"Rescued"

Hi ladies!
The 2011 Women of Purpose Conference is almost upon us! Yea! I just went to Phoenix for our director's seminar and am so impressed with Kerry Clarensau, our new national director and the "direction" she is taking us in. She shared alot about ministry to women - ladies, that's what it is all about! We need each other.
Please be praying for the conference! If you have not registered, early registration is due this Wednesday, August 10th but you can register anytime up until the event. We do not want you to miss out! I was speaking with Dr. Beth Grant, our speaker, in Phoenix and she just loved our theme "Rescued". There will be some women coming that weekend who need to be "rescued" in the worst way and Christ will be there to meet them! Are you preparing yourselves now by seeking God to move in your heart, the hearts of the women at your church and the others who will be attending? I love you all and can't wait to see you!!!! Don't miss out! Get all the details at www.nywomenofpurpose.org. See you there!

My country tis' of thee

This year, the fourth of July takes on a whole new meaning for us as a family. My husband, Jim is originally from Scotland and moved to Canada when he was only 7. We met at Zion Bible Institute and married 27 years ago. He has retained his Canadian citizenship but recently decided that he would like to finally become an American. So he went through the process and this past week on June 3oth, took his oath. The celebration was unique and special. There were 50 people becoming naturalized citizens that day and they hailed from 29 different countries! A judge presided over the ceremony and there was a speaker from the local news station. At the end, each candidate went up and received his certificate of naturalization from the judge and your family was allowed to take pictures. A band played, the pledge of allegiance given and right away, each candidate was given the information as to how to be able to vote.

The commitment that you make when becoming a citizen is serious but also rewarding. The freedoms he gained and the liberty which he now declares is exhilarating!

There is a country that we shall one day see but only if we have taken a proper oath. That is one of allegiance to God, who is our Creator and Redeemer. The liberties which He bestows on us are also rewarding! We shall one day reign with Him!

This 4th of July, think of those who have died to give you freedom and ultimately the One who died to give you everlasting freedom! God bless America!

"Falling Behind"

Wow! It's been a long time since I've posted to this blog! It has been a long winter and somehow I fell behind in keeping up with my goal of posting each month.

Usually when we think of new beginnings, we think of January as the time of year when we set new goals. But...perhaps...we should be thinking of the spring as a new time to recommit! It's May 22 and finally the temperature is over 70 and I can see the trees are blooming and flowers are abundant. The bunnies in our back woods have been munching on my tulips and enjoying themselves.

New life is everywhere! I want to encourage you that if you have been in a slump, so to speak, whether physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually - now is the time to let God change you and breathe new life into your spirit. Don't let the enemy drag you down or cause you to feel you have failed in any area. Whatever areas of your life need change, now is the time to refresh, refuel, and recommit yourself to the One who can revitalizeyour life totally!