My New Church Home

All I can say is 'Wow'! 

I've finally found my new church home.  East Calhoun Church is what I've been looking for these last few years.

It may be hard for some people to understand, but I believe that God has a calling on everyone. But, they need to be in the right place to be fed spiritually. Some churches are just not what feeds our spirit and leave us feeling empty, not inspired. This is just because we are all different. We have preferences for different types of preaching, singing, worship, etc. I knew that I would find what I was looking for eventually, but had randomly church-hopped and still not found it.

Now, I have and I feel peace.

My children had fun in their children's programs. They were happy to be there and excited about what they had done and learned. They look forward to going back! J.T. even went with me and handled the Pentecostal aspect of it very well. Although, I believe he would have bolted for the door if the Pastor had tried to lay hands on him. (teehee!)

I am even encouraging him to go to the Men's Conference. I told him I would pay the $30 so he could go and have a mini-vacation. I think he is considering it, though he is terrified that all the men will do is speak in tongues and try to slay him in the spirit, rofl. I'll keep working on it (Help, God!).

If J.T. became a Christian, I don't know what I would do. I would probably be the happiest woman on the face of the earth.

Just thought I would share.  And if anyone would like to hear some great teaching,  please visit East Calhoun Church's Website and click on the media link to see what I'm talking about.

Have a Blessed one!
Carrie◦

My New Church Home

Picking Myself Up By The Bootstraps..

God has been really working on me for the last few months.  He has been working on me forever, but, I mean really hitting me hard lately.

See, I haven't been to church in a long time. I have not sat down and had quiet time with Him for a long time. I have kept myself busy with work and the house and work and everything else BUT Him. I have had Sundays off now for months, but my excuse for not going to church is that Sunday is my ONLY day to sleep in, relax and not have to do anything. So, I stay home and occupy myself with other things.  I don't go to church on Wednesdays because I work till 6pm and by the time I were to go home, get the kids and  try to make it to a service, it would be over. So, I don't go then either.

Know what God told me?  "Too bad, so sad, Carrie. Sunday is MY day and YOU ARE NEGLECTING ME!"

Ouch....

Know what else he told me?  "I am not your S.O.S. God!"

Double Ouch...

I stand corrected.  I repent. I will be at services tomorrow.

See, He has led a few people into my life these last few months whom He has used to convict me as well. His Spirit has spoken to me in quiet whispers that have haunted me with guilt.  (Yes, I believe that God uses guilt to get our attention.. Why not? He made all of our emotions, why wouldn't He use them?) And He has also used these lovely people to hold me accountable.

Yes, Lord, I Get It!

Now, I know that when I am around other Christians I feel amazing. I feel free to be 'me'. I have the desire to serve Him even more. I want to pronounce my faith. I want to discuss Him. I want to learn more about Him. I want to share my stories about Him.

And when I am left on my own...

I tend to become lukewarm. Thank God, He hasn't spit me out yet, but I bet He has a sour look on His face!

I also need to get my children fed spiritually. They used to be 'on fire' for God. Now, they looked at me like I was taking them to a torture chamber when I said we were going to church tomorrow.  Not Good!

It's time to pick myself up by the bootstraps and with His help, get back on track.

Here I go again!◦

Picking Myself Up By The Bootstraps..