Center for Emerging Female Leadership

I was talking with a dear friend of mine the other day and we got to talking about our lives without sharing too much of our private conversations we basically came down to this theory. In almost every other arena in life, people are ok with leaders saying I'm done, ...

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Believe it or not, I still don’t feel like I’ve achieved a lot in life. Don’t get me wrong I am grateful for what I have done, what I have and what my life looks like right now but as I look back I realize many times in my life ...

by Erma Bombeck - (written after she found out she was dying from cancer) I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a ...

I came across this prayer guide as I was looking for resources for our prayer team. I think everyone could utilize this. Got problems in your church, then pray, have a great pastor? Then pray more… Do you desire to fire your pastor? Perhaps you should fire them up instead! Do you ...

Have you been branded F. Failure? Worse have you branded yourself one? Be aware that many experiences may initially brand you as a "failure." Like I’ve posted here before, I’ve failed. But I’m also better for it. It's...

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?” –Matthew 5:13 The right amount of salt enhances the flavor of food without drawing attention to itself. A dash of this simple white ingredient awakens an entrée’s dormant flavors. I’m ...

So the other day I posted that I have a dream. A cause if you will. Will today I proclaim I am more than a dreamer. I am an extreme dreamer. Those who know me personally have come to know that about me. Some just laugh it off but some encourage ...

Once upon a time, I believe God called me out to start a church. I never wanted to do anything like that and I never thought I would be a pastor. However, my husband and I went forth and after much prayer, guidance, advise, etc. we launched a church in ...

MLK Jr. said those immortal words. He had a vision toward which he directed his life. But in reality, he was speaking of more than a vision. He had a cause. A cause is something that never dies. A vision can change, and frequently does, but a cause continues until ...

A mindset can keep you in a prison forever. It can keep you from achieving God's best for your life and it can keep you from destiny. Unfortunately, most people don't think about mindsets when they go about their daily lives.I have met and come in contact everyday with Christians ...

I am always saddened when I see churches being taken advantage of. I know the church you will read about below and if there is any way you can get involved please do. FRIENDS OF MAR DE GALILEA“Encouraging social justice in the Hispanic community of faith” P.O. Box 421, New York, NY 10002(212) ...

Happy Labor Day! Have you heard the quote "It's Lonely at the Top?" As leaders we have different philosophies of leading. Whether we realize it or not. Some of these mental maps will definitely make that quote true. What would some of those be? Here are some I thought of, perhaps ...