Building Character
Drop Your Stones
Why am I the way that I am? That’s the statement I repeated as I sat in a hot U-Haul truck with my head resting on the steering
Arise Ministries
November 3, 2020
Arise Blog
Everyday Life
Letting Go
Recently my six-year-old granddaughter propped herself up on my living room table, positioning herself for the big talent show that she would be performing for everyone. With great
Arise Ministries
October 20, 2020
Everyday Life
Goodness in the Midst of Trouble
“We can complain because rosebushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” How many times have we heard this quote? It makes sense until you pick
Arise Ministries
October 6, 2020
Life Lessons
Hold Your Horses
As a girl growing up pre-technology, my favorite weekly activity occurred on Friday after receiving my allowance (if I had completed all my chores and had a good
Arise Ministries
September 4, 2020
Life Lessons
I Have No Control
I realized something pretty significant this past month … I have no control. None. I possess no special powers that allow me to change circumstances or other people.
Arise Ministries
August 25, 2020
Everyday Life
Enjoy the Little Things
I must admit, for years my life has been…Go! Go! Go! Between ministry and family obligations, I’ve found myself going from one deadline to the next. For busy
Arise Ministries
August 18, 2020
Life Lessons
Overcoming Fear When It Feels Impossible
(Here’s an amazing story about a serial killer.) I used to be the co-host for a national television talk show. I’ll never forget my interview with guest
Arise Ministries
July 7, 2020
Legacy of Faith
3 Tips for Moms of Adult Children
Motherhood. Who can begin to put into words all the emotions wrapped up in that role? It’s a wonder we’re not all half-crazy at times. It’s a dichotomy
Arise Ministries
May 26, 2020
Holidays
This Easter is Different
I’m going to go out on a limb and say this has the potential to be the most amazing resurrection Sunday we’ve celebrated in our lifetime. It’s not
Arise Ministries
April 7, 2020
Emotions
Fear of the Unknown
A person much younger than me inquired the other day, “Pam, have you ever seen anything like this coronavirus pandemonium?” Maybe she asked because she was hoping I’d
Arise Ministries
March 24, 2020