It’s crunch time here at Priority Ministries, and I have a confession to make: I’m a stress ball. In just a few weeks, we will release my new Bible study, Are You a Disciple? But until then, there are soooo many final details and tasks to do. Of course, I’ve been praying and praying and praying… Read More
A Cruise For Us Front Porch Friday Girls!
If you’ve been hanging out with me on Front Porch Friday for the past year or two, I am thrilled today to invite you to join me for: Let’s get to know one another better and spend some refreshing time in God’s Word together at this fabulous retreat-at-sea! Watch the video below to find out… Read More
Are You a Disciple? A Study to Help You Say YES!
Exciting news! Are You a Disciple? my new 8-week Bible study for women will be ready on August 3! Are You a Disciple? will help you and your group discover how to become disciples of Jesus Christ. Workbooks, videos, and leader guides will all be available for you in our online store just in time for your fall… Read More
You’re Invited to the Boot Scootin’ BBQ Slideshow!
It was a first for Priority Ministries, but it won’t be the last. Our Boot Scootin’ Barbecue fund-raiser was so much fun! And not only did we raise close to $30,000 (which was our goal for this very first event), I especially enjoyed getting to hang out, visit, and do a little line-dancin’ with some… Read More
Shameless Plug From a Proud Mom
What can I say? I’m a mom. And today my youngest son J.J. released his new album. So forgive me in advance for this shameless plug, but if you enjoy country music, you will love J.J.’s new album, Hallelujah Highway, available now on iTunes! All of the songs on Hallelujah Highway were written and sung by J.J. (and all… Read More
Prayer Requests & Boot-Scootin’ BBQ Update
No Front Porch Friday today, friends, because I’m getting ready to go to Cat Spring, Texas to speak at a retreat this weekend (and they have asked me to speak on my favorite topic: The Seasons of Life). But I do have several prayer requests for you: Would you please pray for every woman who… Read More
What God is Teaching Me About Prayer: Part 3
One of the things God is teaching me (and convicting me) about prayer is how often I pray, say, “Amen,” and that’s it. After amen, I’m ashamed to say that all too often I move on with little to no expectation that God will answer. But God has been teaching me so much about… Read More
A.D. The Bible Continues
If you loved tagging along with Emily during The Bible Miniseries that aired last year, then you are going to love what’s coming on this Sunday! A.D. The Bible Continues! It starts this Sunday, April 5th on NBC – which is Easter! Here’s a sneak peak in case you haven’t already seen the previews: (Watch… Read More
What God is Teaching Me About Prayer: Part 2
Out of nowhere, two giant, unexpected prayer needs rocked the pages of my prayer journal this week. But at first, they rocked me. What do you do when out of the blue you are assailed by unforeseen news or circumstances? Sometimes, I go to tears and, often, fears. But most of the time my initial… Read More
What God is Teaching Me About Prayer
God is doing a new work in my prayer life. Or, I should say: God is doing a new work in my previously stale, stagnant prayer life because that would be far more accurate. Quite frankly, over the past few months my prayer life was devolving into a boring rut of rote requests. And even… Read More
Christian Married to a Non-Believer: What Do You Do? Part 2
If you’re a Christian married to a non-believer — whether you’re a husband or a wife — today’s Front Porch Friday is just for you. The last time we met on the porch, I spoke specifically to women who are married to unbelievers. If that describes you, I implore you to watch that video before… Read More
Production of Are You A Disciple Has Begun!
Production of Laurie’s newest study, Are You A Disciple, has finally begun! So exciting! I volunteered my amateur services as camera-button-presser and clapper operator. In case you didn’t know, the clapper is that black and white thingy the fancy-pants movie people open and close at the beginning of each shoot. It was fun being “on… Read More