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It’s the time of year when small groups and churches select Bible study curriculum for the upcoming Fall season, but finding theologically sound resources that accommodate a particular timeline, group dynamic/need, or topic can be difficult. We want to help! Below is a list of options we think will help women better understand the Word, the character of God, and the…
Gospel-centered living means we admit our inadequacy, know we need support, and learn from others further along or stronger in their faith journey. But how do we enter into these relationships and what expectations should we have? In this podcast, host Lisa DaSilva continues her conversation with longtime mentor Vicky Dillon as they discuss some of the fears, goals, and joys…
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Who is the wisest person you know? What do they do to make you believe they are wise? How do you feel when you’re around them? Wisdom is hard to find in this life. We often equate wisdom to knowledge, but those who have knowledge don’t always do the wise thing. There are a lot of brilliant fools in the…
A Boy, a Tree, and a Fireman It was Easter weekend and my husband was out fishing the last of the spring salmon run. Like a normal weekend during fishing season, I’m often home alone with my boys. With a bye off t-ball, I decided to catch up on a months’ worth of laundry. I work full time and laundry…
We just finished the last jar of homemade strawberry jam and are anxiously awaiting the new crop of strawberries. It promises to be a good crop this year because of just the right mix of sunshine and rain. My 94 year old mother and I make enough to fill the freezer, supplying all the siblings and grands (and now great-grands)…
Gospel-centered living means we admit our inadequacy, know we need support, and learn from others further along or stronger in their faith journey. But how do we enter into these relationships and what expectations should we have? In this podcast, host Lisa DaSilva and longtime mentor Vicky Dillon chat candidly about their own relationship and expose some of the joys and…
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She lived in a basement suite not far from campus. We chatted in the kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil and I took my time choosing tea from a basket overflowing with options. A candle burned in the living room as we settled under cozy blankets and began talking. Sue was the Director of Student Ministries at my university…
We can’t all be the “World’s Best Mom,” but Instagram paints a different story. Post after post this Mother’s Day stated that each person on the site had the “Best Mom Ever.” I asked my kids if we should do a vote online and get down to the bottom of this. What makes a great mom? Is it the…
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 What would you do if your world seemed to be falling apart? Where would you find hope? Who would you turn to?…
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Arise Ministries Collective’s mission is to equip women in the church in Bible study so they are prepared to take the Good News to others. Most often Arise does this locally in Vancouver, Washington but this May seven women had the chance to travel to Nicaragua to equip the global church to be his hands and feet. Managua, Nicaragua The…
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