tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26566080714932670682012-02-29T22:55:37.964-08:00Natalienoreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-5083411622643671282012-02-15T08:56:00.000-08:002012-02-15T09:03:00.910-08:00

What would happen if you read the Bible every day—for an entire year? How would your relationship with God change? How would your life change? You can find out . . . This year, take Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ challenge to read the Bible every day in 2012. We won’t tell you how much to read—just let God speak to you through His Word every day. Because, let’s face it. If you’re not consistently getting

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Ladies, I can’t believe we are about to say good bye to January and welcome in February. These next few months are full of ways to help you get Armed and Dangerous. Holding tightly to our goal to help you get armed with God’s word so you become “dangerous” to the world around you, we have a bible study starting in February called When life is Hard by James MacDonald. Check it out at the

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December 29 Choosing Between Heaven and Earth What I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard–pressed between the two. Philippians 1:23 Every Christian ought to feel the strain of desiring to be with Christ, yet also longing to build His church. If the Lord said to me, “You have five minutes to choose between being in heaven or on earth,” I would have a difficult time making that decision.

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New Bible Studies Beginning in January!The week of January 8th we will begin 2 new studies just for ladies. On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Brenda Waters will lead “So Long Insecurity,” a study by Beth Moore, which includes a reading book and workbook for only $20! Study will be held at Beth Allen’s home and Vickie Birch has volunteered to host childcare for this Wed. night study at her home!“

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Hello fellow bloggers! As the Women’s Mission Team Leader, I wanted to take a minute to let you know what is coming up in this ministry:http://www.wavy.com/dpp/community/coats_for_kids/community_wavy_coats_for_kids_20081103COATS FOR KIDS – the church is collecting slightly used or new coats through the end of December. There will be a blue bucket in the lobby at church or you can bring it to the

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He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.I John 2:9–11The new commandment of which John speaks is the

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Ladies, For many of us, Thanksgiving begins an extremely hectic time of year with Christmas lurking so tightly on its heels. Many of you I have talked with have already begun your Christmas shopping and started decorating your house while others refuse to introduce Christmas until the close of Thanksgiving Day. Whatever your position, the craziness of scheduling parties and events is beginning to

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"The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe." Proverbs .18:10Our names are precious to us....they reveal who we are. They are a personal connection, a unique part of us. The names in Biblical times were very important too as they revealed a person's character. As we read through Scripture we can see the importance of names, especially God’s. He has been given

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57 Cents That Made History A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it 'was too crowded'. "I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday School class. The child was so

Natalienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-84775293302793595882011-09-06T09:45:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:51:30.268-07:00

Hello Ladies,It is still not too late to sign up for "Get A Life", our very first E-Study. This is a fun easy way to be involved in a bible study from the convenience of your own home, anytime of the week. Join us as study the abundant life and the myths that are robbing us of that abundant life.Hope to see you online,Natalie

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Ladies, I can’t express to you in words how excited I, along with your women’s ministry team, am for the 2011-2012 year of events. We had a great turn out for the kick off and unveiled the new theme, calendar of events and bible studies for the upcoming year. The theme, this year, in case you missed the poster at the women’s ministry table is Armed and Dangerous! You will have several

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El Shaddai Amy Grant- El Shaddai (Click above to see video) El Shaddai is pronounced- EL shad-DAI It means GOD Almighty and is first seen in the Bible in Genesis 17:1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I [am] the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. El Shaddai is also known as the God that can do the impossible......

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GOD El, Elohim Elohim is pronounced- e-lo-HEEM Mighty One The first name used in scripture for God is Elohim. It is used in scripture when emphasizing God’s might, His creative power, and His attributes of justice or rulership. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

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I hope that everyone has been enjoying their summer so far! It sure seems to fly by and then all of a sudden it is time for the kids to head back to school and for us to all begin some new routine. Well hold on because we have a few more weeks to enjoy the summer sun, hopefully a few more lazy days to relax, and not enough time to spend with our precious children! Over the next few weeks,

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Worth it? "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32 (Click on Worth it)

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My friend I stand in judgement nowAnd feel that you're to blame somehow.On earth I walked with you by day andnever did you show the way. You knew the Savior in truth and glorybut never did you tell the story.My knowledge then was very dimyou could have led me safe to him.Though we lived together here on earthyou never told me of the second birth. And now I stand before eternal hellbecause of

