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Keep the main thing the main thing.
God never changes. As I sit in church today I am reminded of that wonderful truth. Even when our world is chaotic and always moving, we...

joyforministry
Mar 13, 20203 min read


Redefining Success
As I sit in my bed at 7pm with my cup full of Ben and Jerry's low fat ice cream I am reflecting on my day. My brain is foggy. I forget...

joyforministry
Feb 22, 20203 min read


The broken parts reveal the beauty inside.
It has been one year since the shock and pain rocked us. 2019 was painful. One year later my husband and I walked on a beautiful beach...

joyforministry
Jan 14, 20203 min read


You be YOU
Recently someone quoted to me "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called". Oh how I love that. In our different...

joyforministry
Nov 18, 20192 min read


Seasoned - Interview #1
“We were so close to being one of those casualties. We were ready to walk away and God redeemed that.” This may come as a shock - but I...

joyforministry
Oct 17, 20194 min read


Falling back in love with ministry
There are few things I love more in life than doing ministry with my family. I love God. I love my husband and kids. I love many...

joyforministry
Sep 19, 20193 min read


The Goodness of God
There are songs that have made a huge impact on me at very specific times in my life. Some I don't want to listen to because they remind...

joyforministry
Aug 31, 20192 min read


My first blog on defensiveness. Won't be my last.
I was so excited to write a post on defensiveness. I have worked and reworked this post a few times. I think I am not ready to write it....

joyforministry
Aug 15, 20192 min read


What’s in your heart?
I used to think that guarding my heart meant protecting my heart. Protection from hurt. Protection from people. Protection from pain. ...

joyforministry
Aug 5, 20193 min read


Assume the best about people
I am going to be very honest right up front. I have a hard time doing this. A Very. Hard. Time. My husband is very good at it. He...

joyforministry
Jul 17, 20193 min read


Looking Back
I started journaling some of my experiences of being a Pastor's wife many years ago. As I look back at those entries, I see times of...

joyforministry
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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