The Joy of Serving

The Joy of Serving

I have been impacted by so many faithful servants of Jesus. I grew up in a small church in Kansas where everyone felt like family and as a child I felt constantly cared for in my church. It often had to do with food. I’ll never forget Maxine’s homemade bread, Darlene’s coffee cake, and Charlene’s cinnamon rolls. It wasn’t always the deep theological discussions that were the most impactful (although important), but it was experiencing their love and joy in serving Jesus. It was evident that the love of Jesus overflowed from them, spurring them on towards love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).

Do Good & Share With Others: An Interview Narrative Between Two Friends Serving Together at Council Road

Do Good & Share With Others: An Interview Narrative Between Two Friends Serving Together at Council Road

Shelby Moore placed her McDonald’s breakfast burrito and coffee on the table, looking across at her good friend Frankie Frasier. Shelby kindly interrupted one of Frankie’s classic humorously woven tales to say, “Frankie, would you like to pray for our breakfast?” Frankie, being slightly hard of hearing, nodded at Shelby and continued to blaze through this unscripted, yet brilliantly worded story. Another attempt from Shelby to refocus Frankie, “Yes, but Frankie, shouldn’t we pray over our breakfast?”

America the Beautiful

America the Beautiful

Our country sure has some natural beauty! Exploring America not only gives us the opportunity to see God’s wonderful creation, but it also gives us the chance to learn more about our history, try lots of wonderful food, and enjoy time with those we love. My husband, Dave, is a photographer and we have had the best times in his truck, armed only with his camera and my Trip Advisor app. If you want to venture outside OKC for a long weekend, here’s an adventure I recommend…