Count Your Blessings 9/29/2021 - Several years back, I was introduced to a book that would impact me like no other book has (besides the Bible, of course). The book is titled, 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I read the book in a women’s group. At the time I didn’t know it would cause me to slow down and notice that every ordinary moment was truly where you find the extraordinary in the mundane... Read more
What Breaks Your Heart? 9/22/2021 - In January of 2016, Josh Cadwell preached a sermon series called “RE:SOLUTION. He talked about how our NY Resolutions basically ask the same question-“What should I do about me?” And he challenged us to change our thinking from “what needs to me done about me” to “what needs to be done around me?” And then Josh asked THE life changing and somewhat disturbing question. “What breaks your heart?”... Read more
Use Your Platform 9/15/2021 - As Christ followers, we all have a platform of influence. Many of us feel unqualified to serve or to share our faith with others. We feel not good enough, smart enough, and are painfully aware of our sin and imperfections. The good news is the Bible is full of imperfect people that God used mightily to serve and save His people. We do not have to be an ordained minister behind a pulpit to make a powerful impact for the Kingdom... Read more
Holding Space 9/8/2021 - Holding space is a term that might be considered therapy jargon. Depending on which description you read, it may feel a little hippy-dippy for some people. But in general terms, it is just the act of being there for someone in times of trial, without judgement, allowing the other person to just BE... Read more
Something For You, Not Something From You 9/1/2021 - If you’ve been around Victory, you’ve likely heard about the 4 Gs. Gathering, Groups, Gifts, Generosity. I had a revelation about the 4 Gs, and I’m just convinced I’m not the only one who needed to hear it... Read more