Author: Sydney Hess

Ministry is like a potluck. Potlucks are wonderful because we get to sample everyone’s home cooking. They are also great because one person does not have to do all the cooking. All you must worry about at potluck is the dish that you bring. Your homemade dish may not be…

I love ministry! I can’t think of any greater privilege to communicate God’s love with other people while in the company of the people of God. But often times God slows me down to remind me that before I get busy with activities, I need to spend time quiet contemplation…

One of my favorite hymns is “His Eye is On the Sparrow.” I thought of that hymn this morning while I was reading the Psalm 42 during my quiet time this morning. I thought that the hymn and Psalm have so much in common, when I read the story about…

How refreshing courtesy and kindness are in a world that is becoming more increasingly rude and cynical. God has empowered with the refreshing presence as we practice the golden rule while being empowered by the Spirit of God. This week we are contemplating the fruit of the spirit of Kindness.…

There is nothing that people complain about more than self-control. Whether it is our money or appearance or job performance, we nag ourselves about the things that we want to change, only we cannot seem to get over the obstacles that place themselves in the way of transformation. As Christians,…