Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Monday, November 28, 2011
Share Your "Miracle" Story!
Tis the Season of Miracles!
If you have a "miracle story" we want to hear it! And share it, to encourage others!
Email or call the office: KatieSmithRadioCommunityConnection@Gmail.com or call 423-746-2655 and leave a message!
Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
If you have a "miracle story" we want to hear it! And share it, to encourage others!
Email or call the office: KatieSmithRadioCommunityConnection@Gmail.com or call 423-746-2655 and leave a message!
Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Monday, November 14, 2011
Jessica & Jason Cardin: Adoption, BOTH HANDS PROJECT 2011-11-11
Jessica & Jason Cardin: Adoption, BOTH HANDS PROJECT 2011-11-11
The audio is at the link above! Listen and enjoy!
Soli Deo Gloria!~K. De La Cruz
The audio is at the link above! Listen and enjoy!
Soli Deo Gloria!~K. De La Cruz
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Cardin Family Project to Adopt and Care For Widows...
Jesus said the only "religion" we should have is to take care of widows and orphans.
The Both Hands Project taking place Saturday in Etowah does just that!
I know Jessica and Jason Cardin, the sponsors of the event because my dear husband teaches Spanish with Jessica at McMinn Central High School. (So much for anonymity!)
Why does that matter? I think it speaks to the heart... Jessica and Jason have a daughter already but are compelled to adopt their next child and to care for high school students!!! I share the calling to adopt. You call a child your own and you will be saving them! Love changes things.
And so it is in caring for a widow who needs help! For her privacy, I won't identify her here. I'll call her "Elizabeth." What good wouldn't be done if we don't volunteer to help? I'll tell you!
Elizabeth needs some work done on her home. I'm so excited that a) she had the guts to ask for help and b) the Cardins are the kind of people who want to help! It promotes their need for adoption funds, (yes, please make checks out!) and it helps Elizabeth... And right before the holidays! What a wonderful thing.
One might point out the redemptive value of such and endeavor! One like me! LOL!
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
The Both Hands Project taking place Saturday in Etowah does just that!
I know Jessica and Jason Cardin, the sponsors of the event because my dear husband teaches Spanish with Jessica at McMinn Central High School. (So much for anonymity!)
Why does that matter? I think it speaks to the heart... Jessica and Jason have a daughter already but are compelled to adopt their next child and to care for high school students!!! I share the calling to adopt. You call a child your own and you will be saving them! Love changes things.
And so it is in caring for a widow who needs help! For her privacy, I won't identify her here. I'll call her "Elizabeth." What good wouldn't be done if we don't volunteer to help? I'll tell you!
Elizabeth needs some work done on her home. I'm so excited that a) she had the guts to ask for help and b) the Cardins are the kind of people who want to help! It promotes their need for adoption funds, (yes, please make checks out!) and it helps Elizabeth... And right before the holidays! What a wonderful thing.
One might point out the redemptive value of such and endeavor! One like me! LOL!
- Listen in to my radio show Friday at 3 for a LIVE discussion with the Cardins!
- For more info, go to the event page on Facebook!
- https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143927582370318&ref=ts
- Tax deductable donations here*:
- http://www.bothhandsfoundation.org/jason-and-jessica-cardin.aspx
- *100% of all funds raised will go directly to cover adoption costs—nothing will be taken out for the nonprofits’ administrative costs.
- Read the story by Greg Moses, of The Daily Post Athenian http://www.dailypostathenian.com/dynamic/Lifestyles/Story/178883
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Friday, November 4, 2011
Senator Mike Bell on Katie's Community Connection!
Tune in today, November 4th for the year-in-review of Tennessee State Legislature... What passed, what didn't; as well as what's coming up for the voters of Tennessee!
In this exclusive one-on-one with Senator Bell, we're engaged with the story of how Mike's wife of more than 20 years has been the "great woman" behind this "great man"!
I asked Senator Bell, (who insisted I call him "Mike") what we, the voters could or should be doing between now and the elections upcoming. To my delight, the answer was PRAY! Pray for our country, our state, pray for him, pray for ourselves, pray for our families, and pray for our military. Both of the Senator's sons are serving in active duty right now and with honor! Be sure to pray for them, too!
Senator Bell, will get my vote and my prayers!
Today at 3PM on WYXI Radio Athens, Tennessee!
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
In this exclusive one-on-one with Senator Bell, we're engaged with the story of how Mike's wife of more than 20 years has been the "great woman" behind this "great man"!
I asked Senator Bell, (who insisted I call him "Mike") what we, the voters could or should be doing between now and the elections upcoming. To my delight, the answer was PRAY! Pray for our country, our state, pray for him, pray for ourselves, pray for our families, and pray for our military. Both of the Senator's sons are serving in active duty right now and with honor! Be sure to pray for them, too!
Senator Bell, will get my vote and my prayers!
Today at 3PM on WYXI Radio Athens, Tennessee!
Soli Deo Gloria! ~K. De La Cruz
Thursday, October 20, 2011
God is DRIVEN Toward US: Day 3; The Purpose Driven Life
Yeah, I was driven tonight! The five things we're not supposed to be driven by...I think I had them all.
Here's a snap shot, my latest FB post:
I didn't say a word. But I silently, rapidly flew around the house to get the kids ready for bed...Then I stayed in a bad mood until I read a bit on FB (that picks me up)...Now I'm noticing that despite being exhausted, my husband has been reading to our children for quite a while. And I remember when he didn't used to do that. And how glad I am that I didn't yell or give up before this moment.
Rick Warren (RW) had so many great things to say about negatives and positives that are driving forces in our lives. It made me think that if I could just balance or get more "goods" on the scale than "bads", that all would be well. Then my husband, who is my favorite theologian, said something like this:
"God is driven for us. He is weaving together all these things and he's saying, "get in the front row and let me teach you!"
