Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Ministry”
There are few things as satisfying as finishing what you started, especially as we strive to finish God’s work entrusted to us. I love design and creativity so I began a project to update my website for my ministry work. After months of careful research, I bought a slick, premium website theme and dove in, eager to learn the ropes and put …
What effect does your leadership have on those you lead? Does it inspire confidence and trust in your leadership? Does it empower others and mobilize clear action? Or does it create uncertainty and confusion? Fear and suspicion? We all want to be a stronger leader. So we read books, attend workshops, and spend hours in prayerful reflection so we will be prepared for God’s use. (Hebrews 13:21) As …
What work has God called you to do that feels beyond your reach? Last year God used a single verse to empower me to complete a monumental task. A dream, really. He challenged me to participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month where you write an entire book in 30 days). While the idea inspired me, the thought of doing it? Overwhelming. Nevertheless, I took up God’s call …
“David . . . fulfilled God’s purpose in his own generation.” (Acts 13) Do you want to know God’s call for your life? God called David to lead Israel as its king. God called David to a specific mission at a particular time in history–and he fulfilled it. But today, many of us misunderstand what “fulfilling God’s call” means. When we …
Everyone wants to be trustworthy. Which is one reason failing to follow through is a miserable feeling. You know how it goes. You see someone to whom you’ve made a commitment which you’ve not yet kept, so you scurry past, head ducked, as you squirm down the gauntlet of accountability. “Oh yeah, shoot!…Maybe tomorrow…” But then tomorrow you forget. We all do from …
Ever feel like no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem to make a difference? You may be surprised that Elijah, a Biblical prophet lauded for his power and impact, knew that feeling well. Let’s dip into this powerful prophet’s saga to find out more. The setting: Mt. Carmel in Israel. Elijah is locked in a face-off with king Ahab …
