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My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Episode 3: Meet Dr. Doug Rowley
Meet Dr. Doug Rowley. His wife, Pam, is the pastor at University United Methodist Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is a kind, sweet soul with a heart for ministry and has found his place in the world of retirement, making a difference for many in need. ...
October Reminders: A Pastors Heart
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's also National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and National Bullying Prevention Month. We are bombarded with monthly observances and even daily ones like National Homemade Cookies Day, National Pumpkin Seed Day, and National...
An Unorthodox Birthday
Thursday afternoon we found out my mighty, warrior Caeleb needed his port replaced...Friday. I'm thinking, "I am going to have to cancel my trip to Denver." This coming week is the program's intensive week in Denver and attendance is required. Would I make it? I...
My Heart is Broken
So many things in the world are happening that just break my heart. Houston, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas…hearing the stories of people dying in each other's arms…I can't hardly put my head around it. Seeing how "good Christians" try to destroy church leaders who are...
Paying attention
On my way home from Denver last week, I received some pretty distressing news. My heart was broken and there was not a thing I could do to help the one I love. I knew the best thing to do was to pull over, have lunch and get myself together before making the eight...
Why are you in ministry?
If you are a churchgoer, you may be a person who attends services and goes home. There's nothing wrong with that. You come to get filled by the words and actions of others each week to start your week off on the right foot. That's wonderful! Others of you are actively...
Week one…success!
Several years ago, I started my Master's degree at Iliff Theological Seminary. I was working full-time, my husband was at his first appointment, my oldest son was in middle school, and my mighty, warrior Caeleb was only three. I wanted to start my degree so badly, but...
Episode 2: Meet Susan Brumbaugh
Our guest in episode 2 is Susan Brumbaugh. Her husband is a pastor in the United Methodist Church, and he is currently serving as the Provost for the New Mexico Annual Conference. Susan is making a new dream possible through her recent Master's in Counseling and is...
How Our Family Regained Control
There have been seasons when hemophilia became the center of my family’s universe. A bleed would start and before it healed completely, it re-bled, or a new one began. Visits to the clinic for appointments, timed blood draws, unpacking factor and supplies,...
I Long to Follow You
I had the privilege of preaching in my home church this morning. During my study over the week, I spent time with Psalm 119:33-40. I don't know why I've not studied this portion before. It has really hit my heart this week. Psalm 119:33-40 (MSG) God, teach me lessons...
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