Our team thought it quite humorous this afternoon that we literally were in a van…by…you guessed it…a river!  😂

 

This morning the Lord used Rebecca; a little girl, to remind me of a valuable lesson.  When we asked her if we could help her put on the back pack, but she kept saying…I can do it, I can do it.  I just envisioned the Lord looking down at me as I am struggling and saying…let Me help you..but I keep telling Him I’ve got this (Matt. 11: 28-30).   As we were driving, we saw a covered bridge.  While we were traveling through it, it reminded me of the song “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel”.  How fitting of: you alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone!Continue reading “Miami Co., Day 5 (Part 1)”

Today started off with a bang!  Ann and I were dressed alike and Paul and Josh were too!  There were just no words to describe it!  Once we realized it all we do was literally laugh out loud!

Kyle called Ann and I lose cannons the day before…during prayer this morning, Ann said that she felt the Lord was telling me I am a cannon waiting to go off!  She said the Holy Spirit is growing and when the pressure builds, watch out!  Then Alesha, a small child, looked me straight in my eyes and told me to breath Him in!  Wowzers!  Out of the mouths of babes!!!

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LWhat a fun morning!  I had the privilege of going to the FCA’s meeting at Tipp City High School.  One of the students got saved and the Lord highlighted another one of the students to me…time ran out before I was able to speak to her, but I began praying that the Lord would cross our paths again!  We left the school and went to the mayor’s office.  It was foggy.  All I could think of was “on earth as it is in heaven.”  I truly believe our Father was giving us just a taste!

Check out the video of our time with the teens!

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Oh, what a precious time for me!  While we were hitting the streets, I shared that I was a little homesick and I missed my dogs.  As we were walking, I genuinely asked the Lord for some “puppy therapy.”  After we had walked about a block, I saw this display of stuffed animals in a storefront window!  I rejoiced and thanked the Lord for answering my prayer.  Then, we walked another block and ran into the little terrier and then immediately the lab walked up to us!  That little dog reminded me of Trixie and the larger dog of Lacey!  I know many people will think me silly, but the Lord used this to demonstrate just how faithful He is!  He used this to illustrate how he can take my little mustard seed and move a mountain with it!  (Matt. 17:20)

Today, the Lord continued refining me.  I was asked to lead Bible study this morning.  It was ironic because we had left in plenty of time, but we were still late!  I was already insecure about what I could possibly teach the team and because I was late…I wasn’t able to get centered…but He still was able to use what I had to say to reach a dear brother in Christ!  The Lord showed me no matter how prepared I felt or how centered I was…it had nothing to do with me and EVERYTHING to do with HIM!   He is still smoothing out those rough edges of my false sense of control, perfectionism, and pride.

After eating breakfast, I saw numerous sparrows.  I silently smiled as my thoughts went quickly to the song “His eyes are on the sparrow, so I know He watches me!”  So thankful of His reminders that He has me in the palm of His hands!

While we were at our afternoon church for testimonies, the entire group prayed over all the pastor’s involved.  I love how this ministry rallies around the Lord’s shepherds!  I also met AJ, the young football player who accepted Christ in Darke County and has been boldly professing his faith to other youth ever since! Continue reading “It’s ALL about HIM!”

I have been praying and meditating on what I should share tomorrow morning for Bible Study for the TTR team.  The Lord woke me up at 3:00 and I kept hearing “words of your testimony.”  I got my pen and paper out and outlined what the Lord instructed me to say.  This was totally new to me, and am trusting this is for them and not just me!

For the entire day, Ali showed me the administration role of discipleship.  I stand in awe of how quickly this aspect of the ministry has developed and grown!  My heart skips a beat at the thought that a new believer. will have the opportunity to walk along side someone to help them grow in their relationship with the Lord!  How exciting it is to be a part of Jesus’s commission (Matt. 28:19)!Continue reading “Miami Co., Day 1”

What an amazing way to kick off this week!  We had a couple get baptized and two of the precious softball players in the bottom right picture got saved right there on stage!  GLORY!  GLORY!  Can’t wait to see what else the Lord has in store!

We arrived in Huber Heights!  We made the joke that we nor Ohio will ever be the same! Ms. Mary Frances and I had the privilege of attending church with our host, Ms. Connie!  Wow, was it an amazing service with beautiful worship!  We felt as if the pastor had been sitting in the back seat of the car the entire trip to Ohio because he addressed numerous things we talked about in his sermon.  Continue reading “Confirmation”

As we were driving to reviveOHIO, I shared with Ms. Mary Frances the struggle I was having at home.  You see, I have gotten into the habit of being critical.  I have noticed numerous behaviors in someone I love very much that disappoints me to the very core of my being.  I will be the first to admit that I have done a pour job of addressing my feelings with this individual.  Instead of calling the behaviors out in love, (Gal. 6:1) I have made snide remarks.  As I was discussing this, the Lord gently reminded me of how many times He continues to show me His love and grace even when I don’t deserve it…ouch!  Plus, He reminded me that MY reactions have been ruining my witness…double whammy!  I am soooo thankful God’s love for us isn’t dependent upon anything having to do with us!  With that being said, I am going to quit focusing on what I need to stop doing and replace it with what I need to be doing…which is choosing to demonstrate and share His love!