In a world of loud voices, it’s hard to hear that one that isn’t speaking. People post anything on social media. People rant on the media. People blog their opinions. A lot of voices are pushing their way to the front of our hearing. But sometimes, if we look closely, we’ll see that important voicesContinue reading “The Missing Voice(es)”
Category Archives: Faith
Ministry Lessons from Big Roo
I have chickens and roosters. It kind of started by accident. Our neighbor had them and then they moved and we took care of them. Then we adopted them. Then we lost some. And by then I was hooked and needed more. Then we lost some more. Then I adopted more from a friend… Well,Continue reading “Ministry Lessons from Big Roo”
Rest
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they didContinue reading “Rest”
Sometimes…
Sometimes, I don’t want to talk with people. Sometimes, I just want to study, plan and write without interruption or conversation or distraction. Sometimes, I just want to NOT be bothered. Today, that didn’t happen. Today, I met a friend for coffee and conversation. I always enjoy our conversations (and actually wanted to have thisContinue reading “Sometimes…”
#AmazingGrace
There is a hymn that many know: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. You might be able to hear the tune in your head when you read those words. You might be able to sing all 6 verses. Or, maybe you’ve never heard the song before. The story behindContinue reading “#AmazingGrace”
On Solid Rock
Did you hear? There was an earthquake on the east coast. Apparently it was felt all the way into the midwest. My house, didn’t feel it. Racer felt it at work, but I did not feel it. Our house is near a rock quarry and much of the area around us is very solid rock.Continue reading “On Solid Rock”
Orientation
Tonight I attended the first part of the orientation process for seminary. There were two parts of the evening that were very lovely. The rest was a little overwhelming. I’ll start with the good stuff. We began with a song. A lovely hymn that so many know and love – “Blessed Assurance.” The great part wasContinue reading “Orientation”
Without a doubt…
I know I am supposed to be in ministry. Tonight was the first night of my church’s Vacation Bible School. VBS is a big undertaking for most churches. There is a lot of planning, prepping and praying that goes into it. It’s hard work. It’s necessary work. It’s important work. It’s tiring work. This year,Continue reading “Without a doubt…”
No More Wondering
I’m applying to go back to school. In that application process, there is a 1000 word essay that I have to write about my faith journey and why I’m going back to school. A little over a year ago, I wrote a shorter essay addressing much of the prompt, so in my effort to saveContinue reading “No More Wondering”
Being Me in Proverbs 31
For Christian women, there is a lot of conversation that happens around being a “Proverbs 31 woman.” There is even a whole ministry dedicated to being a Godly woman of noble character. Let me just say, I find it incredibly hard to live up to that standard. Proverbs 31 – Epilogue: The Wife of NobleContinue reading “Being Me in Proverbs 31”
Rev. Kris Mares 