Good SONday morning everyone!  God is so good ya just gotta get up and praise HIM today!  Thank God for the air we breathe, our homes, our families, and every good thing HE has given us.  We are blessed people and need to realize how blessed we are.  Time to rise and shine and praise Him today!

I don't usually do a challenge on the weekends, but someone, along with myself, needs to hear this today.  The challenge would be to  hold on to what you've got (your faith), the fire (trials) is not that hot.  In other words, hold on to God and your faith because this trial will pass.  When gold is refined, it has to go through the fire and when it does, it comes out spotless!  It comes out beautiful and shines like never before.  This trial too, shall pass.  If he brings you to it, He WILL take you through it.  Hang on with me today.  The fire is not that hot.  We can make this!!

So, what cha sippin' on today?  I'm enjoying my awesome Gevalia Vanilla flavored coffee.  What are you enjoying this wonderful SONday morning?

Y'all have a blessed SONday as you hang on!  Love you all so much!! 

Through The Fire - The Crabb Family

So many times I’ve questioned certain cir****tances
Or things I could not understand
Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision
And my frustrations get so out of hand
It’s then I am reminded I’ve never been forsaken
I’ve never had to stand the test alone
As I look at all the victories, the Spirit rises up in me
It’s through the fire my weakness is made strong

And He never promised the cross would not get heavy and the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered victory without fighting but He said help would always come in time
Just remember when you’re standing in the valley of decision and the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up and He will take you through the fire again

I know within myself that I would surely perish
But if I trust the hand of God, He’ll shield the flames again

And He never promised the cross would not get heavy and the hill would not be hard to climb
Just hold on, our Lord will show up and He will take you through the fire again
Just hold on, our Lord will show up and He will take you through the fire again

Good morning my precious friend!!!!!  I love you and your family so!!!!  You hold on to that and never ever let go.  Like Peggy with the McKameys says The God of the Mountain is still God in the Valley. 


"Life is easy when you’re up on the mountain
And you’ve got peace of mind like you’ve never known
But things change when you’re down in the valley
Don’t lose faith for you’re never alone!

You talk of faith when you’re up on the mountain
But talk comes so easy when life’s at its best
Now it’s down in the valley of trials and temptations
That’s where your faith is really put to the test.

For the God on the mountain
Is still God in the valley
When things go wrong He’ll make them right
And the God of the good times is God in the bad times
The God of the DAY is still God in the NIGHT."

And WE love you all too!  We are holding on!  Gotta get up and get a shower.  We have to be at church by 8:00 a.m.   We start 2 services this morning, 8:30 and 10:45.  Last Sunday at the Bevil Center, we had (got final word on Wednesday night)  1,056 in attendance.  154 of those were children in children's church under 4 years old!!  We are claiming at least 10% of those to be there today, even more!  God is faithful. 

You have a great day my FRIEND!  Love ya!

 Great Morning to the Culpepper family!  

May you & your family be blessed abundantly blessed as you hang on!  Remember, He's got you in HIS hands for He cares for you and loves you.  How awesome is that? 

We love y'all! 

Hope everyone is having a blessed SONday.  I know my life is truly blessed.

I've been up for a while, but just getting around to joining in on coffee talk.  I had a HUGE mug of cappuccino with my husband this morning while watching our precious granddaughter play.

Enjoy your day...I know I will!

Sandi