Author: Lisa Bryant

10 Things Every Women’s Ministry Leader Needs to STOP Now!

Stop It!   Stop! Being shallow.  Your women want something meaningful.  Make disciples.   Stop! Having teas and other fluff.  Before you write me about how meaningful your Christmas tea is … take the time to evaluate your end goal.   Is it tradition?  Is it fun? OK – but don’t make it more than it is.  Again … before your write… I love you and let’s go to tea, just don’t call it what it’s not. Stop! Wasting time.  The most valuable thing your leaders and women will give you is their time. Have a meeting and know who needs to be there and why.  If you don’t know, don’t have the meeting.  Is it necessary to have everyone present or can you have a one-on-one and accomplish your goal. Stop! Keeping it Clean!  What?  Women have real life and real issues.  Women’s Ministry is up close and personal.  Discipleship is messy. Be willing to get into the weeds with your women. Stop! Doing the same thing.  I know, it’s easy and predictable.  But, it’s stale.  Just ask the women who aren’t coming anymore. Is your Familiar Greater than your Future? Stop! Keeping everyone …

It’s just hair and I’m just me…

In July I began losing round patches of hair. Last week I was diagnosed with scarring alopecia.  A biopsy showed that my hair loss is permanent.   While I was sad, I was hopeful that a transplant or other restoration options would be available to me. I drove to Richmond to visit with various experts and each one said there was nothing to be done. My husband, Mike, comforted me over the phone after each consultation.  Before driving 2 hours back home, I was able to secure an appointment with someone who fitted wigs. Waiting for that appointment was so hard.  I pulled in front of the salon an hour ahead of time and drove away.  I guess I felt walking inside make it final. I love how God was preparing my heart even before I knew what was coming… I was listening to a book on audible and one quote resonated. The anguish is real but there is something more real – more powerful – more all compassing than any loss, crisis, or trauma …