A note from Kelly King: I’ve been married for nearly 30 years, but I can still remember hearing my boss tell me at 25 years of age that my chances of finding a husband were slimmer than being bombed. If I remember right, there was a cover on a popular magazine that supported this theory. Needless to ...
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My exercise of choice is walking. Running is not something I aspire to, but I’m usually game for a long walk on a scenic trail. Whether I’m walking my dogs and struggling to keep them from getting tangled in their leashes or I’m enjoying a stroll to a nearby lake by myself, walking helps me get some ...
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A note from Kelly King: How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? If one of your goals is to take control of time management, how are you doing with that? If this is a struggle, I encourage you to read Rachel Lovingood’s article today on the perspective of time and how we can take notice of ...
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A note from Kelly King: I just returned to work after taking some time off with my family over the holidays. I knew returning to work would be a “slap in the face” with a long to-do list. Like Whitley Tracy, I tend to be a “doer” and can find lots of reasons to choose busy instead of choosing best. ...
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A note from Kelly King: Liz Steckel does a great job today of reminding us of the importance of endurance and allowing God to work in us—even when His timing is not our own. I want to remember during this season that waiting isn’t a punishment but a part of my spiritual growth. December has long ...
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1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” For many of us, tomorrow will be a day we focus on giving thanks. But, how can we give thanks in all things? How can we give thanks on all days? How can we lead others to give thanks—even when the ...
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A Note from Kelly King: In today’s article, Lauren Sparks gives us some great practical ways to serve and celebrate others during the holiday season. I hope you’ll take a moment to choose at least one of these ideas or add a new one to the comments! It is my favorite time of the year! I love when ...
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A Note from Kelly King: About a year and a half ago I found myself in the hospital suffering from an illness that took several weeks to heal. Like Dawn Stephens reflects in today’s article, I wanted it to go away quickly. Instead, the Lord used this time to focus on rest and healing. I believe ...
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A Note from Kelly King: As a leader, it’s often easy to get caught up in the daily tasks and processes of managing. Yet, ministry is a call to put people over projects, even when you oversee church staff. Whether you serve in church leadership or you are looking for ways to encourage your church ...
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A Note from Kelly King: We continue to hear about the impact of Deb Douglas, one of our LifeWay Women’s trainers, who suddenly passed away on Friday, September 15. One of those women impacted by Deb was April Rodgers. I’m grateful for her encouraging words today. As leaders, it’s a good reminder of ...
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