Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Impossible
Give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thess. 5:18
Why does the Lord give us commands in the Bible that seem impossible to do? I submit that it takes the impossible work of the Holy Spirit to accomplish the supernatural in this live. When we go through trials, we can be victorious in them when we walk by the Spirit and do not grieve the Spirit. There is much power in walking by the Spirit.
The Lord does not say we should give thanks for our circumstances and we may not even feel like giving thanks in our circumstances. But we bring him glory when we give him thanks. That is where victorious Christian living transpires. Oh the depths and the wisdom of our Lord. He would not allow us to go through any trial that He will not give us the grace to sustain us during the trial. He knows what we need that will make us grow. I am confident of that!
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Beach
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Search
There is a new movie out that contradicts this. Sex and the City, or the search for intimacy in the city, which debuted recently will leave you empty, broken, confused, hurt and disappointed. No, I haven't seen the movie and I don't care to. There is a man who will fulfill your every desire and completely satisfy. He will provide so much intimacy that He will not leave you longing for anything or anyone else. He is enough. He didn't have a home but he does today!! He makes his home in my heart. He didn't have a family to live with but REALLY Lived!! He didn't have a career but had the greatest calling ever! You and me! He delights in me. Isn't it wonderful??!!!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Softball
We have just recently completed the church softball
league and I have had a blast! I played 2nd base
and catcher mostly and got some good hits in. I used
to play for years in high school. I had forgotten how
competitive I am and I realized how old I am. My body
let me know it!! I can remember pulling my quad muscle
after one of the first games. Then, my muscles hurt so
bad after the first game as catcher. Ouch! However, I
had a great time playing with some pretty awesome people who cheered you on and encouraged you no matter what. That is how we are to be in the body of Christ. Help one another when they fall down. Rejoice with one another when they rejoice. God is good all the time. We were undefeated in the regular season and made it to the 2nd round in the tournament. We ended up losing our last game but it didn't matter. See the smiles on our faces after the last game? We know we played our very best and had a great time. God is good all the time and I am so thankful for my brothers and sisters in Christ. There were two other teams from my church and not pictured here and some of the guys played on both teams.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
God is at Work
God is always at work. When Jesus was on earth, he said “I came to do the work of the Father”. That meant setting his face towards
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Romans8
Romans 8. I am committing to learn it and I am going join the Romans 8 Movement. It is Katherine Wolf's favorite chapter in the Bible. Katherine is the daughter of Jay Wolf, pastor of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. She recently has had brain damage and is making progress through God's healing hand and the prayers of the saints. I don't think I have ever learned a chapter in the Bible with the exception of Psalm 23. I don't know how long it will take me, but I will try. Katherine has inspired me. Pray for Katherine.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Loving God, Loving People to the Ends of the Earth
I am reminded of Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages. They are touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, and quality time. We practiced all 5 of these recently as we went down to Trenholm Court, a local low-income project community. On Saturday, a group of young adults in Montgomery, some from my church and some from other churches, went there together to play basketball, soccer, give out candy, clothes, pray with, encourage, and spend time with the youth there. Just think about the love languages mentioned. If we can practice these, especially with the children in our communities, neighborhoods, streets and in other countries everywhere we go to those who probably wouldn't otherwise receive love, we would show the love of God to others to the ends of the earth.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Alecia, the Pianist
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Soccer Champ
My daughter starred in her first soccer game the other night. I am so proud of her. She has never played soccer before and fearlessly defended the goal as goalie in Tuesday night's game. She played for Team Italy and has already made new friends. I think they are going to have a great year. I am so proud of you Alecia!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Aronov Homes Lawnmower Giveaway
Caelan Cutting a Rug
Friday, April 04, 2008
The Capitol
We took a trip a few weeks ago to our nation's capitol thanks to Delta. We stayed in Crystal City Virginia just across the river and near some pretty cool shoppes. The day we arrived we took in the new Indian Smithsonian Museum. We were exhausted after our travels after catching the metro for the first time and walking to find our way around the National Mall. On Tuesday, we took a Tour Bus and saw the Lincoln Memorial, the FDR Monument, the Arlington Cemetery and watched the changing of the guard. Wednesday was very eventful. I almost got arrested by the Secret Service on the steps of the Capitol. I took a picture with my cell phone and even though I was OUT of the House, they still yelled at me to put my phone up. Then, we toured the Capitol. After walking a long, long way to our congressman's office, we arrived and left our belongings in the office. We toured the rotunda, statuary hall and the senate. No sooner had we walked through the rotunda headed back to the House, than the security guard yells "everybody out." We evacuated the Capitol and were on the streets of Washington for about an hour with only $25 and a cell phone. We toured all the Smithsonians on Thursday. Our plane was delayed 2 hours on Friday so we were glad when we arrived safely at home. There's no place like home. ((clicks red shoes))
Monday, February 11, 2008
The Girl Who Looked in the Mirror
Monday, January 28, 2008
I like Mike
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Keva's Treasure Hunt
Recently, we had a video scavenger hunt birthday party for my roommate Keva. There were three groups that went out. Here is one of them.
Watch the video!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Thursday, January 03, 2008
One
We are One with God because Christ lives in us through the Holy Spirit. I love what Jesus says in John 17 that He and the Father being One. It is empowering to know that He is living in me and through me and that as I live to the Spirit and not the flesh that we are One. His prayer is also that WE be One. How do we do that? How can we do that more this year? I dare think so much of myself to think that I can be caught up in the Trinity but there is perfect unity there. Oneness of purpose in Father, Son and Spirit. That same power lives in me and is mind-boggling. As Christians, God's desire is that we be One. What are some practical ways can we do that?