This is the first post

If you’ve navigated back this far in the postings, congratulations! It is my hope that soon, very soon, this will be completely buried under all of the posts that are currently floating around my head. But, all things must begin somewhere. And so here, today, I start.

I’m doing this scared. In fact, I just wrote a whole page of fears about finally publishing this work that has been in my heart for three years. Naming my fears is helpful because it helps me identify the low lying anxiety and the avoidant actions keeping me from writing. Creating a list gets me out of my head and shows me a theme. My fear stems from both my intense passion and the weight of teaching about family discipleship.

I’m scared to begin because this is sacred work.

This is sacred work that my family needs. And this is a ministry that I know will change the Church and the world. And, Lord, drive away the temptation to teach out of my own strength and may I remain humble in this calling.

Who is your family?

Who has God laid on your heart to raise up in the love of Christ? Is it a neighbor? Foster children? Students? Grandchildren? Start with the family God has given you, the people closest to you.

What scares you?

What holds you back from ministering to your family in the church and at home? Name it and, if you are willing, tell me about it. I am certain our collective fears are very similar. Allow me to pray for your ministry to your family and send you some resources to help you on your journey.

Thank you so much for joining me in this holy journey.