Let’s go ahead and state the obvious: waiting is HARD. Our cultural expectations only make this spiritual discipline harder. We live in an instant access world. In fact, studies now show that our attention span is about 8 seconds. (For perspective, that’s one second less than a goldfish!) But God is the ancient of days. His redemption story spans the ages, and our role in Kingdom work is never rushed. The truth is: a walk with God is usually an intentionally slow process. So how do we stay faithful between what God has promised and what we currently see? Here are a few helpful reminders: Seasons of waiting are not only inevitable, but a beautiful tool God uses to shape us more into His image and equip up for the call He has for us. (Romans 5:3-4) Waiting is a stage to showcase God’s glory and strengthen us for battle. (Exodus 14:1-4 & Exodus 13:17-18) We don’t get to choose how long we wait, but we do get to choose how we wait. (Romans 12:12) Waiting is not a passive way to pass time, but a time of expectation and time of preparation for what God has promised (James [...]

Culture glorifies getting things done. Doing what matters glorifies God. And that’s the tension working women face every day. The only way to settle the tension once and for all? The gospel. To celebrate the days leading up to the launch of Michelle Myers + Somer Phoebus' new book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World, we've got a 7-day YouVersion plan -- and we'd love for you to join us! These gospel truths will encourage + equip you to live His truth - everywhere you go. Grab some friends + start the plan. We are excited to dig in together! Watch this quick video from Michelle + Somer: START THE PLAN Praying with you, The SWHW Team P.S. Don't forget to preorder your copy and claim your bonuses here -- especially if you have been wanting a group discussion guide to read the book with friends! YES, THERE IS ONE! And right now, it's a free preorder bonus, and October 19, it moves to the online SWHW store as a digital download - so don't miss your chance to get it FREE! Preorder and claim [...]

Needing a discipleship community to come alongside you as you work His way? That’s exactly why we exist. Check out this month’s classes and join us - we can’t wait to meet you! Happy October  SWHW! Join SWHW! . We are just a little over a month away from our 5th annual conference, and we're still praying that some of you who don't have a ticket yet will be able to join us in Asheville, NC on November 6-7! BUY TICKET