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Summer Events 2011
After 10 consecutive years of vending "Remember ME" Jewelry at Christian Festivals from coast to coast across the nation, it is sad to announce that season of our business life is coming to a close. We have loved, absoulutely loved, meeting and talking with you face to face, and hearing your individual stories of hope. You are the reason we exist. It is only because of you and your word of mouth to family and friends that we have survived in today's unfriendly financial market. This summer 2011 we plan to attend no Christian Festivals. Sprit West Coast, Lifest, Sonshine, Alive, Creation East and West, Soulfest, and many others.... we have loved you and will miss you dearly!!
Yesterday after driving 6.5 hours to a refinery, I melted the discontinued rings.
I left 2-3 sizes in each, but they are going fast... so if you want one, get it NOW!
The LORD lessened the bitter and enhanced the sweet by leading me
to exchange on the highest silver price in 30 years!!
I bought most of these rings when silver was between $6-10/ oz.
Yesterday I sold them for $35/oz. in order to pay an unpayable debt.
Only HE could have led and navigated these twists and turns in order to lead me to safety.
How I love Him!
How I love all of you for faithfully supporting a ministry that is all about
daily pondering the wonders of God's grace and mercy
embodied in the Cup of the New Covenant-
His body broken, His Blood shed that we might have unbroken relationship with the Living God!
I covet your prayers...
SHALOM ~
all peace, all comfort, all joy, all Jesus
Michelle
A seed must fall to the ground and die
in order to break forth with new life in reflection of Him.
Embracing the beauty of new life is an automatic joy. Embracing the pain of that same process seems neither "automatic" nor "joyful." Case in point ladies; childbirth!
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"And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD....
The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
And the LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea." Ex. 14:13-16
What impossible situation are you facing right now?
Blindsided by a devastated relationship? Financial troubles you can't dig yourself out of? Shattered dreams and a shattered heart? A medical diagnosis leaving little hope?
Whatever it is that you face that appears utterly impossible to you is no surprise to God and He has a plan!
That's right, God is in control and HE has a plan of action already prepared to RESCUE you! The word of God said "THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU!" Do you believe Him? Do you trust Him that He will in fact show up so that you won't die in your wilderness? Don't look back and fear what terrible consequence awaits you if God doesn't show up. Look straight ahead, lift up your eyes and behold His confident, loving gaze and then cry out. Read more »
As a Bride Beautifully Dressed For Her Husband
“The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!"
Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes,
let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17
Date nights are supposed to be a weekly occurrence at our home, but with 5 active kids, accomplishing a successful date night is like pulling off the presidential inauguration. Despite the frustrations, and inevitable delays, last Friday we actually pulled away for some rare and cherished alone time.
In preparation for the date, I showered, primped, perfumed and otherwise dolled myself up, hoping to still be able to make my husbands head turn after 21 years of marriage. My eyes are to be only for my husband. But what if I did all my preparation so that every other guy in the restaurant would gawk instead? My gift to my husband would be contaminated by disloyalty. Read more »
Today. I'm heart-broken.
I had the privilege, challenge, and honor, to love and serve a homeless woman for the last 17 days. She was living in our home, amongst us, but often not "with us." She lived in a different reality. I was hoping and praying that we could persuade her to pursue help. She refused to return to the 2 homeless shelters in town, was isolated from family and friends because of her deeply held, but mis-guided delusions. Her home and sleeping quarters comprised a Bus Stop in downtown Columbus, OH. Because my older brother suffers from paranoia schizophrenia, and has for over 45 years I knew exactly what I was dealing with. Because she believed she was the exclusive wife of Jehovah Himself, she lived a quiet, pure life, completely separate from the world. No TV, no worldly influence, only holiness was allowed. Therefore I knew she was no a threat to me or my children. In fact, she is one of the most extraordinary people I have ever been around in my life. When she was witty, she could engage and humor the most solemn among us. When she was expounding truths, she was captivating and compelling beyond any entertainment I have beheld on the bigscreen. Her brilliance was unparalleled to anyone I've ever encountered. She is well- learned, well-read and had memorized extensive portions of scripture. When she was kind, she exceeded the gentleness and discernment of the most devoted care-giver. When she was helpful, she was more efficient and productive than several workers. But when she was crazy, (only witness by me on 2 distinct occasions lasting several hours each) she was agitated and animated as she described in graphic detail things that would make most people shudder in horror. Read more »
Joy in the Journey