Category: Soul Care

How to Get Rid of Church Leaders in One Easy Step

I’m still laughing. Leadership Fumigation? Really? I’m just now finding this out as we’re driving down to Santa Barbara for a day at the zoo?!? Why didn’t somebody tell me about this service years ago? Having this company on speed dial would have made the last 39 years of pastoring

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Simplify Your Life {Thursday Therapy}

You know you need to simplify your life. You’re overwhelmed, worn out, and a vacation is months away. You’ve tried, really tried, but a simple life seems impossible with all your commitments and responsibilities. You’re not thinking about a Little House on the Prairie kind of simple life, but one

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A Touch of Beauty to Nurture Your Spirit

Invest in something eternal this year by nurturing your spirit. You need this more than the latest diet or supplement, because your spirit was made to last for eternity. Our spirits are designed to lead our mind and emotions. But because we don’t nurture our spirits, we’re often unable to give

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Ancient Words to Nurture Your Spirit at Christmas

Words that nurture your spirit…don’t you just love it when you read something in your daily devotional and it soars up out of your spirit to sparkle your day? Kinda reminds me of Isaiah 40:31 where we “mount up with wings like eagles” and see a bigger picture of our

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When It’s Time For Reflections Of the Heart

The holidays approach. That means two months of busy that make running a marathon look like relief. I want to avoid the busy. When I get too rushed I miss the Jesus moments tucked in among the sparkle and glitter. And if I do notice Jesus, I’m often too tired

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Never Trust a Puppet

I spent this past weekend with a bunch of crazy women who love Jesus. And I’m still recovering. However, the crazy is still hanging on. So today I grabbed a video (Never Trust a Puppet) shared by the husband of one of my odd friends—about a mother’s legacy. Enjoy the

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Christian Cuss Words You Need to Know

This week finds me finishing up last minute to-do lists for our Father’s House Forever Girlfriends retreat next weekend. So, again, I’m super busy. And trying to avoid being overwhelmed and cranky. (sheepishly lowers eyes) I decided it was the perfect time to share 101 Christian Cuss Words by Tim

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Everyday Gratitude

Summer’s passing and Autumn’s beginning to cast her golden colors across our cottonwood trees. Hot apple cider comes to mind. As does gratitude. And the wisdom of Winnie-the-Pooh: “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A.

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