About Me
- Lisa Reede Covington
- This is a personal perspective of my journey and as a 44yr old woman, this stage in my life calls me to times of reflection and perspective of the lessons learned, some lessons not so easily learned, and where to go from here. .
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Check This Link Out! http://www.wildolivetees.com/
Anyhow, I love adoption! I think it speaks to the very core of our faith and what God has done for us. He adopted us to make us heirs with Christ! He loves us as His own and calls us sons and daughters. He has set His love on us, not because we earned it or deserved it. I want to encourage and help anyone who feels led to adopt. There is a website: http://www.wildolivetees.com
They sell fabulous, unique tees. My friend gave one to me and my teen daughter. We LOVE them. They are comfortable, stylish and the verses and graphics are just great. The proceeds also go to charities: this is from their website:
Give It!
The current Give It! charity is Shaohannah’s Hope, an organization focused on caring for orphans by providing need-based grants to families seeking to adopt. Adoption is a divine calling for the owners of Wild Olive and Shaohannah’s Hope has been uniting children with “forever families” for nearly a decade.
At Wild Olive, we are passionate about spreading God’s word and building His kingdom on earth through generous giving and effective stewardship of the resources that He entrusts to us. To this end, Wild Olive donates 10% of the profits from sales of its products to Christian-based charities and non-profit organizations.
Support this website! It is for a great cause. You will benefit as well. you won't find these tees in stores!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin,' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'
'When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say.. 'I am a Christian 'I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say.. . 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain... I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
by Maya Angelou
Monday, January 26, 2009
Lighten the Load
When I try to wrap my mind around the fact that God does not keep a running list of my sins, it blows my mind. It's another one of those things about God that makes me fascinated with Him. It is a trait He has that makes me scratch my head and say, "How does He do that?" It is also very humbling because, guess what.... I DO keep a running list of my sins and usually everybody elses sins as well. This is another one of those times that reminds me that He is God and I am not!
When I know that God will remember my sins no more and that he is not keeping a running tab on them, how free am I to confess to him and have my slate wiped clean, the burdened lifted? Why would I run and hide from that? God does allow us to suffer the natural consequences for our actions, but we do not have to PAY for our sins. It has already been done through Christ's death on the cross. When one experiences that type of relief and freedom and grasps that concept of who God is, the soul naturally breaks out into a worshipful and joyful mode and can't help but want to share the remedy for the weighted bag with others.
footnote:
can you see how easily I can slide down a slippery slope of thoughts in the wrong direction if I am not applying God's truth to my thought life daily and even moment by moment.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Security
Secure-safe and free from doubt or fear, not likely to fail. To ensure. To protect.