I Love My Friend

F - forever faithful and fun

R - regards others before herself

I - indescribably important to me

E - enjoys me as much as I do her

N - never minds listening to me whine

D - delights in serving the Lord

Ministry Opportunities

We come in contact with alot
of different people each day.
Some are old friends and others
just acquaintances, some are fun and
happy to be around, while others
present a challenge.

But for whatever the reason God
has placed them in our paths.
Friend or foe, relevant or seemingly
irrelevant, every person who we
connect with in our daily walk
should be a ministry opportunity...

He is Grace and Love

We live for God as His grace enables us.
Not to be saved or to stay saved.

But, because we LOVE the Lord Jesus for
saving us by His own life and death....

Thank You Lord Jesus for loving me....

FINDING GOD AT CHURCH

Do you think churches today get so caught up in
trying to establish this program and that program
that they lose sight of the “why “ we were doing it ?

Do desires for growth in numbers, outweigh the
desire for growth in souls won?
Do we whisk God off to the sidelines in our quest to
be bigger, better, best.
If we lose Him as our center and main objective, can
we thrive, can we survive?
Would you rather attend a spirit -filled, God centered
church with fewer programs or one plump with
programs and activities but lacking spirit?

What is it that you are looking for when
deciding on a church home?

BEING HAPPY

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect.
It just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.---Unknown

Wow, that is so true.

We can spend our days pondering the why's and how comes.
We can spend our lives wishing for more than we have.
We can spend our happiness on not ever being satisfied.
We can spend our precious moments wallowing in self-pity.
We can spend our joy on worthless troubles.
We can spend our inheritance while here on earth.

Or....

We can spend our days pondering on the goodness of the Lord.
We can spend our lives satisfied with all the abundant blessings we have.
We can spend our happiness on others around us,
who may be desperatly in need of some happiness.
We can spend our moments comforting a friend or loved one.
We can be joyous because the Lord knows all about our troubles.
We can rest in the knowledge that our inheritance is waiting for us in heaven.....

Woman of Strength

A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape ...
but a woman of strength kneels in
prayer to keep her soul in shape...

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything ...
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her ...
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids
the same in the future...

A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can
also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them...

A strong woman walks sure footed...
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls...

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face ...
but a woman of strength wears grace...

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey ...
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong...

Capture the City

In Joshua Chapter 8, Moses has died
and Joshua is now in charge of the
children of Israel. they have been
in the desert for forty years and
God is leading them to the life and
land He has promised them..

What a huge responsibility that
must have been for Joshua, and
let's face it he had great big shoes
to fill after Moses leadership.
But he trusted the voice of the Lord
and victory was his...

God said stretch out the spear in your hand
and I will give you this city..as a symbol of
faith Joshua stretched out the spear in his
hand toward the city..and as the LORD had
promised the city was captured.

When God gives directions..and we follow...
Victory is the guaranteed result....

Do you stretch out your spear and capture the
cities God intends for you to have?
Place your trust and faith in Him today....
Claim and capture all He has for you....

Babies, Battlefields, and Botox

Our lives tend to read like road maps..
When we were young and raising our
babies we were consumed with what
was best for them…and all we had
to give we gave….
As they grew older.. so did we …playpens and
parks and backyard fun were exchanged
for cars, and colleges and life's battlefields…
Futures and finances, friends and foes…
They’re all a part of the road map of my life.

Creases and wrinkles (more than I like)
line my face now and help to
tell the story of my life, and I have to say
at this stage of my life Botox is
sounding better and better…Where do the
years go? Babies grow, battles are fought ,
some won, some lost…tears and smiles, births and deaths.

Yet, through it all God has been a
constant companion. A dynamic force in all of
the moments and memories of my life…and to know I will
spend forever with HIM…worry free, guilt free, (wrinkle free)
and loved beyond measure forever and ever,what a perfect ending.

But for those who love the LORD it is just the beginning !

One Flaw in Women

A friend sent this to me and I thought it
was worth sharing.

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh
when they are nervous. They fight for what
they believe in. They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer when they
believe there is a better solution. They go
without so their family can have. They go to
the doctor with a frightened friend. They love
unconditionally. They cry when their children
excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about a birth
or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend
dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no
strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can
heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you. The heart of
a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They
bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS
THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

But, never forget girlfriends...GOD KNOWS OUR WORTH....

Surround Me With You

Lord, I love days like today when I feel
such love for you that I find it difficult
to breathe. I find it hard to contain myself.
It seems I can almost reach out and
touch you , you consume my thoughts
and I find it hard to concentrate on any
thing but you.
To just think of you sends a smile cursing
through my total being, you fill me with joy
and encouragement to face another tomorrow.

You are the voice of truth, the source of love,
the devine and Holy King and you love me, me!
I want to be surrounded by you, blanketed beneath
the shelter of your wings...always...

Passion Needs Compassion

Something happened to me recently
that started me thinking about this post.
I think we all have a passion for something.
If you've ever read anything I've wrote
then you know I have a passion for nature and
the Lord.
But, if I said that nature was a passion of mine
and I polluted the waters, or trashed
the highways with litter, or dis-respected
animals in their habitat, what
would that say about my passion for nature.

If my demeanor and actions regarding how I lived
was one that would bring shame and disgrace to
the Lord, what would that say
about my passion and love for God.

If a doctor had a passion for medicine and he had
an exceptional gift that could do miraculous
works but, his manner and attitude
was so abrupt and cold no patients
wanted to visit him, what would
that say about his passion. What miracles
and cures would he ever perform.
Lives could be lost.

I think of the passion Jesus must
have felt for us as he hung on the cross, yet
he asked God His Father to forgive those
who tortured Him and put Him to death.
His last actions on this earth were filled
with compassion, a direct result
of His love and passion for us.

Is your passion Jesus Christ? Do you look at
those around you and think "what's wrong with them"?
Or do you look at those around you and think I wonder
what could be wrong with them, do they need a friend,
are they hurting or in the depths of despair.
Is their a problem I can help with?
Just one simple act of compassion, like a kind word or
smile could change the whole outcome for someone hurting.
A life could be saved ! A soul could be won!

Do you react to situations , full of passion, ready to be right.
Or do you react with passion filled with compassion, ready to help ?

4th of July, God Bless America!

Happy 4Th of July America!

Isn't it wonderful that we have the
freedom to celebrate.
Not just Independence Day but any day
or occasion we choose.

Unfortunately, freedom comes with
a price. I hope that this week-end we
remember all of those who have sacrificed
and still sacrifice so much for us to remain free.

God has so blessed America!

Have we as a Nation come to
expect those blessings and
seemingly take them for
granted? How long will He
continue to bless when we
so openly turn away from Him.

I truly pray, God continues to
Bless America, Land that I love.....