August 25, 2008 Throughout the years, Steve and I have held to a concept; we will not sacrifice our children, our marriage or our family on the altar of church service.  In all that we do with our time and energy, our main ministry at this point in our lives is to four things; each … Continue reading Our Children

August 14, 2008 Matt 24:35 ” Sky and earth will wear out; my words won’t wear out.” I have a few thoughts on the environmental issues that are so trendy.  I know we are to take care of what we have been given stewardship over but this current world as not intended to last forever.  … Continue reading End of our Shift

August 3, 2008 The original sin of humanity was of covetousness and under cutting of the proper levels of authority. Coveting the ability to be like God or to be God.  This is seen today even today; examples, self actualization; God is in everything; if we try hard enough we can get to heaven.  Pride … Continue reading Original Sin

August 3, 2008 I was just reading the “faith” chapter.  It is amazing how many people have responded to God based on faith, God really did fulfill his promises and the faith was justified.  The people mentioned did not prosper by the world’s standards but were made prosperous spiritually by the fruit of that faithfulness … Continue reading Hebrews 11

August 1, 2008 I was just reading about the plagues in Egypt that God brought to prove who he was to Pharaoh.  Honestly, I do not think that our modern lifestyle could have withstood those plagues.  Frogs everywhere, then dead frogs everywhere; gnats and flies on everything.  Blood in all the water sources.  Destructive hail, … Continue reading Faith

July 30 2008 All the talented people in the world; what was God’s plan and purpose for their gifts and talents?  As children, how did he wish their careers to progress?  Does he mourn the way they have chosen to use their talents? People I think of: Elvis Jessica Simpson Madonna Hugh Hefner Pamela Anderson … Continue reading Talented People

July 30, 2008 What if…sometimes I feel like a palm tree planted in the arctic?   I try to think of where I would feel comfortable and settled.  No place seems be right.  I like the idea of living in Kansas City or near Kansas City but even that seems odd when I really think about … Continue reading “Bloom where you are planted”

Thank you Lord for all you have provided for me.  My health, my husband, my children, my job, my home, my vehicles…the list just keeps going in my head. Sunday in church the pastor said we should use our spiritual gifts for his kingdom work.  All I could think was, “What are my spiritual gifts? … Continue reading July 28 2008