Is it possible to see growth? I truly believe it is even if that growth is shadowed by difficult circumstances. I always know when I am growing in the ministry …
Mine your gemstones
A few weeks ago I took my oldest son to a homeschool convention. One of the vendors had a “mine your gemstones” station. As a science buff who loves to …
Built to Live
The last few months I’ve been participating in a monthly luncheon provided by my employer. It is a community initiative for women designed to engage and encourage each other towards …
Thriving in the “Transition”
It isn’t often you hear the word “transition” used in a positive light. The connotation is almost always negative. I have been thinking a lot recently about our most recent …
“Having” to love others
Love. A word that evokes many meanings and memories. Romantic love. Girlfriend love. Maternal love. Paternal love. Baby love! The Bible uses this word 686 times (depending on the version …
A Truth To Hold On To
I’ve always been one to make a list every January 1st about all the things I’m going to accomplish in the new year. I would then promptly lose the list, …
The Promise of Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses …
Feeling Trapped in Ministry
My good friend and I meet every Monday morning at 7:30. Not because we are both early risers but because it’s the time that works. We both know full time …
Stay in Your Lane
A lane is a path with clearly defined edges to keep one from drifting outside of the path. There’s a reason we are told to stay in our lanes when …