Relational Ministry means...

I had someone meet with me regarding a missionary position we have available at ROP.  I share this because he asked me some insightful questions about Relational Ministry.

How would you answer a question like: “How does this look different than from what other organizations or churches, for that matter, are doing?”

I admit, I stopped and thought about the differences more than I have in the past.  It’s easy to point out the differences between us and secular programs.  Yet, I was talking to a man of deep faith that has a record of service to God and church leadership.  I wanted perfect honesty and God’s mission in my response.  So I took a moment      inside my heart to ask God to speak into this answer, I took a deep breath and I responded.

What came out surprised both of us and poured my heart full to overflowing with hope and excitement, once more, for this mission field God has called me to, surrendering my life.  I’d love to share God’s encouragement with you, too!  =)

Contact me and I'll treat you to coffee and a chat  =)

Spring Rainbows

There’s a special feeling when you find a rainbow; like you’re lucky and blessed all at the same time. It’s real, right there and you’re a witness to it.

Rainbows are a perfect storm of elements, dust for the rain to form around, rain, storm clouds, and sunlight. To see them you have to be between the storm and the light. The sun at your back, the rain off ahead.

And in that perfect moment there are no explosions of color to blind you, just the miracle of splintered sunlight revealing it’s inner beauty. It doesn’t block your view, it blesses and adds to it in a lovely and loving way.

Rainbows have always held a special place in my heart and imagination, ever since I was a little girl. God’s promise and hope to a broken world reaching from heaven. The melding of color and the magic that takes a “mess” of elements to create delicate beauty. Hope.