Since I finally started teaching piano lessons again this fall, I have been reminiscing about my own history of piano. Maybe this is in an effort to recall lessons I learned for the sake of keeping ahead of my students. Or maybe it’s just because this grand and glorious instrument has always had a place in my […]
The One with an (in)couraging Friend
Today, in honor of Ministry Appreciation Month and the first (in)courage carnival, I would like to take the time to honor the selfless work of my Pastor’s wife, Pam. She is the most beautiful woman–from the inside out. Pam is an amazing example of a mother. Her teenage boys love and respect her. She encourages […]
On Bearing with the Bothersome
My thoughts are flowing right alongside Kevin’s. Ever since I had to do some serious conflict management on Sunday morning (and night), I’ve been thinking about how God wants us to live at peace with everyone. This does not mean to shove things so far under the rug that we forget about them. NO. Because […]
On Conflicts…and long-suffering
Recently, I’ve been reminded of how Christians tend to be. Unfortunately we’re not all that different from everyone else when it comes to how we handle conflict. I think the sheer number of denominations (and non-denominational churches) in America should stand as a pretty fair witness to our inability to resolve serious conflict. But rather […]
The One with Homecoming Drama
Oh! to be fifteen again! Or not. I was reminded this weekend of how great my teenage years were, but also of how I don’t have any desire to go back there again. Wow. Pubescent teenage girls are WOW. You’re probably thinking, “Gosh, is she just realizing this now? Two years after starting this youth ministry […]
The One with the Lunchroom Loves
I’m trying to think of topics to write on that don’t have something to do with my sweet husband, my awesome teens, my times with Jesus, or food. Those are, afterall, my loves. They are (almost) all I think about. That either makes me: A. a weirdo. B. obsessive. C. super committed. D. all of […]
The One with My First Winner
And the winner of my first ever giveaway–a cd of my favorite worship soak songs–IS……ANDREA! Congrats, friend! I pray you will experience God through this music.
On All Things for Good
This afternoon, Jesus reminded me of his everlasting promise– “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” To be completely realistic though, I have been learning and recognizing that lesson over and over again in recent days. He […]
The One with the List of Soak Songs & GIVEAWAY
Many of you have been intrigued with the concept of the worship soak discipline and have asked about the list of songs I chose to share with my teen girls. I picked my favorite songs from 5 different mixed cds I had been given throughout my college years by one of my spiritual mentors. These […]
On the Foresight of Jesus
As I opened my favorite devotional (Jesus Calling) today, I read these words that went straight to my heart: “Be willing to follow wherever I lead. Follow Me wholeheartedly, with glad anticipation quickening your pace. Though you don’t know what lies ahead, I know; and that is enough! Some of My richest blessings are just […]