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Peace, Our Inheritance
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” ~ John 14:27 ESV The bustle of Christmas dinner preparations hasn't been enough to drown out the grief I continue to feel over the unexpected passing of my dear cousin (the kind of cousin that’s like a sister, if you know what I mean). This month, at the writing of this devotional, it has been six long months since her death.
Dec 24, 20253 min read


195: "We’ve Always Done It This Way." The Small Church Lie That Keeps Us Stuck | with Ebonie Mukasa
The Small Church Podcast with host Laurie Graham Tradition can be beautiful — but when “we’ve always done it this way” becomes the default answer, it stops being wisdom and starts being a wall. In this episode, we talk about why resistant church culture burns women out, silences new ideas, and quietly drives people away. And honestly? It’s costing us more than we realize. LISTEN IN NOW What you’ll hear in this episode: Why “we’ve always done it this way” feels safe — but slo
Oct 12, 20251 min read


090: Effective Outreach: Moving From Programs & Events To Outreach As A Lifestyle | with Ebonie Mukasa
The Small Church Ministry Podcast with host Laurie Graham If you’re looking for effective outreach ideas for your small church, join me as I talk with Ebonie Mukasa of Experience Church International in Miami, Florida. While some might define effective outreach as bringing people into your local church, Ebonie defines effective outreach as taking the church out to the world. She shares how teaching outreach as a lifestyle in your small church will change the people in your c
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Knowing God As Savior
Reading: Psalm 46
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Bring Your Plans To God To Let Him Establish Your Path
In this episode I chat with Pastor Ebonie Mukasa about the concept behind her Plan, Pray, Pursue women’s conference. We talk about why...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Oct 11, 20250 min read


Rest Through Generosity
A re you resting well by being generous or do you find yourself restless by withholding? Listen in to this powerful and moving lesson by...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Rest by Dwelling in the Secret Place
Are you in a season that you think if more difficult than you can handle? Then listen in to this powerful encouraging on standing in the...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Say Yes...To Right Living
Most of us would agree to be ethical, honorable, faithful, charitable, just, creditable, noble, trustworthy, and moral are all qualities...
Aug 26, 20222 min read


Say Yes...To Speaking Rest-Filled Words
Reflecting over the last several days, I've been on the receiving end of encouragement. Not knowing it was just what I needed, it came at...
Aug 24, 20222 min read


Say Yes...To God's More
I recently had the opportunity to buy gently used furniture for our home from an associate. Not having bought any sort of furniture in a...
Aug 24, 20223 min read


Say Yes...Prayer Prompt
Are you holding onto unforgiveness? I know, I know that there are somethings that are unforgivable. Yes! That's not a typo. There are...
Aug 24, 20222 min read


Say Yes...To the Lord of Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 is the benediction to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians. It is a simple verse that says so much. It reads, "Now may...
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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