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Minister Musings
Thoughts on following Jesus from our ministry staff…
Spiritual “Unlearning”
As a Christian that wants to grow in discipleship to Jesus, we must accept the fact that there are some things we must unlearn…
The Power of Encouragement
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” Encouragement doesn’t have to be fancy or long. Sometimes it’s a smile, a kind word, or even a quick text. Have you ever had one of those days when you felt worn out, and then your phone buzzed with an encouraging message? Suddenly the day feels a little brighter. Just a few words of hope can make such a difference.
The Better Destination
But how would we describe our spiritual destination during our lives here on Earth? What would we type into our spiritual GPS right now? In other words, what is the primary goal we are working towards as followers of Christ?
Unfiltered Faith
Think about your closest relationships. With a true friend, you don’t need to fake it. You can laugh, cry, and be fully yourself. God is inviting us into that kind of relationship—where faith is real, raw, and unfiltered. And when we live that way, others see God’s glory shining through us.
Craving or Necessity?
Is my relationship with God a craving or a necessity?
In Psalm 63, David wrote the following:
“1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.”
Back-To-School Season!
It’s that time again! New shoes, new schedules, maybe even a new lunchbox. Back-to-school season always feels like a fresh chapter. And while it’s exciting, it can also come with nerves, change, and that slightly chaotic feeling of figuring it all out again.
Citizens of Heaven
If our true home is in Heaven, that makes our time here on Earth a lot like an extended mission trip. We need to learn how to build relationships with the people God has sent us to evangelize without participating in the sinful things the world celebrates. We can’t withdraw completely, since that would limit our ability to reach people for Christ, but we can’t blend in either, since that would compromise our integrity.
Doubt Happens
There are days when God feels close, and others when you’re like, “God, are You even listening?” You’re not broken. You’re not a bad Christian. You’re just human.
Missing the Lion
Jesus once asked his followers, “Why are you sleeping?” It makes me think about the time I missed the lions. It makes me think of other opportunities that I’ve missed because I’ve been “asleep.” I’ve been asleep because I’ve been focused on the wrong thing, or I’ve “spaced out” and missed the opportunity to be present in this moment.
Find God, Find Peace
Peace isn’t found in a perfect situation. It’s not when the to-do list is empty or the kids are finally quiet or the bills are paid. Peace is found in the presence of God.
Walking Slowly Through The Crowd
Christian author and leadership expert John Maxwell likes to say that good leaders walk slowly through the crowd. While it’s true that they walk with purpose and intentionality (instead of wandering aimlessly), they walk slowly enough through the crowd to ensure that they can connect with the people they are leading. They are never too busy to notice the people around them and minister to their needs.
Living Free Under Grace
Grace doesn’t just forgive us—it frees us. It empowers us to live differently, to walk away from what once held us down, and to pursue the life God created us for. Grace doesn’t excuse sin—it gives us the strength to overcome it. Living under grace means we don’t fight our battles alone. We live with the confidence that God is for us, helping us—even when we stumble. Grace reminds us that our identity isn’t found in our failures, but in Christ’s victory.
Shining Lights
“This week, as the sky lights up with celebration, may we be reminded that our lives can shine too. Not with noise or flashes, but with a light that points people to Jesus.”
Conquering the Promised Land
Moses was an exceptional man of faith who led the people of Israel out of their slavery in Egypt and guided them during their forty-year journey through the wilderness. But he was not the one to lead them across the Jordan into the Promised Land. Instead, that responsibility would fall on Joshua, the successor to Moses. Joshua was likely feeling nervous about the task that God gave him. Conquering the Promised Land wouldn’t be easy, and he wasn’t sure if the people would respect him as much as they respected Moses.
Don’t Be a Leader
The world is looking for great leaders, but Jesus is looking for great servants.
Trusting Jesus In a Wild World
We live in a wild world. It’s full of uncertainty, noise, and change. But Jesus doesn’t ask us to navigate it alone. He invites us to trust Him
“The Story of Our Salvation.”
Sometimes, when we study the Bible, it’s easy to lose sight of how each book or chapter connects to the larger story—God’s pursuit of a relationship with us and His work to rescue and restore a lost and broken world through the sacrifice of his son.
Fear and the Father
Fear may not always disappear right away, but God doesn’t leave us alone in it.
Hodi?
I confess that sometimes I treat Jesus like I would treat a window salesman, or a stranger at my door…I open up my doorbell app, see who it is, and promptly ignore Him. I wonder why we are so scared to let Jesus into our lives? What are we afraid that He will find if He comes in and sits down with us?
A Mother’s Day Blessing…
To every mom, grandma, aunt, foster mom, and spiritual mother: your love matters deeply. You’re doing holy work—even when it doesn’t feel like it.
