Those of you who know me know that I love a good story. I love reading stories, telling stories...but most of all, discovering God stories...you know...stories that make you stand in awe of God's personal involvement and power. Recently I asked Jesus to send me some God stories that I could document and share on this blog. I'm so thankful that God brought Gelisa to our church three years ago. It's really quite the story, and I'm thankful that she's willing to share it. So, make sure you're Read More
Guest Blog (Hannah C. Hall): Balancing Writing and Family
Today I want to welcome to the blog Hannah C. Hall. Hannah is a writer, blogger, and mommy to four. I asked her to tell us how she balances her writing with her family partly because I'm curious how this works...AND I like to use my blog to introduce you to great people. Thanks for sharing your insights, Hannah! A few years ago, while visiting some family, we adults made a desperate decision; someone was going to get strangled if we didn’t get out of that house STAT.We ended up at Read More
The Mother’s Day Gift I Didn’t Ask For
Today is Mother’s Day and I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. After using all my energy to sit up, I asked Darcy if she’d be willing to bring me cereal in bed because it was--after all--Mother’s Day. “Mother’s DAY?!” She had apparently forgotten. I reminded her that she had made me a card earlier in the week that was waiting—unopened—on my dresser. Her panicking subsided, and she brought me Rice Chex and a card. We made it to church and I settled into the Kindergarten-2nd grade Read More
Everyday Evangelism (5/5): Where to Start?
My husband came up with these Seven Ways to Lean into Evangelism as a part of his evangelism series this year. If you are convinced that sharing Christ is a good idea, but just aren't sure how to begin, read these following suggestions. Pray often and pray specifically. Regardless of whether you understand how prayer works. Make it your regular practice to pray specifically for opportunities to share the gospel. Cultivate camaraderie. The power of doing things in community cannot be Read More
Everyday Evangelism (4/5): Mommy Missionaries
What does it look like to be a mom on mission? When I got pregnant with my first child, I remember thinking, “God, is this really the most effective way for your gospel to spread? For me to have a full-time job caring for a small baby...changing diapers, feeding, and cleaning?” I had been trained to think like a missionary and this seemed counter-intuitive. For the years previous to this, I had been immersed in ministry life and enjoyed feeling productive and significant. What was going to Read More
Everyday Evangelism (3/5): But Why Is It So HARD?
In last week's blog post, I told a story that clarified the gospel. Now whenever I use the term gospel, you know what I mean. The gospel is not doing good deeds (although these are nice...), but rather the age-old message of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today I want to discuss: Why is it so hard to share this gospel? When I lived in Iceland, I got to observe dying Christianity at its finest. When discussing this phenomenon with an Icelandic Christian, she summed it Read More
Everyday Evangelism (2/5): “But, what IS the gospel?”
If "evangelism" means sharing the gospel, what then IS the gospel? Fortunately for me, I live with a scholar who set me straight on this issue. Many years ago, our family visited a church while we were travelling. A representative from a humanitarian organization was speaking that day and we listened to his stories about Africa and poverty. His message pinnacled around one particular story. I can't remember every detail, but it involved this man befriending a little African boy and Read More
Everyday Evangelism (1/5): A Taboo Conversation?
I just googled synonyms for evangelism because I know some people hate the word. Sermonizing, propoganda, brainwashing...yikes...I guess I'll stick to evangelism. I know this topic isn't the most comfortable, but here we go.... Recently, I came across a post that resonated with me so deeply that I put it by my sink and so I could pray it every morning. In his open letter to his (and my) denomination, the author began by confronting himself to love Jesus more deeply and tell others Read More
Guest Post: “A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self” by Clint Clifton
I asked my good friend, Clint Clifton, to share his thoughts on the blog today. He is busy planting churches all around DC, military bases, and his community. I was curious what he would say if he could talk to his 20-year-old self, so I asked him to write this blog post. My family has been doing ministry with the Garmans for more than a decade. We’ve been through the best of times and the worst of times both corporately and personally. Our friendship and partnership in the Gospel has been an Read More
I Am a Heart Mom
I wrote this poem a few years ago and thought I'd repost it for American Heart Month. I was brought to tears today thinking about how well our heart baby is doing. I'm just so thankful for all that God has taught us. To read the whole story of my journey as a heart mom, check out my new book HERE. I am a heart mom. I have felt, at a twenty-week ultrasound, floorboards cracking and giving way under my jumping, celebrating feet as the words Congratulations, it's a girl were chased away all Read More
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