Treasure all of these things
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
For Such a Time
A Nation Divided
A Nation Divided
You’re Not the Only One!
Have you ever thought about walking away at some point? Job, marriage, kids, family, friends? Stress, disappointment, loneliness, weariness, and so many other emotions can make you want to give up – walk away – keep driving – escape. Anybody?
When in Rome (Do not destroy the work of God)
I Cor. 1:10-11 “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.”
Show Up
1 Corinthians 12 :12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body.16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body.17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty,24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it,25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
The Presence of God
Years ago, my husband David was sick, I was traveling back and forth from Alexandria for work, and my kids were very young. Meagan wasn’t even a year old, and David was in and out of hospital for months. I was deflated and really beaten down. My parents and David’s parents were getting my kids from daycare for me, and I would grab them late at night and try to spend an hour with them before putting them to bed, only to repeat it all again the next day. I would go to the hospital each evening to spend time with David. It was a tough time for all of us. One day while at work I got a bouquet of flowers from a friend with the verse of “come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” It was something I had known in my heart and yet I had allowed my circumstances to make me lose sight of that.
No Matter What
When we pray for healing, do we expect healing? The verse about having faith to move mountains – do you have the faith that would move a mountain? I know that I don’t.
Your Best Self
When are you your best? Is your best look based off of how good your hair and makeup did this morning? I believe that society today - sisters today - are the most insecure they have ever been, and yet are spending more money than ever and the most time buying makeup, hair products, clothes, and fillers to create this perfect version of themselves. For what? To create that picture-perfect life on social media that others can like or comment. Why is our entire self value dependent on what others say? I saw a meme last week that talked about looking in the mirror and thinking you’re all cute and then seeing a selfie or picture and Fiona from Shrek shows through.
Sisters Sharing Recipes!
Hey guys - You may have heard that we are planning to create a cookbook! We plan to sell cookbooks as a fundraiser for our ministry efforts. But, first, we need your recipes!! Please use the attached form to send us your favorite recipe, or three. We would love to have something from every one of our sisters! Send your completed form - or a picture, or any other format - for your recipes to sistersandgraceministry@gmail.com. Be sure to include your name!
He Restores My Soul
My daughter and her daddy hanging curtains in the newly restored house.
More Than These?
What is it about new that is so appealing? I can remember the first days of school each year with all new notebooks, backpack, folders etc. Each year I would be determined to take better care – write neater, not mark it up, etc. Same with a new car; I am committed that I will wash it more often and not spill anything. I will do better this time. Until the new wears off, and while my intentions are good, the actual doesn’t go as well.