Jul

17

The Power of Excellence

Posted July 17th, 2009 @ 12:53 pm by KarenT |  | Print

Filed Under Food for Thought, Leadership

My husband and I traveled to Galena, Illinois to enjoy its small town pre-Christmas vibe just a few months before our first daughter was born. The town itself was charming having been draped with fresh pine garlands made by townspeople in the days just following Thanksgiving. We had the run of our bed and breakast [...]

May

19

Reading Books and Changing the World

Posted May 19th, 2009 @ 10:32 pm by KarenT |  | Print

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I’m always involved with more than one book at a time. Yes, I lack focus, but at least I’m purposeful in my distractions! My latest reading list includes:
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom…I’m reading this with my daughter. Two chapters to go. I cannot make it through even one without crying. I’ve read this [...]

Apr

28

Discovering your Spiritual Gifts –
Free Resources

Posted April 28th, 2009 @ 4:18 am by KarenT |  | Print

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It was during my college years that I first remember hearing that I had been given a spiritual gift. The news was stunning to me. I’d been in church most of my life and had never heard of such a thing. I was intrigued. The unraveling of this new insight began a journey of discovery [...]

Apr

16

The Story Bible Study

Posted April 16th, 2009 @ 6:49 pm by KarenT |  | Print

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Women’s Bible studies wrapped up today at our church, and here’s a picture that has a story to tell!

Last September, our church, Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, began a chronological study of the Bible using a book published by Zondervan called The Story. We’ve focused on the redemptive thread that runs from Genesis [...]

Apr

13

The Flip Side

Posted April 13th, 2009 @ 10:38 am by KarenT |  | Print

Filed Under Food for Thought, Leadership, What we're About

Have you looked at ministry from the flip side lately?
I remember once hearing a news story about the discovery of an original copy of the U. S. Constitution that had been tucked away in a frame behind a garage sale painting. I’ve often thought of that hidden treasure and wondered about the circumstances that led [...]