Surrender to Surgery
The Surgeon wasn't necessarily trying to remove things from me. He was actually attempting to give life to something deep within my spir
Soul Surgery
Things took a turn for the worst, or rather a turn toward the emergency room. Long story short, I may have traveled to Missouri with a gallb
On Saying Yes
When you meet my husband Chris and I, you may get the impression that we are open, honest and transparent, but the truth is that we have tol
Making Time for Friendships
Friendships could easily take a back seat to the demanding schedule that I have, but I have had to learn to fight against that and be intent
The Long African Lesson
I didn’t grow up wanting to be a missionary. There, I said it. I had never felt called to Africa. There, I said that, too. They say confessi
Wrapped in Truth
In our own thoughts and feelings, we are easily derailed and our effectiveness and purpose are taken out. It is significant that the first p
My First Disciples
My kids can know all the right Bible answers and have excellent behavior in public (ha! It’s funny even to type it!), but if they don’t know
When the PK Is Struggling
What should you do when you are succeeding as a leader in your church but your own son or daughter isn’t thriving? In the past 20 years of m
The Divine Calling of Ministry Mamas
...if you are a MINISTRY MAMA and you feel that your husband has upfront leadership and a divine calling, but you are left sitting on the cu
Let's Retreat 2019
With a heart to connect ministry wives and a desire to provide them with a weekend to unwind, rest, receive ministry, and connect, the Sanct