My People by Jenny Hodge

My People by Jenny Hodge

“Who are your people?” is a question I am often asked here, in the Deep South. It is a way of establishing a connection–you never know, we might be fifth cousins twice removed. This is also a very important question as a single woman in the South, because...
Why Martha Stearns Marshall Month Matters by Megan Hurst Carter

Why Martha Stearns Marshall Month Matters by Megan Hurst Carter

My stomach was queasy, and my hands began to sweat. Today was the day! Today was the day that I had been waiting for, the day that I did not know I needed. Today was the day I stood behind the pulpit for the first time as the “preacher.” As I waited for the service to...
Tuesday Prayer from Baptist Women in Ministry

Tuesday Prayer from Baptist Women in Ministry

O Lord, This is our desire, to walk along the path of life that you have appointed us, in steadfastness of faith, in lowliness of heart, in gentleness of love. Let not the cares or duties of this life press on us too heavily; but lighten our burdens, that we may...