THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT
I don’t want my son to grow up wondering about his worth because I spent more time criticizing than I did encouraging.
PART TIME BLESSINGS
There is blessing in waiting for an ultra sound to indicate another child is lost; there is blessing in the graveyard spattered with names I love; and there is blessing in the moments of failure. These are blessings I have known in seasons very different from today. They are the blessings that have convinced me life is full of beauty.
A HEART TO GIVE
I want my children to find success in life, and I’m trying to teach them the lessons they will need. Yet, again, I am the one learning.
KEEP YOUR CHIN UP
Tired? Hurting? Stressed? Battered? Join the crowd. If you aren’t there at the moment, you can recall the sensations with ease. We have ALL been there. Recently I have been reminded in many ways of the importance of community. Community is what helps us keep our chins up. Sometimes it is the kind word, someone standing beside us, a listening […]
3 CONFESSIONS OF A CHURCH LEADER
I have had some conversations of late that have really left me wondering if I am cut out for this job. I am not wondering whether or not I want to do it. I am wondering if I will really be able to do it well.
I WANT CONTROL
I can try to do things the way I’ve always done them, which is guaranteed to fail in an environment that is no longer in my control, or I can learn to dance.
WHEN THE ROAD IS LONG..
My little family of five took a big leap of faith and embarked on a new adventure. We have spent a year preparing for this transition, and there is still a very long road ahead of us. However, we finally made the physical move to bring us to the city where we will be starting a new Assembly of God […]
SLIGHTLY OFF KEY
Thanks to all those whose ears are slightly damaged but still love me!