Women Of Faith Blogs » Archive for May 2009

Mary’s Blog: Ethiopia

Mary’s Blog: Ethiopia

Ethiopia left me with wonderful memories (and flea bites AND maybe the worst head cold of my life!) It was worth it all. I actually took the trip at World Vision’s request because it was my boss (Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson) and his wife’s first experience with our long term partner and friends at World Vision. The trip turned out to be for my own benefit. Isn’t that just like God who … Read entire article »

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May Book Club: Sweetwater Gap

May Book Club: Sweetwater Gap

A story of love and second chances. She wished she could go back and change things…but life doesn’t give do-overs. Could anything but good-byes be waiting on the other side of Sweetwater Gap? Read an excerpt, interview and review of Denise Hunter’s new book: Sweetwater Gap. Are you signed up for our our book club email list? It’s free! … Read entire article »

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Join Lisa Harper at LIFE Today Taping

You’re invited to be in the television studio audience for the appearance of Women of Faith speaker Lisa Harper on the LIFE Today show with James & Betty Robison, Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Lisa is a columnist with Today’s Christian Woman and the author of A Perfect Mess: How God Adores and Transforms Imperfect People Like Us. Tickets are free, but you must reserve your seat. To do that, call 817-354-3655 or email audience@loi.org. The studios are located at 1801 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas 76040. … Read entire article »

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Success as Mothers By Thelma Wells

How we mothers pine for our children to be perfect! We want the best for them so much that we grieve when they’re not doing what we want,  how we want. We all want our children to be the epitome of all that stands for good so that people can see they are wonderful and can count us successful as mothers. The truth is that none of us are perfect moms. All of us have made some mistakes while raising our children. I certainly did. But we must accept that the decisions they make when they are old enough to decide for themselves are their decisions. So how can we cope? Here are some suggestions: Remember, we’re all in process. You taught your children principles about how to live, but they … Read entire article »

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Lisa Whelchel on CBS in Dallas, Thursday Morning, May 7

DFW-Area Friends: Plan now to take a few minutes in your morning routine Thursday, May 7th to watch Lisa Whelchel on CBS 11 News This Morning. Her segment is scheduled to air at 6:50 a.m. Lisa will be talking about her life today, current projects and touring with Women of Faith. She’ll be speaking at A Grand New Day in Dallas on August 21-22 at the American Airlines Center—have you registered yet? Sign up here. … Read entire article »

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