from my devo this morning (Walk with God, by Chris Tiegreen)
“If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!” Proverbs 24:10
IN WORD: Paul struggled with a thorn in his flesh. Three times he asked God to remove it, but the now-familiar answer was clear: “My grace is sufficient for you, for [...]
Archive for July, 2009
weak strength
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not too late!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Listen, if you live in the Houston area, you still have time to get tickets to Travis Cottrell’s Live Jesus Saves tour!!!! Tonight, 7:00 pm, at Jersey Village Baptist Church! Tickets still available! $10. such a bargain, for one of the greatest worship leaders of our time. I’m just saying. Go to jvbc.org for more [...]
would you like an update?!!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday started off with a nice cooling storm. We woke up around 7 and went to our quiet time. Breakfast was an interesting pasta dish with butter covered bread and summer sausage. Morning celebration is always fun, we greet the campers with high-fives and big smiles, getting them in return is the best. We sing [...]
many thanks. and update.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seriously, thank you for your kind words, prayers, and support in Sara’s trip – the great news is that they are safely there, and already enjoying the adventure! Their camp begins Sunday, so continued prayers would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in following their trip, the blog address is www.radoogacamp3.blogspot.com. Again, this mom’s heart [...]
pray?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 14, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Hi. It is the evening before my precious daughter flies away. far far away. Would you mind praying? Would you pray for the students she will be working with in Ukraine? Would you ask God to watch over and protect this group from our church, making them effective, life-changing ambassadors of Christ? Would you please [...]
max. part 2
Posted in Uncategorized on July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Success is About Him
by Max Lucado
With success comes a problem. Just ask Nadab, Elah, and Omri. Or interview Ahab, Ahaziah, or Jehoram. Ask these men to describe the problem of success. I would, you might be thinking,if I knew who they were. My point, exactly. These are men we should know. They were kings of Israel. [...]
My Struggles are About Him
Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Struggles are About Him
by Max Lucado
What about your struggles? Is there any chance, any possibility, that you have been selected to struggle for God’s glory? Have you “been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29)?
Here is a clue. Do your prayers seem [...]
today is the day!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 2, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I’ve thought about this day for a while now, and here it is! July 3, 1991 was a remarkable day in the mattingly household! For almost ten years, every baby born to us had been a boy. We loved boys. We could understand boys. Boys were great! However, on this day, 18 years ago, the [...]
a long life
Posted in Uncategorized on July 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »
How long would you like to live? Have you thought about it?
I have watched my husband’s grandmother reach 107. She’s gone on to heaven now, but that was something, huh?!! Then there is my maternal aunt. Mom went on ahead, and went to be with Jesus almost 19 years ago, asking me right before she [...]