A blog on how to be humble in ministry when it’s so easy not to be. hilarious humility advice for young ministers and those young at heart. Continue reading Buckle Up, Young Minister: Hilarious Advice for Ministers to Walk a Humble Path
Lessons learned as a college student in my 40s!
My loved ones and acquaintances are aware that I have recently completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Ministerial Leadership with a focus on pastoral counseling from Southeastern University. Despite having worked in vocational ministry for more than 20 years, God directed me to return to the academic environment. I want to impart some ofContinue reading Lessons learned as a college student in my 40s!
Why Christian friendship is important for your life
Christian friendship is one of the most underrated weapons in the Christian arsenal.Continue reading Why Christian friendship is important for your life
I was called a Jezebel, but I chose to forgive!
Recently I became familiar with the damage the purity movement has caused too many young adults, and I thought now is the time to share. Strong women, we need you in the church. We need to do better at building up these daughters of God rather than tearing them down with legalistic judgements. Continue reading I was called a Jezebel, but I chose to forgive!
Reflecting on Church Trends: A Minister’s SWOT Analysis
In one of my leadership classes, I learned the value of doing a SWOT analysis to improve and grow your ministry. We analyzed our work’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Since I have had time this summer to do a lot of self-examination and introspection, I decided to apply this concept to the church trendsContinue reading Reflecting on Church Trends: A Minister’s SWOT Analysis
Take a step back from defensive thinking
Developing yourself is the most challenging and rewarding job you will ever undertake, and in my case, it meant overcoming a defensive mindset. I committed to God and my family to not stop working on my personal growth. Besides praying and seeking God, the next crucial step in helping me overcome this mindset and develop myselfContinue reading Take a step back from defensive thinking
Experiencing Spiritual Warfare at Christmas time
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. “When King Herod heard this he wasContinue reading Experiencing Spiritual Warfare at Christmas time
Keep Shooting Those Arrows
Overcoming a Defeated Mindset Have you ever tried to encourage someone to follow their dream, only to walk away frustrated by their negative, defeated, “I can’t do this!”, “I’m not good enough!” attitude? This mindset is called “The Defeated Mindset”. A defeated mindset causes people to give up on their hopes, dreams, and goals, andContinue reading Keep Shooting Those Arrows
From milk to meat
How to become fully mature disciples of Christ It has been over 20 years since the day the Lord showed me that although I was a Christian and loved Him, I was an immature Christian. I knew the songs, went to church, and even occasionally read the bible, but I also put myself first andContinue reading From milk to meat
Serving Even When People Suck…the life out of you!
The leech has two suckers that cry out, “More, more!” There are three things that are never satisfied— no, four that never say, “Enough!” NLT (Proverbs 30:15) No one likes serving people who are suckers. You know, people who only call you when they have a problem or need something, takers, and done their way,Continue reading Serving Even When People Suck…the life out of you!
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