Monthly Archives: September 2013
Reading to Leading
I’m getting ready to do it again – I’m going to reference another blog post by Craig Jutila. His latest post hit home with me because it’s been one of the biggest struggles I’ve encountered in this new ministry position … Continue reading
It’s All in Your Perspective
Yesterday was beautiful, with 75 degree temps and not a cloud in the sky. I spent a large portion of the day working in the yard because of the huge amount of upkeep that had gone lax over the last … Continue reading
The Burden of Grief
My pastor shared an analogy with me about grief – I have probably shared this before. It is powerful and so very true: Grief is like a heavy vest. When you grieve, the heavy vest is put upon you. You … Continue reading
Quick to Judge
I remember my first several years in ministry – I was young, single, no kids, and VERY judgmental. I can recall, vividly, those times I would get so frustrated that moms wouldn’t sign their families up for every event I … Continue reading
Monica's Musings 