Happy Birthday Braden

Today we will celebrate Braden!

He is turning 6 today...my goodness where has the time gone?

I am trying really hard to not have a hard time with my son getting older...but it's not working. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s that he’s our only child. Maybe it has to do with his sweet spirited nature. I don’t know, I just know it’s hard for me to believe he’s turning six today.

Even though we celebrated his birthday Tuesday night at Chuck E. Cheese(yes...I lived to tell about it) you can bet we're not done yet. The celebration is going to continue today.

I love you Brady! Happy 6th Birthday!

Answering The Call

Psalm 71 is a rallying cry for Christ-followers.
Especially verse 18:

"So even to old age and gray hairs,
O God, do not forsake me,
until I proclaim Your might to another generation,
Your power to all those to come."

Re-read line two again.
Lines three and four reveal God's mission for His people.
Line two is the consequence of disobedience:
If I don't answer God's call, He'll move on to someone who will.

God is calling us to a specific purpose.
He has mighty adventures in store for our lives.
Are we answering His call... or will He have to move onto someone else?

Video Poetry

Watch this. I’ve watched it twice and it’s pure video poetry.

Saved People Serve People

There is no better way to share God's love than to give back to those in need. NewLife Fellowship has been given the opportunity to partner with the Community Storehouse TONIGHT to help with food distribution to many families who are in need from 5:30-8:30pm.

WE NEED YOU TO STEP UP AND COME OUT AND HELP US!

Even if you can't serve the entire time...just come out and help any time between 5:30 and 8:30.

For a map and directions to the Roanoke Client Services office of the Community Storehouse click HERE.
We will just be meeting there at 5:30pm.

Feeling Lonely?

Last week I had lunch by myself one day. As I was sitting and eating I began to let my mind wander...If people saw me alone, what would they think of me?

• Friendless?
• Unlovable?
• Awkward?

Even though now, more than maybe any time in my life, I feel the arms and hearts of friends around me, but sometimes I still feel lonely.

I saw this video and it helped me realize that sometimes being alone is okay. In fact, it’s more than okay.

Lonely is a freedom that breathes easy and weightless.

Summer's Over - School Begins

Yesterday marks the end of our summer together.

Today marks the beginning of Braden's school years.

I've loved all the time we've had to spend together these last few months!

I'm not sure yet how I feel about him trudging off to Kindergarten.

That being said...prayer for me and his momma!

A Quick Update