Category: Ministry Inspiration

Many of my ministry colleagues are returning home today after five days in Chicago for Group's KidMin 2012 Conference.  I was heartbroken that I had to cancel my registration at the last-minute, as I thoroughly enjoyed attending last year. As I reflect on the "conference that wasn't", my mind was…

This week, my family and I are enjoying some time away at one of our favorite places to relax--a cabin in the woods in nearby West Virginia.  Suited perfectly for rest and refreshment, it is a home that has a wall of windows that looks out onto the tall, mature…

Sometimes, children and families who walk through the doors of our church walk in carrying heavy burdens.  Marriage issues, family dynamics, and financial pressures can take a toll on those we serve each week.  While we cannot always lift those burdens, there is one very easy way that we can…

Years ago, I was told that I dream too big.  After the initial shock, I began to wonder:  Is there such a thing?  What if I dreamt too small--or not at all?  Would I have had the experiences of being awed by what only God could do?  I am not…