You talking about my Mamma?

How do you feel about Mother's Day? Some people love this day and others wish the day was never on the calendar. I am not sure where you are on this but I am so glad that God values Women and desires to empower them with His grace.
We looked at four women of the Bible: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. After telling the stories of these ladies, I asked the crowd to make a judgement about each one but with one warning. Watch what you say because you may be talking about someones "Mama". The stories of these women are incredible and I encourage you to grab a Bible and read about them. But after you read their stories turn over to Matthew 1 and you will find something amazing about these ladies. Each are in the genealogy of Christ! Wow - God had a plan and He still has a plan to empower women to serve Him. This is great Hope! There are truly no perfect people in God's family. He has a plan for you. Let Him empower you with His grace. I hope that you will never be the same again. See you Sunday.

Forgive yourself

I truly enjoy hearing the stories of people at Roane Church. We have prayed for years to be a part of a church that is seeing transformation in people's lives. What can be overwhelming, is the magnitude of hurt and despair that people have carried for numerous years by themselves. It is great to hear and see how God is now using these people. We should come alongside one another and love as God has loved us. I am seeing people do that and am look forward in seeing people set free from stuff that they have held onto for years.

Sunday we looked at Peter in John 21. After Jesus met him where he was, Peter was challenged to Focus on his love for God, Focus on serving others, and trust God with everything in his life. I have come to understand that most people do love God but for whatever reason they are not in Church. Honestly I can understand this and this is the heart of Roane Church. I am excited to see people take past hurts, mistakes, poor decisions and turn them around in their walk with God. It is so encouraging to see people use their hurts as a way to share God's love with others.

For all of you out there who are trying to do this in this week, know that I am praying for you. I look forward in seeing each of you this Sunday. Bring your mom with you and we will have a good time.