Two wise women have told me recently that God has different ministries in mind for us at different stages in life. I need to mull over this concept a little more, then I’ll write about it later when the fog clears. I wanted to mention it now as a placeholder, of sorts – something to jog my thinking and cause me to pause and ponder.

My ministry? Hmm – I never really thought of it that way. Could it be that part of my ministry right now IS the boys and Lane? Instead of feeling frustrated about all the things that are utterly out of my control these days, could it be that part of the reason God chose me for this task is because I’m somehow – with his grace! – able to minister to these guys with whom I share my life and home? Lord, teach me how.

“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” – II Timothy 4:5