Minding the Gap
In our home, I am a microwave thinker and my husband is a crock pot thinker. So, when decisions need to be made or action needs to be taken, I tend to move faster than he does. He likes the analyze the issue, thinking about it from different perspectives. I like to go with my first response, my gut reaction. I think that different issues call for different responses. Sometimes, you need to think and react fast; other times, it's better to weigh your options thoroughly. I ran across this clip of Michael Jr last week and it resonated with
So Thankful
I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. It was my first year of college and I was in my first full day of orientation with other freshmen like myself. Since it was Texas in August, the day was hot and long, and I was looking forward to it ending. As the group and I were nearing the end of the day, I remember making a negative comment about the day to some of the new people I had met during orientation. One of the girls who heard what I said, turned around and in a very rude and harsh
He Provides
I don’t know about you, but I can remember several instances when I wondered HOW our pressing need would be met. It just seemed impossible from my perspective. Immediately after we encountered the unimaginable of our infant son growing ill and being hospitalized, we were slammed with a mountain of medical bills. To top it off, we were instructed to give our son a special formula that cost hundreds of dollars which was not covered by our health insurance. Did I mention that all of the above transpired just months after I quit my job to become a stay at
Show Up
It was dark, cold, and wet, but the soccer game was still on. I had hoped they would cancel it, but regardless, I was out there with my coat and gloves to support my daughter under the glare of the massive field lights. She was fierce on the field, running fast and blocking passes. The other team was up by a few points, and by halftime, things didn't look good for us. But, she didn't relent, and with the help of her teammates, helped to tie the score. We took that as a victory and cheered emphatically as the final
When Christians Fall (video)
https://youtu.be/VHPNK9sspFI "...but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 (ESV) When Christians fall, how do we respond? ~Anu
Sorry, Not Sorry
My younger son does a lot of things well, but if there’s one thing he does extremely well, it’s his ability to ask... and keep on asking. Since he was young, persistence has been his strength. And he knows just who to ask. His daddy. “Daddy, can we go get donuts?” “Daddy, can you play ball with me?” “Daddy, can we have cereal for dinner?” As the years have progressed, so have his requests (apparently donuts aren’t the best thing for a teenage boy desiring abs of steel). Questions like, “Dad, can I drive your car?” have now become the
He Watches Me
There have been a few weeks of matters weighing quite heavily on my mind and my heart. In the midst of looking to the Lord for help and for answers, I will be honest with you to share that I struggled with feeling so discouraged that I just felt … forsaken. Then, I received a “random” call from a sweet friend. It had been months since we caught up on each other’s lives thanks to the busyness of life. At my request, she filled me in on the latest happenings in her life and we spoke at length about such.
Reconciliation
Recently I was a guest at an extended family function. It was a relatively small gathering and it was really nice seeing some family members that I had not seen in a while. But what struck me more so that day were the people that were NOT there, but that SHOULD have been there because of their close family relation to the person hosting the function. It got me thinking about how many families and relationships have been fractured over the past several years because of division, offense, and unforgiveness. Parents estranged from their adult children, siblings barely speaking to
You are Not Alone
Can I just be real with you Friend? The past few weeks have been really hard on this Mama’s heart. There were just some days and some choices which left me overwhelmed. I felt discouraged and all alone as if no one could possibly understand or relate. Then, the Lord ever so gently reminds me that every child belongs to Him and my trust needs to remain in Him and the plans He has for each one. The following lyrics from “Another in the Fire” by Hillsong United have been soothing to me: “There was another in the fire Standing
Promises Series
This past Saturday, we had the opportunity to join IPC Hebron Houston and Ladies of Love for a one-day women's event. The theme was based on Luke 1:45 - "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her." We spent time in worship, the Word and then got crafty! Each woman created their own personal promise board, declaring God's truth over their lives. We will resume regular posting next week. So, for this week please check out the videos on our Meeting Archive page or YouTube channel. They will also be posted on our
