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What I Love About His Church

Dave said on Sunday, “If we had a baby dedication today, we would achieve the Triple Crown of Ministry all in one weekend.” This last weekend, we had a wedding with a family we have journeyed with for over 13 years.  The groom, we’ve known since his awkward preteen stage.  And now Dave stands with … Continue reading

News that Can Change your Outlook Today

Matt came sneaking down the stairs and poked his head in the room.  “Boo!”  he says as he makes his way to the blowing furnace and plops himself down to stay warm. After a while he pops in with a thought, “Mom, I have something to tell you that makes my heart so happy I … Continue reading

Staying focused in a world of distractions

It’s the beginning of a new work week and the to-do list is carried over from the week before. Our work never really ends. Continuing on and staying focused takes effort and determination. I recently shared a lesson with our KidzZone class at church.  We were learning about Nehemiah and how the Israelites were working hard to … Continue reading

Even through death God brings life

The Easter weekend is over and it’s now time for clean-up. Packing away decorations, boxing up plastic eggs and putting things back in order. In the church and ministry, the weeks leading up to Easter and the big event of Easter morning requires more working hours, organizing volunteers and loads of energy.  As Dave likes … Continue reading

Each Morning is a New Beginning

Welcome to another Friday edition of Five Minute Friday.  This is when Kate Motaung gives the word prompt and we write for five minutes, link up and share together.  If you’d like to join us, click here.  Our word prompt today is: MORNING GO: I awoke with the 6 AM alarm but instead of getting up, I … Continue reading

We Forget How Much We’re Loved

It’s Friday and another week down.  We’re linking up with Kate over at Five Minute Friday.  She gives the word prompt.  We write and share together.  You’re invited to join us over here.  Our word prompt today: FORGET GO Matt is learning to write on his own. He spells out words and constructs thoughts and … Continue reading

When It’s Time To Be Brave

It was raining like crazy today and Matt seriously has a moat around his tower fort in the backyard. I have vowed to go nowhere. My ½ and ½ is running low and I’m out of flavored coffee…. but I’ve got a Dunkin’ Donut bag stashed away in the freezer so I think we can hold … Continue reading