Let my introduce you to Clayton. He goes to my church. I used to watch him in the nursery when he was a toddler. He is the son of our dear friends, Jason and Jennifer Martin. His mom has served in the Women's Ministry with me for the past seven years. His dad has been … Continue reading Become Like Little Children
Author: Eva Burkholder
Bring Them To Jesus
Today, I sit and listen to Jesus’s teaching by reading and meditating on Matthew 9:1–8 and its parallel passages Luke 5:17–26 and Mark 2:1–12. I follow the example of the crowd that pressed in upon Jesus to hear him speak and to witness his demonstrations of power by healing many sick people.
Hands Held High
Exodus 17:8-16 defines one of the roles I play as an ezer kenegdo (Genesis 2:18), a strong helper, an ally in battle - that of holding high my hands in prayer on behalf of my loved ones. When the Israelites were coming out of Egypt, and were weary and worn out, the Amalekites (descendants of Esau) met them … Continue reading Hands Held High
Taking a Test Drive
While burning calories at the gym, I flipped the channel to a cooking show to pass the time. I tuned in just in time to hear some famous chefs sum up the popular beliefs on sex and living together: I know some people who didn't have sex before marriage. I know this is technically, quote, … Continue reading Taking a Test Drive
Ezer in Oz
Sometimes, Hollywood gets it right! While watching Disney's recent movie, Oz, the Great and Powerful, I was amazed. How is it that they could so beautifully illustrate the unique role of ezer kenegdo found in Genesis 2:18? This word has been translated as “help meet or suitable helper" but is better explained by author, Carolyn Custis James as a strong helper, … Continue reading Ezer in Oz
Let the Older Women…
Several years ago, my women's ministry team decided to honor our women over 60. We created a theme entitled, "Wise Women" and we planned an entire year's worth of events and opportunities for the women to be encouraged and learn from our older, wiser women. But to my surprise, I had a very hard time … Continue reading Let the Older Women…
Lessons From a Clematis
I gaze out my back picture window and there stands my President Clematis in full bloom and in full glory. It's abundant, large purple flowers stand tall and gaze heavenward. Now that's the way a plant is supposed to look! But it didn't get that way overnight. No, my clematis took a few years, six to … Continue reading Lessons From a Clematis
Would You Please Consider…?
We have all heard the old adage that 20% of the congregation does 80% of the work. Why do we have a shortage of volunteers in our churches? There are many reasons. I think some are lack of time and lack of confidence. Families, jobs, sports, and other charities compete for the time and energy of our members. People are … Continue reading Would You Please Consider…?
