Today I Sinned
Today I sinned. Well, that’s what some people might call it. I preached. Although I have known my whole life that some people believe women shouldn’t preach, it wasn’t until today that I realized these people would call it a “sin.” This realization came about when I was chatting with a friend about her ministry […]
Today I Went to a Book Launch
This post was written by Theresa Emanuel, host of the Faith Food Fellowship Podcast. Visit p31virtues.com for more information. Today, I went to a book launch. It was on my calendar as a mid-week date night, a chance for my husband and I to support a family friend. We endured rush hour traffic along the […]
Today I Wore Perfume
Today I wore perfume. I worked from home and wore perfume. On a day I knew I wouldn’t see anyone else in person, I spritzed two sprays of my favorite fragrance. But I used to think this was a waste. Until I saw a TikTok that helped me to remember why it wasn’t. I don’t […]
Today Was International Women’s Day
Today was International Women’s Day. A day celebrating women has taken place since the early 1900s, but it hasn’t been a global or united movement since then. Throughout the last 100 years, women have been honored and recognized in various ways in various countries. And while there has been much progress around the world for […]
Today I Was Encouraged
Today I was encouraged. While reading Scripture, I was encouraged. But it might not be from a verse you would expect. Typically the passages that come to mind when we’re seeking encouragement are things like: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give […]
Today I Learned the Truth
Today I learned the truth. Actually, I learned a new truth. It’s weird to say that, because it implies there are multiple versions of the truth. Are there? This has been a topic of debate long before this blog post. There are different perspectives. But “reality” and “truth” are so definite, it’s hard to know […]
Simple Ways to Cultivate Your Devotional Life
This post was written by Rose McCombs Jordan, a tourism director, park host, worship leader, and mentor. Visit beneaththefigtree.org for more information. Meeting God Where You Are In the end of John 1, Nathanael is introduced to us beneath a fig tree. His friend Philip comes running to him, exclaiming “We’ve found the one Moses wrote […]
Facade
In November 2024, days after the Presidential election, I traveled with Arrabon to Montgomery, Alabama. I visited the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Sites and toured historic markers throughout the city, including where the infamous bus boycott took place for over a year. The following reflection came about as a result of my experience. A facade […]
Best Everyday Outfits for Travel
If you’re like me, part of the fun of traveling is shopping for your trip! Every new adventure warrants a new outfit. But I don’t want to waste money or fabric for travel items. I want to make purchases I can also wear in my everyday life! Traveling to Kenya in 2019, I bought a jacket […]
Today I Preached
Today I preached. I preached my sixth sermon this month. And I feel so grateful. January has been a month full of ministry! It began with a writing project with Women Speakers Collective, a recording with Paige C. Clark on her 9 to 5 Faith Podcast, and a 3-day youth retreat in Northern Michigan. Then […]
