Today’s catch phrase is: Serve without reserve. The essence of ministry is service, isn’t it? And we know that when we begin. Yet sometimes after the passage of time and circumstance, we grow weary of service or we forget what service is really all about. Perhaps our view of servanthood is a bit clouded when… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SERVE {Day 18}

Just now joining the series? Catch up on previous posts here. Today we’re continuing the catch phrase from yesterday: Enjoy hobbies and interests outside of church. I left you with the statement that our family decided to make some radical life changes. These are the things we began to incorporate into our lives: Get more… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: ENJOY- Part Two {Day 17}

Today’s catch phrase is: Enjoy hobbies and interests outside of ministry. No, I did not just speak false doctrine. 🙂 But I did speak something that I didn’t used to think was even possible, or allowable for a woman in ministry. Now I not only believe that it is acceptable- I believe that it is… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: ENJOY- Part One {Day 16}

Today’s catch phrase is: Speak with grace. I’m not referring to public speaking {it slightly terrifies me}, but rather how our speech comes across when interacting with others. During our early years of ministry, we heard a sermon about being gracious. It was an extremely influential sermon in my life at the time, and I’ve… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: SPEAK {Day 15}

Today’s catch phrase is: Nurture a healthy marriage. Ministry takes a toll on marriages. I read the stories- you do, too. They are sad stories of stress and trials that crumbled relationships, hurting more than just the couple in leadership. I voiced one of my regrets about ministry to my husband a few weeks ago.… Read More 31 Days of Fishbowl Grace: NURTURE {Day 14}