The word prepare means “to make someone ready or able to do or deal with something.” I don’t know about you, but I like to prepare. I am a planner. I like to feel prepared and ready to deal with whatever is coming my way. I always loved it when there was a packing list…
Author: Amy Dahl
Amy Dahl grew up in Eden Prairie, and graduated from Crown College with a triple major in Child and Family Ministry, Youth and Social Ministry, and Biblical Studies. Amy is the Shakopee Campus Admin at Friendship Church. Amy has always had a passion and heart for people and loves serving alongside her husband Sam in the youth ministry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, taking walks, and crocheting.
Letting The Urgent Outweigh The Important
I opened my calendar a few weeks ago to schedule a game night with friends and thought to myself, “When did things get so busy?!” Somehow without my knowing, every weekend for the next month had something going on. Have you ever had this happen to you? You keep putting one thing after the other…
Up, Down and Vertical
I stood there as the conversation ended with their statement whirling through my head. I had been talking with a young adult who expressed that they did not feel like this was the church for them. The concern must have shown on my face as I looked at them and murmured “how come?” With a…
The Heart of Community
Have you ever noticed the number of things women do in groups? Women enjoy having company while they are doing things. We look for any possible excuse to spend time together! Men and women alike were created in the image of God and part of that image is a deep desire to know and be…
When Crisis Hits
Have you ever had a moment that rocks your world? That takes everything you’ve ever known, and within seconds, sends your mind racing and disorients you? For me, this moment happened just over a year ago when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. In an instant, my world flashed before my eyes. There was…