Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

If you think Synergy is in a holding pattern, think again! The very name “Synergy” implies activity. Even when we “pause” to assess where we’ve been and gear up for where we’re going, Synergy momentum can’t be stopped! So let … Continue reading →

Prospective readers of A Heart for Freedom (Synergy’s Book of the Month) should probably be forewarned that reading Chai Ling’s story runs the risk of being swept up in her passion for freedom and unable to sidestep your own responsibility … Continue reading →

Pierre-Édouard Frère (1819-1886) As one who often struggles with prayer—fighting for words, for focus, confused and heartsick over many things—I took comfort this morning in the words of Patrick Gray. Preaching a series on the prayer the Lord taught his … Continue reading →

“On 9/11 I thought, For the most powerful, militarized nation in the world also to think of itself as an innocent victim is deadly. It was a rare prophetic moment for me, considering Presidents Bush and Obama have spent billions … Continue reading →

This past summer, for the second time, I was the speaker for a week at InterVarsity’s Cedar Campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for their Leadership Institute. A whole week interacting with college students who are tomorrow’s Christian leaders.  And just … Continue reading →

Several days ago, I sat across the table from Alice Mathews in a nearby restaurant. I had her all to myself for a leisurely (!) lunch. We were there for several hours. Afterwards I posted on Twitter and FaceBook,   … Continue reading →

This little ezer‘s story is shaking things up on the airwaves and proving once again that we dare not underestimate what God might do through one ezer—even a little one. Her story also brings to light a larger issue that … Continue reading →

I woke up Tuesday morning wondering, “What will the Stock Market do today?” and fearing the worst. Instead, my attention was diverted by a link I received from a friend to the video above.  It’s a trailer for the documentary, … Continue reading →

Time to pack again! This time I’m going to Ft. Collins, Colorado for the Campus Crusade for Christ 2011 U.S. National Staff Conference on the Colorado State University campus. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful part of the country.    Monday morning, I’ll … Continue reading →

CNN reported it as “the slap … heard around the world: Wendi Deng Murdoch putting herself between her husband Rupert Murdoch and a protester armed with a shaving cream pie.” In a nanosecond the Internet was abuzz over Murdoch’s third … Continue reading →