Sunday Reflections: I Can Do All Things...

Last night I was working in Promiseland at church. I work in the 4 year old room, which we call "Courageous Camels". All the rooms have fun names like that. Emma's 2 year old room is "Little Lambs". And the 3 year old room is "Bouncing Bunnies". It is amazing how different each stage and room is. And this year our room is bursting at the seams. We had 22 kids last night whereas last year we would only have between 5-15. Anyway, we were on our toes last night.

Heat was the other distraction. The AC was not working last night and it was a pretty hot day yesterday. It was hot. The kids were fine, but that adults were dying!! Not literally...

I help out with the pre-story time and the worship, as well. We used mics last night which go around your ear. I forgot to tighten my microphone all the way so it was chunking and clicking...Pretty crazy. I got it fixed, but it was still quite humorous.

We also had the kids make tambourines. They were loud and the kids couldn't stop playing with them (of course). And yet...it was wonderful how calm everything went.

All this is to say that God really helped out a lot last night. We were learning about David and how he danced for the Lord after he won all those battles. Our theme is that: God can help us do anything!! And He can and did last night. A million things seemed to go wrong, but it didn't seem to matter. It was wonderful how calm I was during all the interruptions, during the heat, during the mic mix up, and yet...God was there to guide us along. He is an amazing God.

"I can do all things through Christ!" Phillipians 4:13

Sunday Reflections: A Wife of Noble Character

It's been going through my head lately since I have been getting up so early in the morning and have been grumbling about it. This is sort of a life verse for me and something I need to remind myself of often.

A Wife of Noble Character

(Proverbs 31:10-31 NLT)

10 [b]Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.

11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.

14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.

16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.

18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.

19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.

20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.

21 She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warm[c] clothes.

22 She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.

23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.

24 She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.

26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.

27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.

28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

31 Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Sunday Reflections: Oh How He Loves Us

We go to Center Street Church, in case you don't know. Our church has always really focused on small groups since our church is so big. This year they are starting a wonderful 6 week series called "40 days of love". Anyway, it looks like a really good series and I can't wait to start it.

Last night Jonathan's worship team was on and they did a special number during the offering. This time they focused on the Love theme and did David Crowder's "Oh How He Loves Us". I really enjoy the lyrics in this song. I mean, it starts off with "He is jealous for me". That line alone speaks to my heart so much. I mean, we spend so much time focusing our affections on other things instead of on Him. That is all He wants: our love; our heart; to be in relationship with us! Not so much to ask, but it is hard for us to do, isn't it?

Anyway, the song is really such a reminder of how much God loves us and what He did and is willing to do for us. We are loved by an amzing Father who loves us more than we can ever understand and fathom. Even if you do not believe in Him, guess what? He still loves you! He will always love you no matter what you do. He loved us before the world began. Before he created us. So there is nothing that we can do to make Him stop loving us. I guess I just find that encouraging. I hope you do, too!

Have a wonderful blessed Sunday!!

Sunday Reflections: Still

Today is Sunday. I have been listening to some worship tunes, drinking coffee and enjoying a quiet house. I love Sundays. It has been good to spend time with God.

Anyway, I just am in that place. Worshipping, loving and knowing that I am a Child of God, lover of the Most High, totally in-love with Him and His Will. I am at peace this morning. So, I thought I would share some of that peace with you. No matter what you do, whether you believe in God, where you are, I just want you to know that God loves you even if you do not love Him. May you be encouraged by that today. Enjoy!!


1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
Interlude

4 A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed.
From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6 The nations are in chaos,
and their kingdoms crumble!
God’s voice thunders,
and the earth melts!
7 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel[b] is our fortress.
Interlude


8 Come, see the glorious works of the Lord:
See how he brings destruction upon the world.
9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.

10 “Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”

11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress.
Interlude

Psalm 46 (New Living Translation)

(Only 3 more sleeps until my inlaws are here!! YAY!!)