My kids love anything superhero. Who am I kidding, I love anything superhero too. It is not unusual to find my kids with homemade capes on. My son has two generic superhero style cape shirts. He likes to "fly" around the house. He says, "I'm flying like Jesus." It is so cute to see. My daughter recently watched a superhero style cartoon on Netflix for the first time and she is now a big superhero fan as well. Are there superhero fans in your home? Here are some great gift ideas for the … [Read more...]
Children’s Ministry {because it changes lives}
I grew up driving an hour north, bypassing several churches, to attend a small church on a neighboring Native American reservation. With less than 30 people in attendance, it was the church where I learned about who God was, how much He loves me, and how He changes lives. It was also the church I decided to be baptized in when I was 14. Now, my husband is overseeing outreach efforts of about 100 churches here in Western Washington. He speaks at a different church almost every week. Instead … [Read more...]
Resolutions to Be More Like Jesus
My resolution every year is to get closer to Jesus than I was the year before. I want to be like Jesus and I want others to see Jesus living in me. The new Believe NIV topical Bible from Randy Frazee is a great way to meet that resolution. About Believe NIV Believe includes short topical passages from the NIV Bible, unlocking the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues that help people live the story of the Bible. This hardcover Bible breaks this 30-week Scripture experience into … [Read more...]
8 Qualities of a Winner
With the New Year upon us all, I know many have made resolutions. You might not have declared those resolutions yet, but in your mind I am sure you are making decisions on doing better in your life in some areas. That is what is so great about the New Year. It gives us a chance to reflect on the past year and enables us to make the necessary changes that can make 2015 even better. This is why I love books like You Can, You Will by Joel Osteen. Books like this make it easier to make changes in … [Read more...]
True Christianity: Representing Jesus Well
Most of you know that my husband is a minister. He doesn't pastor a church though. He coordinates outreach for about 100 churches in Washington state. I know I am biased, but my husband is awesome, and I really am blessed to be married to him. There isn't a person he can't talk to, pray with, witness too - he connects well with people of all faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. As he works to train church members how to effectively share Jesus with their circle of influence, … [Read more...]
Give Poverty Fighting Holiday Gifts This Year
How many of you give gift cards as gifts during the holiday season? Yes, I am guilty of taking the easy way out and doing this. Did you know that gift cards topped the list of popular holiday gifts for 2013 (according to Nielsen.com)? Instead of gift cards why don't you get creative this holiday season by giving your friends and loved ones poverty-fighting holiday gifts from the 2014 World Vision Gift Catalog? More than 250 items, ranging in price from $10 to $39,000, are available online … [Read more...]
Say No to Pretend Christianity
We were talking about the Rich Young Rule in Matthew 19 at church recently which had me thinking about following Christ, obedience, full surrender, and pretend Christianity. Matthew 19:16-22 The Rich and the Kingdom of God 16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he … [Read more...]
