A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Kristen Strong—author of Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, a heartfelt and hope-filled guide for building meaningful connections in a lonely world. A gifted storyteller and encourager, Kristen draws from her own life to remind us that friendship is both a gift and a calling. With grace, warmth, and authenticity, she points us to the Friend who will never leave us, and inspires us to cultivate relationships that reflect His love in tangible, lasting ways.
From special guest blogger, Jessie Seneca…What I realized was God was trying to get my attention with how many times in the middle occurred. From experiencing God in the middle of life’s experiences, to keeping Him at the center of it all, the middle became my focus for new teaching and personal growth.
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Carole Leathem—speaker, author of Are You Ready to Find Joy when Life Get’s Messy?, and a woman whose story radiates hope and authenticity. With raw honesty and contagious faith, Carole shares her journey of navigating mental illness in her family, discovering God’s presence in unexpected places, and learning to embrace joy even in life’s messiest seasons. Her testimony reminds us that we serve a God who meets us in the middle of our struggles and transforms them into opportunities for deeper trust and abiding joy.