I need to be taught. I need a teacher who will get in my face and say, "NOW, DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?? GOOD!"
And then go on to say, "I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! You cannot outrun my love. You can have your way about it, but I will still be here to love you!"
I know that's how God loves us. Lord forgive me for all the stuff, all the bad moods and false loves that I let get in between responding to your love and loving your creation.
Rest in his love for you. God is Driven for you!
Here's a snap shot, my latest FB post:
I didn't say a word. But I silently, rapidly flew around the house to get the kids ready for bed...Then I stayed in a bad mood until I read a bit on FB (that picks me up)...Now I'm noticing that despite being exhausted, my husband has been reading to our children for quite a while. And I remember when he didn't used to do that. And how glad I am that I didn't yell or give up before this moment.
Rick Warren (RW) had so many great things to say about negatives and positives that are driving forces in our lives. It made me think that if I could just balance or get more "goods" on the scale than "bads", that all would be well. Then my husband, who is my favorite theologian, said something like this:
"God is driven for us. He is weaving together all these things and he's saying, "get in the front row and let me teach you!"
I need to be taught. I need a teacher who will get in my face and say, "NOW, DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?? GOOD!"
And then go on to say, "I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! You cannot outrun my love. You can have your way about it, but I will still be here to love you!"
I know that's how God loves us. Lord forgive me for all the stuff, all the bad moods and false loves that I let get in between responding to your love and loving your creation.
Rest in his love for you. God is Driven for you!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
We're Not An "Accident" Day 2; The Purpose Driven Life
You are not an accident. Do you believe that? I've wrestled with that!
My parents divorced when I was around three years old. I have been tempted to think, "maybe they only married because of me, etc..."
Or, what about the 15 years-young woman who, just yesterday, was rescued from a cellar in New Jersey where she was imprisoned... Is her life a mistake; falling in love with a captor? Or what about her captors? They have imprisoned at least four people who were mentally ill and there is evidence of more victims. Does God call people that sick "accidents"?
In Day 2 of The Purpose Driven Life, many scriptures assure us that God planned every detail of our lives, taking into account "mistakes" and sin. (pg. 23) The further we get from God's purpose, the further into the pit of hell. What is hell? Life apart from the goodness of God, his design, his mercy, his love; life apart from God himself.
I want to say to that newly-freed young woman, "You are loved! You are of value! There is redemption in this!"
Who knows how many more would have been brutally mistreated if she had not been lured, then sought after by authorities. As for her captors, God has a plan for them, too. I thank God that there is some semblance of justice in our country and that these people will not be allowed to hurt others as they have. I pray that they get what they need. And I actively trust the truths below. Because today is a hard day for living in a world full of brokenness.
I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. ~Isaiah 44:2a (CEV)
God doesn't play dice. ~Albert Einstein
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me. Psalm 138:8a (NIV)
You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something." Psalm 139:15 (Msg)
You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book! Psalm 139:16 (LB)
He planned it all for his purpose. pg. 23
From one man he made every nation, . . . and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 4 Acts 17:26 (NIV)
Nothing in your life is arbitrary. It's all for a purpose. pg. 23
While there are illegitimate parents, there are no illegitimate children. Many children are unplanned by their parents, but they are not unplanned by God. pg. 23
Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love. pg. 24
God is love. (must look up reference...9, 10, from the book- sorry...)
"I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I wil be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. 10
The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us." Romans 12:3 The Message
I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2 (CEV)
Question from the Day's reading: "I know God created me. Is there something about me that I am struggling to accept??"
My parents divorced when I was around three years old. I have been tempted to think, "maybe they only married because of me, etc..."
Or, what about the 15 years-young woman who, just yesterday, was rescued from a cellar in New Jersey where she was imprisoned... Is her life a mistake; falling in love with a captor? Or what about her captors? They have imprisoned at least four people who were mentally ill and there is evidence of more victims. Does God call people that sick "accidents"?
In Day 2 of The Purpose Driven Life, many scriptures assure us that God planned every detail of our lives, taking into account "mistakes" and sin. (pg. 23) The further we get from God's purpose, the further into the pit of hell. What is hell? Life apart from the goodness of God, his design, his mercy, his love; life apart from God himself.
I want to say to that newly-freed young woman, "You are loved! You are of value! There is redemption in this!"
Who knows how many more would have been brutally mistreated if she had not been lured, then sought after by authorities. As for her captors, God has a plan for them, too. I thank God that there is some semblance of justice in our country and that these people will not be allowed to hurt others as they have. I pray that they get what they need. And I actively trust the truths below. Because today is a hard day for living in a world full of brokenness.
I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. ~Isaiah 44:2a (CEV)
God doesn't play dice. ~Albert Einstein
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me. Psalm 138:8a (NIV)
You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something." Psalm 139:15 (Msg)
You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book! Psalm 139:16 (LB)
He planned it all for his purpose. pg. 23
From one man he made every nation, . . . and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 4 Acts 17:26 (NIV)
Nothing in your life is arbitrary. It's all for a purpose. pg. 23
While there are illegitimate parents, there are no illegitimate children. Many children are unplanned by their parents, but they are not unplanned by God. pg. 23
Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love. pg. 24
God is love. (must look up reference...9, 10, from the book- sorry...)
"I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I wil be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. 10
The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us." Romans 12:3 The Message
I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2 (CEV)
Question from the Day's reading: "I know God created me. Is there something about me that I am struggling to accept??"
- For counseling regarding unplanned pregnancy, click here: http://www.fullcirclepregnancy.com/
- For the story of the cellar prison, click here: http://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-florida-girl-linked-philadelphia-basement-dungeon/story?id=14761933
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