Ministry in Motion

Socrates is credited with saying,  “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.”  Those words feel especially relevant today. For many of us, “I’m so busy” has become our default response, almost a reflex, an automatic reply. “How are you?” “Oh, I’m so busy.” “Want to get together later?” “I’d love to, but I’m too busy.” “Could you help me with something?” “Maybe, but I’m pretty busy.” To be fair, many people truly are busy with meaningful and important responsibilities. There are seasons when full schedules are both necessary and good. But perhaps the more important question isn’t simply How busy am I? It’s What am I busy with? Busyness has become a cultural badge of honor. We rush from one commitment to the next, often leaving little room for rest, meaningful relationships, quiet reflection, or attentive prayer. We fill our calendars, yet our souls can remain strangely empty. A full schedule is not always a full life. Sometimes the greatest danger is not that we’re doin...

[Job], your story truly gives me hope. It gives me the feeling that while man lives on the earth, there is no guarantee that he will not suffer, however innocent or righteous he may be. —Gregorio Nsomboro #pkes      #MinM

  Authentic Christianity is less about embracing a set of beliefs and more about learning a way of life, a way that teaches us how to give ourselves away. It is the lifelong practice of offering our love, our lives, and ultimately even our death into God’s hands, echoing the words of Jesus: “Into your hands I commend my spirit” (Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46) Paradoxically, it is in this self-giving that we discover our deepest connections: with the world around us, with all of creation, with one another, and, most profoundly, with God. In losing ourselves through love, we find the fullness of the life for which we were created. #pkes     #MinM

   "Jesus is kind Do not misrepresent Him." ~ Sr. C. Betrone Jesus is kind. His kindness is not sentimental or weak; it is the steady expression of God’s love toward every person He encounters. He welcomes children, touches those others avoid, eats with sinners, comforts the brokenhearted, and restores those burdened by shame.  Even when He speaks hard truths, He does so with compassion and a desire to bring healing rather than condemnation. In Jesus, we see that kindness is love in action—a strength that listens, forgives, serves, and gently leads others toward life.  As His followers, we are invited to reflect that same kindness, becoming a living witness to the grace we ourselves have received... Pkes       MinM

Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our   transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace   was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.  🎼 Above all powers, above all kings Above all nature and all created things Above all wisdom and all the ways of man You were here before the world began Above all kingdoms, above all thrones Above all wonders the world has ever known Above all wealth and treasures of the earth There's no way to measure what you're worth Crucified, laid behind a stone You lived to die, rejected and alone Like a rose trampled on the ground You took the fall and thought of me Above all 🎶 Pkes       MinM

Reading about nature is fine,  but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully,  he can learn more than what is in books,  for they speak with the voice of God. —George Washington Carver "The heavens declare the glory of God;  the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1 Pkes        MinM

  The generosity of giving is more than an act—it is a posture of love, mirroring God’s care for us and whispering the truth that compassion shared reminds us we were never meant to walk alone. Online Giving: Make a one-time or recurring donation through our free and  secure online giving option, below. Ministry in Motion.Church Your financial gifts help further the impact of the ministries of Ministry in Motion. Rest assured, the stewardship of your gift is a sacred responsibility, one we take very seriously. All gifts are tax-deductible and a year-end giving statement is prepared and sent, each January.  Ministry in Motion is a Texas Nonprofit Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) corporation under the US Internal Revenue Service Code

“ Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3 Over my 28 years in ministry, I’ve had more conversations about New Year’s resolutions than I can count. Some hopeful, some hesitant, some a little weary. What I’ve learned is this: resolutions tend to falter when they begin and end with us. This proverb offers a better starting place. It invites us to place our plans, our hopes, intentions, and even our uncertainties into the hands of God, trusting that He is the One who gives them shape and direction. As I look beyond the first couple days of 2026, I find myself leaning into resolutions that are less about self-improvement and more about spiritual formation. My desire is to honor God and serve others with greater attentiveness and humility. That means committing again to daily prayer, opening the Scriptures with open hands and an attentive mind, remaining rooted in the life of the church, practicing small acts of kindness, and perhaps most challe...

Your year is made up of many moments. Some joyful, some painful, some easily forgotten. But each one matters. As you revisit your photos, calendar, and journals, you may notice things you hadn’t seen before. This process can stir grief and gratitude, curiosity and praise. ​ I invite you to walk with me and to take time to reflect on your year. When we don’t slow down to look back, it’s easy to stay busy and miss what God has been doing along the way. No matter how difficult your year has been, there is goodness to be found. God has been present in your story, and as you look back, you are invited to notice and receive the gifts He has placed before you. Take your time. There is more here than you might expect…Pastor Keith