As we begin a new season of classes on Tuesday Mornings, I wonder what has weathered our souls since we last met together? How many of us have been under low clouds that poured on us each day? Who of us experienced sunny skies and rainbows? Has it been a time of drought and doing …
Wanted: the Weak, the Inadequate, the Willing
When was the last time you did something that terrified you? I’m not talking Halloween spook house terrifying or the latest zombie movie terrifying. I’m talking stepping out in faith and doing that thing you said you could never do. Last week? Last month? Never? Then maybe it’s time you did. In less than two …
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I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling kind of Fall-ish today. The kids are back in school, the house is quiet, cold, soft rain falls against my office windows. Yup, definitely Fall-ish. And you know what that means? Fall Equip Her bible studies are just around the corner. I can’t wait! If you are …
The God Who Lingers
A word I’m learning to live with this summer is LINGER. Linger means: Stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave. When my 12-year-old asks to play another hand of cards, “puh-leeze,” he lingers. When I meet a friend for coffee and 2 hours seems too short, we linger. …
Beneath the Shelter of His Wings
I’ve been memorizing more scripture this year—longer passages instead of a verse here and there. Before you start getting all impressed on me, let me just say it’s been a challenge. Some days I feel like I’m trying to hold onto an armful of greased bowling balls. About the time I get a good hold …
Peace and Quiet
By Stacey Kuszak A few weeks ago, Ben Harms, gave a sermon that hit me squarely in an area of need in my life. The need for some peace and quiet. I’m a busy mom with a lot of kids. It’s summer. Everyone is home. The sheer number of people in my house on any …
Beyond the Horizon: Living for Eternity
I love how God uses our unique talents and gifts to teach us something about Him. Today I’m pleased to welcome Doni Stoner, one of our Equip Her ladies, as our guest blogger. An award-winning artist and poet, Doni shares the insight she gained from a recent painting she created. I am an artist, but …
Never Hike with Double Vision
I spent last week in the Colorado Rockies in a portion of the mountains that has been a part of my family’s history since the early 1900s. One of our favorite activities while we are there is to hike to nearby lakes. This year was no different, except I brought along a handicap to my …
Stepping Out to Serve
My great delight with Summer Refresh was sharing alongside Stacey and Kathy. Each added her own unique perspective from week to week, Stacey in front of the group and Kathy here on the blog. Listen to Stacey’s reflections from our last class: In the last video of the series, Ann brings together all the concepts …
A Thought on List Keeping
As we've made our way through the One Thousand Gifts study during Summer Refresh, many of us have become list keepers. We're naming thankful moments. We're counting the ways God has loved us well. Planning for our class this week, a thought caught and stuck with me: What if this habit of counting gifts replaces …
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