Seeking

When Fall comes, I am reminded of the Fall of 2019. This was when my husband and I first visited Cornerstone, my grandmother who was like a mother passed away and I was in a situation that would cost me my job. It was one of the most trying seasons of my life. But God ...our second church visit was during the annual "Thanksgiving Service," and I was beyond blessed by the brethren praising the Lord, in the midst of loss and suffering . Six years later, I stand in awe of God's sovereign goodness to me, in spite of old and new sufferings. Below is some of what I shared at this year's service of thanks. I want to share three stories that show God's love to me, and why I am grateful to Him. In May, my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. We had a terrific two weeks enjoying France and one another. This is a testament to God's grace, because year 7 was far from enjoyable. It was hard and felt insurmountable. We had allowed various patterns of sin t...

I cannot believe it has already been five years, [yes, since the COVID shut-down, but also,] since Husband and I attended our first annual TMAI (The Master's Academy International) Missions Symposium March 2020. We had just started attending Cornerstone in December of 2019 and shared our missions interest to (missions) Pastor Mike. He invited us to join the church's missions support group (AKA MSG) and to attend the annual TMAI event . The conference features many missionaries from around the world sharing wisdom on different topics. There are also opportunities to ask specific questions and get to meet them, personally. Many come this time of year to attend an annual 3-day conference that follows this one. TMAI Conference 2023 The first year we went, there was so much that went RIGHT over my head. Our second year attending, we met team members serving in Rome. Last year, our fourth time attending, was the first time we actually understood most of what was shared. This is a te...

Happy New Year beloved! It is that time of year again where we sketch out goals and a vision for the year ahead, as God directs. We want to share them as prayer requests. How is the Lord leading you in your current season? Please share - we would love to hear!  "The mind of man plans his way,  But the Lord directs his steps" (Proverbs 16:9).  We pray that wherever His path leads you, you would taste and experience His compassion (love) more (that is my desire for myself, too).  2025 Goals/Vision/Prayer Requests: Celebrate 10th wedding anniversary in France (layover in Boston) Biblical counseling training Ongoing discipleship  Stronger relationships (Phil. 2 think of others more highly) Attend annual TMAI Missions Symposium & IBCD Conference Go to first work conference with UCR in April  Consistent exercise (-Sundays) Debt free (last debt is my student loans) (last but NOT least) repent from & confess sin & extend forgiveness Praise Report: Husb...