Nov25

#testifytuesday #thanksgiving #waterwalkers29

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV — Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.  But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered,  two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Hebrews 10:25-25 NIV — And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

This is Thanksgiving week. Let’s spend time pondering our blessings and expressing our thanksgiving. I am thankful for Christian friends as well as my church family. Both groups help to strengthen and sustain me. When times are difficult I can share my burdens with my friends and church family and I can trust that each group is praying for me. I know my friends and church family will help me any way they are able. I know I can count on them in any situation.

Who are your friends and church family members that you rely on to encourage and sustain you? Take time to list their names and pray for each of them. Thank God for Christian friends and church family who spur you on in your Christian walk.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Christian friends and a church family who spur me on, pray for me, strengthen me, and sustain me. May I never take for granted the blessing of Christian friends and a loving church family. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Nov24

#meditatemonday #thanksgiving #waterwalkers29

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As we begin Thanksgiving week together, spend time reading and meditating on the featured scripture for this week.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV — Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.  But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered,  two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV — And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV —  For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

1 Timothy 5:8 — Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Ephesians 6:1-3 — Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise — “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Nov22

#savorsaturday #legacy #waterwalkers29

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‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭22‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

This week, we have shared the legacy we leave behind. Jesus created us to have a relationship with Him. Through Adam and Eve, He made man and woman. The legacy shared through marriage is a beautiful thing. My parents certainly had their fair share of trials and were a true legacy of the vows they shared, “for better or worse, to death do us part.” On this Savor Saturday, let’s savor the legacy woven through relationships.

On January 8, 2020 my parents were blessed that dad had lived to see 43 years of marriage. Their wedding song was “Make It With You” by Bread.

My husband, Hollie and I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage on December 2, 2025. Our wedding song was “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krauss.

Deborah and Clark married on June 7, 1997. They shared “Surely The Presence Lord Is In This Place” originally sung by Lanny Wolfe and “O Perfect Love” composed by Joseph Barnby.

Ray and Leanne shared “In My Life” by the Beatles and “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young. They were married on the first Saturday in May because that is the day the Kentucky Derby is always run. They shared a LOVE for the derby. By picking the First Saturday in May, it’s always on a Saturday which is great. 

What song have you shared with someone you love?

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Nov21

#finishfriday #legacy #waterwalkers29

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‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. On January 16, 2020 when I could finally say I accepted that dad would cross the finish line and be healed. Not the same finish line that you and I see, rather he would be healed when he crossed the finish line in heaven. He had run a good race and the finish line was in sight.

In the final hours we found joy in sharing his legacy with each other. We held hands and prayed over dad. We each gave dad permission to let go. We comforted him as he ran his last race and crossed the finish line to his eternal home. How are you running your race of life?

We can take joy in this journey of life knowing heaven is cheering us on. Join us in worship with We are Almost Home by Mercy Me.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy to finish my race strong. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Nov20

#thankfuthursday #legacy #waterwalkers29

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‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. During my dad’s 13-month cancer journey of intense treatments, hospital stays, and procedures, paralleling his strong faith and deep devotion to God had prepared him for crossing the finish line. I am so blessed to not only have been on the sidelines cheering him on but to have been beside him through his entire journey. Some days he would be coaching me and some days I would be coaching him.

I praise God for the God Winks He gave me in the final days of Dad’s life. There was a sign that hung on the foyer wall at my parents’ that read, “Let go and Let God”. Next to this sign sat a crocheted white angel that appeared to be a Christmas tree topper. At night there was a shadow of the wings beautifully printed on the wall from the foyer light. The moment this image had caught my eye, I felt God’s peace and I just knew that dad had many angels encamped around him. I challenge you to keep your eyes open for God Winks! 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy of praisng You. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Nov19

#waterwalkingwednesday #legacy #waterwalkers29

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Ecclesiastes 3:5 NIV — A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them. A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. Everyone, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, young or old, has only 24 hours in a day to leave a mark. I challenge us to embrace the legacy we are leaving with each new day.

In economics, we learn about scarcity and how time is the ultimate scarce resource. Are you embracing the time you have on Earth for His kingdom work?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy of valuing my time on this Earth. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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