Turmoil surged. Tears poured. Confusion erupted. Negative thoughts bombarded my mind. I felt like I was in a war zone. Dropping to the floor, I cried out for God’s strength and protection from this oppression. God, there is no way I can speak at this women’s retreat! I am too weak. How can you use […]
Be Purposeful to Remember Names
Gary remembered my name. He was a member of an association I served and, from the first time we met, he remembered me. He was purposeful to use my name in conversation each time we spoke and I always walked away feeling like he cared, not just about the information I had or my position […]
Don’t Say Yes to Everything
As I was driving to my next appointment, I found myself fantasizing about being in the hospital. Yup. As the patient. In a bed. With no responsibilities. “Then I could take some time off of work,” I thought. Whoa. Did I actually reach the point of thinking being in a hospital was the only way […]
Thank Volunteers in Personal Ways
Whether your ministry is planning events, leading Bible studies or putting together a community outreach, my guess is you aren’t doing it alone. Hopefully, you have a team of people working together to accomplish what God has put before you to do. And, hopefully, you are taking time to thank your volunteer team for all […]
Let God Be the Puzzle Maker
Round puzzles. Square puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Heart puzzles. All puzzles have one thing in common – the pieces fit together to complete the whole. With one segment removed, it distorts the full picture. Just as a missing link weakens the chain, an omitted puzzle piece alters the final image. Yet a puzzle with […]
