I really love people. I adore being around them, observing them, caring for them, giving to them, and being there for them. I’m not perfect in my love by any …
Intentional Relationships in a Haphazard World
Winnie the Pooh once said, “You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” As I …
Loving our Team
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13, NIV As a ministry leader, whenever leading a team, I …
A Beautiful Representation of Peace
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John …
“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 …
God’s Love Covers Our Brokenness, No Matter Its Source
self-es·teem ˈˌself əˈstēm/ confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. Our world seems to be caught up with this word and all that it implies. The focus of course, …
I must confess…I hate visiting nursing homes!
CONFESSIONS OF A NOT-SO-PERFECT PASTOR’S WIFE: I must confess…I hate visiting nursing homes! This aversion to nursing homes began at a very young age with church Christmas caroling. I remember …