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}

Today’s catch phrase is: Clean your fishbowl. Ministry is often described as “life in a fishbowl.” And truly it is, for nothing seems off limits when it comes to the pastor’s family. Often people feel the need to comment on everything they observe, whether or not it concerns them personally. We have even been watched… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: CLEAN {Day 22}

Today’s catch phrase is: Support other ministry families. Some of the most treasured relationships that my husband and I have are with other ministry families. When we moved to Canada, we hardly  knew a soul. But now, eight years later {today to be exact!}, we have made so many dear friends who are like minded.… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SUPPORT {Day 21}

Today’s catch phrase is: Love people where they are. Maybe that phrase sounds cliche, but this might possibly be one of the hardest parts of ministry! God gives spiritual leaders such a passionate vision for His work. And often we get caught up in the doing of the vision. We dream and hope and pray… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: LOVE {Day 19}