Culture
“What is your culture?” I recently taught a workshop around the historical, theological, and cultural dimensions of mission work, and this was the question that lingered longest. In a room full of women and men who believe there is a biblical imperative to love and serve others–every tribe, tongue, and nation. In a room full […]
Today I Was a Chaperone
This post was written by speaker and podcaster Danielle Zapchenk. Learn more at daniellezapchenk.com. Today I was a chaperone. This winter, I had the pleasure of chaperoning 45 high schoolers. Not just once but four different Saturdays. And no, I wasn’t the only adult there. Our daughter is a Freshman in high school and she […]
Today I Wasn’t Good Enough
Today I wasn’t good enough. Maybe you’ve felt this way sometimes, too? About 70-85% of my days in this season of my life I do feel good enough. This hasn’t been true my whole life, and it might not be this way forever. Even so, that 15-30% of the time is wildly destructive, unfortunately unpredictable, […]
Today I Picked Pasta Sauce
This post was written by author, coach, and sparkle strategist, Suzanne Castle. Learn more at www.suzannecastle.com. Today I picked pasta sauce. Not because it was organic. Not because it was on sale. Not because it promised to transport me to the Tuscan countryside with just one simmer. I picked it because I was tired of […]
Today Was All Gift
Today was all gift. It’s Holy Week, and as I entered into spiritual formation practices today, it was all gift. In college, Professor Mark Quanstrom–who is also a pastor–preached an important sermon called “It’s all gift.” Not “it’s all a gift” because the theology is deeper than a transaction. It’s existential. I could not possibly […]
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 […]
