Accepting the Seasons of Life
April 24, 2023
Change in ministry can bring a sense of homesickness for what we’ve known before. It’s important to learn to accept the seasons of life in service. … More Accepting the Seasons of Life
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We Grow Old While Serving
April 10, 2023
If there’s one thing we can’t stop while serving, it’s the aging process. With aging comes new perspectives on home and what it means. … More We Grow Old While Serving
When Home Changes
March 27, 2023
Leaving home means coming back to what we knew is no longer a given. Being at home at home takes work and requires help from others. … More When Home Changes
Leaving Well
March 13, 2023
How we leave a place of service impacts how we find home in the next location. … More Leaving Well
Staying Battle Ready
February 27, 2023
When we walk into service, we walk into battle. Thankfully, the Lord has provided just what we need to face it–His armor. … More Staying Battle Ready
Square Peg in a Round Hole
February 13, 2023
Fitting into a new culture takes adjustment that can be painful. Part of that adjustment is to our expectations and those of our teammates and the people we serve. Finding balance is needed for long-term service. … More Square Peg in a Round Hole
No Is Not a Dirty Word
January 30, 2023
We are created to do good works, but not everyone we’re asked by others to do. Sometimes we need to say no. … More No Is Not a Dirty Word
I Need Some Space
January 16, 2023
Setting boundaries in ministry is key to maintaining integrity and a healthy life. It’s okay to find ways to find space in service. … More I Need Some Space
Running Out of Juice
December 19, 2022
There is a simple truth about service fatigue: It comes from a lack of rest. We all need to take breaks to recharge or we run out of juice to serve effectively. … More Running Out of Juice
Losing Self in Contextualization
November 28, 2022
Can I ever fit in among the people I’m called to serve? Struggles with contextualization lead many to long for home. What do you do with contextualization frustration? … More Losing Self in Contextualization