I read one of those special books this month. Honestly I’m not even done yet. But it’s good, I’m liking it, feeling challenged and even affirmed at times. I’m glad to be reading it. Why is it special? Well, I guess it must be special since it has been on my shelf for so long …
Think you might you have gifts? But isn’t it scary to use them? How Do You Start? “It began as you might expect. In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty dirty wet hole full of worms and oozy smells. This was a hobbit hole and that means good food, …
What did you enjoy doing as a child? Maybe it’s something you still do? Or is it something you used to eat and when you eat it now you feel like a kid again? Adults sometimes forget to eat childish things and enjoy them like kids. Think back to your childish delights… (imagination is drifting, …
Stories are incredibly powerful ways to get a point across, inspire people, and to catch your listeners’ attention. Jesus used real life stories and metaphors all the time. Regularly in this space I will share stories that you can use in your leading and teaching. Possible Subjects: inspiring people, new ideas, family time, communication, …
Our youngest daughter started a newspaper route a couple of months ago. We grilled her on whether she was ready to take on the responsibility of delivering papers multiple times a week, on a time deadline, in rain, snow, sleet or hail (sounds postal) no matter what. It’s a big commitment. I’ve never had a …
Each and every one of us is a unique creation. No one else is just like you. Not even if you have a twin. You are a unique creation of God. Okay, you may not be sure you believe in God. That’s okay, He believes in you! [HT to Richard Harris’ monk character in THE COUNT OF …