Valerie Johnson on February 14th, 2009

Some people think that speakers and psalmists who travel around the country have it made.  They are living the life – come to town, speak or sing for a ministry, pack their bags and on to the next engagement. While it can be exciting to travel around the country speaking, preaching or singing,  it can [...]

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Valerie Johnson on January 28th, 2009

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and most of us are looking at cards, flowers and candy for our spouse, children or “that someone special.”  Have you thought about the ministry volunteers at your church?  Do you show them some love? Our churches would not survive without ministry volunteers.  All of those people who get up [...]

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Valerie Johnson on January 18th, 2009

What happens when your staff or volunteers have a bad day?  Every now and then we all have a bad day, but everyone is not able to play it off.  There are some people who are pleasant and greet you with a smile no matter what kind of day they are having.  They have the [...]

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