by bianca | Apr 14, 2014 | church, ministry, Speaking, Teaching, Vlog
The conversation was nothing new or out of the ordinary, but there was a weight in the words that felt different. She was overwhelmed and tired and feeling like she was giving her all and still coming up short. I’ve been there. If we’re honest, we’ve...
by bianca | Apr 9, 2014 | church, ministry
Him: What’s stopping you from doing it? Me: I don’t know. I can’t explain it… Him: I don’t know you well, but I can tell you know what it is. And I’m pushing you to articulate whats holding you back. Me: Okay, okay. I’m…...
by bianca | Mar 21, 2014 | church, ministry, Teaching
Oh Internet! Let’s have a laugh, shall we? After yesterday’s post, I received a lovely note about how not everyone is called to preach, especially not me because I’m a female. To which I laughed out loud. Not like LOL’d, but literally laughed...
by bianca | Mar 19, 2014 | church, ministry, Teaching
Preaching is for pastors, right? Wrong. I know, the whole idea is kinda weird because seminary degrees and theological training seems like necessary requirements to talk about God and divinity and all things spiritual. But the more I learn about Jesus, the more I...
by bianca | Feb 12, 2014 | church, ministry, Teaching
On rare occasion there is a historical figure that has the anointing to do things no one else can do. In words and actions and deeds, their life is a testament to the power of God to transform lives. Their personal life is a tangible expression of the healing power of...
by bianca | Feb 10, 2014 | church, culture, ministry, Speaking, Teaching
After the lights turned off and the auditorium cleared out, the leadership of the IF:Gathering sat around a table and broke bread together. We celebrated the birth of our gathering, mourned the pain and sacrifice it cost, and spoke about the future. Through laughter...