BATTLING DISCOURAGEMENT & A LACK OF MOTIVATION For many, 2026 has started off on a rocky note. The depressing news reminds us of the extreme depravity of this world we live in. And personally, many have already had financial, interpersonal, or emotional crises. These varying circumstances and unknowns can feel like they’re all around you, … More DESIRING DARK CLOUDS TO DISSIPATE
By: Jen McGee Several years ago, I was pregnant with twins, and after leaving for church, I looked down at my skirt and began to panic. There was a security tag on my skirt! I had to wear that specific skirt for a choir performance – plus, not much else fit me. My pastor husband … More SUNDAY MORNING BATTLES
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
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
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!
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?
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
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
“Umm. I’m at Disneyland, so BYE!” I heard a frustrated and snobbish voice say these words to me over the phone. All I could do was laugh and shake my head as I hung up. Presently I work from home calling our company’s current customers and offering them a free gift for using us. It’s … More THAT GLORIOUS “YES”
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!”
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