Single moms need to hear hope from a single mother.

This mother of five children, one an infant, was suddenly thrown into one of the most devastating situations imaginable - alone, betrayed, abandoned, and half-way across the world from any home, family, or friends.

Suddenly.

What do I do? What's my first step? How do I survive this traumatic upheaval? What is the next step?

Mindy Watkins, missionary to Pakistan who was featured earlier in our podcasts, has been through some of the most darkest moments in life imaginable.

As she opens her heart, she unfolds her story of finding true refuge in Jesus as well as the practical steps of taking on the role as a single mom. As she says, "Difficult is okay. Not fun. Not fair. But God will become more real to you than ever before through it all."

And for those who come in contact with single moms, she shares how churches and individuals can make a huge difference in their lives. "Religion that is pure...is to visit orphans and widows in their affliction."

You can discover Mindy's ministry, "Dove's Eyes Health and Rescue" at: www.dehar.org

It's one thing to hear a weekly sermon but quite another to actually study the Word.

Thought it still happens at some fellowships, the traditional Sunday School class education has become a thing of the past. Too many people are just attending the worship service and that's the extent of their connection with the Body.

However, the functioning of a vibrant, growing fellowship, whether it's a group of dozens or a mega-church of tens of thousands, depends upon relationships that go beyond sitting and staring at the back of the person sitting in the chair in front of you.

Thus, Small Group Accountability. Just like Jethro told Moses to appoint people to lead thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, God is raising up leaders within the Body to minister to the individuals and not just the masses. We need to equip and sharpen each other as we grow in Christ.

Today, we discuss the benefits of building the Body via the connection of both Sunday morning and weekday small group ministry times.

Personal, specific, and committed relationships will maintain the solid foundation so that the size of the fellowship doesn't matter: Tens, hundreds, or thousands.

Welcome to the Small Group Accountability explosion!

In last week's podcast, we introduced you to an incredible woman by the name of Mindy Watkins - Medicine, ministry, and miracles.

During this extended length podcast, we're letting her loose to share what God is doing in the country of Pakistan. From miraculous healings to buying families out of the slave trade, Mindy has seen God do the miraculous.

From the high school basketball court, through devastation in her family, to the villages of the country, Mindy has seen the hand of God in ways that will strengthen your faith and motivate you to let your faith shine in this dark world.

Our God is an awesome God and is at work touching lives for His glory. "Dr. Mindy" is a woman who has said "yes" to her Lord to flow through her to bring healing to more than just hurting bodies but to lost souls in need of a Savior.

Her's is more than just a story, it's evidence of God's calling for His glory.