Holding Space
Do you know what it means to “hold space” for someone? We weep when they weep and rejoice when they rejoice. It’s that simple.
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A Lifetime of Righteousness: Lessons Learned from Brother Jerry
My spiritual father, Jerry Linhares, was a man of great wisdom. He taught me many lessons, but most importantly, he taught me how to love God and love others.
When It’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Psychology Today reported that up to 45% of Americans tend to dread this festive holiday season. This high percentage is somewhat shocking, but at the same time it’s not. Life keeps moving along whether it’s Christmas time or not and we all have things …
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Praising Through the Pain
There are few things that move me to tears on a regular basis, but worship is definitely one of them. I love to come together with other believers and offer the Lord my praise and worship with hands held high, singing with all my might. When I think about God’s faithful love toward me, grateful …
A Life of Thanksgiving
We were sitting around my parent’s kitchen table with tears in our eyes but a smile on our lips, reading through a list that my brother had made named “Things to be Thankful for (Blessings).” We found this list in Jeremy’s room after he had passed away in a tragic car accident at the age …
Even If
Sometimes you’re walking through life and it all makes total sense. A fall breeze is blowing and you’ve got your windows down and your favorite song is blasting on max volume. And then there are times when absolutely nothing makes sense. You were minding your own business, but suddenly your legs were kicked out from …
Finding Your Pearl
Reposted from LifeWay Women’s Blog By Women’s Ministry A Note from Kelly King: We continue to hear about the impact of Deb Douglas, one of our LifeWay Women’s trainers, who suddenly passed away on Friday, September 15. One of those women impacted by Deb was April Rodgers. I’m grateful for her encouraging words today. As …
Ideas Out Loud: Reflecting Light Podcast
A different type of blog post today: my first podcast! Join me and my hosts from Ideas Out Loud as we discuss relevant topics in Women’s ministry as well as issues that women face in their everyday lives. https://soundcloud.com/april-barnhill-rodgers/ideas-out-loud-podcast-april-rodgers
When The Earth Keeps Spinning, But Your World Has Stopped
Sometimes life is incredibly hard and there’s no getting around it. There are times when you go to bed with a broken heart, certain that the earth has quit spinning, only to wake up the next morning and find that it had the audacity to keep going even though your world has stopped. Have you …
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America the Broken
I live in a bubble. Not a perfect bubble, but it is pretty insulated. But no bubble exists today for the city of Baltimore, as it has been burst wide open. Monday’s riots were described as “crazy,” “chaotic,” and “surreal.” Protesters were outraged over the death of Freddie Gray and what they perceive to be …