Happy Sunday!

Isaiah 25:1, "O LORD, you are my God;I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago."

So, thankful that he goes before us! Make my eyes see people I encounter, as you do. Make my hands care for others, as you do. Make my heart yearn to love the 'lost' and 'found', as you do!

Praying you feel his mercy for you this morning!



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Reflection and Refinement

So, God and I had a date. Spending time with him led to this entry into my journal and I thought I'd share.



This tree is weathered and has endured many storms. It has lost it's visual beauty (life)...the lush green leaves that claimed each branch. But, the inner working says different. It's roots dig deep, in search of LIVING WATER ... it's source of life. It drinks deeply. Each storm may prune her, plucking away years of growth and years of a meek harvest, but still it grows. Those years sustain the trunk. And, each year it's branches grow and grab hold of the moment. Drawing in each opportunity for the SON to shine down rays for growth and warmth. And so in seasons, we may look upon the tree and see times of beauty and times of drought, it's truly the core that holds the rich marrow.



Just a brief taste of being in his presence, seems to bring wisdom of the ages. I think I'll do it again soon.



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Prayers for: A Soldier's Birthday and Mission Work

Today is Randy's older brother, Corey's birthday. He is serving our country in the Army and is currently in Iraq. The kiddos wanted to celebrate his day, so I got some cute photos and footage of our great excuse to craft and cook! So Happy Birthday Corey! We love you, miss you, and want you home real soon!


Corey Wayne Carlisle


Because we know you LOVE Rice Crispy Treats!
We'll be sure to enjoy them for you!


Homemade Birthday Card...doesn't get better than that!



It is also the day his younger brother, Joey and his wife, Missy left on a Mission Trip to Africa. We also love them, miss them, and hope they are home real soon! And God please protect them all on the journey!


Joey and Missy Carlisle

Please pray for our family members as they are away for two amazing causes ... protecting our freedom and preaching the gospel!



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