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Is God Your Hero Or Your Father?
Imagine a little girl, 8 yrs. old, swimming at the beach and suddenly she goes underwater. She’s drowning. A lifeguard runs to save her....

Why Big Conferences and Mega Churches Are Not Enough
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed its’ the only thing that ever has.”...

It’s Time To Stop Wishing That Life Had Been Different
We run from our stories, but never allude them. We think that “becoming a new creation in Christ” means denying the abuse or sins that...

Leadership Is Not About Standing In Front Of People
Acts 20:1-2 (The Message) With things back to normal, Paul called the disciples together and encouraged them to keep up the good work in...


Your Life Is Waiting For You To Let It Happen
Why do we fight so hard to hold on to a life that is far less than what it could be? Old customs, habits and relationships that are...


Overcoming Fear
How many decisions do we make based on fear? What will they think? What if I fail? What if…? There is only one solid way to overcome...


The Summer 2013 Praise and Coffee Magazine, Our Last Issue
The Summer Praise and Coffee Magazine is here! Click here to read: Summer 2013 It’s filled with great articles by amazing women. The...


What Do Our Kids Want From Us?
Obviously an endless supply of Sourpatch kids candy, DS games, new bikes and a new iPhone would be top on their list, but apparently our...


Spring 2013 Praise and Coffee Magazine is here!
Thank you to so many amazing women (and one man) who grace the pages of this issue! We do not have print subsciptions available yet but...


What is the Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging?
Who are you? I spent years disciplining my personality away. Yes, self-denial in the face of temptation that shifts us from God’s plan is...

The Trap of Self Rejection
This quote is for all of us who have struggled with feeling unimportant and abandoned. The sacred voice knows the truth. Hold on to it...


Moms, What You Are Doing Matters
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook… Last week as I spoke to a MOPS group I looked at the tired...


Is Shame Based Punishment Effective?
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Is publicly shaming our children an effective way to bring a positive change...


We’ve Had Enough of the One Way Conversations
Women are hungry for more. We’re tired of sitting back and listening, we’re ready to lean forward and join the conversation. It’s time to...


Marriage Is Not About Two Perfect People
They said it would never last. We stubbornly scoffed at them. We were young and so naïve. I was 20 years old and engaged to be married to...


Four Things To Talk to Kids About
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… Listen here: Real Moms: Four Things to Talk to...

Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied
This is taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook. I recently read a study that said that 160,000 kids...


Weekend Giveaway: Michael W. Smith Tickets!
Contest closed…the winner is Joan!!! I’ll never forget the last time I saw Michael in concert, it was September 10, 2001. Yes, the day...


Two Women Met for Coffee…
My good friend and Praise and Coffee partner Ronel Sidney posted this on Facebook today, it truly embodies the heart of Praise and...

The Fall Magazine is Here!
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