by Shannon Popkin | Feb 24, 2014 | Beauty, Faith, Speaking
A few years ago, I spoke at a moms group on the topic of ‘beauty’. While I planned to speak mostly about inner beauty, I didn’t want to seem completely disqualified to present the topic! So, in front of my mirror that morning, I tried to muster all the beauty I...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
When Ken and I were first married, we invited a little boy named Sammy to go with us to the zoo. We thought it would be fun. He would make faces at the monkeys and roar at the lions. We’d buy him ice cream and take pictures of him feeding the goats. It would be...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last January, Amy’s Bible study group offered a j-term book club. Each group read a different Christian biography, and Amy chose George Mueller. She was so challenged and fascinated by Mueller’s prayer life, and the faith he employed, believing that God...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Early on in my dating relationship with Ken, I decided to tell him that I was also occasionally dating a couple of other guys, since I didn’t want him to hear it from someone else.His response surprised me. He said, “What are you doing that for?” I said,...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 10, 2014 | Serving
Angela’s kids love to serve others. It’s obvious by the way their eyes dance when they serve you the treat they just baked, or by the way they smile when they ask if you need help clearing the table.When Angela was asked to share how she’s encouraged...