There are so many sides to the scenes and situations of how church hurt plays out in the lives of people. From the church goer, the Pastor, and the Pastors’ kids to the church staffer, the intern, the volunteer… the list goes on. The questions most talked about around this issue today are questions of: […]
In one week the term church hurt enters my world five separate times. 1. At a friend’s house for a dinner party… Painful experiences with a hypocritical Christian leader that all but capsized their young walk with God are shared in conversation. 2. At a restaurant with a colleague… Discussions about a recent volatile church […]
I come from a long line of arrangers. The women in my family love to arrange. We arrange furniture, flowers, people-connections, family gatherings, dinner parties, and the list goes on! In fact, at times we almost can’t help ourselves. It’s safe to say we thrive on making the moment happen. It takes a special finesse […]
“The Lord is my strength and shield. My heart trusted in Him and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices and with my song will I praise Him.” —Psalm 28:7 I was around 13 when a friend gave me one of those cards they sell at Christian book stores with your name on it, and that […]
Over the summer I made a move into a new house. Grateful that the actual move itself is over, I have begun the hunt for all the little things that make a house a home like: -Artwork -Rugs -Potted plants -Framed family pictures Standing in the aisles of Home Goods and Bed Bath and Beyond it […]
Something is happening in the world right now. Well, a lot is happening in the world right now, at times overwhelmingly so. I have a friend that loves to watch the news at some point every day as the world has gotten more and more crazy just to hear about what on earth is happening […]
Recently, I have developed a well of gratitude for the flashlight feature on my cell phone. I feel like I have a floodlight in my hand when I flip it on. It’s the first thing I reach for when I’m searching through the dark cavern that is my purse or to locate my keys and […]
As a young girl, I still remember my mother’s desk. She always had a desk in our home that she kept stocked with beautiful pens, legal pads (her favorite), and cards. Even in a busy house with four kids and a chaotic schedule, I would find her at her desk diligently writing thank you cards. […]
On New Year’s Eve, I heard this in my heart, and I believe it was from the Lord: “2021 is a transition year.” What do I feel God was saying through that? Well, you could define this as a metamorphosis year. It’s a transformation time—like going from a caterpillar to a butterfly. For so many, it will seem […]
Recently I was reminded of a special moment I had with a precious woman after an event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was well regarded for her ministry nationally and known for her down to earth yet powerful voice. We were chatting briefly, and she was asking me how things were going. After I made a […]