Clean the Wound

Clean the Wound

By Ruth Potinu (Book Excerpt from Permission to Mourn) “I became an unwilling front row student to the importance of properly cleaning a wound last year. I was rushing around one day (as moms of two young kids tend to rush around), and as I came out of the...
Prepared to Give an Answer

Prepared to Give an Answer

By Linda Krushke “I’m worried about my son. He lost his job,” my friend shared. “How will he pay the rent?” In answer, these words flowed from my heart: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...
Let Her Be

Let Her Be

“So she went to inquire of the Lord.” Feeling some kind of way about this verse this morning. It has to do with Rebekah in the Old Testament, when she felt the struggle in her womb. I don’t know what options she had for advice and opinions but I am...
Peace That God Provides

Peace That God Provides

By Alisha Reginal Peace: What is it, and how do I get it?  There is peace that God alone provides. Peace within, silencing our deepest worries and fears. (See Psalm 23, Philippians 4:6-7, Judges 6:23-24.)  Peace with others, enabling us to love those...
Connection & Collaboration

Connection & Collaboration

It’s been a minute. My one month sort-of-break from posting and blogging within Milk & Honey Women, turned into two months of trying to get back into rhythm. It can be hard to do as we all process how life has shifted and the things that used to be...
Pause for Effect

Pause for Effect

When I was a Junior High Pastor several years ago, every July we did something a little different than our normal routine.  For many years our Junior High service took place twice on Sunday mornings, running at the same time as the main service. I had an amazing...