Grateful For My Teens

Grateful For My Teens

We began youth ministry when we were in our early twenties. With a few years of marriage under our belt, we were looking forward to “changing our city” and “loving youth to Jesus.” We led through having all three of our babies, Aaron going back to school and starting...
HLI Moment: Discipleship For The Long Haul

HLI Moment: Discipleship For The Long Haul

For many of us, spring is a time when we finally get to plant those seeds that we have been dreaming about over the long winter. Being from a state that is covered in snow for more months than most, we take great comfort in the cozy snow days by the fire planning out...
What Will They Remember?

What Will They Remember?

In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. – Titus 2:7-8 Over the course of 20+ years of...
Are You a Fighter or a Hider?

Are You a Fighter or a Hider?

The unfortunate truth is that in ministry – and in every other area of life – conflict is inevitable. And conflict never goes away until we address it. It might hide for a while, but until it’s dealt with in a healthy way, it will continue to raise its ugly head in...