Bridges

An Afternoon in and African Chapel - March 25 has always been a day that stood out to me. Well, atleast after 2008. It was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. It was a defining moment for me. But in 2017, God replaced that story with one of His own using the story of Abraham to remind me of His faithfulness in my obedience. All on a dirt floored chapel in the maize of Malawi, Africa.

I do not believe that God is a God of coincidence. I think He loves details and plans as much as I do. 2 weeks ago today, I got to spend my afternoon with a group of women. African women. Elderly women. Honored and revered women. Women, many of whom have known and...

Apr 8, 2017

Bridges

if I were in a speech class

If I were a college student studying Speech Communications as I did 16 years ago, I feel like there would have been a moment this week where we would have dissected a very publicly delivered speech. We would have talked about delivery, preparation, content, and...

Jan 14, 2017

Bridges Solutions Travel

a weekend in september

September was a full month. Our weekends were shared with people that we love. And frankly...that's really the point of life, or at least the life we feel called to! Mr. McKinney and I had the privilege of hosting some friends as part of a planning and...

Oct 11, 2016

Bridges Encouragement

getting in the ditches

This month, I've jumped into the conversation on mental health, anxiety, and depression. A couple of things I've read listened to and pondered are listed below. Feel free to download and enjoy yourself. Presentation on DEPRESSION by Dr. Gary Oliver - Fellowship...

May 31, 2016

Bridges Encouragement Solutions

cope with hope

Last week, I tried to be pretty candid and share about my own struggle with anxiety and previously, depression. I must have been pretty spot on because my husband had shared this Tony Evans sermon on anxiety with me over the weekend. No, I didn't take offense...

May 17, 2016

Bridges Solutions

who wore it best: companies celebrating women

So, who is doing it best? Celebrating women, the next generation of women - their leadership and the good they will bring to women in our state and country? This month, the Northwest Arkansas Bloggers through the #NWArkCares initiative is looking at Women in...

Nov 4, 2015

Bridges Solutions

facts: Domestic Violence in #NWARK

So, this month as we look at Domestic Violence in Northwest Arkansas, I thought it was important to share some of the staggering statistics that might just put context to the need for a megaphone. As you read through these, let me challenge you to continue...

Oct 21, 2015

Bridges

love shouldnt hurt

...that's what they say anyway.... It's a quiet Saturday morning and I'm sitting in the dark. Not because I'm scared or worried. But, because I want to. It's a quiet morning and the time of day is something many would say is too late to still be...

Oct 17, 2015