Slowing Down

In this video, Lisa shares why it’s important, whether you are going uphill or down, to slow down and make sure you are focused on God. Allow Jesus to work in your ministry, and it won’t matter how fast you got there, only how much God was able to do through you.

Smile Wide

smile wide

“Say cheese!” “But first… let me take a selfie!” “On the count of the 3!” Everyone knows when you hear any combination of these words, it’s your cue to smile for the camera!  Whether it’s for yet another picture that your mom wants to take or you are laughing with friends, we smile a lot! […]

Where Is Your Happy Place?

Your Happy Place Are you sitting near a stream? Maybe you are in the stands, watching your child perform on the field or the stage? Are you in front of a blank canvas with a brush in hand? You could be sitting on the porch, on a cool morning drinking a cup of coffee? Instead, you may consider […]

Make A New Year’s Resolution for Advent – Why not?

If I asked you – what is your most common New Year’s resolution?  You might say: to lose weight, save money, eat healthier, get rid of the excess or live a simpler life.  My personal new year’s resolutions have almost always been to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.  However, as I made these […]

Need a Boost? 3 Proverbs to Ponder

As I sat down to write, I immediately drew a blank.  What should I write about?  What do I have to share?  What is it that might help someone else?  Why would anyone want to read this?  What do I have to say that hasn’t already been said?  As I continued to ask myself these […]

Resolve to Listen Better! – 9 “Action” Tips for Listening Success

Have you ever struggled with what to say when?  Want to have more intentional conversations with teens, parents, friends, or strangers? Pick one or all of the tips to help you have better conversations with those around you. Love a person where they are – but love them even more to not leave them there. […]

3 Tips for Approaching Ministry Like It’s Christmas Morning

It’s September.  I don’t know about you, but I felt like the summer was way too short. Now we are back into full ministry….recruiting volunteers, planning themes/lessons, inviting and lining up speakers to share their talents, and making the list of all of the supplies that you need to get started. Whew, I’m feeling so […]

Dear Reader, We are Praying for You!

Our ministry was founded with the intention of providing not only resources and ideas for ministry, but also spiritual support to help you, strengthen you and support you in – whatever it may be! You have beautiful and broken souls entrusted to your care and we want you to know that we are praying for […]

Go From Overwhelmed to Peaceful in 3 (Not So Easy) Steps

My husband and I went to the store the other day and noticed the aisles of school supplies, lunch boxes and backpacks, and Christmas stuff that is making its way to the various departments. Already? What happened to summer? August is right around the corner and is typically filled with not only school preparations, but […]

Jesus gives us hope… Follow Him

Sound familiar?  If you’ve had any connection to summer Vacation Bible School at your parish, you or the people around you might have heard this message from the very first day.  Psalm 71:5 says “For you, O Lord, are my hope.”  We teach this to the children at an early age and need to be reminded […]