Pearls of Wisdom

A story about dating the wrong guy, and my mentor allowing me to learn on my own through God's still small voice.

In July, I spent five days in Cincinnati for the American Heritage Girls' 30th Anniversary Celebratory Conference! WOW, what a week! If you’re not familiar with American Heritage Girls (AHG), they are a Christ-centered organization founded in 1995 by parents who desired a faith-based, scout-style program for their daughters. AHG equips...

Yesterday, I was speaking with a ministry partner, and she mentioned something simple yet biblically profound as I thought about the sorrow our nation has felt over the past few weeks. She said, “You know, in Jeremiah 29:11, when God speaks of giving His people hope and a future, He’s referring...

79% of girls say they're going to "explode" because of pressure (The 2023 Girls' Index, ROX, 2023).   That's right—79%—even among middle schoolers! As I reviewed the latest Girls' Index, I reflected on some of the other statistics that are driving my “why” around a ministry centered on mentorship:  ...

Leading with love, grace, and the hope of salvation through Jesus is of utmost importance in mentoring. But sometimes, you may sense God prompting you to lovingly guide her away from false teaching, misconceptions about who He is, or unwise choices. Here are some reminders and practical pointers to help you navigate the harder conversations with your mentee.

Do you ever wonder which way you should lean or what heart postures you should emphasize when mentoring? Maybe you’ve asked yourself questions like: Should I regularly correct, or just listen? Should I teach her about the consequences of sin, or point out what she did right? Should I explain...

Welcome to Pray Her Forward! I'd love to share the heart behind this ministry and my "why" to reach girls and young women for Christ!