I’m excited to announce that another Enjoy the Word reading plan is ready for you in the Resource Library! These short and sweet reading plans are geared toward giving us a quick win when it comes to our time in the Word. So if you are just starting off on your Bible study journey, […]
So, I’m going back to school. This turning 40 thing has been fun. It’s as if the road to my purpose and calling has been finally paved and I’m ready to run. I’ve said for years that I would love to take seminary classes. This summer at the Southern Baptist Convention—specifically at the Women and […]
I’m a goal-setter. Idea slinger. Persistent achiever. Those last two don’t always mix well. My brain and heart are filled with concepts and plans to keep me busy for eternity. Thankfully, God has also given me a capacity to juggle several projects and responsibilities at once. (He’s also gifted me with a husband who cooks, […]
Politically speaking, the last several years have been tumultuous ones. The United States of America has not been living up to its name in the “united” area. It seems that we become more and more divided with each passing day. I have friends and family on both sides of the political fence, and it’s heartbreaking […]
I am the worst at unpacking my suitcase. Mine still lays at the foot of my bed from this weekend’s trip (it’s now late Wednesday), waiting to be emptied and put away in the closet. I don’t know exactly why I resist this small task. It will feel so great when it is done. There […]
With summer in full swing, you may find yourself on the road. If so, I encourage you to use this opportunity to visit another church! About twice a year we get to visit other churches while we are on vacation. We make it a priority to attend church, even when on the road, and it […]
So much of my life has been spent leaving. Leaving California for Auburn. Leaving Auburn for Jacksonville. Leaving Medical Technology for full-time ministry. Leaving Cru to go into church ministry. Leaving Florida youth ministry for a full-time Kentucky pastorate. Leaving Harrodsburg to move back home to Florida. In some ways, leaving is easier each time […]
If you follow me on social media (here, here, and here), you know I’ve been writing a book proposal for Secrets of the Happy Soul. It will be a journey through several Psalms to see what the Bible has to say about happiness and the God in whom we find it. This is the first step […]
Say it with me now, This is not my church. Church is not about me. My pastor is not out to get me. We’ve been chatting about the mindset shifts we all need to make for the sake of the church and reflection of Christ. Here is one more along with an action plan we […]
Not only do we each need to make the mental shift that This is not my church and Church is not about me, but we also need to take a look at how we view the pastor. Your pastor is not out to get you. I know that there are some bad apples out there, […]