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KidMin Conference Sounds Cool…

I was at a ministry conference last weekend, and I had the privilege of leading two workshops.  I have led these workshops before, and I'm always interested in the responses I get.  One thing I noticed with this group was that while they all participated, they were for the most part a quiet bunch.  I… Continue reading KidMin Conference Sounds Cool…

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when mother’s day hurts…

I will never forget the third Sunday of June of 1994.  I was in college, and few of us had volunteered to lead kids in Sunday afternoon program.  We had decided to do a special project on this Sunday... probably the most popular craft that is done on this day every year... A TIE-card for… Continue reading when mother’s day hurts…

christian life

praying is a privilege, not a punishment!

I'm the first to admit that I don't have the gift of intercession... apparently this gift skipped a generation... both my grandmothers and my mom were amazing prayer warriors.  When I was a little girl, I would find my mom praying in another room or even in a closet in the mornings.  My paternal grandmother… Continue reading praying is a privilege, not a punishment!

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Church (S)Hopping…

It's been three months since I've been without a home church.  Last time I was without a home church was back in 1998, so I'm kind of new at this.  Since I had been serving as staff in my last ministry for 9+ years, I have to admit that it's been kind of nice to… Continue reading Church (S)Hopping…

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a lesson from mini-darth & the wizarding world of harry potter…

I admit it!  I've contributed my share to 25 million+ views on YouTube of the Volkswagen commercial: the Force!  Initially I just thought the commercial was super cute!  I kept watching over and over and over and over... On Monday after the Super Bowl, I was watching Access Hollywood, and Billy Bush talked about why… Continue reading a lesson from mini-darth & the wizarding world of harry potter…