I was glad to see my friend on my way into church. I can count on Dan to hear me out when I have burdens on my heart, and I had more than my share on that particular day. Dan and I spent a few minutes talking until it was
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Was it Today?
Written for the tenth anniversary of Dad’s death Was it today when you stepped into my house for the last time? When you sat down in the rocking chair and asked how I was doing? I had my school assignment laid out on the table and asked you to help
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If you follow me on Facebook, you know I’m very opinionated with my politics. I’ve backed off a lot with my postings since Trump won the election, but my commitment to the conservative point of view hasn’t changed. (Actually I’m probably more of a classic liberal these days, but I
Continue readingHow God uses Dogs in my Life
You know the saying that dog is God spelled backwards? Well, it’s true. Okay, my theological mind can have trouble with this. I’d probably could write a theological article about how this is incompatible with Scripture and how ridiculous this is. Some might even call it heresy.
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Mary Jane Ponten is a friend, mentor and second mother to me. She has taught me about life and ministry through the years. A couple of months ago, I asked Mary Jane to write out her hilarious story about how disability language changes through the years. Not only did I
Continue readingSummer 2017 plans
To quote Forrest Gump… “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.”
Continue readingOur plans or God’s?
Read Acts 16:6-10 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9
Continue readingRemembrances and Memorials
Maybe I do this too often. I have this habit of looking back through the years and remember where I have been. I look at the calendar and remember where I was and what I was doing on a certain date and year.
Continue readingWhere does disability ministry fit in at your church?
Disability ministry crosses the entire spectrum of a church’s ministry. Whether it’s the children’s ministry, the worship team, or the leadership, there is an element that could have a disability touch to it. During my years in this ministry, I have discovered that people don’t often understand what disability ministry
Continue readingLate Summer update
Where does the time go? The Lord talks and and teaches me daily, but you’d never know it from my website or looking at my date book. This has been something I’ve struggled with my entire adult life….proving my worth. Proving I belong and my work matters. I know, I
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