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A repost from December 24, 2012… by Michelle Welch But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV84) There are those of us with sadness in… Continue reading A Pony for Christmas

Reposted from December 10, 2012: by Michelle Welch “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) I spent… Continue reading The Advent Season

As Jenny said yesterday, we wanted to share a more personal side of ourselves this week instead of a list of blessings. If you missed yesterday’s blog please take a moment to catch up. Don’t forget that tomorrow you will get to meet Freida as well. It is our most sincere desire that you know… Continue reading Thanksgiving Message From Michelle

by Michelle Welch “Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden,… Continue reading Bring Water to the Desert

Article reposted from April 2012 By Michelle Welch Psalm 16:2 “Every good thing I have comes from You.” Have you ever had a period in your life where you feel like every day is a battle you must conquer? Where it seems like every plan you make gets hijacked by the immediate needs of someone… Continue reading Stepping Stones

By Michelle Welch Sometimes as we move through our everyday lives, God leads us to a place where we are touched deeply by the people we come in contact with. Such a meeting occurred recently when I was in a small town like so many other small towns in America. As I am prone to… Continue reading Lost and Found

by Michelle Welch “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34  (NIV) For those of us who are in the second anniversary of our 25th birthday, give or take a year, we have great memories of the fantastic playgrounds of old.… Continue reading The Playgrounds of Yesterday

By Michelle Welch “And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.” 1 John 2:28 (NLT) My middle daughter’s husband arrived home four days before their little princess made her entrance. On the day of his… Continue reading Joyous Reunion

by Michelle Welch “For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” Romans 1:11-12 (NIV) Recently I had an opportunity… Continue reading The Encouragement of a Friend

By Michelle Welch “An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.” Proverbs 18:1 (NIV) I have been reading through the Proverbs again. One chapter a day for thirty one days. If I miss a day, I don’t go back. I just go to the chapter that corresponds with the date.… Continue reading When I Think I’m Entitled