What You Need to Know about Your Complete Guide to Planning a Christian Women's Retreat Have you ever thought about planning a women’s retreat but wondered how in the world to get started? I’ve had the opportunity to work with women who hear God’s call to organize a retreat but who feel lost as to how to begin. They’ve seen others do it successfully and want to do the same. As … [Read more...]
6 Bible Study Apps You Don’t Want to Live Without
Bible Study Apps You Won't Want to Live Without Like so many others, my smartphone is attached to my hip...or, actually my hand. The good thing about that is that ever since I started focusing on Bible study every day, I’ve been able to find some excellent apps to help me when I’m out and about. So many times, it seems hard to fit in a meaningful study. I mean, really. Our days … [Read more...]
Get to Know You Bingo Icebreaker
Play this Bingo Icebreaker at your women's retreat or ministry event! Have you ever been at a women’s retreat or any small group gathering where you didn’t know everyone there? Or maybe you knew them but not well enough to be comfortable with them? I certainly have, and it can feel awkward! That’s why having an activity like this bingo icebreaker can help. The Get to Know You … [Read more...]
Practical Bible Study Tips for Beginners
Beginner's Bible Study Tips Having Bible study tips for beginners makes such a huge difference. Although I grew up in church and learned Bible stories, I never deeply studied the Bible. When it became imperative to me to learn about Jesus and who I am in Him, I knew my answers wouldn’t come from other people but through God Himself in His Word. I was fortunate to find an online … [Read more...]
20 Scriptures to Help You Fall in Love with Jesus
These Scriptures to Help You Fall in Love with Jesus go perfectly with the Fall in Love with Jesus Free Retreat Theme Many years ago, when I felt lost and alone in my faith after a dear friend died, I began searching for God, for purpose, and for any hope at all that life had meaning. Even though I feared (temporarily) that God wasn’t real, I prayed every day to Him pleading for relief … [Read more...]
September Prayer Journal Prompts
Prayer Journal Prompts for September Here in Missouri, September brings cooler temperatures (yea!) and plenty of rain. As the busyness of August fades, I look forward to more prayer and quiet time with God. Last month, I shared my first set of prayer journal prompts. Having those prompts planned out ahead of time made a huge difference in my ability to write in my prayer journal … [Read more...]
Moving Forward in Faith
Moving Forward in Faith Moving forward can be the scariest part of finding and focusing on your passion. You can do all the work to discover it, even uncover your strengths, and recognize the obstacles that get in your way. But often, even when we logically know all that and we feel the Holy Spirit within us, the thought of moving forward paralyzes us. Have you been there … [Read more...]
7 Things to Avoid Saying to Someone Grieving
7 Things to Avoid Saying to Someone Grieving We've all been there - that awkward moment when we don't know what to say to someone. I have to tell you, though, that the worst comes from people trying to comfort the bereaved. It's tough to know what to say, and while later, when the person whom you're trying to comfort can look back and know you were trying your best, for now, what you … [Read more...]
30 Bible Study Terms to Help You Understand the Bible Better
After I began studying the Bible daily, I realized quickly how badly I needed a glossary to help me through. I know that many of you just beginning your studies may feel the same way. As a long time public school teacher, I decided to implement a strategy I teach my students. When I came across a word I didn’t know, I wrote it down. After I had a list of 5 words, I took a break from my lessons and … [Read more...]
101 Retreat Theme Ideas for Christian Women
Looking for retreat theme ideas for your next retreat? As you begin considering what you want to accomplish with your next retreat theme idea, I’d like to help you by giving you some topics/titles to use. All of these ideas are available for you to choose and tweak in any way you see fit. I think it’s important that you make each theme unique for your women’s group. My … [Read more...]