Yup. I said it. It may not be entirely true, but man, I do feel it most days. It’s a job that requires a lot of grit. Grit to know that there is a lot to do and many times the job falls to the pastor’s wife. Which may ultimately mean that the job just doesn’t get done. There are limits. And even with expectations, it doesn’t mean they are accurate. In a small church such as our own, there is a big job, with not many people resources. And it’s not that the people aren’t wonderful, they are, but in an agriculture based community, the time of year dictates who is in attendance. Calving, branding, haying, more haying, shipping, AI-ing, doctoring and you know that proverbial ox in the well, all affect attendance.
Dear future husband: For a young girl or boy, writing a letter to their future spouse can keep their focus on what is truly important in this world of dating. Find out how and why you can encourage your children or young teens you know, to start writing to their future spouse.
2016 Hunger Games Election: Please, let us not be a nation who falls into only being happy and docile because our bellies are full and our minds entertained. Remind yourself of the 5 things you should do in a hunger games world.
Are you in God’s will? Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
During the storm of life, how do you respond and how is your relationship with your Heavenly Father affected? Stand firm between the sheltering arms of God
The one time all or nothing free gift: your life. In the hands of the Father, he is able to work immeasurably more than you ever thought possible.
God’s way of giving doesn’t make sense: give everything you have and then give more. But when we give to Him everything we have, He works miracles.