Happy New Year!

My prayer is that 2009 will be blessed by God for our country. I pray that God will bless my family with peace and joy. I pray that He will turn our sorrow into joy. I pray that He will bless us with a ministry. I pray that God will bless my friends. I pray that He will bless my enemies.

Happy New Year! May God bless all who read this blog and bring you to a closer walk with Him.

Christmas is Over, New Year's is Coming

Well, another Christmas is over and, as always, I'm relieved. I know, that sounds Scrooge-ish, but it's true. Everyone seemed pleased with their gifts and Grandma Queen even felt good enough to come to everyone's house instead of waiting for us at Mom's.

I am looking forward to what 2009 will hold for us. I am hopeful that it will include a new place of ministry for us. I hope that my children will continue to grow in their understanding and relationship with Jesus. I hope that my husband will continue to enjoy better health. I hope that I will be able to stick to a diet and drop these pounds that I have been working on since forever :D.

Well, regardless of what 2009 will hold for us, I am secure in the knowledge that God has gone before us and has a good plan for our lives. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Everyone

This Christmas is bitter-sweet for my family. Christmas is always a sweet time of remembering the beginning of our salvation. This year, with the loss of Jacob and Brian's lack of employment, it is sad for us. I keep having to go to God and ask Him to help me grieve without sinning and for help to trust Him for our future without doubting. All of this has added stress to the season.

In the midst of our sadness and uncertainty, we have the promise of a future and a God who loves us. Merry Christmas to you and yours! And remember, the depth of God's love for you is even greater than the sacrifice of His Son for your sake.