podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2ffaedeb/how-to-comfort-those-who-are-hurting Over the years, I have been 'the first phone call' in numerous difficult situations and heartaches. Deadly car accidents of teens on the way to the prom, the anguished call of a freshman in my Fellowship of Christian Athletes whose mother took her life ... and on it goes. Tomorrow, I will flank someone in court as he confronts the gang member who brutally murdered his son. These

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1ebd189e/making-sense-of-life-especially-when-its-hard Some days it seems life just might get the better of us. We make it over one hurdle only to face another right on its heels. Hmmm, how to keep on keeping on, rather than merely hanging on--because truth be told, anyone can just hang on--but me, I've said it before, I want to be an overcomer. Jesus said, ‘ In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have ov

It’s not supposed to go like this. podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/237fc3ed/when-life-catches-you-by-surpriseugh New flash: I am not in control, but friend, neither are you. Indeed, I was not very old when I began to realize that things do not always go as planned . . . as a matter of fact, things sometimes go wrong. Suddenly, playing the hand we are dealt becomes the hand we must play, though it is so very different than expected. While I'm currently in

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/f07b6907/seize-this-unique-moment Most people pray. But asked about whether they set time apart to focus on prayer--speaking and listening to God--those same people admit they intend to, but. . . . . . if totally honest, they get bored by their prayers, and they are pretty sure God is bored too . . . they are not sure their prayers really go anywhere or make any difference We cannot look at Christ's life and miss the premiu

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/b96ce0e8/when-you-hear-your-name-on-his-lips-imagine There is great value in considering how things look through another's eyes - perspective. Imagine seeing through this woman's eyes - she, who has gotten a 'bad rap' in many ways. Mary Magdalene. Imagine what Sunday morning was like for her.    O, it is a familiar scene in most of our minds… a woman approaching the rough-hewn cavelike tomb very early in the morning, while

So much to say on this miraculous occurrence. podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/29073b10/the-resurrection-changed-human-history-forever-easter-2026 Can you imagine what it was like to have been the disciples that week so long ago? Emotional and draining, then despairing at Jesus' arrest, crucifixion and burial. . . Think of how scared they were as they realized what this would mean for them.  And then, just like that, on the third day, their lives were fill

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/29e71bc5/good-how-can-anyone-call-this-good-friday-easter-2026 Some of you know what Good Friday observance you will attend - and yes, in some parts of the world, you have already attended. On the other hand, some who are reading are unsure of what really went down on this day in history ... if anything went down, and what difference it could possibly make today. And for the love, why in the world would anyone call this "G

PODCAST: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/277d54e4/behold-him-an-innocent-man-charged-for-us-easter-2026 In case you had not picked up on it, I am so incredibly moved by this day - Thursday; I call it sacred Thursday. So much happened in the life of our Lord and his disciples; by the way, have you ever considered how the Father's heart must have ached? Huh, we get so worked up when we hear of an innocent person wrongly charged and worse, wrongly prosecuted, don't

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/39d48bb6/take-a-seat-at-the-table-lean-in-easter-2026 It is Passover, beginning today. As Jesus has arrived, Jerusalem is full to overflowing with people … yet he and his disciples have managed to find a room to share the sacred meal together that Thursday evening.  Little did the disciples know that this would be their last meal with the Lord before he is crucified. As though you and I were one of them, let’s follow the di