“The parents and child stand at the side of the car as he prepares to go off to college. There’s no time to teach new truths. There ‘s no time to instill values or lay foundations. There is only one word that can be said–Remember. Remember who loves you. Remember what matters. Remember what is [...]
“Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 Christmas is a time for love and giving. God set the example by loving us so much that He gave His only Son, who came in the form of a [...]
Most of us have been asked on occasion to take some time to pause and reflect on just how much we have been blessed. If not, then allow me to encourage all who read this to join me in taking some time to “praise and reflect” on the goodness and greatness of our God. November [...]
Each summer Polly, Tara, Trey, and I meet up with Polly’s family for a week at the Frio River. One of the many activities is the traditional “putting the puzzle together activity.” During the week, family members can at their leisure sit down and put pieces of the puzzle together. Occasionally pieces go missing by [...]
“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.” – Jesus Life Quotes: “Life is good.” “Life is what you make of it.” “Life is but a game . . .” “Life is short. Pray hard.” How is life going for you? Is your life everything you thought it would [...]
Mark 10:13-16 MSG “The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: ‘Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless [...]
Ephesians 5:2 MSG “Keep company with [God] and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” Living a life of love starts with keeping company [...]
John 19:23-24 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” This [...]
If you’re a sports fan, you know about March Madness. If you’re a Katy Fellowshipper,I want you to know about March Gladness. Some great things will be happening this month. A new opportunity for prayer will begin on Saturday, March 6th. From 9 a.m. until noon the Katy Prayer Room will be open to pray [...]
Galatians 5:6 “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” The year 2009 took us through a study on the word FAITH. Now, in 2010 we will have a chance to express our faith through LOVE, our word for this year. The question for us might be this, “Do we live as [...]