troubling times

I haven't watched any TV since the last CAVS game.. It has been nice.

Tonight my hubby had the news on and I heard bits and pieces as I cooked, including the fact that Greece's economy may totally collapse. The news went on to talk about elections that took place in a couple of other countries and the consequences of some of those results. And then they talked about how America is moving toward a Socialistic government and on and on!

I walked by and saw pictures of the devastation due to the flooding in Nashville - it was horrible. I was praying for them and wondering where I would stay and how I would feel if it were my home and all my possessions that were gone. I would like to think that my faith would be unshakable and that people would ask me for prayer and help because they would know there was something different about me. There is of course no way of knowing for sure how I would react.

How about all of you...when life gets tough do you think people see a supernatural confidence in you despite circumstances? Or do you look as scared as everyone else?

a communion day

Today we prepare for communion, both with our programming team to prepare all the details of tonight's service, as well as personally.

As the staff broke into study groups our text was I John 1:9. How appropriate.

Asking God to continuously reveal sins in our lives takes intentional focus. Confession is of course not a one time deal - but CONTINUOUS.

One line from the "Lessons on Assurance" booklet we were using was something I still haven't quit thinking about. "...honest confession must include the willingness to forsake the sin." I found this very troubling to be honest.

I thought back on how many times I have confessed similar sins and then fall right back into them. Does that mean I didn't completely forsake that sin? I think it does. How patient our God is as we CHOOSE to remain in our sin and bitterness...it is in fact a choice to remain there, not easy by any means, but a choice none the less.

cheap is good

I left home without my coupons today! Big mistake!

I needed a gallon of milk and wondered if there was a possibility of getting some Meijer catalinas! So - I called Stephanie (my coupons consultant)ha ha, and asked her if she knew of any sales that would get me Miejer catalinas..

She said that the 100 count boxes of Nabisco snacks were still on sale for $2.00 each and if I bought 3 boxes, I would get $5.00 back in Catalinas. She was right it worked beautifully, so I bought the snacks and then used my Catalinas to purchase the milk ! It is so fun to be cheap!

happy but messy house

It is so funny how you can feel like you have plenty of space when your kids are young - but as our kids and their stuff moved home oh my our house is small!

Just got on my computer for a couple of minutes before heading to bed...actually had hoped to write and study quite a bit today - but with company coming this weekend we worked like crazy today!

As you can see from my pictures - we needed to work! Good night!

one thing after another

Wow! I thought small kids made my life busy...young adults are even busier!

I feel blessed beyond anything I could possibly write describing our kids and their latest accomplishments.

Saturday morning we had the privilege of watching both of our kids graduate from college. This blessing came straight from the throne of God. He provided the means, He provided the ability and He provided the unique personalities that drive both of them toward His perfect will for their lives.

None of us ever stop preparing for following God's will. We must be ready - educating ourselves for serving Him wherever we are called, growing in our Biblical knowledge and by taking spiritual maturity steps every single day.

This weekend will remain in my heart forever as one of my favorite, one of my most proud moments and perhaps the most thankful I have ever been since their birth and since I married my husband! Great weekend indeed!

watch this video

Kay Warren May 1-2, 2010
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Michelle Armstrong is such a gifted photographer! You can see her work on her website - Michelle Armstrong Photography.

Thanks for creating this video for us Michelle. I love you!

weekend report...Kay Warren!

Crossroads was SO privileged to host Kay Warren from Saddleback ! Kay blessed our congregation by teaching us this weekend - oh my goodness it was great! We just dropped her off at the airport..I hope she will someday come back to Ohio to visit again!







My beautiful friend and Pastor's wife, Michelle, took these fabulous pictures. I LOVE the hands...it describes Kay's immense care for God's people. She was gracious and sincere in her concern for our congregation!

Our setlist:

Pre-worship: If You Let Me Love You
Pre-worship: Shout To The King
Welcome video
Praise: A New Hallelujah
Praise: Majestic
Worship: Trust God
Worship: Surrender

Message: Say Yes To God Kay Warren

Closing Special: Until The Whole World Knows- Casting Crowns
Our Fabulous Tech Coordinator - Steve Browning (www.stevebrowningwired.com) created a video within this song made up of all of our Crossroads local and foreign mission opportunities! Very powerful!! You can watch this video as well as the entire service at www.crossroadswired.com

Also to see what other ministries used in their services go to www.theworshipcommunity.com