by Doris Swift | Aug 15, 2018 | 2018, calling, Encouragement for Women, gift, gifts, spiritual gifts
Our gifts were created to shine a light, but what does that mean exactly? Nine years ago, Brian and I took a trip to NYC for our 25th anniversary. Neither of us had been to a Broadway play so seeing one topped our list of things to do while visiting the Big Apple. The...
by Doris Swift | May 31, 2017 | calling, imperfection, love your neighbor, purpose, value
While on a recent visit to our local ice cream shop, I said something cringe-worthy. My grandson and I waited in line and when we finally reached the counter, I turned to him and blurted out: “I’m not having ice cream today so I can get thin enough to have ice cream.”...
by Doris Swift | Mar 11, 2017 | calling, Encouragement for Women, serving, Time
No-Show. I’ve been guilty of it too, so no finger-pointing from this girl. We know how it goes. The I’ll try to make it results in I’m sorry I couldn’t make it. We have good intentions initially, but when go-time comes around, are we showing?...
by Doris Swift | Oct 31, 2015 | calling, Encouragement for Women, promise, purpose
We’ve been lying to ourselves, haven’t we? I know how it goes. We tell ourselves confidence is based on worldly standards, that someone else is a better version of us. We feel like giving in. We tell ourselves we’ve reached our full potential,...
by Doris Swift | Jul 2, 2015 | calling, doubt, equip
Hi Friends! I’m excited to share this article I wrote on leadership, published today at Just Between Friends. If you haven’t already done so, consider signing up for their free newsletter. Here is the link:...
by Doris Swift | Sep 12, 2014 | Belong, calling, Friends
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25(ESV) I’ve been feeling guilty and it’s...
