Your Story – Growing Graceful

by Linda

Lifting Your Ebenezer

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15 As I asked the Lord how He would like for me to worship Him this morning, I felt greatly […]

by Linda

You Get More Out Than You Put In

Years ago, one of the older women who had attended a ladies’ retreat at camp complained to me that she did not learn anything from the sessions. She was disappointed in the speaker. Her attitude was all around negative. I don’t remember what the speaker taught that year. I do remember that for the first […]

by Linda

Not a Hint; Burn the Ships

At the time of the Civil War, the North had a naval ship yard in Norfolk, Virginia, which they were dedicated to protecting from the Confederate forces. In 1861, Virginia succeeded to the South, and the Federal forces began to clear their ships out of the ship yard, but they could not evacuate the retired […]

by Linda

The Other Day…

If you’ve met me, you might have noticed I’m guarded. I admit it. But underneath a few prickles, I’m a softy at heart. So when I read John 11 to my kids at the breakfast table yesterday morning, I melted into a puddle of tears. As I excused myself to grab some tea and regain […]

by Linda

One of the Most Valuable Lessons You’ll Ever Learn About Ministry

I will never forget the first Ladies’ Retreat that Camp JIM hosted after our family joined the staff. It was the first time I had ever helped plan a retreat, and to say I learned a lot would be an understatement! Our theme that year was “Beauty for All Seasons,” and our speaker, a pastor’s […]