Lead On: Thoughts on Women, Leadership, and Motherhood

Hannah Anderson: Sometimes a Light
January 29, 2015

The question of gender and leadership is a sticky one for Christians. Recently, in response to Propel—an initiative designed to”help women internalize a leadership identity & fulfill their purpose, passion, and potential”–someone asked where conservatives fall on the question of developing women as leaders. But I’m not entirely convinced that this is a conservative or liberal question. Our applications of how and where women lead may divide us along certain fault lines, but the fact that women are made to lead isn’t up for debate. Made in God’s image, we were not made to be passive any more than He is.

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Work-Life Balance

Michael Hyatt
July 14, 2014

“A few years ago I took my mentoring group on a ropes course. For one of the challenges, we walked a long stretch of rope that wound around several trees. We had to hold onto each other as we worked our way across the line.

Here’s what I remember most of all: When we were balanced, it never really felt like we were. Our legs constantly moved and wobbled, and we strained to grip each other and the nearest tree. But we stayed on that line a long time, making little corrections, adjusting our weight, and trying to stay upright. It didn’t feel like balance, but it was.

That’s exactly how life is, right?”

Read the rest of What No One Ever Told You About Work-Life Balance.

But I Feel Guilty When I Say “No.”

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Last week we introduced the idea of being stewards of our time and resources. The question is, how does that play out, practically speaking, in our day to day lives? When someone invites us to participate in yet another activity, how do we determine whether or not that activity is a good fit for us? […]

The History of Women and Work Part Two

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In Women and Work Part One we talked about women in ancient times, including the Proverbs 31 woman, as well as women in New Testament times. Today we will look at women and work from the time of the Reformation forward. Quotes are all take from The Measure of Success: Uncovering the Biblical Perspective of […]

History of Women and Work

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If you are new to this blog post series, let me quick catch you up to speed. I’m in the middle of reading a book called The Measure of Success: Uncovering the Biblical Perspective of Women, Work, and the Home, by Carolyn McCulley. It’s definitely recommended reading. I started by writing Is Your Role “Full-Time-Playmate-for-Little-Kids” […]

Are You Going to Write a Christmas Letter?

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You don’t want to write a Christmas letter this year, do you. I know. I know. You’d rather have a root canal. But if you’ll come on over to Keeper of the Home, maybe I can help you get those creative juices flowing. I promise it will be less painful, and maybe even a little […]

Ten Tips for Starting a Home Business

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In one sense, every mom is a work-at-home-mom, especially if you’ve got a few little ones under the age of 7. But if you’ve ever dreamed of cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship within the sphere of your home by running a home business, I’m over at Keeper of the Home today sharing ten tips I’ve […]