Serve others with a joyful heart
Summer 2019 was HARD. And, so incredibly REWARDING. Like no summer I’ve ever experienced. I would do it all over again and I hope I have the opportunity to do
When our faith gets tested, we have the chance to grow. God guides us to uncomfortable places because He knows most of us are too afraid to seek them out ourselves.
Not too long ago I was encouraged by a leader in my church to share my ‘sufferings’ with the people I do life with so that they see that [my]
Filling the hole in the family structure
There is a HUGE hole in the family structure. Men have disappeared and are not fathering their children. So….. boys aren’t being taught to be men, by men. They are
Impact of stable caring adult: Help a child develop resilience, confidence and problem solving techniques
The past two months, I’ve been working on a new business venture. It has COMPLETELY consumed my life. And pretty much the lives of all of ‘my people’. Especially my
Start with the basics…physical and emotional safety are paramount
A few years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Kabul to work with some of the most talented colleagues that I’ve ever had the honor to work with. We
Infusing the Next Generation with the Hope of Christ
I’m exhausted because well, kids. I took a break from writing because well, kids. My house is a mess because well, kids (and the dog…..oh man, y’all the dog…he pooped
A real community response has to be co-transformative
Jesus came down to Earth for more than 30 years. He came to live with us and do life with us and leave the Earth, changed Himself. By His model,
Boundaries are important. Even God has boundaries.
I have a hard time saying “no” to things. I’m a fixer…. of people and processes. And, I’m pretty resilient through that process of fixing (see previous post). [or at
Resilience building keeps us moving forward.
Resilience. Writing that word conjures up quite a few emotions for me. I’ve been told I have lots of resilience. (Pride and Joy) And, I’ve been told that I need
We do what we see modeled.
I LOVE to throw a party. And, I’m pretty good at it. It comes naturally, but it also comes because I’ve watched my mom do it. She’s a natural hostess.