Years ago, we were in Florida walking around Disney Springs with our extended family. The kids were all excited to walk into the Disney Store. One of the kids in the group made a beeline for the Star Wars section and was elated to find Rey Skywalker’s staff that for so long he had been … More “It’s in the Bag!”
“But – That’s how it’s ALWAYS been!” Have you ever met those who hold traditions and the Bible on equal ground? I have. In fact, I’ve often BEEN that person. Traditions can be WONDERFUL. Would Christmas even feel the same without those homey traditions we’ve started and kept? However, as wonderful as many traditions can … More THE BIBLE > TRADITIONS
This week, whenever your church doors are open, go. If you are physically able, shut off the livestream and attend in person. You can’t hug someone or smile at them from behind your screen. When you’ve majorly slacked-off lately and worry about what people think, just go anyways. When it seems you’re the most exhausted … More Just Go
Recently my family attended a Christmas play complete with Santa, Disney princesses, drummer boys that floated to the ceiling while they played and a finale that would blow your mind. As Mary and Joseph and Jesus were elevated on one level of the stage, a real elephant bowed down to Jesus. Camels, wise men and … More He Deserves It All
“Time. Out. They left all of those fish??” This thought came into my mind as I read a passage I had read a gazillion times before. Luke chapter 5. Surely most of us have read this chapter. It’s where Peter, James and John had been out allll night long trying to catch some fish, but … More Forsaking ALL
Have you ever been falsely accused of something? It’s not a very fun feeling. I usually have two knee-jerk reactions: Number one – I just want to laugh and offer them a list of my actual faults because that is way more extensive than anything they could ever accuse me of. No need to make … More Plead My Cause
There’s a growing trend of Christians who make the claim that because WE are the church, being guilted into “corralling” into a building each week to hear some guy talk about his opinion of the Bible is completely unnecessary. They claim it’s unfair to put these unrealistic expectations on believers because they can “worship” God … More Do We Still “Need” Church?
“Where there’s spiritual opportunity, there will be satanic opposition”. I remember hearing my pastor say this often as I grew up, but I never fully felt the weight of this until my husband and I entered the ministry world together over 16 years ago. The immediate weight of a target on our backs once we … More Spiritual Opportunity Vs. Satanic Opposition
Imagine that you and your significant other are entering the doors of church and you are told to be nice to a man you are about to meet. It’s briefly explained that this mystery man had been very nice to your family and that you should be thankful for it. Without a chance to ask … More THE MORE YOU KNOW
(See Video Below) Last November, Josh and I had to sit our 5 kids down and reveal to them that Mommy had a baby in her belly that had passed away. We had chosen to keep the baby a secret until after my first appointment, because anyone who has kids knows that a life-changing secret … More McGee Family Update – March 2022
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