Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

Saturday evening at Synergy2011, we are breaking with tradition. If you have read Sheryl WuDunn’s book, Half the Sky, you will understand why. Half the Sky describes a crisis that is destroying the lives of millions of women and girls … Continue reading →

      Amazon is selling Sheryl WuDunn & Nicholas Kristof’s book, Half the Sky, and Half the Church together!  Every Christian should read Half the Sky! Those who do will not be able to escape connecting what these authors are … Continue reading →

Photo by Horia Varlan People say it when they they meet someone new and discover they have mutual friends. They sing it at Disney World and experience it on FaceBook and Twitter. Factor in globalization, the speed of travel, and … Continue reading →

If you missed Midday Connection on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, with Anita Lustrea and my first interview on Half the Church you can listen here.  Anita is a master interviewer, and I love working with her. FYI: she will be … Continue reading →

The biggest losers at this year’s Super Bowl will be neither the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Green Bay Packers. The biggest losers will be girls . . . and us if we remain silent. The downside of the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

It’s supposed to snow again tomorrow, but I’m hoping that won’t stop me from making it to New York City. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, I hope you’ll drop by.  I’m speaking: Thursday, January 277:00 pmCalvary Episcopal … Continue reading →

Oscar buzz surrounds Jeff Bridges’ portrayal of U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn, a crusty character with a reputation for true grit. The marshal lives up to that description. Grit is written all over the scene where an outnumbered Cogburn … Continue reading →

It wasn’t love at first sight. Not by a mile. In fact, even after finding himself somewhat cornered and agreeing to marry her, Martin Luther said of Katharina von Bora,“I feel neither passionate love nor burning for her.”  Not exactly … Continue reading →

Missing this year’s Synergy conference is like watching a cliff-hanger movie and walking out before you learn how things turn out. Instead of seeing how things come together into a completed story, you’re left with pieces of a puzzle. For … Continue reading →

If you’re anywhere near Jacksonville, Florida, Frank is preaching Sunday, January 16 at: Christ Church—Mandarin Campus Time: 9:30am – 10:45am Location: 9794 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 For those who have never heard Frank speak (or haven’t connected … Continue reading →