Several years ago, I stood at the back of the church after service as my husband finished preaching. The presence of the Lord was sweet and tangible. Many families had already left, but a few people lingered. One of the benefits of being a pastor is that you know the behind-the-scenes stories of the members Read More
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How To Be Relevant in Your Communications
It seems obvious enough, but somehow, this issue of relevant and effective communication gets lost when it comes to communicating spiritual matters. When you are in a computer store, shopping for a new computer, your salesperson will assess where you are in your knowledge of electronics and speak to you accordingly so that you can Read More
Are You Relevant? To Whom?
As I shared some thoughts with a friend through a series of emails, this moment stuck out to me the most in our discussions about how to communicate and make a difference with those who we love and care about. The following rose up in my spirit and I’d like to share it with you Read More
How to Uncover Your Purpose and Passion
There is a questionnaire that I have posted on the old Sarah’s Tent website that people still find from time to time. The answers that many people write tell me immediately what kind of person they are, what means the most to them and what they are good yet. Yet amazingly … many will end Read More
On Hold, Stuck or Numb? How To Break Free and Live Again
It’s not just the pastor’s wife that gets lost in her world and wonders from time to time what her dream use to be. In fact, just remembering your name can be a feat on certain days! Before you can teach anyone else something, you must have first walked that path and teach from experience. Read More
You are an Expression of God’s Message to This Earth …
In each of us is the journey we’ve taken, the choices we’ve made. In each of us is a message, and a manifestation of His Grace, His Mercy, His Forgiveness, His Supply, and His Love. Like you, I am an expression – a representation of His voice to this Earth. BUT … If I do Read More
Abundance is Necessary for Life
Abundance says to you … I knock on your door daily, but you do not answer. From time-to-time you almost recognized me, but then you didn’t know what to do with me, so you gave me away. When I give to you unexpected blessings, you look at me and say, “What’s this? I don’t know Read More
Self Limiting Beliefs
Blockages are the result of self-limiting beliefs. Every time you begin to notice that you “aren’t getting anywhere” or notice that you are constantly getting the same results, it’s time to uncover your self-limiting beliefs. Many of the thoughts and emotions that we entertain on a daily basis are actually habitual. The payoff for remaining Read More
Love Letters
Moving a household can be challenging with just making decisions over physical things, never mind what you deal with emotionally. However, it’s a wonderful opportunity to notice what you keep, what you find worthy of storage and what you are hauling around that is useless. What we manifest in our lives and in the world Read More
Normal Maintenance
If you find yourself feeling weighed down, burdened and wrestling with dark and oppressive thoughts, it’s time to do some maintenance! Unlike a daily shower where you can easily wash off the dirt of the day, this type of maintenance can be compared to .. well… cleaning a vacuum as I mentioned in one of Read More
Suck it Up!
Sometimes the most unexpected lessons can come from very common sources. The only thing we need to receive these great lessons is to just be open to them and … NOTICE. As you well know, it’s a good idea to periodically vacuum your carpet and floor space. After all, this where you live, and every Read More
Noticing What You Notice
Each new year brings the promise of fresh beginnings, re-setting goals that weren’t accomplished as you had hoped they would be, and new aspirations. That to-do and to-be list that you are writing in your mind and thoughts can be your best friend … or worse enemy. We are all familiar with the ‘worse enemy’ Read More