Breast Cancer and the Old Testament Prophets

This summer I read through the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah. I didn’t have a particular reason for reading them. I guess I just wanted to hang out with some of the major prophets. But God knew the reason I was reading some of his OT big guys . I’m sure he handpicked them for me.  Because,…… Continue reading Breast Cancer and the Old Testament Prophets

Breast Cancer Sucks. God Doesn’t.

Breast cancer. When those two words started getting tossed around the doctor’s office where I was trying to act natural in that stupid gown that was open to the front, I began oscillating between nausea and the urge to dropkick the radiologist. How can he just say breast cancer as if he’s talking about a broken finger or…… Continue reading Breast Cancer Sucks. God Doesn’t.

God is Big

  In lieu of Boy Mom Monday because sometimes it’s nice to be reminded that if God is in charge of the oceans, he can probably handle my life too. 🙂

New Year’s Resolutions and God’s Daily Renewed Mercies

I have the awesome opportunity to be a monthly blogger at Inspire a Fire.  The assigned topic for the month was “Setting Goals for the New Year.” Goals are great, but I rarely (I can’t remember if I ever even have) set New Year’s Resolutions. You are invited to read the post to see what…… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions and God’s Daily Renewed Mercies

Youth Ministry is KEY in our Churches

I can’t even tell you how much I love the article I am linking to in this post. Having observed my husband pour his heart, goofiness, and musical talent into youth for more than a decade and having watched our dear friend and longtime youth pastor (turned lead pastor) pour his life into so very…… Continue reading Youth Ministry is KEY in our Churches