A friend of mine came over last week while her husband was having tests run at the hospital. His cancer is back and it's intense. While I was so glad to have her here so I could hug her, pray with her, and give her some coffee, I also wondered how being at my house could possibly be restful for her in the midst of her stress. Our house is NOT quiet.

 

But then here she was, sitting on our couch and while we cried together and she shared the struggles of the past months she also laughed at our kids' antics, held our baby, and talked about her own kids (a wonderful change of subject, for sure). 

 

Todays biggest message: Don't let your kids hold you back from ministry. Instead, minister with them. Involve them. Do life and ministry with together with your whole family. ​​​​​​​

 

Here's a post I wrote about ways you can serve with your family. And here's a photo of Keith yesterday while he was helping me set up food at the Food Distribution site where we serve together. He's only 5 and he has some big emotional struggles. But he can serve with his mama and he loves it.