Many Advent practices point us to this week as the focus of peace. Many call the purple candle of this week – “The Bethlehem Candle.” Can you imagine the ride to Bethlehem for Mary? I think of her many times during this season. She was young, and though devoted to God, I know she had many moments of fear, anxiety, wonder, and perhaps even worry. Plenty was going on to steal her peace.
By Diane Nix Ministry wives (like most women I know) are in constant motion. We are constantly serving and taking care of somebody all the time. It is what we do. It can become who we are. Stress and anxiety can become our friends as we keep spinning plates in our daily lives. Stress creates…
Holiday Stressors By Diane Nix November first has arrived and gone, and we stand on the brink of one of the busiest times of ministry life. We made it through the angst of Halloween, and now while there are fun parties and gatherings, there are still funerals, hospital visits, counseling sessions, special projects, and business…
A definition of an adversary is one who contends with, opposes, or resists. You and I are contending with a great adversary. Whether we acknowledge him or not. He is alive and very active.
When I forget my pressure release valve, “There she blows!” When my priorities are right, when my life flows in the right direction, I handle daily pressure better. The struggle comes when I live from the wrong position; doing rather than being will always invite overwhelming pressure. Living life based on what we do, or what others are doing or not doing, can cause stress to mount until something has to give!
I know of a church with a beloved staff member who was greatly admired and respected. He served faithfully for many years, working and ministering alongside members of the church. Yet eventually, past transgressions came to light, forcing him to resign. The church was in an uproar, some arguing the “grace case” and others believing he had disqualified himself for ministry.
The Time and Pain By Diane Nix The month of October is when churches are encouraged to honor the Pastor. I wrote the following article several years ago. The conversation happened. I am keenly aware some of you are in difficult situations. Seemingly silent seasons. You have asked, begged, and pleaded with the Lord to…
A Discussion for Women on Racial Reconciliation By Adrianna Anderson “And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.” Acts 17:26 Are we talking about race again? Yes, but maybe in a way you…
If you were to look through my prayer journals, you’d see a recurring theme: “Oh God, Please! Do (so many different things that are oh-so-necessary) in the lives of (one or more of my 3 children).” Those 3 kids of mine get more of my prayer time than anyone on the face of the earth….
I love being a parent. But it’s hard. Somewhere between making dinner and changing diapers, God has given parents a divine assignment to nurture the spiritual development of our children. Those of us in ministry get the added responsibility and opportunity to do it from what we call a Glass House. The task of parenting…
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