Ministry

Fall is approaching and with this glorious season (my favorite time of year) comes Women’s Bible study! With a new book to study and new women to meet, joining or leading a Bible study has been a large part of my life for close to two decades now. Bible studies have helped me grow in…

If I were to look out into the world today I would see two things: impoverished people and persecuted Christians.  It’s sad, really.  To see that human beings are having to live at the local dump in order to provide shelter and food.  Or that our fellow brothers and sisters are being killed simply because…

I can remember back to years ago when my boys were just little tots.  I wanted them to grow up knowing Jesus and living for Him, especially during the Christmas season.  But Christmas in the 21st century had become a season of consumerism and materialism.  My concern was that my sons would be consumed by the…

Question: What are my credentials? The first email I read asking about this, I laughed to myself. I’ve been asked this question before when I’ve gone to speak at churches, and my simple answer is always the same.  None.  I have no credentials.  According to the world’s standards, I am not qualified to serve the…

Is God calling you to start an on-line ministry?  Maybe you’ve thought about blogging and sharing your faith with others but you don’t know where to begin? I hear you. One question I get asked often is, “How did I start my on-line ministry?”  Well, today I thought I’d share with you my answers and recommendations…

Welcome back to The Grace Challenge series.  Today I’m discussing grace in ministry, more specifically, outside ministry as opposed to ministry within the confines of our marriage, family, and home.  And if you work outside of the home, your place of business can certainly be a mission field for you to show the love of…

It’s been awhile since I’ve showed up here because I took the summer months off from writing.  I had to go away so I could find rest and direction in order to hear the Lord speak into my life. I do a lot of praying, seeking, and waiting for the Lord to unfold His will for this ministry since it…

I sat in a room amongst women who called themselves writers and I instantly felt like a fish out of water.  After the devotional was read, I blurted out to the group, “So do you all love to write?”  I’m sure I had a puzzled look on my face when I said those words.  And I…

Stand up in faith. Step forward with courage. Pour out into the lives others. Isaiah the prophet said, “Here I am Lord, send me.” In Joshua’s life, the Lord reminded him to “Fear not” as he was about to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. A woman with an alabaster jar of perfume poured it out upon…

Believe it or not, one of my favorite topics to discuss with another woman is ministry.  I’m sure you’re surprised by this seeing that I write mainly on marriage here.  But I write on marriage because my heart is to bring you the Word of God so your marriage can make an impact for Christ!…