Lessons from an Empty Pulpit
02/12/2019
What to do when receiving is all you can do … More Lessons from an Empty Pulpit
Tag: ministry
Family Advent Scripture Readings
11/26/2018
Short Scripture readings for wiggly kiddos. … More Family Advent Scripture Readings
Top 10 Reasons to Join MOPS (Greatest Hits)
08/14/2018
Are you the mother of a preschooler or an infant? Have you thought about finding a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group? In a couple weeks I’ll be starting my fourth year in MOPS, and I have to tell you, it has been awesome. Here’s why I’m a MOPS mama, and why you may want to become … More Top 10 Reasons to Join MOPS (Greatest Hits)
11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage
01/04/2018
As of this Saturday, Daryl and I will have been married for eleven years. 132 months. 4015 days. 96,360 minutes. (Anyone else getting “Seasons of Love” stuck in their heads right about now?) It’s been an incredible ride. I could write out all the clichés that are somehow true (I love him more today than … More 11 Things No One Told Me About Marriage
The Divine Waiting Room
12/11/2017
Nicole Caldwell-Gross on why it’s so uncomfortable (and good) to have people join us in our spiritual waiting rooms. … More The Divine Waiting Room
Helpless Christianity * 10 Minute Devotional
10/17/2017
We’re preaching through Romans at our church right now, and I’ll admit that it’s a challenge. I’m more a John sort of girl. I like an image to hang my hat on, a story to dive into. Romans is short on story and long on multisyllabic words. Unpacking Paul is like opening up a set … More Helpless Christianity * 10 Minute Devotional
5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting
09/18/2017
Daryl traveled to a pastor’s conference a couple weeks ago. I was genuinely thrilled he was going – he hasn’t spent a night without the kids since before our second born arrived, and times of focused study, rest, and renewal are a gift. I was also terrified he was going. It would be me and … More 5 Survival Tips for When You’re Solo Parenting
10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off
07/10/2017
Because the awesomest, craziest week in ministry and trying to bake 150 cream puffs in two hours actually have a lot in common. … More 10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off
Let Us Confess It * 10 Minute Devotional
06/01/2017
On Monday I came home from a wonderful weekend at a Christian camp. My little boys and my husband and I got to worship in God’s beautiful creation, spend time in prayer, talk about what Jesus is doing in our midst. Instead of preaching, we received. Instead of leading, we rested. Instead of being “on,” … More Let Us Confess It * 10 Minute Devotional
Your Grief, as Unique as Your Loss
05/25/2017
I’m excited to be featured over at Chronically Whole today, with a post on the uniqueness of grief. Thanks to Stacey Philpot for hosting me! Your Grief Journey, as Unique as Your Loss At the ripe old age of 34, I’ve been to more funerals than most people my age. Some I’ve attended as a friend or … More Your Grief, as Unique as Your Loss
