The NorMel House

11 years. I can't believe it's been 11 years. Norm and I had our first official dinner date. First kiss. Some days it seems we've always been together. Some days I can't fathom how that much time has past. I still remember so much from that night. I am so thankful God brought us together. He knew what I needed and had it planned long before I knew. I am so thankful for that week in my life. It was the start of one of the greatest blessings in my life... Also, happy birthday to my baby sister. You may be 30 today but you'll always be my baby sister :)

Tonight I was forced to slow down; I guess you could say, in more ways than one. Cars slowed and traffic backed up and came to a momentary halt. We started creeping forward only to all squeeze to whatever side of the 2 lane highway we could get so the vehicle's with lights and sounds could get by. On their way to something more important than wherever we were headed. Then, once again, we start attempting to move on. The loud crunching under the tires gives an ominous warning of what's ahead. My heart sinks as I come upon a scene that no one ever wishes for. A car, resting upside down on its hood, crunched, glass from its windows spread everywhere. Two more vehicles off to the side looking dismal. My thoughts turn to the lives changed by a moment. One moment can change lives. One moment can end a life. One moment can change the course of lives. The word moment has so much meaning to me. Such a seemingly simple word yet it holds so much importance. Just breathe for a moment. Ju...

This week we've been looking at Matthew 7 and reflecting on asking, seeking and knocking. Those who ask shall recieve, those who seek shall find and to whoever knocks the door shall be opened. But what is it that we should be seeking? If you look earlier in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, it tells us "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Here's a great #TuesdayTunes song to help you think on these things this week! https://youtu.be/EsBpM9IcBts

ASK. SEEK. KNOCK. 3 loving invitations from our Lord Jesus. The bible tells us in Matthew 7:7-8  “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." God delights in answering our prayers so ask in faith and be assured of receiving all that God has promised us in His Word! #MondayMeditations

I love my church. I love the sound of my brothers and sisters in Christ raising their voices together in worship. On Sunday our voices raised together to sing this Hymn of praise. Let this lovely rendition be a reminder as you go through the week ahead. #TUESDAYTUNES Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! https://youtu.be/YdbxSpJn1yQ

On a day where the country is celebrating love I thought it might be wise to look at what true love is. I admit to failing in every aspect but the beauty of the gospel is that it doesn't end with my failures. God's perfect love covers all my failures, and I pray His love will shine through me. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." May we love this way every day. #Godisgood #ChildofGod #Godslove #Godislove

The expression "Hitting rock bottom" is one we often use when we feel we're at our worst. Sometimes hitting rock bottom is what it takes for us to find the Rock on which we can stand. Christ is that rock. He is our firm foundation and the One in whom we can find strength. Today's #TuesdayTunes tells of the One to whom we can turn in the midst of overwhelming floods; the One we can lean on, the Rock on which we can stand. Check out "My Hope is Built" by Norton Hall Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVE-xXFDOwg

Another #TuesdayTunes to help reflect on Pastor John's sermon on Sunday afternoon. We are sons, refugees called into the family of God. Go out in JOY!  https://youtu.be/gpTL3by3910

Today's #TuesdayTunes is a beautiful rendition of the first song we sung in my church this week! Psalm 95 by Sons of Korah  https://youtu.be/Tfaucp65djc