With My Soul

The Light of God surrounds me.
The Love of God enfolds me.
The Power of God protects me.
The Presence of God watches over me.
Wherever I am, God is, and all is well'; with my soul.

Be Blessed, Be a Blessing!

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living. I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!

Be Blessed, Be a Blessing.

Haiti

Several years ago, the Lord placed Haiti on my heart via a translator in Guatemala.  The earthquake there broke my heart as I watched daily the disaster taking place on this little island.  The numbers of orphans increased and many adoptions were stopped and many new ones started.

Donna and Butch Kendrick, my dear friends in Birmingham are in HAITI!  They were given the opportunity to go there with Compassion International to share Christ and give Hope to the people in this country.

Brenda Brown, our small group leader reports:     "Here are pictures of Donna & Butch as they minister in Haiti.  Let's continue to pray as the Lord uses them.  Both have had the joyous privilege of leading others to Christ.  Praise the Lord !!!!

Brenda

"Establish Your Word to Your servant,as that which produces reverence for You."   Psalm 119:38

Dresses to Africa!

The sweet ladies of the "Branches" small group at The Church at Brookhills have these dresses ready for the orphans in Africa!  Thank you for giving of your time and talents to help these little children.  They are beautiful!

"Super" Moon

Bigger, Brighter Moon Tonight! March 19, 2011

     Some have dubbed tonight's full moon a "super moon" because it will be bigger and brighter than usual.
     Our moon orbits around the earth, a trip that takes roughly a month to complete. This is, in fact, the origin of the length of a month.
     What some people may not realize is that the path it takes around the earth is not a perfect circle, but rather more like an oval. (The technical term is ellipse.) As such, there are times when it is closer to the earth.
     When perigee (that is, when the moon is at its closest monthly approach) coincides with the full moon phase (when the moon is at its brightest), the so-called super moon will appear to be bigger and brighter than normal. Such an event happens about every 18 years.
     But just how much bigger will it be? Compared to the average full moon, the super moon will be bigger by about the thickness of your fingernail. It will be brighter too, although, because our eyes are poor detectors we may not be able to tell unless the average moon is standing by for comparison.
     The moon illusion has fascinated mankind since ancient times.  Info By: Elizabeth Jeffrey

     A full moon is always a spectacular sight, one that we often take for granted. Fortunately, there are times when things align just right and grab our attention and remind us of the majestic light that our GOD created.

Genesis, Chapter 1:
¹⁴ And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, ¹⁵ and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. ¹⁶ God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. ¹⁷ God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, ¹⁸ to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. ¹⁹ And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.

Here are some shots my hubby took tonight - I am so reminded of our "Super God" while gazing at the "Super Moon".

Little Steps

all i know is that injustice can be overwhelming at times,

but i have to remember that He is bigger than injustice

i have to remember that stepping out in fatih..in action...

is the only thing that we can do.

a little step at a time

Plant a Tree

I love thee quotes from Bonair Daydreams cards!
Just wish they were Bible verses.

The meaning of life is to plant a tree, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Nothing is hidden and everything is seen by my Lord!

Gratitude dances through the open windows of our hearts.

One kind word can warm three winter months.