Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
When it comes to church members showing appreciation for the pastor during October’s Pastor Appreciation Month, at Christmas, or anytime, your gift ideas may be limited to Bible commentaries and the latest best seller. But there are lots of other fun and creative ideas that will bless your pastor (and their family as well). I’m a pastor’s […] Read more…
I am a spectator, watching the battle take place. I am a fighter, allowing myself to get pulled into the fray. I am a part of the mommy wars. You are too. There is a part of me that wants to believe the so-called “mommy wars” are made up by those too highly sensitive to take criticism. And […] Read more…
When I was 9 years old, I got something I really wanted for Christmas: a fancy version of an Etch-a-Sketch. For all intents and purposes, I should have been happy. But instead, I burst into tears after opening all my presents and feeling like I didn’t have “enough”. Looking back, I obviously realize that this […] Read more…
It’s uncomfortable saying this, but for a very long time, I’ve been making excuses. Many of them, really, about a variety of things, but most specifically about ministering to others. You see, I have four small children, and my husband and I believe our kids are my main ministry. This is a worthy thing, but it […] Read more…
I remember the excitement in the air when I was pregnant with my first baby. There were phone calls, hugs, shopping and eight (yup, that’s right!) baby showers. Our first at just a couple weeks old! It tends to be that the second and third child don’t get as much pomp and circumstance. Of course they are […] Read more…