A mentor in our lives makes a difference. In them, we see a kindred soul with wisdom pouring from their heart. In us, they see an eager soul needing a nudge in the right direction. I received the nudge. And the more I gave my heart to God, the more I sensed His purpose loading.

Maybe you have a mentoring heart or you’re longing to find one. This week, I’m honored to share my story. “The Making of a Mentoring Heart” is featured on The Love Offering Blog Series with Rachael K. Adams. I hope you’ll join me there!

I met my first mentor, Andrea, in a basement cafeteria on my college campus. That was over three decades ago. But in time, I came to know the significance of why and where we met. Through Andrea, God brought an experienced soul to my newly believing heart. She was on staff with a campus ministry and discipleship became our bond. Our meeting in the basement cafeteria was symbolic. 

Sometimes we meet a mentor when our lives are at ground zero. We’ve hit rock bottom of a broken dream or struggle to find the first step toward a cherished goal. Hence, mentoring is an empowering relationship. Wisdom is shared and seeds of encouragement are sown into a willing and teachable soul.

From a biblical perspective, the focus and desire of a mentor’s heart is “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV). It is the privilege of joining God where He is at work in someone…click here to continue reading.

Congratulations to Ariel G., the winner of last week’s drawing for Merciful Moments by Kirstyn Mayden!