Jan Haney was worshiping at a Women of Faith event in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 2008 when she couldn’t shake the thought: “Why can’t we bring something like this to our church for women in our community at a price everyone can afford?” She knew the women in small...
I recently had my Bible rebound. I’ve had it for well-over a decade and it’s literally traveled tens of thousands of miles with me—physically and spiritually. It’s pages provided comfort during the long dark winters in Alaska, hope during times of transition when we...
One thing I’ve been discovering lately is the role of unintended consequences in my own life. Leif and I talk about this often. He tends to look at people and think that if someone makes a decision, then it’s their responsibility to live with the consequences. While I...
We had been looking forward to Leif’s escape from Alcatraz for over a year. You see, one of the ways we’ve chosen to fight back with joy is by tossing anchors into the future. It’s the practice of planning events and activities in advance so you can have...
Let me introduce you to my friend, Kara. Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Recently named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women shaping culture and the church, Kara...
