Today’s catch phrase is Listen to people’s hearts. It takes work to be a good listener, doesn’t it? I think being a good listener is somewhat related to personality {introvert vs. extrovert}. Yet in all of us it is an art that must be cultivated and then shared. Being a good listener is a gift… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: LISTEN {Day 27}

Today’s catch phrase is: Build relationships with unsaved people. As ministry leaders, it’s SO easy to get wrapped up in our ministry, our church, our programs, our meetings, and even our outreach opportunities. Certainly we must be focused on the work in front of us, yet we must also be looking around for opportunities outside of… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: BUILD {Day 26}

Today’s catch phrase is: Laugh more today than you did yesterday. Now, I’m not talking about foolishness or immaturity. There’s plenty too much of that in this world. I’m not talking about sarcasm, either {that’s a topic for another day!}. I’m talking about good old fashioned  belly laughing that is healing for body and soul.… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: LAUGH {Day 24}

Today’s catch phrase is Teach your children how to navigate ministry stuggles. This is a lesson that I have recently refreshed in my own heart. I’m blessed to have a lady in my church who is somewhat of a mentor to me in the area of child rearing. We meet once a week as we… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: TEACH {Day 23}