As a leader, you want to make sure it looks like you know what you’re doing. Can I tell you about one of the (many) times I proved I have no clue what I’m doing?
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Oh! The Memories Found in Spirals of Apple-Cinnamon Scent
The apple-cinnamon scent trailed in soft spirals from the tobacco of his well-worn pipe. I lay against his chest, listening to the rhythmical beat of his heart, both of us cradled in the olive green
Read moreDo What I Say Not What I Do. Wise Words or Not?
“Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written,” (John 21:25).
Read moreChange Your Expectations to Avoid Disappointment
My friend Cecil Murphey says, “If I expect certain behavior that I don’t get, I can become angry. Or I can change my expectations.” I might spend half a days’ wages to buy a gift for someone, expecting them to
Read moreWhy Can’t God’s Highest Purpose Be My Comfort Instead of His Glory?
Aha! Ever had an “Aha moment?” Like when you discovered coffee is amazing. Or that you needed reading glasses. We’ll probably experience lots of aha moments in heaven. For now, we have lots of head-scratching
Read moreWisdom As Wise As A Donkey
Donkeys may not appear wise in our eyes, but sometimes we humans lack wisdom as wise as a donkey. In many instances we look to our elders for wisdom. Their experience and knowledge base is vast.
Read moreCelebrating and Appreciating Clergy: A Pastor’s Wife
“We’ve got spirit, yes we do. We’ve got spirit, how bout you?” To be a spirit girl…oh so cool. Therefore, I tried out for cheerleader in high school. After the first round, it came down to
Read moreConsider This: Do It For An Audience of One
In kids’ circles, I’m affectionately known as “Miss Crazy” because I love life, people, and laughter — belly-aching, tears-streaming-down-the-face kind of laughter. But it hasn’t always been this way. Not by a long shot. Before
Read moreOvernight Successes…They Don’t Happen Overnight
If we are working hard and succeeding it is as much a blessing from the Lord as it is our efforts. We read in Deut. 8:18, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, . . .”
Read moreOur Losses Reveal Our Hope
I lost my entire lesson on Living Hope. I stared in disbelief at my computer screen. The last three weeks of my Bible study notes evaporated. Including my lesson on Living Hope that I was due to teach
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