When I went to Mount Rushmore this summer, I took a lot of pictures. It is an amazing place and truly fascinating how these guys managed to carve out these massive monuments to four presidents. Or, wait. Maybe there were five. I think they gave us four definite faces - Washington, Roosevelt, Jefferson and Lincoln. … Continue reading The Fifth Face on Mt. Rushmore
Author: Melissa
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For the glory of God and the good of the world.
Secret to Joy
There are four commonalities among those who live joy-filled lives: a feeling of being forgiven; forgiving others; a feeling of life purpose; a strong sense of gratitude. Gratitude drives joy. When we focus on what we have rather than what we don't have, we are grateful. And that brings us joy. For each of us, … Continue reading Secret to Joy
Jesus in India
I love CNN Heroes. Every year I enjoy the stories of life-changers around the world. Individuals who are doing amazing things in different countries out of different passions and skills. Their courage, their dedication, their action inspire and challenge me. The other night I was watching CNN and the video below was played about one … Continue reading Jesus in India
Wicked and Lazy
It is good to stop and take a look at what you are doing and why. I've been going full-speed for awhile and haven't made time to reflect, evaluate, and process the investments I'm making in life. There is a story told by Jesus of a Master who entrusted things of value with three of … Continue reading Wicked and Lazy
Female Pastors Are Evil
... or so I've been told - (and yes, it is a direct quote.) As a female pastor in a Baptist church, I am a rarity indeed. When I was growing up, I did not consider going into ministry because I did not know any female ministers in the Baptist world. I just accepted the … Continue reading Female Pastors Are Evil
Thoughts on Dominican
I returned Saturday evening after eight days in the Dominican Republic working with Servant's Heart Ministries. I led a team of six others from our church. It was an amazing week of ministry, of relationship-building, of warmth! (literally since it is snowy here and sunny there). I love to travel, to immerse myself in other … Continue reading Thoughts on Dominican
Leaving On a Jet Plane
....But I do know when I'll be back again. (if things go according to plans which you never know.) I head out early Friday morning with a team to the Dominican Republic. We will be working with our partners, Servant's Heart Ministries, in Sosua, Dominican Republic. We usually spend a week with them each June … Continue reading Leaving On a Jet Plane
We Are Family … Whether You Like It or Not
Today I was blessed to have the opportunity to preach at FBC-JC. I always enjoy the opportunity to share and the church family is always very gracious. We are in a sermon series titled "Singing God Songs and Telling God Stories". We are basically working through various stories in the Bible and I was assigned … Continue reading We Are Family … Whether You Like It or Not
Hope for Haiti
Since Tuesday afternoon, our hearts and thoughts have been held captive by the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti to its core. As stories are told and media is shared, we are seeing the awful reality of the death and destruction that is the reality now for the millions that call the area … Continue reading Hope for Haiti
I Saw a Man Die on Oprah, Part II
A couple of months ago I posted about seeing a man die on Oprah. Read about it here. At the time, I could not find any video online of what I saw. As much as I tried to describe it to you, I was sadly aware that reading would fail to have the impact that … Continue reading I Saw a Man Die on Oprah, Part II
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