Created by God

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27NIV

I have been thinking a lot about this new year that we have before us. What does God want me to do, where is he bringing me? As a woman; I am created in his own image. So, what does that mean? For starters, I have imagination, intellect, and most importantly a soul. Even more important God made me so that I would have an ongoing relationship with him. I need him, and he has promised to always be there for me.

As I prayed God what is it you would have of me? My thoughts keep going to young men and women who don't feel that anyone loves them. Then I realized I need to go and let them know that they are loved, that 'God loves them'. My heart is reaching to young women who in this society has been taught that they are not worthy or loved. It saddens me to see that they don't rise to were God wants them to be. That they are a loved! I pray that God shows me the way and allows me to do this. I know through prayers and his word, that God will direct me.

Psalm 139:14 says, 'I am fearfully and wonderfully made.' Lord let me be a vessel that you use to teach young men and women that you purposely created them, and love them perfectly. That they need to stand up and be the young people he has called them to be.

Love Momma T

These are a few of our youth at One Student Ministries. They are a butch of good kids, and wonderful things are happening in our youth group! Last Sunday the Youth lead the service and I couldn't of been more proud of them. They all did a great job!! Remedy(our youth praise team) lead worship, our drama team preformed, and our very own Pastor Josh Martin spoke. What a morning. You can see the service on our youth blog, pastorjmart.blogspot.com Check it out!
We would like you to be apart of our family so come by and see us at the refuge.
love all of you
momma t

I am a Kept woman?

Some one sent me this in a email and I love it thought I would share it with you.

I am a 'Kept' Woman

You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind,

But God kept me sane (Isa. 26.3)

There were times when I thought I could go no longer,

But the LORD kept me moving ( Gen 28.15)

At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong,

But the LORD kept my mouth shut...(Psa. 13)

Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough,

But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid,

etc..., (Matt. 6:25-34)

When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up.

When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (1 Peter 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30)

I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me!

I'm blessed to be 'kept'

Do you know a 'kept' women?

If so pass it on to her to let her know she is 'Kept'

I'm 'Kept' by the Love and Grace of God

pictures

youth leader!!!

This is one of my most favorite ministries I have worked in. I have been in it since 1998 and I still love it today. Now that my kids are grown and no longer in youth I still enjoy it. I have seen my family grow, even if only in my heart. They are not my biological children but I have adopted many. I will not name them in case I forget one name I love them all as my own. It is a full time ministry, you never know when you will be needed, loved on, going on a outing or just listening etc.... I am just the youth leader under the leadership of my good friends Bishop & Mrs Joshua Martin. Which I love!! Along with this comes surprises, like what I found in my front yard at 12.00 am. I know it is in good fun! Those who did this just remember pay backs! All of those who I have worked with I love you all.
I will post pictures later they are not uploading at this time
Momma T

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
— Mohandas Gandhi

BEING THANKFUL!!!!

Last night at the ladies dinner "Thankmas" I had such a wonderful time! Melanie spoke and her words got me to thanking. She spoke on giving thanks for even the little things. Like your cup of coffee in the morning, sticky notes etc.......

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I started thinking what was I thankful for. First thing that came to my mind was my family, but i knew she was speaking of even smaller things. Like having a laundry room! So I started thinking, even though I am thankful for my cup of coffee there was more.
I know every morning on my drive to work I enjoy the sunrise, and I often have said, Lord thank you for a beautiful start of my day! The sunrise has always been special to me. When I was a little girl my dad would tell me,"Get up sweety, the sun cant rise until you do." For the longest time I believed that the sun would not come up unless I got up. One morning when I was looking at the beautiful sunrise before me, I realized that my heavenly father was saying the same thing. Only his words were I made this sunrise just for you! Boy! was the rest of my day good.
Thanks Melanie for making me think on these things. Thanks Dad for letting me see how loved I am by you and by my heavenly Daddy.