Lisa Ross

Comfort for the Grieving

It began with the ringing of the phone and the hesitation on the other end to speak as I said, “Hello.” Sometimes you just know, what you’re about to hear…it just isn’t good news. The voice tries to remain strong in times like this, but trembling vocal chords almost always give us away when deliveringContinue reading “Comfort for the Grieving”

Denying Jesus

Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.” – John 13:38 (ESV) As I read this familiar passage of scripture today, I felt the Spirit of God reveal it to me in such a differentContinue reading “Denying Jesus”

Battles Precede the Blessing

In Genesis 15, Abram approached God about his deep yearning for a son. Then, God spoke to Abram’s heart about HIS plans to bless him with a multitude of descendants. Let me pause right here for a second…Isn’t that just like God, to go above and beyond what our little minds can conceive?! He didn’tContinue reading “Battles Precede the Blessing”

Titles and Position

The holidays are over now and I’m happy to report–as the fruit of my job-searching labor begins to ripen–the phone calls for interviews are starting to come in again. I am beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel (and, no, it’s NOT a train)! 🙂 But during this process, something I’ve noticedContinue reading “Titles and Position”

Subsiding Storms and Radical Restoration

As the clouds rolled in, we watched the rain fall for days, and there was nothing we could do to stop it. The storms raged on and on. Glued to news reports, many pondered when this watery onslaught might ever cease. What damage would be done before it was over? Helpless to control the pathContinue reading “Subsiding Storms and Radical Restoration”

Feelings vs. Truth

I just finished paying the last of the bills that I can pay with the money I made at my previous job, AND it turns out, I’m not eligible for unemployment. Sooo…now what?! Well, there are a lot of ways I could go with this, but let me start by being completely transparent about myContinue reading “Feelings vs. Truth”

A Season of Change

“I’m sorry. It’s so hard when we reach these moments. We really love you and we love your family, but my wife and I have prayed about it and we just don’t think you’re the right person to carry our vision through this next season. Today is going to be your last day…” His voiceContinue reading “A Season of Change”

Of God and Country…Where to Stand on the Syrian Refugee Crisis?

I’ve always been a person who knows right where she stood on issues, and I was never one to budge easily. But the Syrian refugee crisis really has me torn. I’m having a huge moral dilemma as I try to determine what I believe is the best course of action for this urgent, growing crisis.Continue reading “Of God and Country…Where to Stand on the Syrian Refugee Crisis?”

Relevance in Today’s Church

WARNING: LONG, LATE-NIGHT RUMINATION AHEAD! Don’t be flip with the sacred. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Don’t reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege. – Matthew 7:6 (MSG) I read this scripture a while back and thought it was really good. ButContinue reading “Relevance in Today’s Church”

20 Things We’ve Learned Over the Past 20 Years

Before we exit the month of July and the time of celebration surrounding my 20th wedding anniversary, I wanted to share just one more thing from our vow renewal ceremony. So cuddle up to the one you love and enjoy this free advice! 🙂 20 THINGS WE’VE LEARNED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS Even though,Continue reading “20 Things We’ve Learned Over the Past 20 Years”