I discovered SheLoves magazine last year and instantly fell in love! This online publication’s mission is Our mission is “to mobilize and empower women, so we may transform our world together”. Powerful stuff, huh? I submitted an article to them in January and today it went live! As you know, I’ve been writing my book about […]
I’ve entered an interesting rhythm as I have been training for my Camino. On one day, I am excited and thrilled at the thought of my pilgrimage. On the other days, I am pure fear. I worry about whether or not I can walk the entire 500 plus miles. I wonder if health issues will […]
Empowered to Minister By Jen Manglos (Note: if you missed the introduction to this series, be sure to read it first.) I was recently introduced to the story of Jarena Lee, an African American woman who pastored in the early 1800’s. Let that sink in for a moment. Lee felt called to pastor, but was told no […]
I’ll never forgot that moment. Lying down in bed, inhaling the scent of night blooming jasmine wafting through the room, and feeling unbelievably content. It was the end of one of the most challenging weeks in my life. One that you could not pay me enough to re-live. In 7th grade my school had a […]
Last Thursday I had my monthly meeting with my spiritual director. I shared with her about the surprising experience of my birthday and how refreshing it was in light of this challenging year. As we continued to explore this past year the word that came to mind for me was “resignation.” So much of this […]
The other night I was praying as I drove home. I know – how pious of me. Earlier, I’d heard some news that caused me to feel hope over something I’d been praying about the last few months (could I be any more vague?). My prayer to the Lord as I drove home was “Please […]