I’m wondering if I’ve made myself indispensable. I know. It sounds weird. It’s just the best word I can think of when I try to describe what I mean. Let me explain… You see, as a wife, mom – heck, even as an employee when I was working – I always want to seem “irreplaceable.” Continue reading “Indispensable”
Tag Archives: Ministry
Dear Celebrate Recovery family,
Dear Celebrate Recovery family, Today, you celebrate your one-year anniversary of ministry in the community. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all you have, and will continue to mean to me. While I realize that I’m no longer an active part of worship and ministry with you, Celebrate Recovery willContinue reading “Dear Celebrate Recovery family,”
Adoption Story… part 6
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 The road to finalizing the adoption was longer than we anticipated. In all reality, it wasn’t that long. After Blue had been with us about 3 months it was time to move forward. From the point that the workers began to move toward adoption (asContinue reading “Adoption Story… part 6”
Adoption Story… part 5
Part1 Part 2 Part3 Part 4 It was time – time to tell Blue about “our plans.” Racer and I were nervous. We didn’t know what she’d say. We didn’t know if she’d want to be a part of our family. We didn’t know how she’d respond. The morning started out with a meeting ofContinue reading “Adoption Story… part 5”
Adoption Story… part 4
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Now that Racer and I knew what God wanted us to do, we had to figure out how to go about it. First, we called the Fosters. They were shocked – “How can we adopt Blue” was certainly not a phone call they expected, especially from us. That phoneContinue reading “Adoption Story… part 4”
Adoption Story… Part 2
Read part one here. There is a couple in our church that I have a new love for. You see, in May 2009, Blue came to live with the Fosters. They are an older couple, well past their years of parenting teenagers, but God has given them a mission to open their home to teensContinue reading “Adoption Story… Part 2”
Why I blog…
I was talking with someone a few weeks ago about this blog. At one point in the conversation he asked me “Why do you write the blog?” It’s a good question and one I haven’t really put much thought into. I suppose before I started this endeavor, I should’ve put more thought into it. It’sContinue reading “Why I blog…”
God Sightings
As part of my committment during the season of Lent, I will begin a daily Bible reading that will lead me through the entire Bible. Through an online community, there is an opportunity for many of us to join together in this committment and discuss our progress. I am inviting you to join an onlineContinue reading “God Sightings”
Heart’s Cry
My heart has been crying out a lot over the past year. It’s crying out for so many things – people, situations, my family, our life. Sometimes I have the words, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I laugh to share my heart with Jesus. Sometimes I cry to share my heart with Jesus. Sometimes I’m soContinue reading “Heart’s Cry”
So am I crazy?
Today I had an experience that I’ve never had before. I had a psychological exam. That’s right, an interview and 2 written tests to create a psychological profile. It’ll be a few weeks before I know if I’m crazy or not… So why did I have this exam? It’s just one step on the road toContinue reading “So am I crazy?”
Rev. Kris Mares 