by marlastanley | Nov 16, 2010 | Ministry Life, Personal, Uncategorized
I had a moment of celebration last week when I saw the email in my inbox from my NANC (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors) Advisor—Graded Exams! I was nervous because this meant that there was a possibility of them telling me to re-write as many essays as...
by marlastanley | Nov 4, 2010 | Learning, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
“Whether you curse is only about 5 percent of what it means to cultivate a transformed, God-honoring tongue. When and how and whether you speak accounts for about 95 percent of your obedience.” -Gary Thomas, Holy...
by marlastanley | Nov 2, 2010 | Learning, Ministry Life, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
“Most sin is born out of spiritual blindness—shown in a vast, ugly forgetfulness of God.” Pg. 66, Holy Available, Gary Thomas “a vast, ugly forgetfulness of God.” “a vast, ugly forgetfulness…” Wow. My spiritual blindness returns...
by marlastanley | Oct 27, 2010 | Learning, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
“If we are so impoverished that we have nothing to reveal but small talk, then we need to struggle for more richness of soul.” -Frank Laubach I am fighting the spiritual war, beginning with the battle for my heart and in my mind, so that when my words pass...
by marlastanley | Oct 26, 2010 | Learning, Life in Korea, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
“What is true physically is also true spiritually. Prayer provides a mirror for our attitudes. Through it, we begin to see out motives from a different perspective.” -Holy Available, Gary Thomas When you catch a glimpse of yourself, Expressions, Body...
by marlastanley | Oct 20, 2010 | Friends, Home, Learning, M^3, Ministry Life, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
When Mason & I were making the radical move from Texas (solid church, growing youth ministry, stable jobs, great friends, etc.) we felt pretty crazy. It seemed that very few people understood our decision to obey God. He had clearly told us to step in faith; for...
