At Renovatus we have a manifesto that defines the mission we are on and the culture we are working to create.  It has become an inspiring compass for our staff and for our church.  (Read it and you will quickly see why!)  Pastor Jonathan crafted it last fall and unveiled it during staff retreat, all […]

Reflection question: What areas of my personal life could most benefit from an infusion of my anointed energy?   Recently while washing my hands a huge spider (like bigger than a silver dollar!) dropped out from the overflow opening in the sink and almost fell on my hand.  Talk about an infusion of energy!  (Through […]

A few weeks ago Cooper helped me carry a small locker from his room downstairs for our yardsale. He grunted and groaned about how heavy it was for him, and I’m sure it was…but I was carrying most of the weight…and he never even knew that.

There are times in my life when I feel […]

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Today I added a new quote to my quote file. I added the words of Eddie Smith, Sr. who said when ending a phone conversaton: “Be good and be good at at.” I like that. It reminded me of Jesus’ words to the faithful steward – “Well done good and faithful servant.” Being faithful is […]

This morning I had a message from a friend suggesting that I enter this photo in a contest put on by American Eagle Outfitters. So, I entered it this morning and I have been UNBELIEVABLY surprised to find out how few of my friends will take 10-15 secon…

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It is August 1st! Our journey to the Holy Land is about 3 months away so we are down to the wire. This is the last call for my 2011 Perr…