On the 2016 Election Results

To my fellow Christians who are surprised by the election results, please remember to put on love this morning.  Show humbleness, grace, and forgiveness to those around you.  We show our faith through our love, not our political affiliation.  Others will know who we worship by how, when, and who we love. To my friends who are Hispanic and Latino, I am sorry for the offensive words...

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Confidence Vs. Comparison

As a third generation Italian, I know many things to be true.  First, you should never purchase pasta that comes in a can (I'm looking at you, Chef Boyardee).  Second, plucking your eyebrows every day is a must unless you want to have one eyebrow across your entire face.  Finally, what I think is an acceptable volume of communication must be lowered by several decibels to match what...

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Linoleum and Home Improvement

Today I'm signing in to share some thoughts about our recent home project, and the floor finishing that I can't wait to renovate- 30 year old linoleum.  Oh Linoleum, this wonderous floor covering hailed in the 1970's for its beauty and convenience.  By today's standards there is nothing more horrid than having even a few square feet of it in your home.  Don't...

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Thoughts on Pregnancy

The past seven months of pregnancy have flown by.  I can hardly believe there are just a few more weeks until we get to meet our child!  I am filled with thoughts about what kind of person our baby will be.  Will he or she be athletic?  A book worm?  A class clown?  Will our child look like me or more like my husband?  These are all questions...

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When Leaders are at Their Best

Today I am reflecting on thoughts from Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels.  This book contains reflections of his leadership lessons learned from years of experience in ministry.  It has been a fantastic read for those of you who are passionate about growing the church and leadership development.   As I was reading today, I came across a great question Hybles...

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Five Phrases that Destroy Ministry

I realized this week that I have been fully invested in ministry for seven years.  Seven years seems like a long time, but in many regards I still feel like a beginner.  As I reflect on my experiences over the last few years, I am blown away by how much I've learned as I have experienced different positions. 2007 2010 2013 Through these...

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Remembering the Sabbath and the Importance of Rest

I love summer.  The snow has melted, the sun is up early and goes down late, and the pace of life seems different.  Adding to this slowed down cadence for me is the life change of a new job and a few weeks of rest before I jump into something new.  With that, I have really started to reflect on the meaning of rest, or the Sabbath in God’s Word. Picture...

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