My friend Laura Roland will tell you she’s an okay speaker, but what she’s called to do is bring women together in Christ. I’m thinking she’s probably selling herself short on the former, but she certainly excels at the latter. About a year ago, Laura put aside a high-powered career in education to found Encounter… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Laura Roland
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Friends in Faith: Karin Ebert
In the three years I have known her, I have never seen Karin Ebert look anything other than engaged in any situation… whether it’s a few of us sharing about our struggles, listening to a presenter, or enjoying a meal together. I’m betting that engagement shines through in the classroom too. You see, Karin is… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Karin Ebert
Friends in Faith: Paula Lazor
One of the first times I spent serious time with Paula Lazor, she talked of helping and defending a good friend. The friend was an elderly woman who had said something untoward after a lifetime of professional excellence and was being treated as a pariah as a result. Paula’s eyes flashed as she told the… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Paula Lazor
Friends in Faith: Annie Sweeney
I recently got a solicitation from AHC Inc., which builds and preserves affordable housing communities for low- and very-low-income people in my area and elsewhere. The solicitation was to help at-risk kids go to summer camp. It made me smile for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is that my friend Annie… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Annie Sweeney