“There’s Nothing New Under the Sun” – From the Colosseum to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

September 13, 2025

By: Jen McGee When I first heard of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, I was literally in the middle of teaching the kids about the Colosseum in Rome and its shameful history.  As most are aware, it was a place where wicked onlookers chanted and cheered for the death of Christians. These despicable people gleefully watched heroes of … More “There’s Nothing New Under the Sun” – From the Colosseum to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

CARRYING THE TORCH – Reflecting on the Death of Charlie Kirk

September 10, 2025

My heart is so heavy as I reflect on the terrible assassination of Charlie Kirk. So many thoughts swirling through my head: And yet, when I feel confused, I cling to the One who isn’t.  What is true in these moments of confusion?  This terrible tragedy MUST stir us to action. Our spiritual laziness has … More CARRYING THE TORCH – Reflecting on the Death of Charlie Kirk

Grab Your Weapon!

September 6, 2025

It’s 3 AM. Picture yourself conked out in bed. Mouth open. Drooling. Deepest sleep you’ve ever been in. Now picture most people’s worst nightmares – a robber creeping up your stairs and into your bedroom. “Give me all your money!!” you hear a booming loud voice and the click of a gun which jolts you … More Grab Your Weapon!

“Quack, Quack!”

August 11, 2025

When my ministry friend and I give each other a knowing glance and humorously say, “Quack, Quack!”, you know that we are reminding ourselves of an important truth. It may seem like an odd phrase, but these 2 words can be very helpful. So what in the world does it mean? It means when humans … More “Quack, Quack!”

Behind the Smile

August 11, 2025

You would have thought I was on “Cloud 9” if you had seen me that day. And in some ways, I was. My brother and his family had come to visit me in Texas for the very first time. We were boating in Galveston and soaking up the sunshine. I was elated. But I was … More Behind the Smile

And Satan Laughs…

July 30, 2025

I recently polled a bunch of pastor’s wives about what ridiculous arguments they have seen take place in their church ministries over the years. Sadly, the list is way too long to share here. Some of the “highlights” if you can even call it that, are things like placement of a coat rack in the … More And Satan Laughs…

Consider This…

July 30, 2025

How many times have you heard someone say, “That church just doesn’t give me what I need”? or “I can’t stand that church’s music, pastor, members, worship-style, or kids’ program”? Let’s make it a little more personal. How many times have you and I thought or even said these things? “And let us consider one … More Consider This…

Choosing Joy: A Spirit-Led Response to Life’s Ups and Downs

July 29, 2025

LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouragement-from-women/id1636342373?i=1000715268733 “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” — Philippians 4:4 Growing up, my Grandma did an excellent job of exuding joy. Her love for Jesus showed up on her face. She showed me what it meant to have the joy of the Lord, no matter the circumstances. I … More Choosing Joy: A Spirit-Led Response to Life’s Ups and Downs

‘An Eye for an Eye’ or ‘Turn the Other Cheek’? – A Truth that will Slap ;) 

July 29, 2025

If someone comes up and slaps us, are we to apply the ‘eye for an eye’ principle, or the ‘turn the other cheek’ principle? The Bible speaks of both, so is that a contradiction?  Let me give you some truth that’ll slap. Get it? (You can thank my teenagers for that word choice.) It’s actually … More ‘An Eye for an Eye’ or ‘Turn the Other Cheek’? – A Truth that will Slap 😉