Resurrection is Everything

Resurrection is Everything

In the lectionary readings for this coming Sunday you’ll find a chunk of scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, about the resurrection.  In the New Living Translation verse 20 says “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead…”.  I totally had a Dwight Schrewt...
Life and Memories

Life and Memories

Hello friends, joining me on the blog today is Jill Ulven.  Jill is the PIM contact for the East Coast Conference and you can read more about her HERE.  I hope you enjoy this bit of encouragement as much as I did! My house is not clean. As I walk by a pile of dirt and...
Church Strife

Church Strife

At any church, at some point, there is going to be difficult and controversial situations that arise. As the spouse of the pastor, how do you lead through difficult times and keep your sanity? Keep your eye on the prize: Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore, since we are...
Advent 2016: Am I Enough

Advent 2016: Am I Enough

This holiday I find myself tired, soul deep. Each day new manna, each day the battle that I am not enough. Not enough of a wife, mother, friend, daughter. I tell myself be in the moment, be present. In this moment I do not seem enough. I need more patience, more...
Deeply Original

Deeply Original

A few weeks ago I was sitting in my office and got sucked into the Facebook vortex. After a few minutes of scrolling I ran across a video by Rob Bell. And at the end of the video he said something that has stuck with me since then. This is what he said…   “You,...