Zoë's Sunday School First

So, Zoë has moved into the 2 year old sunday school class. :-) Today was here first day even though her birthday is next week. It was PRECIOUS! She is a hoot! She walked right in and said, " Bye, mommy, see you later!" and went to take a seat by some other kids. She then told the teacher, " I am hungry!" (SHE HAD JUST ATE!! LOL) I guess she knows that there are crackers for snacks and/or I don't feed her enough breakfast, LOL. When I came to pick her up she had a picture that she had made. I was surprised to see how much she had learned in one class. She had made a picture of the moon and the stars and there was a verse from Genesis attached to her picture. She proceeded to tell me that Jesus had made the world, the sun and the moon. I could have cried. My precious baby is beginning to form her foundation of faith. Thank you to ALL of you who volunteer your time/energy/money etc. in being a teacher, a leader, a mentor etc. in the church. You ARE needed and valued. Praise the Lord that people use their spiritual gifts to impact the lives of children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors... for Christ and His kingdom. I am so GRATEFUL and am seeing part of the impact in my daughter's life! Thank you!!

Powerful Verse

Revelation 5:9-10 And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. 10 You have made them to be a kingdom and preists to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."

I am studying Revelation right now. Chapter 5 made me tear up and feel the gratefulness of what Christ has done. The redemption story is so very powerful. Sometimes in my daily life it gets lost. I challenge you today to take in the redemption story from beginning to end and thank God. Praise Him!

Super Summer 2010

"There are five gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and your life. Most people will only ever read the fifth." ~Joseph Barkley at Super Summer 2010

שָׁלוֹם (Shalom)

שָׁלוֹם (Shalom)

Investing in God's Kingdom

So, I have been challenged this week by really looking at finances and how we should be not only tithing but also looking for tangible ways of investing in God's kingdom. If you are looking for a way to invest in God's kingdom I have a college student you can invest in. He is a student in Missoula who has been growing in the LORD and is excited to be going to ECHO with Campus Crusade for Christ. He is the first Christian in his family so he is in need of support for his summer mission. He is one brave boy!! He is using this as a way to witness to his family and friends of the change that has taken place in his life. If you are interested in investing in him write to me or call me and I can give you the info (checks can be written to Campus Crusade for Christ and get a hold of me and I can tell you where to send it.) Also, prayer is MUCH needed. If you want to know how to specifically pray let me know and I can give you the info. How cool would it be if we could bless a boy in his walk with Christ as his non-Christan family watches? What a blessing it would be! I am so excited of what God is doing in this boy's life. What a miracle!!

Such an interesting/ funny post about us and God...enjoy

When we apply our human standards to God's, it’s like dogs applying canine standards to us. Our conclusions will invariably come up short. (click here)

Beautiful, Refreshing Day

It is days like today, warm and lovely, that I thank God he has created the seasons. I am SO thankful for spring when it comes. I am also thankful for the dreary winter becuase it makes spring so much sweeter when it comes. Maybe that is why we experience pain at times. To allow the times of joy to be so sweet, that we can do nothing else but praise God and be grateful for what He has given us in this life.

We fear that God might actually be enough--and we don't want that--because if He is, all our pet pursuits will be invalidated. ~thoughts of Abram Hagstrom

Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Scripture verse

Assurance of Salvation

1 John 5:11-12

And this is the testimony, God has given us eternal life and this life is in his Son, he who has the Son has life, he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.