Stand on God’s power (not girl power); Listen to the Empowered Girl Podcast! 🎧
The girl power movement is shifting sand. The message is always changing. The lies are evolving. How do a mother and daughter get ahead and get a handle on the culture? Leah Tatina, the creator of Made Matchless, has a solution. Instead of focusing on the lies, we should first ground ourselves and our […]
The Great Exchange is The Great Flip
It is finished. Not only did he take your sin and the sin of the whole world. He “became” your sin! And in exchange, he gave you his righteousness. You “became” the righteousness of God! Put on your royal robes and crown of gold, ladies! You are a daughter of the most-high king! Rejoice in […]
God’s Power vs. girl power (Spoiler alert; God wins for you!)
I was blessed to be a contributing writer for True Girl’s subscription boxes. True Girl is a ministry of Dannah Gresh. The spring and summer boxes will feature my devotions. Today’s devotion is all about God’s power vs. girl power. Spoiler alert … God’s power wins for you! His power is always better and greater […]
Three tips to overcome fear of germs, bullies and germy bullies
Long before COVID-19 and “social distancing” was a thing, bullies roamed the hallways at home, at school and after-school. They still do. By now, our children are familiar with navigating “social distancing” protocols, but do they have the skills to deal with bullies who intend to break physical barriers? Does your child exhibit any new […]
An Empowered “True Girl” Podcast Every Girl Should Hear
Girl power says be tough, be in their face, be loud, be aggressive. God’s power says: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, […]
No-contact safety tip #3. Manage your “social” distance.
One year ago, two new words entered into our vocabulary: “Social Distance.” What’s your favorite “Social Distance” sign? I live in the country so it seems to resonate with everyone out here. LOL. Prior to the expression “social distance”, I spent a lot of time teaching girls about “distance management” and “situational awareness.” I guess […]
No-contact safety tip #2. Body language is self-defense!
Share this fun, playful and empowering activity with your daughter. How can body language be a form of “no-contact” self-defense? Bullies seek victims who look weak. Poor posture can make you appear weak. Strong body language can make you appear strong. Strong body language creates an image of confidence and deters victimization. Even if you […]
No-contact safety tip #1. Your first line of self-defense starts here.
You have one self-defense tool immediately available to you. You have it with you everywhere you go. You use it all the time (maybe more or less than you should, ha!) What is it? This tool requires zero physical contact. As a matter of fact, this one simple, yet powerful resource just might deter any […]
No contact self-defense?
I know, what in the world is “no-contact” self-defense? It doesn’t make sense. But if you think about it, it can. As your girls warm up to the idea of physical interaction or if COVID-19 protocols linger, a no-contact approach can be extremely beneficial. And there are several “must-learn” skills to be learned in a […]
God’s power revealed in his Word (and snow) ❄️
The first significant snow is falling in my hometown. It’s light, airy and blankets the earth. Inside, I drape myself in a blanket and thank God for my comfortable home, warm coffee and fuzzy socks. I watch each snowflake intentionally land in its place with a promise. A glorious, hope-filled promise to melt where it […]
