As I child I focused on Moses in the Exodus story. But much later I realized that he fulfilled his role with the help of about 12 women God used to save and protect him. And of those twelve, his older sister Miriam played the largest ongoing role in his life. In fact she was the first women in the Bible to be named a prophet and a leader.
Leadership
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…?
We Who Teach
Three incidents recently have made me painfully aware of what the Bible means when it says: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.James 3:1 The first incident was when I carelessly gave my opinion on a controversial subject. I was unaware … Continue reading We Who Teach
Letting Go
I have started going to another church. I can't worship here anymore. My heart sank. Not again, Lord, why are we losing yet another one? If I am honest, sometimes when I hear those words, I feel like Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, "Go, go, I would not have you back again!" But this … Continue reading Letting Go
Pondered Treasures 