"Hurt people hurt people." This is what Leif Hetland said when he laid hands on me that day he came to our church several years ago. I was so frustrated! Of all the things this anointed man could say and he said that! I was offended. I took it … [Continue reading]
Invisible Moms and Missionaries
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This Mother's Day be encouraged as you hear that the most important work ever accomplished is often invisible. Mothers and missionaries shape the world through sacrifice without always getting the credit for their labor. In this message special … [Continue reading]
Living in the In between Seasons
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most believers love the resurrection moments of their life. When hopes and dreams once considered dead come back to life. Believers love the revivals that sweep regions. The lives and cities that are transformed by the work of the Holy Spirit. But … [Continue reading]
The Connection Conflict
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Christians know that living in community can hurt. And living isolated from others can hurt. However, we must choose to do the right thing, knowing what can hurt us will not harm us. We must make the choice to live known or alone. God calls us to … [Continue reading]
Ten Percent Of My Tax Return?
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
At this time each year I’m often asked, “should I tithe off my tax return?” Well, it depends on how you’ve already been tithing throughout the year. This isn’t a full treatment of the practice of tithing. But in summary the Bible says to tithe … [Continue reading]
iPerfect
March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
"Be Perfect..." I don't know if there is a more discouraging statement in all of Scripture. On the surface, it seems contradictory that there is only one who lived a sinless life and then the preacher tells me I’m supposed to be perfect. I’ve … [Continue reading]
Be Real Not Religious
March 28, 2013 by 6 Comments
I have a confession to make. I watch The Bachelor, I drink alcohol sometimes, and I often listen to secular music (gasp). “But you’re a pastor’s wife!” some say. Yes I am, and I am on a journey to be a free pastor’s wife. This is my testimony about … [Continue reading]
The Great Risk of Love
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
God is in love with a world that doesn’t always respond. Love has a hope. Love hopes that it will … [Continue reading]
Confronting Violators
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever watched a man throw a woman around? It feels like a violation. It moves me in my core. Outside a grocery store I watched a young man block his girlfriend from walking away from him. Though my children were in the car, I ejected … [Continue reading]
