In the Midst Ministries

On Memorial Day, Jennifer Duncan will stop and remember. She asks us to use the day to teach children about legacy and gratitude. "Setting aside time on, or around, that day is an opportunity to be inspired by memories of ancestors who were devoted to following Jesus," she writes, "and to teach children to honor their example."

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Remembering By Jennifer Duncan When Memorial Day draws near, I feel a rush of sentiment pulling me to cemeteries. I remember visiting cemeteries with my parents and hearing stories about the young cousin who w…

Believer! What if the hard climb you're on could become a testimony of God's faithfulness to a dark world?

In her latest post, JaDonna Brattin sees us bent over. Find encouragement in her words. 👇

Bent Over By JaDonna BrattinRead more by JaDonna. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving down Main Street in my town, headed to a meeting. Ahead of me, I could see a person pulling a wagon along the shoulder o…

Have you read Jennifer Duncan's story of "The Warm Fuzzies"? It's one of our most popular blog posts at inthemidstministries.org. How has someone been emotionally generous to you? Post your story below.

The Warm Fuzzies BY Jennifer Duncan Several years ago, I read a fascinating children’s book called “The Original Warm Fuzzy Tale,” by Claude M. Steiner. The story is of a village full of happy people who are all is…

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We are counting down the days until ABIDE at Mercy Gate Church Box Elder in South Dakota, June 8-10. 🎤 Join us as we sing out loud with music from the conference. WILL YOU BE THERE?

A waiting season is not a wasted season.

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Are you spending way too much time dwelling on the wrong narrative? What if your perspective could change by switching out your former glasses and considering God's viewpoint instead? Read Donna Richard's latest blog post + be inspired + share it 👇

What Lens do You Look Through? By Donna Richard One day, I took a few moments to be still while sitting alone at a park. I saw the beautiful azure sky, the puffy clouds lazily floating by, the leaves on the trees starting to unf…

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Debbie Cherry is bringing her next-level expertise to Springfield for Pastors' Wives Gathering on Tuesday, April 28. Tell someone! Invite someone! It will be a great evening of interacting, connecting and refueling for wives of pastors.

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"When my task feels too big, progress too slow or my role seems too small," writes Diane Waisner, "I would do well to remember success in God’s kingdom is measured by faithful submission; He does all the rest."

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Image: Diane Waisner with her husband, Steve.

Faithful in Little Things By Diane WaisnerSometimes the smallest living creatures are the most devoted to the task at hand, no matter how intimidating. Ants find a way to carry crumbs much bigger than they are; bees gather …

It's a time for pastors' wives to interact, connect and refuel in a safe place among friends (new and otherwise). Hope to see you in Cassville on Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m.

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"I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words," (Psalm 17:6).

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