God in the Ordinary

God in the Ordinary

Have you ever had a seemingly ordinary moment turn into a God-moment? Not long ago, I placed several calls to strangers in order to obtain background checks for potential childcare workers. One of the men I spoke with was a chatty man in the most pleasant way...
IF:Gathering

IF:Gathering

On Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, I had the pleasure of attending a local simulcast event originating from Austin, Texas, called IF: Gathering. With locations worldwide, it was an incredible time of worship and speakers encouraging women to live in faith. If...
I AM

I AM

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” – Exodus 3:14 Several years ago, my family made Names of God ornaments. On each one, we wrote a name and a scripture source for it. They are simple–nothing elaborate or difficult, but they are one of my favorite...
Just What DOES a Church Staff Person Do?

Just What DOES a Church Staff Person Do?

Have you ever wondered exactly what it is that a church staff person does? The pastor just preaches a sermon on Sunday, right? And the youth minister spends a little bit of time with our kids once a week or so… Really, how hard is it to organize a few small groups?...
True Light

True Light

While taking the recent 21 Day Challenge, John 1:9 stood out to me in which Jesus is called the True Light, and it took me back to some personal reflections I had last summer… It’s after midnight and I, once again, have trouble falling asleep.  However, I...