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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Hope Wins
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…
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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…
View More Honey WordsThe Lord Will Fight for You
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 As a believer, I know that there will be trouble.…
View More The Lord Will Fight for YouPatience in Uncertainty
Nothing evokes feelings of uncertainty like driving in a blinding snowstorm. Unfortunately, my half-hour commute to work every day requires that I sometimes drive in…
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