Category: Michelle

by Michelle Welch There was a time in my life when I was harsh and judgmental of people who only attended church at major holidays. I would get annoyed when our pastor would ask us to come to a service a little earlier or later or even the day before to allow room for the… Continue reading Give Christmas Away

by Michelle Welch “Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:33-34 (NIV) There is a large magnolia tree in my garden that shades a large corner of the… Continue reading Magnolia Tree Symphony

A repost of an article by Michelle Welch “The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He doesn’t want anyone destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) As you well know, I am a Veggie Tale addict. I don’t… Continue reading Fish Slappers

by Michelle Welch But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children. Psalm 103:17 (NIV) There is a little girl across from me. Full of fire, sass, and joy, she approaches life at full speed. I love to watch her play. Make believe… Continue reading My Children’s Children

By Michelle Welch “When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 (NLT) Yesterday I sat listening to a group of young mothers. Clustered around a window watching little girls in tights who dream of being ballerinas, they chattered about kids, life, husbands, home. Sometimes I chimed in. Sometimes… Continue reading Doing it Right

by Michelle Welch As I stood on the edge of the bay in San Francisco, I was struck by the glaring differences that lay before me. The sun shone warmly on my skin, yet off in the distance the cold swirling fingers of fog wrapped themselves around the Golden Gate Bridge. I felt a chill… Continue reading The Fog of Sin

Michelle recently started working with a great ministry called Single Matters. Started by Jill Monaco, a wonderful friend, it is a ministry specifically for those who find themselves in a single season of their life, be it never married, divorced, or widowed. Please share this wonderful Christian ministry with anyone in your life who can… Continue reading Faith To See In New Ways

While we enjoy time with our families on this Labor Day weekend please enjoy this blog post from August 28, 2013. Wow!!! Where did the year go! Praying for each of you today! When I Think I Am Entitled An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. Proverbs 18:1 I… Continue reading When I Think I Am Entitled

by Michelle Welch I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Philippians 4:13-14  (NIV) One of the things I love most about my life is that I am able to be a prayer warrior for my friends and family. Even more… Continue reading Standing in the Gap

Article Repost: by Michelle Welch “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 (NIV) When life is going good, I often don’t hear the whispers in my soul. I get busy with life, work, church, friends. I move along, doing things that need to… Continue reading Did I Hear You Whisper My Name?