M Is for Ministry It’s fairly unassuming, the mysterious letter “m.” In fact, like most letters, we probably don’t give it much thought outside of the sound it makes in creating a word and, on occasion, the word it stands for in an acronym. In fact, “m” occupies a place of prominence in many of […]
Debbie Saiz Inspiration, Single Parenting, Uncategorized
Any challenging task is difficult to achieve if we do not have anything on which to base our efforts; fatherhood is no exception. It seems like our culture often finds itself floundering, searching for models of exceptional fatherhood. If we look to culture to find this model, we might search forever. However, God did not […]
Debbie Saiz Single Parenting christianity, inspiration, mother's day, SAM, single, single adult ministry, single mothers, single parenting, UPCI Singles
So often single parents stop to ask themselves if they are doing everything right. What if they miss a parent-teacher meeting because they had to choose between putting food on the table and consulting about their child’s education? What if they chose the wrong sunscreen at the supermarket and their children will be forever damaged […]
Debbie Saiz My SAM Story healing, inspiration, love, ministry, new beginnings, restoration, SAM, single adult ministry, storms, UPCI, UPCI Singles
This “My SAM Story” was written by James Miller. James was born in Indiana but has also lived in Wisconsin and Texas. Having grown up in the Amish community and experienced 34 years of life as a single adult, he has a unique story to tell. Your Story Matters As I begin to write my SAM […]
Debbie Saiz Inspiration brokenness, christianity, inspiration, restoration, SAM, single adult ministry, storms, waiting
We have all, in some capacity, experienced brokenness. You may have faced a broken bone, a shattered dream, a broken heart or even a broken spirit. But the healing process is very similar in each case. Healing Broken Bones I would like to start with how bones are healed. I’ve broken numerous bones in my […]
Debbie Saiz Christian Living christianity, inspiration, ministry, SAM, single adult ministry, UPCI, UPCI Singles, waiting
Whenever we pray for things in life, God always answers. Sometimes we like the answers He gives — other times, maybe not so much. The answer we tend to dread the most is summed up in one simple word: no. What do we do when God says no? Let’s look at some key ideas that […]
Debbie Saiz Resources, Singles Ministry Startup Series christianity, inspiration, ministry, resources, SAM, single adult ministry, starting a singles ministry
Singles conferences have proven to be powerful and encouraging opportunities for both fellowship and spiritual growth. Singles from every situation – divorced, never married or widowed – have been richly blessed during these conferences. Many have made life-changing decisions which have enriched their lives. If you have never been to a singles conference, I encourage you to […]
Debbie Saiz Ministry availability, brokenness, christianity, inspiration, leadership, ministry, new beginnings, SAM, single adult ministry
In Part I of this article, we left Moses in the desert with the burning bush. After Moses had made his share of mistakes and found a way to serve in the wilderness, God met him right where he was and called him to free His people. Despite the trials of yesterday, Moses still had a purpose […]
Healings don’t always come in the ways we think. This “My SAM Story” is the incredible testimony of Priti Kujur. I was born into a family that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. I was raised in this faith and continued in it until I was twenty years old. Within this setting, I grew up […]
Debbie Saiz Inspiration christianity, inspiration, love, marriage, SAM, single adult ministry, waiting
Dear friends who are widows/widowers, Valentine’s Day is today and cupid’s arrow can enter your heart in a very different way than it does for other singles. No matter the length of time, a day that once was filled with memories of hearts, kisses and cuddles has turned into a day of sorrow. I have such a tender […]
