My journey to becoming a mother was one of frustration, sadness, anger, grief, unbelief, trust, faith, courage and finally complete surrender. As I sat across from my Doctor, I had one of those moments where I heard his words all the while trying to wrap my mind around them. “Diane, In my professional opinion you…
by: Rhonda Rhea Unbelievable. First of all, it was the biggest horsefly-looking thing I’d ever seen. Was it a bird? A pterodactyl maybe? More horse than fly, really. I think I could’ve saddled it. We’re talking about a horrifyingly large horsefly here. I read somewhere that the lifespan of the average horsefly is only a…
By: Michelle Mackall Three small children, new house, and a new city. Our family had just moved from Pensacola, Florida, to Raleigh, North Carolina, for my husband, John, to start seminary. The house was smaller and meant downsizing, which included donating a couch and chair I loved because my husband had surprised me with it…
By: Anita Cook Life is hard. Ministry is messy. Jesus never shied away from the messy and ran head on into the difficult. He touched the unclean and hung out with the outcasts, thieves, and adulterers. Jesus sought out, lived with, and loved them all, no matter how unfathomable their mess might be. He loved…
By: Jennifer Mills As I sit here at my laptop this morning reflecting on 15 years of ministry, I think back to my 22-year-old self—newlywed and on the cusp of such a beautiful journey of life and ministry. But, oh my goodness, that dewy-eyed newlywed had no idea what was to come. We’ve all heard…
It is dark yet, and the day is so very young when I nestle into my favorite chair. There is such a stillness in our home this time of day except for the ticking of the clock and the occasional peaceful sighs of my sleeping pup nearby. My heart welcomes the stillness. I need these…
When I was in high school, I worked afternoons and weekends at the public library. I shelved books, made sure the books were in order on the shelves according to good ole Dewey Decimal and helped patrons find books. It was a really great job for me because I am addicted to books. I enjoy…
“Put everything in your life afloat upon God, going out to sea on the great swelling tide of His purpose, and your eyes will be opened…you are not to spend all your time in the calm waters just inside the harbor, full of joy, but always tied to the dock. You have to get…
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