Would you describe yourself as balanced? Okay, hold down the laughter! I could write a book called Totally Stressed and How I Achieved it While Seeking Balance! I’m sure not balanced enough to write a book about balance, but I know someone who is. In fact, He summed up the three things we need for […]
Embrace Different Nationalities in Your Ministry
Do you have different nationalities represented within your ministry or community? This week I’d like to encourage you to embrace the different nationalities and give your women the chance to share about their heritage. Recently, we did this at our church by creating a “Trip Around the World” event and it was well attended and […]
Pray for Your Event Speaker
I was nearing the end of the message when I felt the first tickle. I cleared my throat and continued. But the tickle grew more persistent. Someone handed me a glass of water, but the need to cough grew stronger. While a volunteer read a Bible passage, I turned to the wall, hacking loudly behind […]
Form a 911 Prayer Team
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 […]
Become a Tower Builder
When my son was a toddler, one of his favorite games involved building towers of wooden blocks so he could knock them down. He had a certain proclivity for a specific type of tower – those built on the foundation of one, single block. As I would pile blocks on top of the other, only […]
Keep a Samples Folder
It’s time to plan the design materials and theme for your next ministry event, or maybe even for the ministry as a whole. Where do you turn for ideas and inspiration? Pinterest, maybe? While I love Pinterest, I also value having a hard copy of materials. There is something to be said about feeling the […]
