Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!


You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.
God is not a secret to be kept.
Matthew 5:14, The Message



May this beautiful day remind you that there is light in you that you alone can share. You are someone this world desperately needs.

Our opportunities to be light are endless. It's time for fearless faith and God confidence. Celebrate this truth as you enjoy His peace and joy.

We love you!

Monday, December 22, 2008

Reminder for the Season of Giving...

In our ever-changing world, God wants us to cry out for a release of Heaven into the Earth. We must be awakened to the vast need of people around us …and we must know we are empowered to respond. Each of us can make a difference and collectively the effect will be vast.

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord – and he will repay you! Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)

Living beyond yourself gives you perspective of what really matters in life, and causes you to be thankful. Albert Einstein said “Nobody is alive until they begin to live outside of themselves.”

There are things you may regret buying during this holiday season but you will never regret giving to the widow, the orphan, or the poor. This is not the season to close your hands, but it is the time to open your heart to those in need.

John & I truly believe this is a key to having a Heavenly perspective and remaining abundantly thankful.

With love,
John & Lisa

P.S. Hey! We would love to stand with you in prayer for your loved ones who are in need. We believe that you will be a light in their lives during this holiday season! Submit a prayer request.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Welcome

Welcome to our new blog!

We know that these are uncertain times and many people are fearful of the future, but it is during this time that we wanted to begin this blog to provide a forum to encourage and uplift you.

We cannot allow fear to prevent the fulfillment of God’s promises in our lives. In Psalms 27:1 David said, “The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

The root of fear is the love of self. Fear cries, ‘What will happen to me?’ But Jesus said, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) With this revelation, we will become the primary solution to the vast problems we are facing. We must allow the Word of God – not the culture - to be our guide in this season.

We want you to know that you are God’s Ambassador in the earth and you are not subject to the earth’s economy or systems. You have a Father in Heaven that has thoughts for you that outnumber the stars. Think of that! God’s thoughts for you are never ending and His plans for you are good!

We believe during this Christmas season as you join together with family and friends, you will once again remember the miracle given to us. Jesus, a gift from God, who delivered a promise that humanity needs to be reminded of precisely at this moment. A message and promise of hope!

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24


With love,

John & Lisa