoch to blow up earthly systems and decimate a compromised culture.
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What do you intend to grow in that fertile ground that is known as “you”? I determined long ago that the character stakes planted in the open ground of my life would be labeled “integrity” and “kindness”.
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I pray that by your godly behavior … by your words and by your actions … by the way you treat others … that you will leave a legacy that shouts, “One woman, who clings to Jesus, can make a difference that will leave ripples in the pool of eternity!”
Carol McLeod
From Guest Blogger Cally Logan: Does your heart ache for something fiercely? Do you feel without the fulfillment of that desire you are floating down the river of life with a single, weathered paddle? Do you feel in a status of lack?
Carol McLeod
Addictions. We all have them. Some additions are healthy … some are benign … while others are devastatingly harmful. Have I lost you already? Let me explain.
Carol McLeod
It’s nearly the merry month of May … and the sun is shining almost daily now. “Spring is God’s way of saying, “One more time!” – Robert Orben The frigid clouds of winter have finally started to disappear and have made way for the glorious billows of spring. The thermometer is about to go above 6
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I live in the state of Oklahoma … where the wind comes sweeping down the plains. In Oklahoma… the spring is a stormy season. We have windstorms … hailstorms … thunderstorms … and tornados. Storms are a certainty if you live in Oklahoma. The truth is … storms are a certainty if you live on planet e
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I’m still thinking about Easter. Although the recognized holiday has now come and gone … I am still pondering the power of Easter. You see … Easter was never meant to be acknowledged on only one day of the church calendar every year. Easter is a way of life … it is an eternal promise … it is the
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He could have called 10,000 angels, and they instantly would have come to His rescue! He could have removed Himself from the cross, but He chose not to. He stayed there for you ... because you were the joy set before Him. You were on His mind while He hung on Calvary’s cross.
Carol McLeod
Our culture truly is broken, you know. However … there is a way … a joyful way … to live abundantly in the middle of it!
Carol McLeod
Do you know anyone who is bitter? Many bitter people choose this sordid emotion because of their childhood … or due to a failed marriage. Some people are bitter because of the economy … or due to the way their adult children treat them … or because someone that they loved dearly died too soon. So
Carol McLeod
These are busy, busy days behind the scenes at Carol McLeod Ministries. We are preparing for our 20th Annual Women’s Conference in Buffalo, NY, which is aptly named, “Overflowing!” We are certainly overflowing with deep gratitude for all that the Lord has done over the past 20 years and we are sim
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This is LEAP week! This is the week … every four years … when we are gifted with an extra and undeserved day. A bonus 24 hours! A benefit of 1,440 minutes! 86,400 seconds that are all yours to spend … all yours.
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The truth … the encouragement … and the challenges found in Colossians … just may give you the hope and direction you need for your personal journey. So … let’s dive in to just an excerpt from “Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture.” Enjoy … be encouraged … and be challenged!
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Let me take you on a Valentine’s journey created to reinvigorate your heart toward this day of hearts, roses and gift-giving to those you love.
Carol McLeod is a best-selling author, popular speaker, and respected podcaster who encourages and empowers women with the power and principles found in God's Word. She mixes passionate and practical biblical messages with her own special brand of hope and humor in order to help them navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience.