I am not a farmer. I actually live right downtown in Nashville. I live in the city and have a tiny yard, and I am not an expert in growing anything. However, I do plant quite a few flower seeds and bulbs in our little garden, and I enjoy seeing the flowers grow. I love to watch as the daffodils come up in the spring. My husband and I notice each tulip as it opens, and we marvel Continue Reading
If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. That is the title of John Ortberg's bestselling book. If you have never read it, do yourself a favor and spend some time between its pages. But be warned, Ortberg will challenge you to do something daring in the form of service to the Lord. "Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter Continue Reading
An Irresistible Church book review on Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs by Katie Wetherbee and Jolene Philo. When Jesus encourages His disciples in Matthew 19:14 (ESV) to "let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven", He was not speaking only to typical or able-bodied Continue Reading
When I was in school, I received consistent feedback on my creative writing. Teachers enjoyed the stories and I was a good speller, but I had one major flaw that made my writing difficult to follow. Time and time again I found myself stuck in a cycle: default to this flaw, get a lower grade, work hard to fix it, and then find myself stuck in the same habit again. You might be Continue Reading
Through Irresistible Church Spotlight we will look at a different church every month to celebrate God’s faithfulness as churches are being transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit to compel people affected by disability to fully belong! We will highlight churches of all sizes and geographic locations, some with established disability ministries and some just beginning. Continue Reading
