“You need to write that book, Kay, because you have something important to say. I know God’s hand is on your ministry.” “You’re a good mom. Your children are blessed to have been raised by you.” “You’re such a good friend. I’m so thankful for you!” What do these three statements have in common, besides the fact that they all… Read More
How to Resist the Urge to…Criticize
Ouch! Now we’re getting into temptations I have less success resisting. I can indeed have a very critical tongue. Some days I just seem to wake up with a critical spirit. I like to blame it on having endured bad dreams all night, but who knows? Some days we’re just more critical than others. And when that happens I can… Read More
The Power of a Word
As much as I love having a warm casserole delivered to my home when I have the flu, food is not my favorite ministry. And as nice as it is to have someone visit you when you’re new in the neighborhood, visitation doesn’t really rank as number one with me either. And while I love being ministered to in someone… Read More