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A SUMMER NIGHTA soft breeze blows through the willow trees this night.The full moon rises and fills the field with silver light.Listen and you will hear the crickets cheeping in the grass,And the frogs croaking their lullaby to the tadpoles huddled in a mass.The night Owl hoots, then flies away on silent wings,While the stars in their shapes make delightful things.I love the sounds on a summer

Natalienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-9711170568508908722011-05-02T19:29:00.000-07:002011-05-02T19:35:45.072-07:00

Mmmm Mmmm GooodFor those of you that went to the Ladies Retreat last month and tasted Vicki's Chicken Salad you know what I am talking about! Attached is Vicki's link to the recipe she used, please make some and let us know how it turns out.Honey Chicken Salad from Southern Living

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You say: 'It's impossible' God says: All things are possible ( Luke 18:27)You say: 'I'm too tired' God says: I will give you rest ( Matthew 11:28-30)You say: 'Nobody really loves me' God says: I love you ( John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )You say: 'I can't go on' God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 ) You say: 'I can't figure things out' God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6

Natalienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-1223795766762244872011-03-24T20:33:00.000-07:002011-03-24T20:34:49.253-07:00

Tee TimeI have some exciting news to share! The Spring Retreat is in full swing and just around the corner. Many of you have taken advantage of a weekend away and will be joining us at the Airfield Conference Center and I couldn’t be more excited. We have 42 ladies signed up for the entire weekend and 31 ladies trying their hand at the ropes challenge courses. It will be a great weekend and I can

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If you have not had a chance to read anything from Lysa TerKeurst, you may enjoy reading Made to Crave. Here is her most recent blog and a link to Made to Crave....enjoyTell a Friend TuesdayHi Sweet Friends,I’ll meet you over at www.MadetoCrave.org for our Week One webcast replay. Just click here and you’ll find me giving a devotion along with Dr. Ski Chilton giving some of the best nutritional

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"Tee" TimeWelcome to 2011 ladies! January, world renowned month of resolutions, all across the world on January 1st people and possibly you were making New Year’s resolutions. For some, it may have been to lose some weight, get into shape or attain a whole body makeover while others resolute to stop a habit and start an entire new lifestyle. I have heard I am going to stop smoking, drinking,

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A Hurting Word...The time and place: Christmas Eve at Central Assembly of God, Springfield, Missouri. The sermon: "God's Gifts at Christmas," an illustrated sermon with lovely decorated boxes alongside the pulpit. The story behind the sermon: Hilarious! Pastor related how a generous department store's Customer Service Department came to his rescue to provide and decorate the needed boxes for his

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The Grinch Is At It Again! Our Thoughts: You've heard plenty of talk about 'separation of church and state' - making sure that Christianity doesn't GROW where someone doesn't want it. I was shocked to hear what the GRINCH's latest work was about! Can you imagine no Christmas trees in a business, in the hospital lobbies, and not even in the fire halls around the city? Well, get used to it. I read

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Hmmmm.... ThanksgivingDoes the meaning of Thanksgiving mean something more to you and your family than a day of eating, watching the games, the parades, and getting ready for shopping? Has the meaning of gratitude been a little lost in your home? If so, then spend some time this month utilizing some or all of these tips to redirect your family back to the real meaning of Thanksgiving.• Write

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"Tee" Time I know the busy season of the holidays are vastly approaching and just want to encourage you to stay faithful in the disciplines of a disciple of the King. It would be a tragedy for the season to come and go only to have found ourselves caught up with the season without celebrating the reason. Let your focus be Jesus and your time with Him filling. It may take some extra planning and

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Halloween for Christians: Oppression or OpportunityDH010Hank HanegraaffA myriad of questions have been raised about Halloween. Should Christians participate in Halloween? What should our attitude be towards Halloween? Should we simply ignore it? Should we vigorously attack it? Or should we, as Christians, find ways in which to accommodate it?Before offering some suggestions on how we as

