Modern Miracles of Physical Healing
When was the last time you heard about someone who was physically healed through prayer? Have you ever witnessed healing yourself? I recently had the honor to volunteer as a prayer minister for a retreat. During the week three people shared with me about previous encounters they had when praying with someone and that personal was physically […]
When I Called, You Answered and Gave Me Strength
“When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me.” Psalm 138:3 Feeling Vulnerable I haven’t been this vulnerable in a while. Earlier this week, I felt raw, exhausted, broken, feeble, emotional, and weak. I haven’t been my regular self and have been fighting hard to keep my eyes focused on Christ. […]
Mercy Will Destroy You
Pope Francis declared a Year of Mercy for the Catholic Church. It began on December 8th, 2015 the feast of the Immaculate Conception and will end on November 20th, 2016 the feast of Christ the King. It is a time of forgiveness of sins, and extraordinary graces surrounding God’s mercy. This is an amazing time […]
School Shootings: Ministering in the Aftermath …an insider’s story
It was a beautiful spring day and, as a junior in high school, I was hoping a teacher would give in to my peers and I begging to have class outside. We were looking forward to prom in just over a week. I’ll never forget that day. It was the day my life forever changed. […]
Go From Busy… to Beloved
‘Busy’ was the response I got when I asked a ministry friend how things were going. It wasn’t a cry for help, but a battle cry. We are in the trenches of ministry and love to show off our scars. Being busy for Jesus is what makes you valuable right? There are different seasons in […]
Who do you see?
Today’s Activity: Who do I see? Materials needed for this activity: A mirror, your eyes, lots of honesty Look at yourself in the mirror for no more than 15 seconds. What do you see and who do you see? (No cheating…just follow these instructions.) Make note of your immediate thoughts, reactions and judgements. Most of […]
The Balancing Act
You want to do it all. Lead others closer to Christ. Set a good example. Walk with people in their struggles. Improve the programs and ministries you have. All while utilizing the gifts God has given you. You stack one thing on top of the next, hoping it will all hold and the pile won’t […]