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Miles to Millie: An Interview with Katie Harder

Miles to Millie: An Interview with Katie Harder

Each November our church recognizes the orphan crisis with what we call Orphan Sunday, a day to shed light on the need for foster and adoptive families, as well as on how we can respond. For me, nothing is better than a story to make my heart tender and head spin with ways to help.

Clinging to Jesus Through Cancer: An interview with Kyla Pace

Clinging to Jesus Through Cancer: An interview with Kyla Pace

My friend, Kyla Pace, is one of those women who oozes Jesus. I’ve known her for over a decade, through some of the most challenging seasons of her life, and can honestly say that Kyla walked as intimately with Jesus in good health as she did throughout her recent battle with cancer…in fact, I’d say she walked even closer in the crisis. 

Not What You Think: An interview with Lauren Green McAfee

Not What You Think: An interview with Lauren Green McAfee

If you keep up with cultural trends and statistics, you may be aware that a rising number of young adults raised in the church are now leaving the church and that new converts in the millennial demographic are fewer than ever. As a woman passionate about mentoring younger generations and as a mom of teens, this statistic is very concerning to me.

Lifelong Learning: An Interview with Beth Dempsey

Lifelong Learning: An Interview with Beth Dempsey

As spring thunderstorms begin to give way to summer heat and schools are finally out, we kick-off the beloved barefoot season with Memorial Day. More than a Monday off work with no mail delivery, this is a day to honor the men and women who have so bravely fought and sacrificed to serve our country.

Celebrating Grace Gifts: An Interview with Kathy Boeckman

Celebrating Grace Gifts:  An Interview with Kathy Boeckman

I find myself thinking a lot about grace during the Lent season. Simply put, it’s the unearned, unmerited kindness that God grants us. Grace is the evidence of His hand on our lives, sometimes easier to see when looking at the lives of others.

Loving the Vulnerable: An Interview with Carisa Wilsie

Loving the Vulnerable: An Interview with Carisa Wilsie

In February, on the Council Road Women blog we are chatting about several different ways we can show love. Of course we talk about the love that naturally come to mind, like our spouse, but we are also looking at ways to show love to some of the most vulnerable around us. When I think of loving the vulnerable, my friend, Carisa Wilsie immediately comes to mind.

Loving God With Our Bodies: An Interview with Teri & Tallie Thompson

Loving God With Our Bodies: An Interview with Teri & Tallie Thompson

At the start of a new year, many women naturally think about implementing new practices for physical and spiritual health. When I think about physical health and a disciplined life, I think about my friend, Teri Thompson. Teri not only exemplifies health and fitness in her own life, but her example rubbed off on her children, who value them as well.