[I'm not with child. Sorry if you thought that's what this was all about! Ha!] Growing a family is an exciting thing, I'm sure. However, at this time Calvin and I are experiencing and witnessing growth in a lot of other different yet exciting ways. So let's get you all up to speed on all that's happening because it's too good not to share …and there’s pictures!
Read MoreMonday through Fridays at 8:05 AM you can find me surrounded by all my co-workers in a semi-circle. We gather each morning in the foyer for a quick staff pow-wow. To conclude the 5 - 10 minute pow-wow a quote of inspiration is shared before we go about our day. On Thursdays, my department shares the quote...
Read MoreMany times Calvin and I step back, take a look around, stare at the other for a good 2-3 seconds and say, "How is this our life?" Or with equal admiration yet bafflement, admit, "Man, I love our lives. We're blessed to get to do this and be here."
Just this morning those were Calvin's exact words to me. Allow me to get you up to speed as many have asked us how we are doing and how the church is doing...
Read MoreAn update is needed. An update is way past due. Forgive me. How about some pictures to quickly get you up to speed? In the last 3 months, all this has happened:
My grandmother passed just a week after my previous post. She is home. Looking through old photos brings nothing but joy to my heart. I miss her. Thank you, for your continuous prayers.
Read MoreIn every situation, You reign.
In life, we encounter good times and bad. Great seasons of hope and provision, as well as, difficult seasons. How easy for us to look forward to those 'seasons' or times in our lives in which we know are going to be exciting, full of adventure, and joy.
Read MoreChurch planting is so revealing.It flings wide open the heavy curtains we shade those aspects of selfishness and pride with.
Sanctification on steroids!
Those words were shared by Ginger Vassar, wife of JR, the lead pastor of Apostles Church in New York City, when interviewed about her experience as a church planter’s wife.
Read MoreThe start of a blog is always strange to me.
Do I throw in a joke now and get creative to keep you reading instead of just taking the whole 'let me start by telling you a little bit about us' approach? Or should I throw in a statistic about church planting and begin laying down the facts and start on a more serious note to ensure you this blog is worth your time?
Read MoreCrystal Williams is a writer, speaker, and mentor focused on delivering honest stories to encourage others in their walks of faith.
