God's Work

"Throw yourselves into the work of the Master; confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort." I Corinthians 15:58 The Message.

What a terrific verse--one to remember. Sometimes we do get "weary in well doing" and wonder if what we are doing is worthwhile. Everything we do is for Him, so we can't lose if we cheerfully do whatever God brings us each day. So much of what we do is routine, or prep work for something else but it is all valuable. Lord, help me to remember that all of my work is holy and for your glory.

Crescendo of Praise

". . . Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls our thoughts, minds, hearts, and spirits.

. . . This precious gift has been given to man alone that he might thereby remind himself that God has created man for the express purpose of praising and extolling God."
Martin Luther

" A crescendo of voices in Heaven sang out, The kingdom of the world is now the Kingdom of our God and his Messiah! He will rule forever and ever." Revelation 11:15 The Message

Last night at play rehearsal the children sang one of their songs for the first time. It was beautiful!! It sounded like angels. Thank you God for the treasure of music--to hear and to express our emotions!!

Lazy, Rainy Days

Today is a lazy, rainy day. I don't know if I can get anything done at all. My body just isn't motivated to do the projects I need to do around the house. I am watching my three year old grandson and will take dinner to his family later today. I have that all planned--and partly made from yesterday but what else will I do? I sent up a quick prayer to God that He would show me what He had for me to do today. I know that every day is worthwhile and that there are things we can accomplish--often they aren't on our "to do" list. God please help me to see what it is that you have for me today.

Baseball and other things

At this time of year, many of us are very involved in the sports lives of our children and grandchildren. For us, high school baseball is the main thing--along with soccer, little league, and softball. It takes lot of ourtime but is such fun to watch young people enjoying themselves like this.

I am always thrilled to see young men working in teams and supporting, encouraging, and loving each other. As Christians, that is how we should be with our fellow believers. We should spur each other on to good works. These young men support each other, even when they are not playing very well. Before you know it, at the next game or the one after that, that young man again rises to the challenge--because of the encouragement of his teammates. What a wonderful opportunity these teens have to learn how to function as a team and how to support one another.

May 26, 2009

I think that today I will start blogging. My husband has been a pastor at the same church for 30 years. We live in the country (near a resort area--lots of lakes and rivers) Our children are grown and we have 11 beautiful grandchildren.

Where I live it is really just coming into the nice weather and everything grass, trees, etc. are green and luscious. We have a late spring--but it is well worth it.

Some of the things I enjoy are music, drama, teaching, crafting, and reading. I love to sing. I am involved with community theatre. I love to teach the Bible and spend time with other ladies crafting at my church or alone.

I really would love to inspire other women--pastors' wives and Christian ladies to give their time and energy to serving Christ and His church.