Beloved Heritage

Today is my mama’s birthday.

mom

From her, I inherited my nose, my smile, Diet Dr. Pepper addiction, fierce Nertz skills, and a hundred other things.

From her, I learned to love scripture, to cherish family, and to break necessary rules that stop a heartfelt journey towards God.

With her, I developed the strength to withstand loss and the desire to live life fully.

My little angels

Because of her, I know how to learn to love these girls better every day.

3 generationsTogether, we are painting a picture of generations of faith.

Your heritage has created you to be the person you are today, both the good and the painful. God takes it all and creates a unique masterpiece that is called BELOVED.

Recent Posts

Before, During, and After Employment

Jul 20, 2021 |

“You have received instructions about [Mark]; if he comes to you, welcome him.”  Colossians 4:10    The Teammate Who Left A trained expositor, philosopher, and observer, Paul’s fingerprints can be found all over Christian history. For both good and ill, Paul’s...

Permission Granted

Jul 13, 2021 |

I set out to write this week about healthy exits from ministry.  I wanted to write about churches partnering with their ministers who were leaving to help them land softly at whatever was next.  I wanted to write about positive steps a (former) minister can take to...

On Good Terms

Jun 29, 2021 |

I (Trey) was asked in a Facebook group thread, “What does it mean to leave ministry on your own terms?” It’s a question worth considering. Like any career, and especially in the “gig” economy, it is increasingly rare to move from job to job with no break between...