Seeing where it is and also where it can be . . .

Yesterday, Dawn and I had the privilege of attending the Anti Racism training hosted by our annual conference. While I don’t enjoy two days of sitting for 8 hours straight, the content was/is invaluable. Several things were things we’ve thought about over...

Staking a Claim

As followers of Jesus, we believe we have power in us through the Holy Spirit that enables us to do what is seemingly impossible. So, as we make conscious decisions to stop negative thinking, let’s channel the power of God within us and start naming and claiming the...

Which bucket do you fall into?

We all suffer from vulnerabilities. We are vulnerable to negativity that creeps into our lives. There are four different types (or buckets) of negativity that we are prone to. Sure, the temptation is for us to think that we aren’t really negative people. Truth is...

Just Another Manic Monday

It’s Monday. Does it ever feel like Monday comes knocking with all the enthusiasm as a snooze button on an alarm clock? Mondays have, for a while, gotten a bad rap. Ever heard the phrase, “It’s a Monday.” A day when it seems nothing goes right. You forget the...

It’s easy to tear things apart!

In some of my readings this week, I read a blog written about Zechariah and how the journey he had was/is a lot like the post-pandemic church. During reading, I was struck by the words because they echo the sentiments many of us share/feel. Check it out. “The...