Mentors of Ministry Article Archive
A Word of Encouragement by Sandy Ohlman This is a time of changing seasons and this is a season for change. God is doing great things around the world. God is on the move. He is leading people, drawing their attention away from distractions and prompting them toward His will. He is going to do great things in these last days and He will do it through people who listen and obey....
An Organic Appetite by Margaret Feinberg While organic is usually associated with food grown without chemical-based fertilizers or pesticides, organic is also used to describe a lifestyle: simple, healthful, and close to nature. Those are all things I desire in my relationship with God. I hunger for simplicity. I want to approach God in childlike faith...
Asking for Help by Dawn Sneden What is it about us Type A, independent types that keeps us from asking for help when we need it? We have busy schedules and high expectations, with ourselves being the first victims of our disappointments. We want to be capable and efficient, able to pull off all sorts of feats without the need to ask for help...
Been in the Fire by Sharon Ruff In Webster’s Dictionary the word refine means: to make free from impurities and imperfection. It’s the process used to purify precious metals like silver and gold. As the metals are heated up, the “dross” rises to the surface and is skimmed off...
Courage by Sandy Ohlman If you find yourself holding back at the edge of the ‘river’ I pray that through this message God will stir your heart to dare to cross over, pursue the possibilities and take possession of the promise
Detours by Kirsti Haverdink Suddenly, it was as if I had been splashed with cold water and awakened from a deep sleep.....for the most part I was steadily moving toward my destination, but I was taking unnecessary detours that were causing me... frustration...
Dirty Laundry by Kirsti Havedink It was then that God asked me, “Will you let Me love you completely? Will you let Me replace your filthy robes with royal ones? Will you allow yourself to be vulnerable, exposed, naked before Me?” I froze.....
Fallow Ground by Dawn Sneden The Bible uses many word pictures that include farming: sowing seed, tilling soil, producing harvests, etc. It occurred to me that we could correlate the idea of leaving ground fallow with our need to take a break from spiritual “production”.
God Satisfies My Hunger by Robin Day Supplemental Christian resources are good, but if we replace spending time with God and reading the Word with these things, we are missing out on God's richness flowing in our lives...
Good Things vs God Things by Sharon Stults Stop doing things and then expecting God to bless them. Start watching for what God is already blessing and do those things...
Grafted into a New Vine by Kelly Martinez As a child of God, you are no longer just a child of natural birth. You are grafted into His Vine, (John 15:5, Rom. 11:17-18). His life and blood flows through you. Your identity is in Him...
I Am Woman by Sandy Ohlman Women are significant to the wellness of our culture. To live at our potential we must understand how we were designed to live. Our natural giftings point to our purpose. We will make a great impact on our communities when we forget what lies behind, and press forward with humility and understanding.
I Need a Drink by Sandy Ohlman Jesus speaks of relationship with the Father, by equating it with water. He continues the comparison by saying that food is to do the will of the Father; John 4:34b “… to accomplish and completely finish His work.” It is noteworthy to see the emphasis and priority is put on the water (relationship) without neglecting the food (work/ministry)...
I Wish I Had Known... by Robin Day People have often asked me to give them advice on how to be an effective leader. There are a lot of things that could be said when asked this type of question, but the three main things I advise leaders to do in order to be effective are...
Interview - Betty Southard Betty Southard is a gifted speaker, author and mentor to many. Read this article to find fundamental truths that will help you navigate through the challenges in life...
Interview with Dawn Stahl #1 There is an “embracing” and “letting go” attitude involved in the journey. It’s been hard to let go of things that I wanted; there’s a temptation to think that I’m moving backwards, away from where I would have chosen to go.
Interview with Dawn Stahl #2 Dawn continues to share her experience with overcoming discouragment and meeting life's challenges. She encourages readers to get alone with God. She also shares how mentors have made a powerful impact on her life.
Interview with Sandy Ralya, Director of marriage ministry Beautiful Womanhood
Learn about Sandy Ralya's journey in starting this dynamic ministry...
Is Your Car in Park? by Dawn Sneden Do you ever feel like you are working hard but going nowhere, not knowing what the problem is? Maybe your life is in “Park”. We have been given so much – time, talent, energy, resources – but we don’t feel like we make any progress. Maybe it’s time to move out of the natural and into the supernatural...
