Echoes of Legacy Series
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Echoes of Legacy Part 4-Compelled By Ebenezers
In this Echoes of Legacy series, we have explored how the needs of the world and the mandates of Scripture compel us forward. Today, we add a third catalyst: our Ebenezers. What is an Ebenezer? In his book The Strength You Need, Robert Morgan suggests we should navigate life by raising “stones of help.” This follows the example of the prophet Samuel, who set up a stone between Mizpah and Shen after a victory over the Philistines. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “The Lord has helped us to this point” (1 Samuel 7:12). Ebenezers are memorial stones—physical or spiritual markers of places where God provided specific help for specific needs.…
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Echoes of Legacy Part 3-Compelled by Biblical Examples
We are compelled to echo our legacy not only by the needs of the world around us (see Echoes of Legacy but by the weight of Scripture itself. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul boldly invites us into this cycle of discipleship, saying, “Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1; see also 1 Corinthians 4:16 and Philippians 3:17). Paul was far from perfect, yet he maintained a clear conscience before God. He shared his testimony—his story—repeatedly to spread the Gospel. He refused to let his past as a persecutor define him; instead, he was defined by his story of salvation. The Great Cloud of Witnesses In…
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Echoes of Legacy Part 2-Compelled By The Needs
The Need for Faithful Echoes In this Echoes of Legacy series (check out Part 1 here), one of our main focuses is a central question: Why are we compelled to echo our legacy? It may take several posts to fully explore this, but today, let’s look at the urgent need for “faithful echoes.” Simply put: look at the world we live in. None of us will get it right all the time. In fact, I often use the subtitle “An imperfect woman in God’s perfect plan.” He is always perfect, but I often fall short even as He works out His purpose in my life—and so do you! The Conclusion…
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Echoes of Legacy Part 1-Series Intro
Last year, I spent a significant amount of time reflecting on the past 40 years of women’s ministry—both from a personal and professional standpoint. In 2025, we celebrated the 30th LifeWay Women’s Forum. This leadership training began in 1996 and continues to thrive today, even if it looks much different now than it did at the start! Through this reflection and the current season of my life, I’ve been thinking deeply about those who impacted my calling. I’ve also been considering what I am leaving behind for those following in my footsteps. To be honest, the older I get, the sweeter heaven becomes! Discipleship has been at the heart of…
