It always a little difficult for me to disagree with my heroes in the faith. But I’ve concluded that it really is okay to do so. In fact, it’s inevitable. I’m thankful for Romans 14 which gives me guidance and “permission” to think differently than others who are also pursuing Christ in their daily lives. I agree with the person who […]

My pastors (yes, including my hubby) have been encouraging us as members to think about “home life small groups”. They’ve taught and demonstrated what that can look like. So, I’ve been thinking about hospitality lately. One could argue that it’s a spiritual gift (1 Peter 4:8-10, Rom 12). But I also believe it’s expected for all […]

The Church has been a place of imperfect Christians since its beginning … because people make up a church, and people are imperfect. Although it had a powerful start, the Church had persecution from without and problems from within almost from the get-go. Devotion (Acts 2:42) to the right things doesn’t ensure that there will […]

Wow! January is almost half over. What?! Since it appears to me that most of us are still in the new year’s resolution stage, I’m “borrowing” a list from Thom Rainer as I think about praying for this upcoming year in the local church of which I am a part. My pastor, who happens to […]

In some Christian circles in the US, October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month. As a PK and a PW, I have been blessed with so much from so many for so long. Of course, there have been days … and weeks … and even months … that I wanted OUT. But mostly, I’ve loved being IN. […]

People need Jesus.And I need Jesus … to help me love them to Him!   Life with Jesus here on earth is a daily journey … to discover and live out His truth as revealed in scripture and imparted through His Spirit. I pray for God to open my heart to the Spirit and to people who […]