It’s Not Just a Dream

"When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper..." - Luke 5:4 If you know me, you know that I have my hands in a few pots. (wait, is that the saying?) Anyway, in addition to working full time as a lawyer, I have a couple of side businesses.…

Becoming an Influencer…with Zero Followers

"No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light....." - Luke 8:16 Have I ever told you about my awful break up? I mean, I've referenced it a few times, including my…

HONESTY + HOPE: Renee Ledford Interview

HONESTY + HOPE is a new interview series that shamelessly guarantees both. I long realized what's often lacking in the church community is authentic mentorship experiences. I went through many years in search of a female role model for advice and guidance and unfortunately never had an honest conversation with an older or young adult…

Awaiting: What Every Woman Needs to Know

“Then she said to her husband, “I know that the one who often passes by here is a holy man of God, so let’s make a small, walled-in upper room and put a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp there for him. Whenever he comes, he can stay there..." -2 Kings 4:9-10 Before I…

Growing Your Business or Ministry…like Jesus

Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. - Proverbs 16:3 I made a huge mistake when I started my first business 9 years ago. I fell into the trap that many soloprenuers fall into; I believed the lie that I didn't have enough money to hire staff. As budding entrepreneurs, we tend to use our…

Woman Seeking…Restoration

“...there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in the earth, and its stump may die in the ground, yet at the scent of water it will bud and bring forth branches like…

Five Steps to Moving On

"Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to move on." - Exodus 14:15 Last Sunday, I watched as my daughter played in the family room at church. While playing with a toy, a little girl pushed her aside, stood in her place and started playing. I…