by Crickett | Jul 14, 2016 | Devotional, Rest
Sometimes, I just need to get away from the daily routine and get a fresh perspective on ministry. I did that last week by attending the Speak Up Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted by Carol Kent. This conference is focused on helping women grow in the areas...
by Crickett | Apr 24, 2014 | Devotional, Discipleship
I was recently asked the questions, “What would you like to be doing in the next five years? What do you ultimately aspire to be/do?” As I pondered those questions, I thought back to all the jobs I have had in my life – waitress, medical technologist, on staff...
by Crickett | Jan 10, 2013 | Devotional, Discipleship
When you are presented with a new opportunity to serve in some capacity, do you struggle with deciding what to do? How do you know when to say “yes” and when to say “no”? Elaine Brown, in an article published in Discipleship Journal, gives seven questions to consider...
by Crickett | Aug 22, 2012 | Discipleship
When I was a little girl, I came very close to drowning one summer in Lake Plain Dealing. That event had a huge impact in my life. I remember waking up in the middle of the night and crying out to God, “Lord, you didn’t take me home. You left me on this earth, so you...