Too often we Christians are isolated in our own little groups and insulated from other perspectives even within the church. Just as inbreeding in animals and humans leads to decreased…
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Yesterday was great fun! Gary and I visited seven three-week-old lab puppies—five chocolate and two yellow. At this young age they are awake and active (except for one lazy sleepyhead…
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I dream of being a peacemaker. What a way to show the world who God is! I don’t find many peacemakers, but I find lots of peace “keepers” who don’t…
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This weekend I participated in a grape harvest at a lifelong friend’s home vineyard. (And no, I didn’t stomp the grapes like Lucy Ricardo!) Along with maybe 80 others,…
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I'm thrilled to welcome Sharifa Stevens to our Ministry Team and want you to get to know her, too. Sharifa, why did you want to be involved in Beyond Ordinary…
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I tend to see the big picture when presented with ideas. I can usually anticipate potential problems and possible reactions. I envision what it would take to develop an organization…
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We love the “How To" articles and books, don’t we? I’m a big fan when I need to know what I don’t know, and I’m a sucker for a shortcut.…
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As the leader, talk as much as possible. The group is a captive audience, so be sure to share with them all that God is showing you in your study…
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Watching a young toddler try to place boxes inside one another reminded me of trying to place a person in a position of leadership that require a good fit. With…
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Years ago we had a peach tree in our side yard. As it grew, it began to produce the most delicious peaches ever! One year we had a bumper crop,…
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