Is Naked the New Empowerment?
Earlier this week I received the newest issue of Weight Watcher’s Magazine. I receive the subscription because a lady showed up at my door last summer. She had eight kids and selling magazines was her first legit job after a lifetime trapped in drugs and prostitution....
Lent: Making it more meaningful than just giving up Facebook…
Here’s a question that I’ve been asked many times over the years, but I’ve never had an answer for it: “What are you giving up for Lent?” To tell you the truth, I’ve never celebrated Lent. I grew up in the Baptist (meaning black Baptist – the clapping, shouting and...
Barbie’s got a booty now…but will it make a difference?
Barbie’s back with a new look and style. But will it make a difference? As a kid, my friend knew never to call me “Barbie.” In fact, anyone who did call me by that horrible name got a push or a shove in reply. While I shared a similar name to the celebrated...
“You’re leaving CedarCreek? What?! Srsly?!”
First, “srsly” isn’t a typo, just my lame attempt at being clever – especially since this blog title might be a little jarring for some. Trust me, what you’re about to read is ALL GOOD. It’s 100% goodness up in here. And yes, after...
Countdown to Nashville: When it gets real up in here
I woke up this morning and realized that I have only 10 DAYS until my video debut in Nashville. A few months ago, I announced my new project, a six-week Bible study titled, “Beautiful Already.” This new project would include a companion DVD featuring me....
Baggage Fees: The cost of not letting go…
It was the end of a wonderful, yet long 12-day trip and I was ready to go home. My friend and co-worker, Karen and I spent one week in beautiful La Ceiba, Honduras as part of a missions trip and women’s conference. Then, we traveled to San Pedro Sula for...About Barb…
Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Barb loves speaking at women's conference and leadership events such as the Aspire Women's Events, She Speaks Conference and the UMC Leadership Institute.
Barb is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, including her newest releases: Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle, I'm Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God's Delay as well as other books and studies. Her writing has been has been featured in magazines or blogs such as Simple Truth Magazine, More to Life Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Cherished, InCourage and Women of Faith.
Barb lives in NW Ohio and is the proud mother of three adult daughters. Her perfect day includes taking a long walk, reading a great book and eating a bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Visit Barb's online home at barbroose.com.
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You can release a child from poverty in Jesus’ name!
