Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,especially to those who belong to the family of believers.Galatians 6:10 As ministry Assistants, we can find ourselves in the sights of the hurting, angry, or lost. Those who are so desperate they feel that fighting is the only way to be heard so …
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Darkness To Light
So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.Isaiah 41:10 There are times when, regardless of my efforts, I am so discouraged by my own thoughts. My own voice. My own behavior. Despite the growth, I still find myself sliding down a familiar, slippery slope. I believe …
Unplug
One of the great blessings of working for New Life is the gift of sabbatical. Regardless of the position a staff member holds, we are given the gift of time with a sabbatical every 7 years of employment. Sabbatical is a tangible way of demonstrating value and appreciation for someone who has served with perseverance. …
The Love Onion
One of my favorite rituals is to finish my day with the Lectio 365 devotional. It has become a place of calm, centering, and peace for me before going to sleep. The other night, this verse rang out: The Lord your God wins victory after victoryand is always with you.He celebrates and sings because of …
Gifts Among the Tissues
Seasons. As I write this, we are experiencing winter in all its glory. Two degrees with a wind chill of -18* and dropping like a rock as we move toward sundown. Baby, it’s COLD outside! As I’ve spoken with people today, I have been struck by the common thread of looking toward the weekend when …
Fearless
Growing up, there were three of us. But for 10 years, it was just Mike and me. Mike knew no fear. He WAS a superhero – each day he donned his shorts, cowboy boots, t-shirt, and bath towel safety-pinned around his neck. With one arm outstretched in front of him, he would zoom around the …
Steady
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,yet my unfailing love for you will not be shakennor my covenant of peace be removed,”says the Lord, who has compassion for you.Isaiah 54:10 I’ve never experienced an earthquake but have listened to stories from those who have. They explained it as feeling as if their …
Waiting
Have you ever been in a season of waiting? I’ve been in a season of waiting recently and, I confess, I haven’t been very gracious about it. I’m learning to go deeper with my “real and transparent” responses to life so, while I would love to say that I’ve been gifted with Mother Theresa qualities …
Exceedingly Gentle
As Assistants, we have learned to maximize systems in order to maximize our productivity. And while that can be a good thing, it becomes detrimental when it lures us into believing that frenzy is the minimum, expected pace. When we find ourselves rushing, pushing, running through our days that we completely miss the treasured souls …
Embracing the Tension
Have you ever taken the time to watch a water droplet sit on a leaf? The tension between the water and the air perfectly balanced to keep the water encapsulated in the form of a droplet, yet fluid enough to glide along the surface of the leaf. It is an amazing example of embracing tension. …
You Are Adored 