Birthing is usually an incredibly painful process. But even after hours of intense labor, ask just about any mom and she’ll tell you the first time that baby is in her arms? She feels immeasurably blessed. Giving birth to a new ministry is a process too, and as is often the case, the origins of The Williford Connection are a …
What biblical character do you think spoke these words: “We have spoken freely to you, ___, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.” “Make room for us in your hearts!” (emphasis mine) What …
Community. Instantly, a barrage of feelings hits me. How can one word provoke such strong reaction? On the positive side, I note: filling, encouraging, blessing. But on the negative: depleting, discouraging, exhausting. Why the disparity, and when is one or the other in effect? When I’m healthy and doing well, community plays a rewarding role in my life. I seek community, absorb from it, …