Friday, July 4, 2014

Encouragement . . . for the Journey 2014



Who/what is your first love?

 "Whatever is in first place, if it isn't Christ alone, it is in the wrong place."

Beautiful reminder from Pastor Chuck Swindoll.

"But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

For surely, O LORD, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield."
Psalm 5:11-12

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Encouragement . . . for the Journey 2014


Your statutes are my heritage forever;

they are the JOY of my heart.
Psalm 119:111










Thursday, May 1, 2014

Encouragement . . . for the Journey 2014

Retreat with Him . . .
Sometimes when we think of the word retreat we think of giving up ~ pulling back ~ withdrawing.  But what does retreating with the Lord look like? It's coming near, simply spending time with the One who made you, drew you to Him and wants to show you His love through His Word.

How can something so simple be so hard to accomplish?  We can be so easily distracted and consumed with our "to do" lists that the most important thing is neglected.  If you recall in the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42), Martha was totally distracted by the "to do's" so much so, that she neglected to spend time with Jesus her Savior.  Mary on the other hand as Pastor Chuck Swindoll says, "sat at His feet relaxed, content to sit quietly, and listen.  Listening to Him took priority over commonplace household tasks."  "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."  Luke 10:42

On May 17th, 2014 we have designed a special day for you to come away from your "to do" lists and spend time with your Savior.  A time of fellowship with women and a time to be refreshed and renewed so you can be more effective in accomplishing the tasks God's given you to do.  Jesus often "retreated" to a quiet place with His Father to be built up and renewed.  If Jesus in His humanity did this, how much more do we need this too. 


For registration and details go to www.retreatwithhim.org.


This is what the LORD Almighty says,
 "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."
Jeremiah 31:25