TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR Do you ever wake up in the morning, cringe, and long to hide away from all of the suffering and darkness in the world? I do. It can be hard to persevere in loving God and neighbor, when the world around us seems so terrifically broken. Why keep trying? What difference can one… Read More
TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR Last November, my twelve year-old daughter and I traveled to Kibisi, Uganda, to teach on Biblical peacemaking and how to strengthen families by minimizing the abuse of girls and women. One year prior, when I was first asked to speak at this conference, my instinct was to decline. I was concerned that my… Read More
ANNE|GUEST Tonight is Diwali. And tomorrow…and for a little while after that. Until the firecrackers stop. The many people groups of this country have differing opinions on holidays. Right now it sounds like a happy warzone outside— if there is such a thing. Diwali is the festival of lights (with a good amount of idol… Read More
When I grow up, I want to be like Jane Patete. That’s what I decided after I spent time learning from her about her life for this interview. Jane’s heart for the church, her love of Christ, and her commitment to the ministry of the PCA radiated from her the moment I first reached out… Read More
SHARON MORGINSKY|GUEST On the Meyers Brigg personality assessment I am an INFJ. The J basically means I love schedules. I stress about being on time and being efficient with my day. I struggle when people don’t communicate when they are going to be late or cancel last minute. But I’m slowly learning to lessen my grip on my daily agenda, to leave room for the Holy Spirit to move. What if We Left Room? We live in a transitional neighborhood where parts are still a little rough. One day about two… Read More
This is the second in a series we are doing at enCourage on PCA Women You Should Know. In today’s post, I want to introduce you to Ronjanett Taylor. She and her husband attend Redeemer Church, PCA in Jackson, Mississippi and she serves with the denomination’s women’s ministry team. Meet Ronjanett: Redeemer Church, PCA Ronjanett… Read More
SHARON MORGINSKY|GUEST My husband and I are planting a church in the city where we live and we have 4 young children. Most of our days and nights are filled with meeting with neighbors, having people over for dinner, and mentoring young adults walking out of poverty. Our house is always on the brink of… Read More
HOLLY MACKLE|CONTRIBUTOR Right after my first daughter was born, a very specific and ridiculous lie taunted me: Mary gave birth on a dirt floor in the dark with animals all around and in every picture you see she’s got a smile on her face. Wait…WHAT?? That is some nonsense right there. Let’s chalk it up… Read More
MELISSA KRUGER|CONTRIBUTOR In the midst of bottles, diapers, and sleepless nights it’s easy to understand why motherhood is a season when we’re apt to miss the harvest that surrounds us. Often we’re like the workers Jesus spoke about in John 4:35, believing the harvest is months away when, in reality, the fields are ripe before… Read More
Shari Thomas|Contributor “What is my role as his wife in this new ministry? I knew that we could decide if this is right for us. How are we supposed to determine if we as a couple are called to a certain ministry, if I don’t even know what is expected of me?” Sound familiar? We… Read More