I walked away from ANOTHER Bridal Show feeling so blessed and thankful. Every time I prepare for one of these shows, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of people donating books because they too want to see marriages succeed and if this is something we can do together, they want to be a part of it! Every single book that is offered and received at the ToBeABride booth is given and taken because of a story and a need. Thank you so much to those of you who continue to reach into your resources to donate books for these booths, your offering is a blessing to all who walk by. 2 Chronicles 31
To read more about ToBeABride shows/booths "on the road," visit the following links:
ToBeABride Hit The Road!
ToBeABride Hit The Road Again!
Bridal Show Attending
Anybody Can Be A Bride Today
We know a "Bride" as the beautiful woman at a wedding, but if you are confused by the use of the word "Bride" in this blog...this term is used because we should be living a life in constant preparation for His return just as a "Bride" is constantly preparing to get ready on her wedding day (Revelation 21). We do this by having a relationship with Jesus and living a life that is pleasing to Him. The Christian Church eagerly awaits our wedding day with the Lord! If you have any questions or would like to talk about how to become part of the "Bride" and don't know who to ask, you can ask me, I would love to lead you into a relationship with Him. Read John 3:16 if nothing else!
Showing posts with label ministry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ministry. Show all posts
Friday, September 17, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
We Live to Serve
I just got home from such a touching sermon about SERVING and there were three examples given about the lives lived by three people or 4 I guess and they were so amazingly touching...and I never knew these people and I was attending this church for the first time. God wanted me there today because those three people have impacted my life and make me want to SERVE my heart out!
I miss SERVING and it has been too long since I've SERVED regularly, okay I take that back :) I serve regularly in my home and I do not take that away from SERVING at all for all you wonderful women who stay at home and take care of your kids and home. That's what I want to do when I have children as well and I have been fortunate enough to work from home for the past three years and what a blessing it has been! But I want to do more. I think as we mature in our faith, we become more efficient with our time and ability to bless others. I think I've reached another level of love and faith and I want to give more and I have a couple opportunities coming up that I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store with them. Use me Lord, I want to SERVE and show others what a blessing it is to be part of your BRIDE! The theme of the sermon this morning was Ephesians 2:10.
I miss SERVING and it has been too long since I've SERVED regularly, okay I take that back :) I serve regularly in my home and I do not take that away from SERVING at all for all you wonderful women who stay at home and take care of your kids and home. That's what I want to do when I have children as well and I have been fortunate enough to work from home for the past three years and what a blessing it has been! But I want to do more. I think as we mature in our faith, we become more efficient with our time and ability to bless others. I think I've reached another level of love and faith and I want to give more and I have a couple opportunities coming up that I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store with them. Use me Lord, I want to SERVE and show others what a blessing it is to be part of your BRIDE! The theme of the sermon this morning was Ephesians 2:10.
Monday, January 11, 2010
ToBeABride Hit the Road Again!
Bridal Shows now officially hold a precious place in my heart. If you missed out on the stories from the 1st Bridal Show in September, read them at ToBeABride Hit the Road.
Below are stories from yesterday's Great Show in Santa Barbara! Enjoy and please pray for these stories with me.
A sweet young Christian woman is engaged to an Agnostic, but he is not holding her back from her attending church, bible study, values etc so she wants to continue praying for him and marry him anyways. I gave her the book "Loving Your Husband" and reminded her it is not going to be easy.
A lady who has never been married herself, dropped by and felt it heavy on her heart that she give "The 5 Love Languages" to her Agnostic landlord. She says he is a gentle personality who is always trying to figure out how to get along better with his spouse. Let's pray this book helps out his marriage as well as enlightens him about Jesus!
A very energetic precious lady wants her marriage to be blessed and wants to do everything right in God's eyes and she is so thankful that her fiance is like minded. She was so excited to take the Workbook for "Before You Say I Do" so that they could focus on what is most important in these last days before their wedding...knowing that it's still not too late to pray and evaluate any issues that come up in conversation because of this study they will do together.
A fellow vendor stopped by and mentioned that she and her husband have been needing a retreat to go to and that they are definitely going to see about attending "Weekend to Remember." I was given several flyers for the Weekend to Remember and if you sign up through the following group, you will receive a substantial discount:
www.familylife.com/groups/feltes
I was encouraged several times as well with the following story and statements. Thank you, I am loving this ministry so much:
"Thanks for doing this."
"There should be more booths like this."
"This is what's most important isn't it."
One young couple had the absolute sweetest spirits about them...they are going to have such a sweet blessed marriage. They didn't need to stop, but it was so great to sit there and enjoy their smiles and love...Jesus poured out of their hearts by just having them stand to talk with me for a few short minutes...thank you for stopping!
