Category: Ministry and Education
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It’s lonely out here…
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “In ministry, I have found that our own thoughts can be quite dangerous. We start second-guessing what we should have done, what should have been said, what could have been changed, or why we did one thing […]
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More than a Dirty Sock
“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.” Matthew 18:5 “And, the first Camp Hall of Fame Award goes to Pastor January!” I had survived my first church camp experience. I was also exhausted, was losing patience, and really wanted to get on the bus and head back home. […]
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In Another’s Eyes We Are Beautiful
You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way. Song of Songs 4:7 Some days just start out bad, and yesterday just happened to be one of those days. Besides the fact that it was Monday, I was exhausted, I couldn’t do anything with my hair, and since it is summer, my kids can’t […]
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Ditching Our Best Laid Plans
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 I am a planner. I plan weekly menus and grocery trips. I plan vacations and day trips months in advance. I prefer […]
Straight Up: Messy Truth 