Three Key Elements To Telling An Effective Story

Three Key Elements To Telling An Effective Story

We all have stories. Stories that open up old wounds exposing the raw pain that lies underneath. Stories that make us feel unworthy, unloved and unwanted. Our temptation is to keep it buried, so we can avoid the hurt and emptiness. No matter what our story, the...
Expectation Versus Reality For Pastor + Congregation

Expectation Versus Reality For Pastor + Congregation

My husband became a minister in his mid-thirties. Being actively involved in church life prior to entering ministry has its advantages. We both worked in the youth department, held various committee positions, worked in the nursery, and my husband served as a deacon...
From Inherited to Adopted Beliefs

From Inherited to Adopted Beliefs

“We d.i.v.e. deeper into God’s Word so He can dive deeper into us.” I’m a church girl, a preacher’s kid. I grew up in the church, knowing all the things about the church—the lingo, the rules, and the traditions—and my head was spilling over with Jeopardy knowledge. I...
Why Our Physical Health Matters in Ministry

Why Our Physical Health Matters in Ministry

Three years ago I lost my mobility for three months due to leg injuries. For the sake of great storytelling, I could blame something dramatic like a ski accident. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. The truth is, I’d neglected my physical health for several years...