Even Before You Were Born You Existed

Isaiah 44:2a (CEV) “I am your Creator, You were in my care even before you were born.” Some books never get old.  The church we are visiting is offering families the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.  It’s updated in that you can scan a barcode using your Iphone on each chapter and see a small…

Let Freedom Ring! Let the White Dove Sing!

Melissa wakes up each morning wondering how did she get to this confusing place. Everything, it seems, has come to chaos; yet she knows that it’s been years of not dealing with issues, or being so busy, she hoped that would solve the constant remembering.   She is disappointed in herself that the years of Bible…

Jesus is not a “tack on”

Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift…

Blown away…

At church today God confirmed why He wanted me to pray for our missionaries.  A family spoke on their mission and how God miraculously over seven years showed them His vision for them AFTER 15 plus years in Mexico City as a missionary family.  They were in church one Sunday, all was well, and God…

A travel brochure. Destination: Heaven

Remember our post on remembering what God HAS DONE for you?  Let’s take time thinking of our future with Him.  These things He has already done for those who love Him and call Him Savior.  A free gift!  We need only to say YES to Him!  I’m at an advantage because I have the privilege…

What a thrill!

“You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!  I sing for joy because of what you have done.” Psalm 92:4 (NLT) Thrill: to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement (Mirriam-Webster) With so much going on in our lives that may cause confusion, heart ache, or anger, I’ve been anchored to remembering. In light…

Back to School Shopping: Free Gold, White Garments, Eye Salve

“I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.” Revelation 3:18 Great video for your teenager (and you…

I travelled to India today…

VOTED_THE_BEST_EMAIL_OF_THIS_YEAR (I pray the powerpoint works above! Click and see.  It was voted number one!  You will see why!!!  It will totally change your perspective.) A beautiful friend of mine shared with deep compassion her love for India.  She could better tell her story, but I just have to share with you what I took away…

The lies we tell ourselves and how to change that…

Aaron Beck an M.D. developed an approach to therapy called Cognitive Therapy.  He took something very complicated and formalized it into A-B-C.  His approach became known for its effective treatment of depression, and changing your thoughts and feelings so you can experience better outcomes in your life. As simple as this will sound, if you…