Spending Some Time with God

As I'm sure most of you have seen on Facebook, I have been keeping tabs on the Cretzman's journey through this tragedy they are facing.  I have noticed that strangers across the globe are spending time in fervent prayer for this family.  If you have not heard, they are missionaries to the country of Cuba and were traveling on debutation when they were in a devastating car accident that put the mother in critical care and sent the 3 year old to be with Jesus.  Their two year old daughter survived as well as the dad.  The mother is now stable and doing much better.  If you could spend some time with God over this, I can't think of a better way to help this family.

Sometimes you just hear these stories that strike a place with you. This was one of those stories. I'm not sure if its because I have a three year old and two year old as well or what. I just know that God has put them heavely on my heart these last few days.  I hope you all will join me in prayer for this families healing. They have such a long journey ahead of them.  While in prayer for them, the Lord brought the lyrics to Amazing Grace to mind.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Please pray for the Cretzmans!

It's Been A While

Hey Everyone!

Its been a while since I have taken the time to sit down and write on my blog. A very long while actually.

So much has changed and I'm so delighted to share it all with you! As most of you know, we have been member's of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Pendleton for almost three years now. We LOVE our church. I will insert a little infomercial here:) If you are looking for a loving and passionate church that has amazing family programs(i.e awanas, men's prayer breakfast, outreach, nursery, youth group, etc etc etc!) and are in the Pendleton or surrounding areas, check it out! You will LOVE the church and the people in it! We sure do! Well, after over 6 months of praying and delaying God's will for our lives, we finally opened our hearts and realized that the Lord was asking us to go to SRBC's church plant in Indianapolis.  My parents, Bob and Sue Williams, are currently the Pastor and Pastor's wife there. However, they cannot do it alone! The Lord has burdened us with a desire to help them in the many ministries and hurdles they are trying to manage.  Upon excepting and embracing the Lord's will, my husband than received an amazing job offer in the Indianapolis area as well as a very cute house for a very reasonable price. In the blink of an eye, we moved and are in our last few weeks with SRBC. The LORD has opened so many doors.

However, none of this is without some sadness. We so dearly love those at Solid Rock. Every single person in that church means something special to us;exclude none! There are those who have nurtured us as a young couple and those that have loved our kids with such intensity and generousity that are heart breaks just a tad every time we think of leaving.  BUT God is good and we are thankful for everyone's out-pouring support as we open this new chapter.

Another reason I decided to get back in gear with my blog is because I signed up for this program called Blogging for Books. They will send me free christian books and I read them and then right a review. That easy! WHAT A FIND! I encourage you all to do this! They have great titles on their website and I cannot WAIT to receive my book! Its through WaterBrook Mulnomah Publishing Group. Its a Christian publishing company.

Thanks all for reading! Now that I got that initial catch-up post out of the way, I look forward to updating daily! Love you all!

-Amy