Losing my ability to exercise or even pick up my children because of chronic pain and fatigue was exasperating. It brought about a state of depression and spiritual apathy…I am acutely aware of the importance of caring for my whole being—because it’s all connected…if we suffer in one part of our being, the other parts suffer.
Category: Missions
Great Expectations Blog Series
Great Expectations (Part 3 of 3) Before We Try to Fix It, We Need to Understand It – Understanding Our Expectations of the Organization
Allowing our frustration over the practices of an organization or a culture to rise in our hearts only feeds bitterness and undermines our effectiveness in ministry. If the fruit of the ministry honors God, unless the methods are against moral ethics or outright illegal, is it worth the effort to press for change for the sake of efficiency?
Great Expectations Blog Series
Great Expectations (Part 2 of 3) Is This What I Asked For?! – Identifying Our Own Expectations
Though we communicate clearly, it is still possible to disappoint others and be disappointed by unmet expectations. Explore with me how to know when our disappointment is a result of our own unmet expectations.