Here and Now

Here and Now

by | Aug 3, 2012 | Five Minute Friday, healing, ministry

6:00am In my circle of friends over the years I have seen a pattern repeat itself in different conversations. Many of us are waiting for something spectacular to move us into ministry.  Perhaps we are waiting for a particular gift to manifest.  Maybe we are waiting...
Finding My Voice

Finding My Voice

by | Sep 29, 2011 | faith, ministry, women

Today’s topic given by Bonnie Gray, the Faith Barista, is: FINDING MY VOICE. I thought I had a plan. I thought I was on track and heading in the right direction. Suddenly some other people began to shout over me.  Their voices were louder and stronger (so it...
Fall Reflections

Fall Reflections

by | Sep 22, 2011 | faith, fall, God's love, ministry

Fall Reflections Bonnie Gray, The Faith Barista, asked us to discuss our reflections on fall. Childhood memories: Sounds of a chainsaw running in a distance on a cool, crisp morning. The smell of damp leaves. The scent of ripe persimmons smashed on the ground. Move...
You don’t need Caller ID for this Call.

You don’t need Caller ID for this Call.

by | Jul 11, 2011 | Christianity, ministry

(This is a post I shared last year, but thought it was worthy of sharing again.)  One of our pastors, Taylor Stewart, gave us some great meat to chew on yesterday. I know I can’t do his message justice, but here are a few points that stood out to...
My friends were shocked. Sigh.

My friends were shocked. Sigh.

by | Apr 20, 2011 | calling, ministry

I had a reminder today from a new friend who is more experienced than me and has a ministry of her own.  This isn’t her exact quote, but she reminded me of something that I know all too well:When God calls us to something, it is often out of our comfort...
My future is going to be AWESOME!

My future is going to be AWESOME!

by | Dec 10, 2010 | faith, Jesus, life, ministry

I am thankful for my faithful blog friends who have visited me even though I haven’t had time to return a visit.   Surely I will find some time soon!  Don’t give up on me.  :o) The past 5 years have been some of the best years of my life.  Our daughter was...