Sometimes I Cry

Sometimes I Cry

I've tried really hard to write this week.  I've stared at the blank computer screen resting my hands against the keyboard with tears in my eyes.  I've felt so insecure about trying to put my thoughts out here in the open for everyone to read.  So, like any vulnerable person...I held them inside because I wanted [...]

Guest Post by Jim Guerra

Hi everyone!! I hope you had a great week.  I realize there is so much that I need to explain and so much that you want to hear regarding the MCIN announcement.  I am just searching for the right way to convey what's in my heart.  I will be writing more on that subject this [...]

We need to talk…

I am so excited to present a guest post to you today from a good friend and man who Barry and I greatly respect.  He is an author, teacher and has made a tremendous impact on our lives over the last two years.  I read his book last year and tears hit each page as [...]

Answers Please

Lately when I have sat down to write it feels like the words just pour from my heart.  Maybe it's from years of just wishing I had a place like this to visit.  To be able to read about someone elses journey.  Reassurance that I wasn't alone in the things I faced as a minster and minster's [...]

Can No = Yes?

When Barry and I came to California to interview for the ministry position at our current church, we fell in love with everyone and everything immediately.  We realized within hours of our arrival that we were home. During that weekend we engaged in a number of conversations with the elders and pastors, church leaders and youth. [...]

Are You Afraid Too?

I am Afraid...but I don't want to be... Recently I logged on to Anne Jackson's blog and read an old post titled "Are You Afraid to be Amazing?"  Anne's blog is wonderful and if you would like to check it out, you can click here.  Here's the excerpt from Anne's post that got my attention: I wish I had [...]

Define Me

Sorry for my lack of posting this last week.  I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the Holiday weekend!  I would like to take a moment and say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our soldiers.  We enjoy freedom as a result of your sacrifice.  I am forever thankful to you and your [...]

Heartache to Healing

Heartache to Healing

Update:  The My Story Page is no longer password protected.  Thanks - Jana Over the last week, I've corresponded with a number of people regarding a new page on my blog.  It's titled My Story... To be perfectly honest it should be called Our Story because so many people I know can relate.  I wish [...]

Reality Church

I absolutely love reality television.  It is one of my favorite indulgences.  The more drama...the better.  I guess I kind of enjoy seeing people's "real lives".  It makes me feel like I am not alone in my quirkiness.  If camera's were rolling at my house today, you would have found me in my PJ's until noon, logged onto Facebook while [...]

Shotgun For Sale

I was left home alone.  Let me just clarify something...I HATE being home alone.  So, in an effort to make me feel more secure, Barry showed me how to use a shotgun before he left for the week.  Okay, okay stop laughing!  It wasn't loaded and to be honest, I had no idea where the bullets were.  But, I figured [...]