Being a wife, mother and a 9-5 worker or homemaker is no easy feat in itself. On top of that the church encourages us to do ministry work for various groups or demographics. How can we juggle it all? No matter what ministry your passion lies in, there is always a way to make it easier to tell people about Jesus. Here are a few ways you could start taking your ministry to-go today. 1 | Make Blessing Bags for the Homeless If you've ever ... read more
How to Use Your Clutter for Ministry
Ministry, especially when you are busy and always on the go, can be really tough. Not only are you struggling to manage your household, and maybe a job as well, but you're also expected to be able to keep up with the needs and expectations of the church. After talking about getting materialism out of our lives on Monday, I wanted to show you how you can use your clutter for ministry. Sort it Out First off, sort through your clutter ... read more
The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Workers Are Few
When I was thinking up my post for this month I knew I wanted to talk about Jesus' words in Matthew 9:37. It's a verse that is often quoted around Thanksgiving, but how many of us actually know what it means, or how to apply it to our lives? Then (Jesus) said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." -Matthew 9:37 Let's have some context first; Jesus had been walking through towns preaching and ... read more
How to Serve Others in a Busy Season
If you're anything like me, your entire life may feel like a busy season where there is never any rest. You find yourself saying, "Well, as soon as we get through *life event* then we will do more to serve others". Except you either A) never get past it. Or B) something bigger comes along right after. This can create a pattern of exhaustion, and disappointment in ourselves. We don't feel good enough compared to the Patty Pinterests because we ... read more
How to Make Time for Ministry
Sometimes it feels like being a homemaker and having time for ministry work is only for Patty Pinterests. You know, those women who are living the "Instagram lifestyle". Being a homemaker, especially if you have children, some days it feels like you're drowning in laundry. Not to mention being a wife and mother and don't forget about everything else on your plate. Who in the world has time to make care packages or talk to others about the ... read more