When You Just Need a Break

by | Aug 14, 2014 | Life Issues

I sit down while smiling at the other ladies around the table, fumbling to put down my baby’s car seat, diaper bag, and favorite toy. I let out an audible sigh. I’m glad to see these lovely women, looking forward to a night of planning for an upcoming...

Tithe Your Way to a Happier Marriage

by | Aug 14, 2014 | Financial

I doubt there really is a church that doesn’t, at some point or another, talk about money. In fact, more than once I’ve heard people say “the church just wants my money. That’s all they talk about.” While I know that is not the case, I also know that at least once a...

Flourish in the Balance

by | Aug 11, 2014 | Leadership

Carolyn Haas is the co-lead pastor at Substance Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  How do you balance life and ministry? It’s probably the number one question I’m asked. Like most women, I want to have and do it all. Thankfully, though, God has given me insights on...

I’m Okay With Imperfect Kids

by | Aug 11, 2014 | Faith

For the longest time, we thought our teenager was just a big giant brat. For some reason, the road into adolescence led us to a teenage daughter who struggled being around her younger siblings, whose rage was borderline scary for us as parents, and whose emotions were...