Marbleized Women Ministry

 A tear rolled down my face this morning I stood in church and grieved a dream unachieved -and honestly feeling a little sorry for myself- unworthy if you will. Then by God's devine design, during worship he placed me in between 2 beautiful people that are very dear to me, and a 3rd that I had just met the day before.  God showed me that THEY perfectly represented my calling- my purpose- and that I was foolishly grieving a DREAM that was NOT my purpose. ...But this- standing right here- was my true purpose- my Passion.  A wonderful lady was standing to my right, newly married and pregnant with a precious baby. God blessed me with the opportunity to pray with her a few years ago and now to walk with  her as she grows in Christ. To my other side, a sweet young lady who is just beginning her life journey. I've had the privilege of being a part of her teen years as she navigated the waters to find her footing. I have watched her as she has praised God through her storms....

In my life, I have experienced God's faithful hand on so many occasions. He has held my hand through the darkness, he has carried me through uncharted waters, and he has gently spoke to me calming the raging storms in my heart and mind. I have sensed his sweet peace, the peace that surpasses all understanding. In my own flesh, I have hated the way I never thought I could. But God, being faithful to his word, allowed me to love and forgive like I never thought was possible. I look around this world and I see so much hurt and so much pain. Destruction and devastation are all around us. Children grow up never experiencing true love from their parents, families are broken, I see the scripture when it says that children and parents will be against each other, but it's supposed to be because of unbelief not because differences in the way we serve the same God. We would rather shoot than try to understand. We hold our rights about the rights of others.  I even witness Christians t...

Recently I had an odd, yet educational incident. I now have the privilege of caring for my grandmother, who is experiencing some early stages of dementia. On our latest outing I needed to stop by the store and make a quick purchase. She didn't want to go in, so as normal and as requested; I locked the doors and proceed in to make the mad dash to gather my items. 10 -15 minutes tops. As I am unloading my cart at the cash register, a lady comes in (kind of in a calm panic) and asked if I drove the black Tahoe out front. ..."Yes"... "Well your grandmother or whoever that lady is- is banging on the window wanting out." Many thoughts run through my head at that moment, but the loudest was OPEN THE DOOR! Well, I ran out, unlocked the door, and she anxiously tells me that she was dying from the heat. I then asked “why didn't you open the door?" to which her rely was, "I tried unlocking it, but it wouldn't open". So yes, we had to have a...

The question was posed the other day - not directly to me, but as a general overall post - regarding religion. "Take away the reward of Heaven, and the punishment of hell. Take away anything that benefits you involving your religion. Would you still be involved? Would you still want it?" My initial response was- "there is nothing that I would want any more than my relationship with God. I don't serve Him because of fear of Hell or benefit of Heaven. I love Him because He has loved me and taught me to love others." After a little more clarification from the inquiring party, and some light conversation, I felt like I had answered the question wisely. Later, I picked up my Bible for my morning time with the Lord, and it fell open to Jeremiah 31. After reading it, my smile became wider and my heart fluttered a bit, and I knew that there was no way to be involved with Christ and it be completely without benefit. I don't choose to follow Christ because...

In my study this morning I stumbled upon Joel. I think this is my second time reading it recently... God must need to make a point.  Here is what stood out to me.  THE ANSWER! The answer to all problems. The word of the Lord came to Joel regarding the invasion of locust in the land of Judah. The result of their disobedience to God's calling on their lives. They were God's people. Called out - to be different- to be holy- to be His! The locust had brought destruction, total ruin. The land was dry and unproductive, a waste land. (Do you see dry desert places in your life and of those around you?) But even more Ch1 Vs 12 says "Surly the joy of mankind is withered away." (Have you lost your joy?) We try to find joy& happiness, -fulfillment- in so many places and in many ways. Yet each one, short of Christ, leaves us still empty, dry and thirsty. Our joy is only found when our lives are in tune with the will of God. So this verse speaks volumes to me, and to l...

Feeling like today needs to be a parent update/be aware moment. Here are some of the top teen crazes that we talked about in one of the seminars i attended this fall. Planking - stretching their body across 2 objects, the more dangerous the better Distilling hand sanitizer - this can create 180%proof and vodka is only 80. they will use cut off soda cans in this process.  Robo-tripping - overdosi ng on cough medicine Texting and driving - obvious! there have been more teen deaths from texting while driving than teens in drunk driving accidents Skitching - car surfing or ghost riding. they will ride on hood or top of car while in motion. (this is dangerous, my mom and cousin done this once as a kid and tammy broke her ?collar bone?) Chasing the rat - huffing freon, your lungs can freeze in 6 seconds and cause cardiac arrest. Parents trying to keep your kids safe is not an invasion of their privacy. I would rather them live to have privacy than be dead and n...