Coming to the close of a chapter, and getting ready to turn to a new one is always an exciting yet fearful time. Trying to understand it, as well as deal with the feelings and emotions around it can be overwhelming. For some, it’s a get-out-of-dodge scenario. Life will be better on the other side…
I was walking the other day and reflecting on the last year of my life. One year ago this last week was my final Sunday leading worship at a local church, after 38 years. I have had so many thoughts and emotions over this year. There have been seasons of tremendous growth as I begin…
I read an interesting scripture from I Samuel 7:2 yesterday that referenced Israel. It said, “During that time, all Israel mourned because it SEEMED the Lord had abandoned them.” I had to pause as I read that to reflect on two conversations I have had this week with pastors. One was a seasoned worship pastor…
“God often gives us the promise way before He gives us the process.” That was the opening of a devotional I started reading recently. When we are born, we do not come into the world with the gift of waiting. A baby cries because they want to eat and want to eat NOW! They say…
