I recently saw a church advertising their Sunday service on social media with the words “Childcare provided” prominently displayed on their invitation. Those two simple words stopped me in my tracks and prompted some deep reflection. Is that really what we believe children’s ministry is about? Childcare? When Ministry Becomes Merely Supervision I once had a conversation with a former
Last night at Legacy Baptist Church, Pastor Donnie Edwards delivered a sermon on the first chapter of 2 Corinthians. My summary of the message: God has plans for you—plans that include your suffering, your brokenness, and your struggles. But these aren’t just random difficulties; they’re divinely orchestrated opportunities to minister to others who will walk similar paths. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟
Last night at Legacy Baptist Church, Pastor Donnie Edwards preached the final message in his series through 1 Corinthians. As he shared about Paul’s closing words to the Corinthian church in chapter 16, several powerful takeaways stood out that resonated deeply with me. When God Redirects Your Path Pastor Donnie shared something that hit home for me: “Never underestimate something
5 Ways to Recognize God’s Hand in Life’s Unexpected Detours Have you ever felt stuck in life’s waiting room? That awkward space between what was and what’s next? You’re not alone. Recently, I found myself pondering this very situation after hearing a powerful message that resonated deeply with my own journey. When God Redirects Your Path Last night at Legacy
Have you ever wondered how to naturally bring Jesus into your conversations? As I’ve been attending a church small group on How to Share Jesus Like You Mean It, this question came up: “How can you start a conversation with someone about Jesus?” While many great answers were shared, I’d like to share what the Holy Spirit laid on my
Finding Worth Beyond Busyness: A Workaholic’s Journey to Rest I’ve been thinking a lot about worth and busyness lately. This week I started reading “The Search for Significance” by Robert S. McGee. Right from the start, it opens with Psalm 139:23-24 – a verse I’ve prayed so many times: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know
You know those days when everything feels like a broken lawnmower? I recently attended a church service where Pastor Donnie Edwards shared a story that really made me reflect on my own attitude as it relates to the tasks I do every single day. It was too good not to share with my fellow moms who might be struggling with
In a recent sermon at Legacy Baptist Church, Pastor Donnie Edwards delivered a powerful message about why the Bible is the authentic, inspired Word of God. As our culture increasingly questions traditional faith and biblical authority, understanding the foundations of our belief in Scripture becomes more crucial than ever. These points are adapted from his sermon. 1. The Divine Inspiration
