by Jan Kern | Aug 26, 2017 | Courage, Cultivate, Voice
As women, we face a lot of pressure to be different than we are instead of beautifully and courageously who we already are. Heading toward the fall season (at least where I live in the world), I’m already sensing the push and pull of that pressure alongside all the...
by Jan Kern | Nov 10, 2016 | Courage, Cultivate, Voice
Normally, I welcome the restful quiet of my home, but lately I’ve felt tempted to crank up the music to drown out the dissonant sounds of the chaos of our nation. I think I’ve always been one to push toward peace where possible, pleading that the...
by Jan Kern | Sep 10, 2016 | Courage, Voice
Are you quiet, reflective, reticent to speak up? Someone who either cringes in group situations or wistfully dreams of being a bit more bold like the gregarious, outgoing personalities that so easily voice their stories or perspectives? I think I have at least one...
by Sarah Bond | Aug 29, 2016 | Connect, Courage, Voice
Deep down, do we really believe we need the perspective of others? I am beginning to believe more deeply than ever that we cannot thrive, cannot know God as we were meant to, cannot create his kingdom here on earth by simply drawing close to those who think and act...
by Sarah Bond | Aug 12, 2016 | Courage, Voice
“When I thought, ‘my foot slips,’ your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul . . . The Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.” Psalm 94:18-22 (ESV) I’ve been quiet on the blog...
by Jan Kern | Apr 30, 2016 | Courage, Cultivate, Voice
Every day we have an opportunity to cultivate extraordinary courage in others through our calling, in our teams, through our sphere of influence—sometimes simply through our words or our presence. Let’s dialogue about this topic. I don’t have the answers or a complete...
