January 2026: Topic “What Next’

In our January meeting, the topic was “What’s Next,” and we explored some of the victories and challenges that come with preparing for the new year. “What’s next?” When we ask that, two things are certain: life doesn’t pause, and time doesn’t wait. No matter your age, your background, or your current mental space, “What’s Next” is always calling. For some of us, answering that call means a radical life change; for others, it’s simply about...

From Gifts to Talents: Reflections from Our December Meeting

During our December 17th monthly Zoom meeting, our focus was on the gift of Christmas, and Diane Hayes facilitated a powerful discussion. The way she explained how our gifts can be cultivated into talents was truly enlightening. What she shared brought clarity, affirmation, and a deeper appreciation for what God has placed inside of each of us. I want to share a few highlights from that conversation. We were reminded that our gifts are given for the Body of...

Loneliness Around the Holidays

Loneliness Around the Holidays was the focus of our Between Us Women’s meeting on November 19, 2025. The conversation was honest, thoughtful, and eye-opening. While loneliness is not limited to the holiday season, there is strong evidence that it increases during this time of year. Loneliness is a psychological experience. It is not simply about being alone. It is about feeling disconnected from the people and the world around you. During the holidays, that sense...

Work/Life Balance

                    Teach us to number our days, that we might gain a heart of wisdom.                                                                                                                             Psalm 90:12 NIV On October 22, 2025, we had a very interactive and motivating conversation about Work/Life Balance. We talked about how women often carry so many responsibilities that need to be woven into everyday life. There are family, work, social, and...

Liberating Truth

The word liberating means freeing oneself or others from something that holds them captive. We can be imprisoned physically, mentally, or emotionally. Think about a bank vault. Inside, customers store valuables: cash, gold, important documents like deeds and titles, even family heirlooms. Banks take great care to ensure no one remains inside before the vault door closes. Once sealed, the vault is protected by a time lock clock that prevents it from being opened...

The Color and Meaning of Cancer Ribbons

While the pink ribbon is a well-recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness and support, many different awareness ribbons, representing many different types of cancers, exist. You might be surprised to learn that more than 50 ribbons represent different cancers and their survivors and caregivers today. But where did it all start? Awareness ribbons initially sprang from a 1970s tune, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” which inspired the wife of a...