Dear God, People say we made it worse. They say the same about Me. They accuse of hatred and a curse. Just keep loving, so they may truly see. Sometimes I wonder if You mourn.
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Celebrating 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 moreWhat If You Don’t Have a Life-Changing Testimony?
I’ll never forget the first time I realized God was calling me to ministry. It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear.
Read moreJust another Sunday
I never want to be like Moses. Constantly questioning God’s plan for my life as if He isn’t incredible enough to work through me. God told Moses to speak to the rock and water would
Read moreLove Thy Different Neighbor
February is the month for love. We celebrate those close to us and have no problem loving them. Well, most of the time. Uh, some of the time. Okay, once in a while. But what
Read moreHow Much Does It Cost to Encourage Others?
It was years ago, my first attempt at singing a solo in a previous church. Our church was at a fragile crossroad, teetering on the edge of survival. But the words were just what we needed to hear—a message of hope and confidence in the power of God. A reminder that He was still in control. I decided it was worth the cost.
Read moreWhat Love Is And What We Should Do About It
No thanks, Hollywood. I’ll get my definition of love somewhere else. In a culture already rife with human trafficking and pornography addiction (much of it violent), we don’t need an ought-to-be-X-rated film to try to
Read moreLet No One Despise Your Youth
Sandy Kirby Quandt Of ten times children and teens are treated as if they are unimportant to the work of God’s Kingdom. In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Apostle Paul told Timothy not to let anyone
Read moreHow to Listen to a Sermon: Don’t Miss the Dolphins
Ask God, “Lord, what have you got for me today? Speak to me. I’m listening.” The Holy Spirit will deliver a personalized message if we are open to receiving it.
Read moreChurch – Mundane or Miraculous?
I suppose that on any given Sunday any church might risk shutting the door in the face of a sinner or a saint as a consequence of opening a window to the soul, which might be another reason that after He fed the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes, Jesus made a special point to go back and gather up the crumbs.
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