Category Archives: Linda’s Articles

Let Love Win

What is real love? Why does love hurt? What does real love feel like? If you’ve never asked these questions I’d have to check you for wings. Because love can be one big confusing “where’s Waldo” puzzle to us earth-bound folks. One day we think we see it, then it’sRead the Rest…

What Roxie, Bobbles, and Pistachio Taught Me about Going after Your Dreams

Roxie was a chicken. So were Bobbles and Pistachio. And they lived at my house. Not out in the country, where chickens cluck and peck and roam free to do chicken-y type things: at MY HOUSE. My two-story 1970’s style middle suburbia house. With two dogs, a minivan in the driveway, and our familyRead the Rest…

Comforting Women in Crisis- What to Say/What Not to Say

“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 NLT A friend just told you she is getting a divorce. What do you say? A woman at your church just found out she has cancer. What do you do? Do you feel like youRead the Rest…

Welcoming Newcomers: Why Being Friendly Isn’t Enough

Amy’s going to walk into your women’s ministry this fall. She’s a newcomer, but she may have visited last year too. Do you remember her? It’s mid September, the tables are set, the buffet table’s filled with delicious food, and each table hostess is in her place. Amy’s nervous, andRead the Rest…

Who Me?

Then Jesus said to Simon, “don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.”  Luke 5:10 (NIV) Imagine how Simon (Peter) must have felt when, after an arduously long and unsuccessful night of fishing, Jesus stepped into his boat! And told him to go back out fishing! I don’tRead the Rest…