I just returned from a conference that gave me so much more knowledge and action items to take back with me when I return to the office. That being said, my future remains on my mind. While I am trying to remain open minded and open handed, I often drift off into what I thinkContinueContinue reading “Opportunities Await: Waiting on God”
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The Blessing of Messiness: A Reminder for Moms of Infants/Toddlers that You’re Not Alone and Doing Amazing!
What a blessing it is: To be a mother To hold this precious child in your arms as they doze off into dreamland. To be so tired but unable to sleep because you are still in so much awe that you have the honor and privilege to nurture and love this child for the restContinueContinue reading “The Blessing of Messiness: A Reminder for Moms of Infants/Toddlers that You’re Not Alone and Doing Amazing! “
Anticipating Eternity
Advent is defined as: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. the coming or second coming of Christ. So we celebrate the Birth of Jesus during the Christmas season, but we also wait expectantly forContinueContinue reading “Anticipating Eternity”
Testimonies Set Ablaze
We cannot stay quiet! We cannot shy away from the uncomfortable conversation! We cannot let the negativity and darkness of this world silence us. When we as Christians don’t speak up, it shows complacency, lukewarm faith, and that we aren’t focusing on what truly matters…salvation in Christ for all! I’m not saying we should goContinueContinue reading “Testimonies Set Ablaze”
Where is the Hope?
For months, I have had a lot on my mind in regard to those who are hurting around me. When I find out someone I know doesn’t know Jesus or isn’t interested in knowing him, it breaks my heart. I always try to ask questions without seeming to pry too much. I just want toContinueContinue reading “Where is the Hope?”
Restoring Our Patchwork Hearts
My grandmother used to sew EVERY day. She had a whole room dedicated to sewing machines, fabrics, thread on spools covering 2 of the 4 walls. I spent a lot of time as a child in her sewing room. There wasn’t much I didn’t watch her make over the years! All the planning, measuring, cutting,ContinueContinue reading “Restoring Our Patchwork Hearts “
Heart-Shaped Locket
When you see a heart-shaped locket, there’s a photo or two inside. The idea is that you place pictures of people you love dearly close to your heart, wearing it around your neck as a reminder that those you love are always near—even when they seem far away. We should all wear a heart-shaped locketContinueContinue reading “Heart-Shaped Locket”
This Old Rocking Chair
A message to my almost 2 month old son… I sit in this old rocking chair with you, my son, bundled up in a blanket on my lap with my arm wrapped around you. It’s dark in your nursery, but by the moonlight beyond the clouds there is some natural light coming through your windows. ContinueContinue reading “This Old Rocking Chair “
AT LAST!
Marriage has been the intention for man and woman from the beginning. God created Adam, and for the first time, said that something was NOT good. “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” So the LordContinueContinue reading “AT LAST!”
The Greatest Love Story
There are love stories and then there is The Greatest Love Story. My grandparents have what I consider a pretty epic and awe-inspiring love story; however the ultimate Love Story was written and given to us through God sending his Son Jesus to shed his blood and pour out his love to save us all!
Compelled By Compassion
The Sunday before a special weekend full of students (6th-12th grade) serving the community called, MyNeighbor Mission Weekend, the second message in the Lent: The Life of Surrender series entitled, Stay Compassionate, was given as the students and leaders were commissioned for the following weekend. The message touched on The Good Samaritan specifically. A bigContinueContinue reading “Compelled By Compassion”
Build My Life on God’s Love
The third message in the Lent: The Life of Surrender message series was about building your life on the firm foundation of God’s Word. When we are filled with the Word, we are able to build up not only the Body of Christ but share the love of God to those who are far fromContinueContinue reading “Build My Life on God’s Love”
I Once Was Lost But Now…
We are CALLED to spend time with our Father doing what he loves. Our Father loves to seek and save the lost. Those who don’t know the love of the Father, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the hope that comes from the Holy Spirit are lost. BUT there is HOPE for them! God comes alongsideContinueContinue reading “I Once Was Lost But Now…”
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