Easter is a time that we gather with family and for those of us who follow Jesus, it is a special time to remember all that He did for us. In my family, since my father passed away, it generally falls to me to prayer before meals. This year, my young great nieces were given … [Read more…]
You never know what the children in your ministry are facing at home. The questions asked by the children often relate to something they have faced, or are facing in their life. On Sunday mornings, I always have a time of prayer, asking the children if they have anything they want to pray for … [Read more…]
I recently had the opportunity to visit Art Rorheim’s office. Art is the co-founder of Awana. There is a lot of history and legacy in his office. Art’s secretary and the State Directors for Awana Northeast gave me the tour and shared some of the history and interesting items. One of the items in … [Read more…]
Recently I posted about the non-negotiables of an effective ministry. This is an expanded look at one of those non-negotiables. It is something we all struggle with in our lives. Ask anyone and they will tell you that they need to improve their prayer life. Jesus even acknowledged that with His disciples in Matthew … [Read more…]
As I arrived at work after the “long” holiday weekend, it immediately hit me why I sometimes dread making the long commute. And I find that it is not just work, but other areas in life as well. What I faced was an immediate negative worldview from a co-worker. Things in general are not up to par, … [Read more…]