On the day that Jesus died, three men hung on crosses. Three men that society had lumped together, men who deserved to die the worst…
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Ten Things to Remember in Ministry Transition
In the late fall and early winter, things were not going well. There were bad days, and then there were some days that turned into…
View More Ten Things to Remember in Ministry TransitionHe Whispers in the Pain
Last fall, I started to have some issues with my lower back and legs. Little by little, I lost the ability to walk without the…
View More He Whispers in the PainSweet Hour of Prayer
Oh, Lord, what have we gotten ourselves into? This thought travels through my head on a regular basis. Every time I say yes to something…
View More Sweet Hour of PrayerA Continual Call to Come
When my children were younger, it didn’t matter where we were; one of them would inevitably wander off or get distracted. I would call, “Come…
View More A Continual Call to ComeConfessing the Ugly in a Pastor’s Wife’s Heart
“Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling…” (more…)
View More Confessing the Ugly in a Pastor’s Wife’s HeartThe Vertical Thread
I’ve been reading backwards through the New Testament. There’s something about reading the letters to the early church first, and then diving into the history…
View More The Vertical ThreadLoved, Not Praised
I try not to tell my kids how great I think they are. Don’t get me wrong, I think the things my children do are…
View More Loved, Not PraisedPraying Bigger Prayers
Sometimes our prayers are too small. Many of us keep lists of people and situations we pray for regularly. I am so thankful we can…
View More Praying Bigger PrayersHow Do I Pray for My Enemy?
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:44. We all have enemies. I used to think…
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