The Opposite Sex: Men
Last newsletter, I shared some thoughts on the mind of a woman. Simply stated, a woman’s mind is very complex, and yet not that complicated to explain. A woman thinks…
In the Storm
The Opposite Sex: Women
I am a thinker. I don’t run on emotion. I don’t like compliments. I only cry when really angry, disrespected or hit by a moving vehicle. My husband, on the…
Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Do you sometimes feel half alive? Half faithful? Half obedient? Half the totally committed Christian you long to be? 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what…
Why, Oh Why Am I Still Procrastinating?
…kind of a funny question when you think about it, huh? Even the fact that we’d take time to ponder the question…is this, in fact just another way that we…
How Do You Know that Joy Comes in the Morning?
When May arrives, it feels like the culmination of spring, with its warm weather, longer days, and vibrant nature. It’s a time of renewal, growth, and a sense of optimism as…
How in the World is it Good Friday?
As we’re in that time of our church year we’ve come to know as Easter Week, it’s understandable, if not expected, that you may have experienced a vast array of…
How to Serve Others Well
In preparation for the upcoming Serve Your City, as well as, our First Friday on May 2nd, I’ve been reading articles on preparing your heart to serve. I think it’s…
Do We Have to Read our Bible Daily?
Author: Blake Long One of the most important spiritual disciplines—if not the most important—is that of reading Scripture. The Bible is God’s Word, and tells us everything we need to know for…
Overcoming the Desire for Isolation and Withdrawal
At our March First Friday gathering, our teaching focused on the importance and benefits of cultivating and maintaining meaningful connections while navigating life as a single. As our guiding scripture…
Finding Contentment and Purpose in your Singleness
At our February First Friday event (which took place on Valentine’s Day), I had the opportunity to interview a panel of 4 members of our Single Adult Ministries community. Each…