These posts are from our 2024 Ministry Matters Series, created to uplift and equip women serving in ministry. Explore the series here, or find more in the Ministry category.
Let’s be real—ministry (and life) can be overwhelming! Whether you’re balancing Sunday school lessons, family meals, or that never-ending to-do list, we all need a little peace from time to time. Less stress is key! In the spirit of finding calm amidst the craziness, I created a special essential oil blend called Stress Be-Gone. It’s a…
If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you know how much I value marriage and family—and so does my husband. As a ministry couple, we have learned (and are still learning!) that keeping our marriage and family strong is essential to effectively fulfilling our calling. While I’d love to say we have it…
Have you ever felt like your life was a TV series filled with drama? I certainly have! As an English teacher, one of my favorite moments in the classroom was watching students discover how the main character in a story changed over time. These changes didn’t happen by osmosis; they were always sparked by challenges,…
I know I’m a bit behind (life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately!), but I’m finally sharing the Calm & Cozy Nights essential oil blend with you. If your evenings could use a little more calm and a lot less chaos, this one’s for you. This blend was originally planned for our Family Matters series in August. Even though…
Have you ever had someone cut in front of you in line at Walmart or cut you off in traffic? I know I have! Oh, the rage… the anger. I mean, the unmitigated gall of that person! It makes me want to ask them, “Who do you think you are?!” (Insert exasperated sigh here!) But…
I don’t know about you, but I know as the holiday season starts to round the corner, so does my excitement, and truthfully, my anxiety! As a mom of 4, a pastor’s wife, and a full-time counselor, all of the expectations and plans can start to pile up. Grace in Every Season I looked around…
