The past is always pawing for our attention; It is an itch we fight to scratch, a sensational that comes out of thin air and weighs over you almost like a security blanket that instead of making us secure, suffocates us. I’ve cautioned myself, many times this year, as I focus forward, to ignore the inklings that come to rob me of my[...]
When we look back over the years of our lives we can see so much more, now, than we ever could when we walked forward step by step. Forward is a process, a steady one, and too often we grow tired and frustrated because we want to be there already. But where is there? Right before Jesus’ death, one of his closest friends, caught in pe[...]
"Don't look back, you're not going that way" I did a poll on Instagram to inquire about what topics ladies were interested in reading about for this week's devotional email and someone responded with my favorite topic: focus forward. Naturally, and with huge bias, I decided to use it :-) What does "focus" mean to you? By definition, f[...]
“Thus the Lord God showed me, and behold, there was a basket of summer fruit.” - Amos 8:1 When “To Be Praised” first launched, it was November. The Earth had just begun to stiffen, and the cold air surrounded us as we sipped pumpkin flavored coffee and tea. It doesn’t seem that long ago. We had less than 20 women studying e[...]
If you build it, they will come. Last Saturday, To Be Praised hosted a Cinco De Mayo themed Chat & Chew. It was our first installment of the in-person Bible studies under the new name "the Hive", but to be honest...a name is a name. The energy, the vibe, the encouragement, love, and sisterhood was the exactly the same![...]
Join us for a two-hour chat + chew to engage the creative, intrepid, and brave woman of God. “the Hive” is a place where women nurture their power and create meaningful connections with other women. What to expect: -Cinco De Mayo themed catered lunch -Resources/worksheets to use during our discussion -Actionable takeaways on[...]