Losing My Church – A sermon for Manchaca on May 24, 2020
Here’s the story of Acts 14:1-7 – in my own words: The missionaries Paul and Barnabas go to a new city – Iconium, into the synagogue, and begin proclaiming the gospel of Jesus. The established religion there does not like…
Why being a mother makes me a better pastor
I once was stunned by a boss – the lead pastor at the church where I was serving – when he said, “Now, don’t go getting pregnant.” His assumption was that I would not do as good of a job as a…
No Buy November: 5 Reasons Why You Should Join Me
Retail stores everywhere are gearing up for the holidays. Have you already gotten emails with Christmas gift suggestions? My kids have been enjoying looking at pre-lit Christmas trees at Costco for the past month. But me? I’m still contemplating what…
3 ways to create a gratitude journal you can stick with
I have started and stopped more gratitude journals then I’d care to admit. I cannot seem to keep it up. The journals, that is. Gratefulness, though? I feel that all the time. Gratitude has two big things going for it:…
Does God allow us to celebrate Halloween?
In our household, participating in Halloween festivities is a given. We are pastors, and we celebrate Halloween. Is Jesus okay with this? Obviously, we think so. But what about all those other Christians who think Halloween is evil? Is their…
My confession about my problem with consumerism
The Story Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was born into a respectable middle-class family in America. As she played with her barbie dolls and ran throughout the house in her princess costume, everyday she could…
This simplistic prayer outline will improve your prayer life —- (model it for your kids)
When it’s time to pray, are you ever at a loss for words? Or do you always say the same thing? My prayers at dinnertime consist mostly of thank-yous to God. I realized this recently when my son started asking…
The best story about encouraging your spouse to pursue his dreams
Today, on my husband’s birthday, I reflect on the kind of wife I want to be for him. I cannot think of a better example than this: Nathaniel Hawthorne lost his job at a customhouse and went home to break…
Book Review: 936 Pennies encourages the counting of time
Blogger Eryn Lynum released her first book this year: 936 Pennies – Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. The premise is that when our children are born, we are given 936 weeks to raise that child until they graduate. God…
936 pennies spotlight the passing of time
We have 936 weeks from the time our child is born until graduation. 936… Sounds like a lot. Or, maybe, to you it sounds like only a little. I’ve been told by strangers and friends alike to treasure the moments with…
Raising kids and encouraging faith
