So much to do and so little time. Every day holds a commitment or responsibility of its own. There is a weight of expectations around me, whether my own or from others. I find myself slipping into the habitual patterns of life. Going through tasks before me emotionless or without premeditated thought. It is time…
Obedience in itself sounds like it would be so easy, yet it’s so hard at times to truly just obey. Obedience is easy to choose when it is something we want to do or sounds so fun. What about when it’s not? What if we are asked to do things that we just don’t want…
As I think about what is happening in various areas of life, I find myself relating to parts of Abraham’s story in Genesis 12. I started thinking about Abraham’s self-protection we get glimpses into. Out of fear of what Abraham predicts could be possibly outcomes, he decides on a plan of action before even getting…
The surprise visit of an unexpected angel
When I’m burnt out in ministry and feel like quitting. It is time to quiet myself before the Lord.
Ministry, much like life, is a series of changing seasons. Just as the earth rotates through spring, summer, fall, and winter, we too experience shifts in our spiritual walk and ministries. Some of those seasons are full of color and growth; others feel barren, dry, and painfully still. I’ve learned something important in every change…
Staying Rooted When Life Feels Shaky There are seasons in life when it feels like everything around you is shifting. One phone call changes your plans. Your boss pulls you into his office. A health scare shakes your faith. Financial struggles cause you to question your stability. Or maybe, like me, you’ve had a string…
There was a moment—I’ll never forget it—when I stood at the stove to cook, dishes piled in the kitchen sink, emails unanswered, work demands for an event I was ready to be finished with before it started, and a knot in my stomach that made it hard to breathe. I whispered, “Lord, I can’t go…
6 Ways to Lead with Wisdom & Speak with Grace Ministry is a calling with great reward — but you also experience some of the weightiest decisions you can think of. We are entrusted to shepherd hearts, make wise use of resources, and steer our communities toward deeper faith. Inevitably, this means making difficult decisions,…