Posts by Cheryl Nembhard
Nicole Tourcette – Why Anorexia?
Throughout the lows in my journey through anorexia, I found myself asking “Why God? Why me. Why all of this… suddenly? Where is the lesson to be learned here?” After being discharged from treatment, I had a finally-cleared head on my shoulders and God began answering my questions. I decided I really wanted to use…
Read MoreTrish Nicholls Powell – I AM ENOUGH
Growing up, I was always told I was loved, I could do anything, be anything…but deep down I didn’t believe it or feel it. I knew my parents loved me, I knew God loved me and yet for whatever reason, I felt love was based on my performance. So, I set out to make sure…
Read MoreNiluka Williams-Johnson – My Calling and Purpose is Greater than Myself
As an everyday woman, the busyness of life often distracts me, my mind is usually racing from the moment I wake up to accomplish the many tasks on my to-do list. One of the greatest life lessons I am learning is how to be still before God (Psalm 46:10). In these quiet moments, I get…
Read MoreChristine MacMillan – Mar. 1
Christine MacMillan is the Senior Advisor of Social Justice and Chair of Global Human Trafficking Task Force for the World Evangelical Alliance. She is also a member (by invitation) of the United Nations Multi-faith Advisory Council. She is ordained and has served as the Territorial Commander (President in layman’s terms) of the Salvation Army in…
Read MoreKim Fletcher – Mar. 1
Kim recently joined World Vision Canada to lead their strategic direction of customer experience and philanthropic engagement. She has expertise in the areas of brand management, marketing, transformational change, and strategic consulting. Kim’s leadership experience and marketing skills were honed at industry-leading organizations such as KPMG, Microsoft, and Procter and Gamble. She has professional designations…
Read MoreLorna Dueck – Mar. 1
Crossroads CEO Lorna Dueck loves evangelism in media. Context with Lorna Dueck and Lorna’s column in Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper have been compelling witness for post Christian audiences. In 2016 Lorna was appointed CEO of the Crossroads Global Media Group which oversees YES TV and multiple media productions including 100 Huntley Street. Lorna has…
Read MoreNatalie Frisk – On the Necessity of Mentoring Relationships
When Jesus fully stepped into his ministry, he called some young men to join him. “Come and follow me,” he said. It was that simple: follow him. Do what he does. See what he sees. Spend time learning from him, and seeing what really matters. We call this discipling, but in the same way, Jesus…
Read MoreSandee MacGregor – The Strength of a Spiritual Legacy
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” 2 Timothy 1:5. This verse encapsulates so well a spiritual legacy. I can relate to what is written in my own experience with my grandmothers…
Read MoreDr. Merry Lin – The THREE R’s to Loving Yourself
There’s an old story from the Polynesian Islands called Johnny Lingo and his 10 cow wife. It goes like this: In those days and in that part of the world, if a man wanted to marry a girl, it was necessary for him to pay her father a dowry. Usually the expected dowry was a…
Read MoreJudith McCartney – Pause
Being Stretched too Thin is a common phenomenon. Our culture screams for attention and we are constantly navigating what needs to be first and foremost in our agenda throughout our day. Our days are not seamless and we contend with various rabbit trails while we try to complete what is most important. As a Christian…
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