Author: Tina K. Roach

Father’s Day 2015

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Father’s Day is a special day to remember our fathers – not only how much we love them, but also the influence and impact they have had on our lives.  But, even the best of fathers can’t compare to our Heavenly Father!

We have a Father that loves us deeply!  He wants us to get to know Him more and more each day.  He is interested in every part of our lives.  He wants to share our joys, our sorrows, our accomplishments, and our failures.  He wants to show us a higher road and a greater vision for our lives than we ever thought possible!  May His Presence be at the center of everything we do…

What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God!  That’s who we really are… (‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ MSG)

Reach Out!

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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. (‭Psalm‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ NIV)

We have to willingly, purposefully, choose to place our cares and burdens into the hands of the Lord.

I don’t know about you – but that is sometimes hard for me to do. I try to fix it…to make it right…to solve the problem – or to simply let myself begin to fall into a state of depression and sadness because I just can’t seem to make everything better.

But, we are to give it to the Lord and let Him sustain us – to provide for us and to give us His support when we are feeling weak.  He will hold us firmly and not let us be shaken. Ahhh, thank You, Lord!!

Are you ready, precious one, to give it to God? Reach out! He is ready to take everything that is weighing you down and exchange it for His strength, His Love, and His peace!

Celebration of LIFE!

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Another birthday…I remember in years past when there was such excitement with the arrival of another birthday!  Of course, when I was young there were the parties, the presents, the friends in attendance.   And as I got older, there were special times with family and presents that were requested and received.

As time has gone by, I find that I have everything I need and want.  I don’t have to wait for a special day to have that special thing that I desire.  It is bought and enjoyed no matter what day it happens to be.

Now that I am getting close to the age of Medicare, my birthdays don’t seem to hold the importance to me that they used to.  It seems to be a day like any other.  The best presents now are the sweet sound of grandchildren singing Happy Birthday to me over the phone; the precious time with my husband as we enjoy a delicious meal at our favorite restaurant or watch a movie together as we munch on popcorn; and the joy of receiving Happy Birthday wishes from family and friends.

The reason birthdays seem like any other day is because I have realized that each and every day should be a celebration of life!  Enjoying special outings and special times together are important at any time. Giving and receiving gifts are a blessing anytime and anywhere.  So, as I move forward day-by-day, month-by-month, and year-by-year…birthdays are just another day to celebrate what is celebrated all year long!

I am thankful for another year of life!  I am thankful for more time to enjoy family and friends. I am thankful to be able to encourage and teach and pray for those that walk this life journey with me. I am thankful to be able to continue to worship my awesome God!

I celebrate another birthday…I celebrate LIFE!! 

ARMED FORCE!!

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Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May by many Americans.  Those that serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard are honored on this day.  And I would like to say that I honor and thank all of those men and women who serve our country!

But, there is another kind of “Armed Force.”  WE are in the Armed Forces of the Lord!!  We, as the body of Christ, have been given authority and power to be strong and victorious in the battles that we all face in our life journey.

We are reminded that we need to prepare for the spiritual battle that we are in. We are to ARMOR UP!!  Are you ready?

…be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with you feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

In addition to all this take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.