Further Faster

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Leadership

At a recent conference, Andy Stanley utilized a phrase, “Further Faster.” Andy was speaking of equipping growing churches to go “further, faster.” You may be working on growing the church you belong to. You could be working on building your career. You may feel God...

When You Feel Homesick

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Faith

The clock reads 12:15 a.m…then 1:15 a.m…now 2:30 a.m. I lay here, still awake. Unable to sleep since waking with one of the kids who needed to use the restroom. Unusual for me, as I am typically able to fall back to sleep quickly, but tonight my mind begins to race...

How to Make the Most of Summer

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Health and Wellness

“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul.”  Proverbs 17:22a, TPT Summertime in Minnesota needs to be celebrated and lived to the fullest. Here are a few ideas that will bring a smile to your face and health to your body and soul. Grab your cup of...

Feel Like Waving the White Flag of Surrender?

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Life Issues

Life is hard. Best friends get cancer, children struggle in school, mental illness is real, and companies lay off people. So how do we handle the tough stuff? Do we shut down, pull the blankets over our heads, and wave the white flag of surrender? That may work for...

A Call to Prayer

by | Jun 20, 2017 | Faith

I don’t know about you, but one of the great powers of the Holy Spirit that I sometimes find difficult is conviction. It involves not only my faith but my fear of the holy God. It’s not something we discuss often in church because it makes us...