I have had the pleasure and displeasure of seeing many aspects within the life of a church. One thing I am certain of, we are sustained and redeemed by the grace and mercy of God alone. Every leader, including myself will fail.
Category: following God
lost prayers
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about prayer. Asking myself if my life shows that I believe that prayer has the ability to change things. The…… Read more “lost prayers”
Yes I will
This past Sunday, one of the few Sundays I have left as a staff member at my current church, the worship band sang one of my favorite…… Read more “Yes I will”
running to slow down
It gives me great joy to be able to say that I, Jessie Childs, am a runner. I was not always a runner and I am definitely…… Read more “running to slow down”
the honor of listening
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that sticks out a part from all the others? A line, a phrase, or a monologue even that reverberates…… Read more “the honor of listening”
Finish the Race.
Often, people ask me how my job is going. That is a common question to ask. A normal question. Yet, I often have a hard time articulating…… Read more “Finish the Race.”
embracing sadness.
Jesus & sadness aren’t mutually exclusive.
me to me: get out the way
Do you ever feel like you are your own worst enemy? Well dude– that’s been my life lately. *le sigh* Sometimes I am just disgusted with how…… Read more “me to me: get out the way”
Peculiar Treasure 