Your giving pattern to God is not likely to change until:
Your FAITH
Your LOVE
Your APPRECIATION
& Your OBEDIENCE
To the Will of God changes.

At today's Stewardship Seminar held at Brookins AME Church, Rev. Dr. J. Edgar Boyd recommended the book: No more tipping God & tithing Satan, by Rev. Don Dotson.
A progression of faith actions:
1-Obedience.
2-Tithes.
3-Offerings (beyond tithes).
4-Seed sowing (leads to).
5-Prosperity.

Attending a wonderful seminar at my church Brookins AME on Stewardship. Putting God first!

GM! One of the first people I talk to in the morning is the bus driver . He's always smiling and so cheerful. I certainly appreciate his pleasantness. It adds one more good thing to my day. Thank you God for putting happy faces in my path today.

Family talk about Tithing

Hello again,


My husband and I, along with our son have taken a short weekend trip to visit some friends in Southern California.  The drive took about 7 hours due to two traffic jams.... I must say that I have never been in a traffic jam on Highway 5 and hope never to be in one again.  The road was just one long endless ribbon of cars, trucks and red break-lights flashing intermittently. But we did arrive safe and sound.

Along the way our conversation took many turns, but one of the more interesting ones was about tithing.  You know, the ten percent of one's increase that is given to God in the local church to further the spreading of the Gospel. 

For some Believers, tithing is automatic, for others it is a struggle. And for still others it leads to debate.  Our family tithes in obedience to God.  Are you a tither? Why or why not?  Please share your thoughts. . .

It's getting close to Easter; this coming Sunday is PalmSunday and there will be a mad rush in the malls starting Friday evening, getting kids ready.
Of course all under the age of 12 will show up in outfits made in the colors of spun sugar. Hair ribbons, clip on ties, speeches learned in two days to two weeks. Some little ones will be so shy they won't even stand in front of the congregation without Mama.
Ahhh rehearsal for what life will bring! What are your favorite Easter Program memories?

Easter Edibles

Hello ,
While shopping in Wal-Mart this evening.  I came across  the following "Easter" edibles.

I've seen the Serenity Prayer printed on many items; plaques, t-shirts, bookmarks, stained glass etc.  But I have never seen it printed on a milk chocolate egg for Easter.   Hmmmmmmm.  Your thoughts?

Now I don't know about you, but I don't remember the story of Noah's Ark and the Easter story taking place at the same time.  But you do have to admit, the eggs are cute.


It's just amazing what you find when you just stroll down the isle and really take a look at what is being marketed.    What new "Easter" items have you seen?

GM Fam! Then Samuel said to the people, "Don't be afraid. You have indeed sinned. However, don't turn aside from the LORD. Serve the LORD with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12:20 NET. Don't keep doing wrong. Live for the Lord God!

Today I am attending the rehearsal for my church's Easter program. My son has a part. He is reciting a poem. My husband is serving as a stand-in for Barabbas & one of the thieves.

Even though we have a program every year, everyone needs practice .

It has been a somber 2 months since my Mom passed away. I know her soul is with the Lord, but I miss her. My joy is that I know I will see her when God the father calls me home.

What are your thoughts on loved ones' passing?

GM ! "Now stand here and see the great thing the Lord is about to do. 1 Sam 12:16 NLT. Observe God's work in everyday life. He is always there.

What can cause one's faith to "waver"?

My husband and I were talking about our Sunday School lesson in 2 Timothy 2:8-15.  The lesson is about remembering who Jesus is and what His crucifixion and resurrection did for us.  Through this letter to Timothy, Paul warned us about worry and letting it take over our lives.  What is your take on this passage and how we should live out our faith in the face of difficulties?

GM Fam! And you must show mercy to those Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.whose faith is wavering. Jude 1:22-23 NLT. Lead others to Christ with care.

Why do some people make the distinction between the terms "kids" and "step-kids"?

When I met my husband, he told me up front that he had a child; one son who was 6 years old at the time. Once we married, I knew that our lives would change.  All of us. My life, my husband's and my new son's.  I was going to be a Mom and I really looked forward to it.  So far, I can say, hand on heart,  it has been great.  My son and I have a lot in common; we share a birthday, each if us is the oldest of our siblings, we like many of the same foods, enjoy computer games, Star Wars re-runs and many other things. He knows I love him and that is important to me.

One thing that I have noticed is that when people meet us and find out he is not my biological son,  they make that distinction.   Of course I am aware that I did not give birth to him, but I love him, am responsible for him, and want to make sure that he grows up to be an outstanding young man.   Why the distinction?  I'm curious.