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WHACK A MOLE—A Game or Ministry?

If you have ever played “whack a mole;” and you are a ministry leader, you will be able to understand how ministry in God’s church is very similar to this child’s game at the arcade! Whack a mole is a … Continue reading

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WHEN THE CUPBEARER ISN’T SMILING…

Growing up with parents in the last century (1951-1970 to be exact); we were trained to “read the room” of emotions and feelings of our parents at any given moment. Being  taught the commandment to “honor your mother and father” … Continue reading

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THE CUPBEARER

“Leaders care. They care about the right things, and they care in the right ways. Every leader brings unique skills and abilities to the challenges he or she faces, but one of the traits leaders share is an attitude of … Continue reading

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THE POWER OF PRAYER!

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of … Continue reading

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THE DEDICATION

A long time ago, in galaxy far, far away, in my church going childhood; I encountered a man who came occasionally to our church.  It was rumored that this man had an alcoholic addiction that kept him from pastoring a … Continue reading

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GOD HEARS AND HEALS

Years ago, my husband, Randy contracted an extremely difficult fungus that spread into his blood stream, sending it to all parts of his body.  We didn’t know what was happening nor did his primary physician who treated him for pneumonia … Continue reading

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BUT GOD—

When time stands still and it seems all is lost, everything we know is tested and questioned, and we can do nothing to change the circumstance, we wait.  But in the wait, we actively pray humbly and honesty to God … Continue reading

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STANDING FIRM—TRUSTING GOD

It’s been 16 months since we were involved in a vehicle accident at a well-known dangerous intersection.  No one was seriously injured. We were only shaken and later bruised. The five people in the car who hit us all walked … Continue reading

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MOVE IN DAY! 

I will never forget that day!  We were filled with excitement because our dream of what it would be like to live in a new home with practical spaces for our current needs in ministry were being realized!  As we … Continue reading

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WE PLAN—GOD DECIDES!

We humans have a kink in our armor—Self.  As God leads us to success in completing the mission He gave us to do while providing all that we needed within and without to do it; we think we should do … Continue reading

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