After 6 years out of the classroom, I enrolled in an exercise class at our local community college this semester. Last Monday, I got to experience all the excitement of a “first day of school” again. This shouldn’t mean much to a 28 year old momma of toddlers. However, after hanging out all summer with…
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The Timeline of a Christian’s Journey: Engage 24 Boot Camp
Welcome to Engage 24 Boot Camp! Engage 24 is a worldwide event designed for college students, yet applicable to everyone. On October 15, 2015, students will answer the call to engage their campuses and local environment for a full 24 hours with the gospel. Through prayer, intentional gospel sharing, and bold discipleship, these students plan…
Fear-Factor Friday: 7 steps to overcome fear of failure
Today’s fear-factor is: FAILURE! So often, I am crippled by fear of failing. I want to do the right thing so bad, but sometimes I don’t know what that “right thing” is. Days like these, I think if all the college students I’ve ever mentored could gather in a room, sit me down, and tell…
Not Just a Uterus: Worshiping back to my identity in Christ
Not just a Uterus: These past few weeks have been consumed with “when will the babies come?” Shane and I have engaged this intense waiting season with vigor (to hopefully make it shorter) and patience (more on Shane’s part than mine). For people around us though, it seems to be the only thing that exists….
4 Myths about “Saving Sex for Marriage”
Congratulations! If you are following my “Planning a Christ-Centered Wedding“, it probably means you are engaged (or would like to be). I am adding a few posts to this series to look at the engagement time! Brace yourself for our first (and potentially button-pushing) topic: why Christians should save sex for marriage. Does the Bible really…
10 Reasons to Study your Bible During Finals Week (Psalms 119)
The end of the semester is approaching fast, and with it, final’s week. So we’ve provided a list of quick tips for studying… your Bible! Don’t forget to engage in some much needed time with God in the next few weeks. Here are a few good reasons why, according to Psalm 119: 1. To finish…
How to Update Your Swimsuit for Vacation Season
Ok, I don’t have a bunch of fun tips to update your swimwear for an upcoming beach vaca… but, I do have a little quiz for you: Q. What do Power Rangers, Audrey Hepburn, and your favorite Pinterest swimsuits have in common? A. Jessica Ray! Former Power Ranger (the white one) Swimsuit designer (you’ve probably seen…
Gleaning with a Grateful Heart
After unpacking how to Give-as-you-go, I realize there is another important quality we can practice from the book of Ruth: gleaning. As I mentioned before, gleaning is the “gathering of extra.” One of my college ladies pointed out that Ruth had an incredible attitude as she was gleaning. She was grateful, kind, confident, and unselfish….
A Hobbit’s Take on Studying the Bible
Hi ladies! Check out my post from BCMofSC.wordpress.com, our ministry website. I hope it encourages you greatly as you also pursue deeper knowledge in the Word of God. Congratulations! Like Bilbo, you are stepping out your door into a great adventure to pursue a deeper knowledge of God. Though you wont encounter a fierce dragon,…
10 Reasons to Study your Bible during Finals Week
For all my friends from Penn State to University of Wyoming: I know you are enduring the few weeks left of study and exams; here is a little post from our ministry website: BCMofSC.wordpress.com. I hope it encourages you! Hang in there. The end of the semester is approaching fast, and with it, final’s week….