Tag Archives: summer

Summer lunch program [trail notes]

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Make a Child’s Week with Summer Lunch! Summer is officially here–a time to spend with family and friends, go on vacation, enjoy a “stay”cation, and create memories that will last a lifetime. One of my fondest childhood memories was camping … Continue reading →

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Summer Stuff [trail notes]

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Ah! The sweet siren song of summer! While we all need and deserve a break, God’s work through Preston Trail will still be going on throughout the summer months. That’s why I want to give a shout out to a … Continue reading →

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Book study – Crazy Love – Chapter 10: The Crux of the Matter

Posted on August 7, 2009 by

Well friends, here we are at the end of a simple yet profound book.  A quote I often use is, “Perception is reality.”  Chan has definitely challenged some of my perceptions on living the Christian life.  Now, are we going … Continue reading →

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Chapter 9- Who Really Lives That Way?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Tears are still welling up in my eyes after reading this chapter.  What about you?  This passage of scripture burned in my mind and spirit as I read these powerful testimonies of people trusting God and living out of their … Continue reading →

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Chapter 8- Profile of the Obsessed

Posted on July 24, 2009 by

The question this week…are we obsessed? I know what it feels like to be obsessed.  When I was in my early teens I had horrible skin and was learning how to put on makeup.  Plus all the girls were wearing … Continue reading →

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Chapter 7- Your Best Life Ever

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Are you guys seeing the repetition?  Between the spring Women's Study, Paul's recent messages and this book, it seems as though God is really trying to tell us something.  I would love to say that Paul and I have planned … Continue reading →

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Chapter 6- When You’re In Love

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

Being a Christian doesn't mean we're void of trouble.  In fact Jesus proclaims, "In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Jesus also said, "I have come that they [we] may have … Continue reading →

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Chapter 5- Serving Leftovers to a Holy God

Posted on July 3, 2009 by

Plain and simple…this chapter is hard.  And a simple truth that has been surfacing the past few weeks for me is that being a Christian isn't always easy. I paused several times in reading this chapter to examine the aching pain … Continue reading →

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Chapter 4- Profile of the Lukewarm

Posted on June 26, 2009 by

After reading last week's chapter, I was so inspired.  I even wrote on my Facebook status that I was going to live trusting God's love and provision for me.  That same day, Joel, my husband was laid off from his … Continue reading →

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Chapter 3- Crazy Love

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

If you've been a Christian for a while and quickly read through this chapter, you may have thought, "Well that was simple.  I know God loves me."  But in truth, these words are profound and the foundation for moving forward. … Continue reading →

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