JOY TO THE BRIM

The barista handed me my Venti Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Yum! If you know, you know. However, my excited smile faded when I noticed that this liquid gold was not filled to the top of the cup. Completely unacceptable, of course. (I really want to use a winky-eye emoji right now). I smiled … More JOY TO THE BRIM

The Real List We Should Be Making this Christmas Season

I’m currently dealing with 5 Christmas Wish Lists from our 5 kiddos. When those wish lists are stacked on top of grocery receipts and never-ending bills, the thought of spending more money can quickly suck the joy out of Christmas, can’t it? 😉  In a season where our minds are focused on lots of lists … More The Real List We Should Be Making this Christmas Season

Someone, Somewhere, Is Counting On You to Serve Jesus Well!

Josh & I received an unexpected phone call a couple of nights ago. A call that literally made our whole day. And I’m sharing this not to pat ourselves on the back, but to share an encouraging thought… A young man, who was in our youth group many years ago at our former church, called … More Someone, Somewhere, Is Counting On You to Serve Jesus Well!

When Faith Offends: Will the Church Stand Firm?

By: Jen McGee Do you think Jesus was “too political” when He decided to document the stoning of Stephen, the first NT martyr killed for his faith?  I have been very disappointed this past week. Sure, I’ve gotten some “heat” from unbelievers because I posted about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The “lost” have made stomach-churning, demonic … More When Faith Offends: Will the Church Stand Firm?

“There’s Nothing New Under the Sun” – From the Colosseum to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

By: Jen McGee When I first heard of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, I was literally in the middle of teaching the kids about the Colosseum in Rome and its shameful history.  As most are aware, it was a place where wicked onlookers chanted and cheered for the death of Christians. These despicable people gleefully watched heroes of … More “There’s Nothing New Under the Sun” – From the Colosseum to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

CARRYING THE TORCH – Reflecting on the Death of Charlie Kirk

My heart is so heavy as I reflect on the terrible assassination of Charlie Kirk. So many thoughts swirling through my head: And yet, when I feel confused, I cling to the One who isn’t.  What is true in these moments of confusion?  This terrible tragedy MUST stir us to action. Our spiritual laziness has … More CARRYING THE TORCH – Reflecting on the Death of Charlie Kirk

“Quack, Quack!”

When my ministry friend and I give each other a knowing glance and humorously say, “Quack, Quack!”, you know that we are reminding ourselves of an important truth. It may seem like an odd phrase, but these 2 words can be very helpful. So what in the world does it mean? It means when humans … More “Quack, Quack!”

And Satan Laughs…

I recently polled a bunch of pastor’s wives about what ridiculous arguments they have seen take place in their church ministries over the years. Sadly, the list is way too long to share here. Some of the “highlights” if you can even call it that, are things like placement of a coat rack in the … More And Satan Laughs…