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So far we have read 10 ways to get closer to God, here are 10 more ways....11. Go to church once a week12. Read the Bible daily13. Read through Bible in a year14. Join a weekly Bible study15. Read Christian books16. Read biographies of the saints17. Memorize key verses18. Surround yourself with godly friends19. Unplug the phone and turn off email during your devotions20. Set aside a special place

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6. Sing praise songs7. Sing hymns8. Eliminate distractions in your life9. Reduce busyness10. Listen to worship music while exercising or driving in the car

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1. Pray and commit your day to Him before you get out of bed in the morning2. Study and meditate on the names of God3. Study and meditate on the names of Jesus4. Study and meditate on the names of Holy Spirit5. Set an appointment time to meet with Him daily

Natalienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-74417620059335898012010-10-17T19:22:00.000-07:002010-10-17T19:23:43.915-07:00

Could it be You?Rachel Olsen"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives." 1 John 1:9-10 (NIV)Devotion:I remember the day I realized I have Adam's Disease. It took me awhile to notice—in fact, most people with this

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Makeover Bread Pudding.... submitted by Vicki Birch8 cups cubed day old bread4 eggs1 cup egg substitute2 1/4 cups fat-free milk1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted3 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamonCarmel Sauce:1 cup packed brown sugar3 Tbsp all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free milk2 egg yolks, lightly beaten2 Tbsp butter1. Place bread cubes in 13X9 baking dish

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Telling God What to DoBy Jan JohnsonI’ve had great ideas over the years of how God could solve my problems. I listed solutions for Him: Change my grouchy neighbor’s heart; cure my friend of cancer; make my spouse as devoted as the ones described in the how-to books on marriage. Some of these things happened and some of them didn’t. I felt that God disappointed me too many times.I see now that I

Natalienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656608071493267068.post-17582885381575889332010-10-01T09:33:00.000-07:002010-10-01T09:35:23.509-07:00

Measure Up?Have you ever had a day that you felt nothing you did worked out the way you planned it? We often start our days with preconceived ideas of how the day is going to be or even wake up in a great mood to find that for some reason it drastically changes. When having a day that is challenging, learn to ask yourself, am I measuring up? Not measuring up to the world’s expectations but to

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June 18 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself. Exodus 19:4 With eagles soaring over their heads and eagles’ nests perched on the ledges of the Sinai mountain range, this image would be very clear to the children of Israel.As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh

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Breath of LifeJune 1st, 2010 from Sandra ByrdSo often I find myself asking for a removal of difficult situations and circumstances. But that’s where God teaches me to rely on Him …We were a family in disarray, like a loosely held bunch of pickup sticks when the hand that has clasped them lets go. Our young daughter was seriously ill – again. Months before she’d been rushed to Children’s Hospital

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Growing Apart Is a MythI always ask the question, "Do you have something to get back to?"Christy ScannellRich and I have a good marriage. Yeah, we fight occasionally like anyone else, but we readily admit we're soul mates. The Holy Spirit brought us together. Most everyone around us recognizes it—even a United flight attendant, who remarked how much fun we seemed to be having as a couple.That's

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My doctor and I were shocked. I, a seemingly healthy, just-barely-middle aged woman, had a blocked artery. Then there were my blood profiles: both cholesterol and blood sugar too high. I determined to set things right, chopping veggies and putting them into baggies, adding salads to each night’s downsized dinner. As the knife struck the cutting board, I heard the Holy Spirit murmur, It takes time

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"Every day we must renew our minds. I don't think God means do not plan, do not look forward to days to come. I believe He means that right now is the only opportunity we have to live for Him. Treat this moment, right now, as if it's your last moment because it might be."

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100 points to get into HeavenA man dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates.St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in.""Okay" the man says, "I attended church every

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Hello Everyone....We are gearing up for our next women's retreat. It will be held the last weekend in April. The theme is, "Bloom where you are Planted" with Deena and Teresa speaking. I couldn't help but think about the pots that we end up planted in on a daily basis. I found this short story on-line a few years ago and just wanted to share it with all of you. God Bless!!! The Cracked Pot A

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Sour Cream Chocolate chip CakePre-heat oven to 325 degreesIngrediants:1/4 pound butter1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 bag chocolate chipsCinnamon Mix:1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamonCream the butter & sugar, add eggs and beat well. Add sour cream and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and soda. Add and mix

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