One of the greatest challenges in life is to work closely yet harmoniously with other people. When we relocated to South Carolina, I spent several years working as a dental assistant. I enjoyed the work, but patiently dealing with others was sometimes more taxing than the demands of the tedious dental procedures. I remember the…
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The Essence of Longsuffering
Longsuffering. Suffering long. Is this something all of us are called to do on a daily basis? In today’s fast-paced, “gotta-have-it-now” culture, we might be tempted to think we’re “suffering long” when we have to wait twenty minutes in the DMV line, or when we’re forced to endure ten minutes of easy listening music while…
Patience in Mentoring
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. Acts 13:13-14 Mentoring takes time and effort…and love….
Are We There Yet?
Have you ever planned a family vacation? After days of preparation, the suitcases are packed, the house is locked up, and snacks, luggage, pets, and children are dutifully loaded into the car. You’re breathing a huge sigh of relief as you finally pull out of the driveway when a small voice drifts from the back…
God’s Gracious Gift
I have a hard time waiting, so it seems that is the area in which God has continued to test and strengthen me. My husband, Tim, and I were in a relationship for seven years before we were married in 2005. My wedding day was all I had hoped and waited for. I was done waiting…or…
The Beautiful Spirit 