Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why…
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Give me patience to listen well. Please!
Last Sunday, as I did my volunteer task of signing people into in-person worship in the last days of covid-related restrictions, I found myself listening…
View More Give me patience to listen well. Please!Practicing Patience
From my earliest memories I have had the inclination towards impatience. Family devotions were too long when I wanted to just be done. Dad’s prayers…
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Jesus breathed His last breath, and the enemy stole the disciples’ hope. The enemy does that still. He sneaks up from behind and rips the…
View More Hope WinsPostpartum and the Pastor’s Wife
“That baby is just going to fall out of you” That was the common comment as I reached the end of my pregnancy. And I…
View More Postpartum and the Pastor’s WifeFight or Flight
When faced with danger or terror, our hearts pound. Sweat beads on our foreheads. Our breaths come faster and grow shallow. We react to implied…
View More Fight or FlightPatience in Youth Ministry
Your ministry situation might be different. I remember getting out of the car, so many years ago as a fresh faced girl with a baby…
View More Patience in Youth MinistryWord of the Year
In years past my girls and I would pick a word to symbolize what we wanted the new year to bring or a habit we…
View More Word of the YearI Confess, I’m Discouraged
“I confess, I’m discouraged.” (more…)
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Today I am upset. My heart rate is up, and I’ve written about five angry social media posts in my head. I’m mad for reasons…
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