The Law of Kindness by Sandy Ohlman One of the most significant spiritual laws set into motion by God is the law of kindness. God uses kindness – the expression of His goodness – to draw people to Himself.
Live on Loaves and Fishes by Robin Day Sometimes it feels daunting, even overwhelming to do anything in ministry. My husband, Clark and I have been working as missionaries in Spain for several years. During those years, we have frequently cried out to God....
Mentoring the Move Back Home by Margaret Feinberg In recent years, an increasing number of twentysomethings are choosing to move back home. In fact, a recent Monster.com survey found that sixty percent of college graduates plan to move back home right after graduation....
Mentoring at Home by Dawn Sneden Have you experienced that “let-down” feeling after Christmas morning? Do your kids seem restless and is the excitement already beginning to fade? It may be because presents just are not enough at Christmas. Let me explain.
Me, Forgive? by Dorie Meendering It’s not my fault! Why do I have to forgive? They did it to me; I didn’t do anything. That’s not fair. I don’t know why it’s my responsibility to forgive when I didn’t do anything wrong. I just want to make them pay. I want them to “know” just how badly they hurt me....
Moving Into Another Era by Dawn Sneden Many of us grew up within the era of the feminist movement, hearing such commercial slogans as: “You’ve got your own cigarette now, baby. You’ve come a long, long way!” and “I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never, ever let you forget you’re a man, cuz I’m a woman…”
Open Heart by Thuy Batts I know one can’t truly love God without loving his people. And honestly, sometimes struggle at loving the people He’s placed in my path. It seemed like such a tall order. Where do I start?
Pace Yourself by Sandy Ohlman I have found an important key to maintaining excellence in performance. That key is the practice of proper pacing; recognizing how to manage my energy to meet multiple goals...
Protecting Marriage Over Ministry by Dawn Sneden It seems that the ideas of the world have filtered into the church again. With the latest news about a well-known Christian couple announcing their divorce ringing in my head, I can’t help but think of the latest mantra of the politicians in Washington: “My personal life has nothing to do with my service to the public.”...
Sen$eworthy #1 by Pauline Blanton - Sound advice for money management.
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Sing Girl Sing by Sandy Ohlman Do you need a boost in the courage department! This article will encourage you to raise your voice and proclaim the good news!...
Someone to Lean On by Sandy Ohlman As a leader, have you ever felt that pressure to think, "I should be better than this by now; smarter, kinder, wiser or whatever."? Grace to you!...
Something More Important to Do by Robin Day "I forget that I’m the one who chooses how my time is spent. It makes me ask myself, “Do I really control my time or do I let my workload control my day?”...."
Taking Conflict Like A Man by Dawn Sneden Dawn speaks from experience regarding conflict resolution. "While my boss, who is a man, was pulling his hair out in frustration, he said something to this effect: "I hope you don't take this as sexist, but at least when I have a conflict with you, you act more like a man..."
The Art of Leadership by Sandy Ohlman
Don't let failures get you down! In this article, Sandy gives you the encouragement you need to embrace the adventure God has given you in your leadership position...
The Legacy by Sandy Ohlman Looking back to an quiet, subtle influence in her life, Sandy reminds us to be faithful in every arena of life and leave a legacy that inspires others to do the same...
What Am I Doing? by Susan Dunning Have you felt a little puzzled on your path lately? Susan gives a helpful reminder that God sees the bigger picture and is working it all together for good...
What's Your Screen by Sharon Ruff The enemy takes deep traumas and hurtful memories from our lives and then uses these to “confine” and limit our ability to live in the fullness that God created us for. Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness...
Whoever Wants to be Great by Sandy Ohlman A compelling message to those who want to make an impact on this generation. Comparing the traditional business plan of success with the great Mission Statement of Jesus Christ, Sandy inspires readers to follow Christ and become great!
Whose Driving Anyway by Sharon Ruff Have you ever made a foolish decision? I know I have. Many times it is because we don’t have sufficient information to make a wise choice, or we quickly make a decision only to later regret it...