One gentleman came to the booth late in the day and seemed to have gotten stopped in his tracks, turned back, took a deep breath and smiled before sharing the following:
His fiance got food poisoning and she couldn't make it, but really wanted the info from the show. He agreed to go, but knew he was going to have a hard time figuring out what he should do while he was there, but he said as soon as he saw the ToBeABride booth, he knew that this was the reason he was supposed to come to the show!
Just remember...there is so much more to marriage beyond that awaiting wedding day and hopefully you are preparing your life for the MOST IMPORTANT Wedding Day of ALL! John 3:16
Below are stories from yesterday's Great Show in Santa Barbara! Enjoy and please pray for these stories with me.
A sweet young Christian woman is engaged to an Agnostic, but he is not holding her back from her attending church, bible study, values etc so she wants to continue praying for him and marry him anyways. I gave her the book "Loving Your Husband" and reminded her it is not going to be easy.
A lady who has never been married herself, dropped by and felt it heavy on her heart that she give "The 5 Love Languages" to her Agnostic landlord. She says he is a gentle personality who is always trying to figure out how to get along better with his spouse. Let's pray this book helps out his marriage as well as enlightens him about Jesus!
A very energetic precious lady wants her marriage to be blessed and wants to do everything right in God's eyes and she is so thankful that her fiance is like minded. She was so excited to take the Workbook for "Before You Say I Do" so that they could focus on what is most important in these last days before their wedding...knowing that it's still not too late to pray and evaluate any issues that come up in conversation because of this study they will do together.
A fellow vendor stopped by and mentioned that she and her husband have been needing a retreat to go to and that they are definitely going to see about attending "Weekend to Remember." I was given several flyers for the Weekend to Remember and if you sign up through the following group, you will receive a substantial discount:
www.familylife.com/groups/feltes
I was encouraged several times as well with the following story and statements. Thank you, I am loving this ministry so much:
"Thanks for doing this."
"There should be more booths like this."
"This is what's most important isn't it."
One young couple had the absolute sweetest spirits about them...they are going to have such a sweet blessed marriage. They didn't need to stop, but it was so great to sit there and enjoy their smiles and love...Jesus poured out of their hearts by just having them stand to talk with me for a few short minutes...thank you for stopping!
One gentleman came to the booth late in the day and seemed to have gotten stopped in his tracks, turned back, took a deep breath and smiled before sharing the following:
His fiance got food poisoning and she couldn't make it, but really wanted the info from the show. He agreed to go, but knew he was going to have a hard time figuring out what he should do while he was there, but he said as soon as he saw the ToBeABride booth, he knew that this was the reason he was supposed to come to the show!
Just remember...there is so much more to marriage beyond that awaiting wedding day and hopefully you are preparing your life for the MOST IMPORTANT Wedding Day of ALL! John 3:16
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Just a Snippit about LOVE:)
My husband and I are going through the application process to become Foster or Adoptive Parents, whatever our future holds. I know my heart wants to be an adoptive parent and I know when God's time is right, I will be. But a thought came to mind today and that is that I am not eager to be a Mommy just because of the whole Baby thing...believe me, YES, I do know how precious that is, but I am eager to have children in my home because:
I just want to love and be loved and love those who need it...every day there is someone we walk by and that someone just might be that one person who needed a smile or a hello so just give it away. It's worth the chance of a slight bit of uncomfortableness to let them see that glimpse of Jesus that they may not have otherwise ever received in their entire lifetime!
If Fostering is what is going to give these children the only love, peace, joyful surroundings that they would know during this time of transition for them, then Lord USE US! Psalms 51
I just want to love and be loved and love those who need it...every day there is someone we walk by and that someone just might be that one person who needed a smile or a hello so just give it away. It's worth the chance of a slight bit of uncomfortableness to let them see that glimpse of Jesus that they may not have otherwise ever received in their entire lifetime!
If Fostering is what is going to give these children the only love, peace, joyful surroundings that they would know during this time of transition for them, then Lord USE US! Psalms 51
Monday, July 6, 2009
Great Facebook Cause close to my heart
I used to serve with Every Generation Ministries in Temecula, CA and still have a deep love for the ministry they do around the world! Please join me in praying for this cause they are celebrating on Facebook along with a dear friend of mine's birthday:) By following the link above, you will read about a great Bride of Christ in Romania, I have met his brother who also serves with EGM in Romania and is doing great work there. You can also read more about EGM at their website. "Transforming children in Christ through HIS church" is the mission of EGM. Never will a child be passed by. Mark 10:13
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