JesusPainter "By His Wounds" Glory Revealed

I am

In the past few years in ministry I've learned that I am a pastor - but that being a pastor also encompasses every other profession...

I am a...

Doctor - I am here to help heal wounds of the church.  There are a lot of hurts that people experience because of the church - I hope that the way I live my life and the way I live through my ministry will help heal some of those hurts. 

Mother - I'm called to nurture people in the faith.  Called to help them figure out how they can best live into their calling

Father - I am a father in the church. Taking on the masculine role of leadership - no matter how much younger I am - people still look to me as an authority figure. 

Preacher/Interpreter - I am called to interpret the Word for others.  What does the Bible tell us?  How should we -as Christ followers - respond to this news story?  I have had training - and God has given me the ability to interpret the Scriptures in a way that brings understanding to others.

Accountant-  maybe one of my least favorite titles, but something I find myself doing.  I am responsible to make sure money - for whatever group I'm leading - is there.  

Counselor:  I'm called to listen - to hear those who are hurting, confused, or needing an ear, and to help them organize their thoughts.

Cook- people like to eat and gather together for fellowship.  Someone's got to cook for these gatherings!

Event/Trip Planner - You've got to be able to figure out time, location, and activities.  Plus it's fun to go different places

Innovator-  I find that when I have moments of creativity - that God has given me an opportunity to dream and create in order to demonstrate the creativity of the Creator

I am also many other things!  But most importantly - I am a representation of Jesus.  Like all of us who profess faith in Christ.  When I say I am Christian - when I say I am a minister, I know people will look to me to see what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

Fashion Advice

So a few months ago- I went through a "fashion crisis"  
I mean what should a young, clergy woman wear on a daily basis.  The nun habit wasn't my style - so I began to worry about what I wore on a daily basis.


Well today you're looking at a transformed woman!  Well not really - but somewhat!  So from time to time (read ... when I really like an outfit)  - I'll be posting some tips and tricks to look young and trendy but professional.  And here's the first post: 


My biggest suggestion for those who might need to dress a little more conservatively:  Get a suit that works for you. 

Now the picture you see here is a plain combo of a white top, and black suit - but it doesn't have to be! 
My suit is pared with a different top weekly.  You can pair a black suit up with fun shoes, or colorful and fun tops underneath!! This makes it fun and reduces the number of "cover-ups" you need to buy. 


Basically all the other money you were going to spend to buy nice outfits, you can now tithe!! 


*Note the same principle works with a nice black dress and colorful cardigans.