Comments for Streams of Life Fellowship http://streamsoflife.com Christian Fellowship John 13:35 - By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:59:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The truth about children… by Kim Raively http://streamsoflife.com/2012/02/14/the-truth-about-children/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Kim Raively Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:59:54 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=2562#comment-58 It is true, everything we do speak volumes with our children. The simplest things that we may think our children are not listening than they say something one day and you say, who taught you that? It is YOU they say! We are great teachers to our children and need instill Godly characters in our children, that is the job of the parents. We must obey God and act as role models to the children, the next generation, our warriors. My kids show me that they can be bold, they don't care what people think and the world should know about God, now if we all could have the childlike faith the children today have, the world would be astounded!! It is true, everything we do speak volumes with our children. The simplest things that we may think our children are not listening than they say something one day and you say, who taught you that? It is YOU they say! We are great teachers to our children and need instill Godly characters in our children, that is the job of the parents. We must obey God and act as role models to the children, the next generation, our warriors. My kids show me that they can be bold, they don’t care what people think and the world should know about God, now if we all could have the childlike faith the children today have, the world would be astounded!!

]]> Comment on Honoring God in our marriages… by kimi06 http://streamsoflife.com/2011/04/15/honoring-god-in-our-marriages/comment-page-1/#comment-47 kimi06 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:10:12 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=1588#comment-47 What do you mean my husband doesn't have to make me happy? I thought that was his purpose. *LOL* I'm kidding but when I read this chapter I too was convicted, it is not Ken's job to make me happy, I have to follow through with all the things God wants me to accomplish in life. I know that nagging and trying to change someone gets you nowhere, I tried that route and than I decided to give it all to God and when I did, the holy spirit convicted my now husband and he is who God wants him to be, not who I want him to be. It is about priorities and we do go back to, who is first in our lives? God or others? It is tough but through reading this book, I know God must always be my first priority and everything else will fall into place. It was great to be there for the discussion and fellowship with the ladies. What do you mean my husband doesn’t have to make me happy? I thought that was his purpose. *LOL* I’m kidding but when I read this chapter I too was convicted, it is not Ken’s job to make me happy, I have to follow through with all the things God wants me to accomplish in life. I know that nagging and trying to change someone gets you nowhere, I tried that route and than I decided to give it all to God and when I did, the holy spirit convicted my now husband and he is who God wants him to be, not who I want him to be. It is about priorities and we do go back to, who is first in our lives? God or others? It is tough but through reading this book, I know God must always be my first priority and everything else will fall into place. It was great to be there for the discussion and fellowship with the ladies.

]]> Comment on Honoring God in our marriages… by Holly Pasternak http://streamsoflife.com/2011/04/15/honoring-god-in-our-marriages/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Holly Pasternak Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:17:21 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=1588#comment-46 Thanks for your feedback, Mia! I really appreciate it! I have to wonder though... what if I didn't marry Ed...? Would I have spent my whole life waiting for and looking for "my husband?" or would my affections really be reserved for God? What if my being single would glorify God more than being married to someone? Would that have been okay with me? To be His bride and no one else's? It's easy to just talk about "seeking God first" and "resting in His timing" - that all sounds great on paper. But this applies to more than just our marriage relationships - it takes us back a chapter to ask again - is God really my priority? If I say that He is, then there comes a point where I need to walk it out - and it doesn't look the same for everyone - and I'm sure it's not always pretty. We begin to find some things out about ourselves... We tell God that we trust Him - but then the ground starts shaking and the walls begin to close in on us - our palms get sweaty - and we think... "God, where are you?". He's never left His throne, but our attention has gone elsewhere. We tend to "let" Him sit on the throne of our hearts as long as His lordship doesn't interfere with our plans... our hopes... our agendas. We map it all out in our heads... we take matters into our own hands... we get disappointed... we even fail. Then you quietly hear your King whisper into your heart... "You don't really trust me, do you?". What do you say to Him? He doesn't accuse. He's not angry. He just loves that much - and He is fully aware of the purpose for which you were created. What if that other "puzzle piece" just doesn't arrive? Will you always feel incomplete? In the Gospel of Mark, that woman suffered and bled for twelve years. She went from man to man (doctors) looking for someone to heal her and make her whole. Each man left her in worse condition. She became so desperate that she crawled - soaked in blood - on her hands and knees on the filthy street. Only Jesus was able to heal her completely - and once she was healed - she was completely whole. No missing pieces... nothing broken. She finally came to a point where she realized that she was desperate for Christ. God wasn't angry with her for not trusting Him those 12 years. He waited the whole time - longed for her to grab the hem of His robe. I know there's a lot of verbiage here - but I just wonder sometimes if we realize how desperate we really are for Him. I'll post more later - sleep now! Love you! Thanks for your feedback, Mia! I really appreciate it! I have to wonder though… what if I didn’t marry Ed…? Would I have spent my whole life waiting for and looking for “my husband?” or would my affections really be reserved for God? What if my being single would glorify God more than being married to someone? Would that have been okay with me? To be His bride and no one else’s? It’s easy to just talk about “seeking God first” and “resting in His timing” – that all sounds great on paper. But this applies to more than just our marriage relationships – it takes us back a chapter to ask again – is God really my priority? If I say that He is, then there comes a point where I need to walk it out – and it doesn’t look the same for everyone – and I’m sure it’s not always pretty. We begin to find some things out about ourselves… We tell God that we trust Him – but then the ground starts shaking and the walls begin to close in on us – our palms get sweaty – and we think… “God, where are you?”. He’s never left His throne, but our attention has gone elsewhere. We tend to “let” Him sit on the throne of our hearts as long as His lordship doesn’t interfere with our plans… our hopes… our agendas. We map it all out in our heads… we take matters into our own hands… we get disappointed… we even fail. Then you quietly hear your King whisper into your heart… “You don’t really trust me, do you?”. What do you say to Him? He doesn’t accuse. He’s not angry. He just loves that much – and He is fully aware of the purpose for which you were created. What if that other “puzzle piece” just doesn’t arrive? Will you always feel incomplete? In the Gospel of Mark, that woman suffered and bled for twelve years. She went from man to man (doctors) looking for someone to heal her and make her whole. Each man left her in worse condition. She became so desperate that she crawled – soaked in blood – on her hands and knees on the filthy street. Only Jesus was able to heal her completely – and once she was healed – she was completely whole. No missing pieces… nothing broken. She finally came to a point where she realized that she was desperate for Christ. God wasn’t angry with her for not trusting Him those 12 years. He waited the whole time – longed for her to grab the hem of His robe. I know there’s a lot of verbiage here – but I just wonder sometimes if we realize how desperate we really are for Him. I’ll post more later – sleep now! Love you!

]]> Comment on Honoring God in our marriages… by dreammelody http://streamsoflife.com/2011/04/15/honoring-god-in-our-marriages/comment-page-1/#comment-45 dreammelody Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:10:43 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=1588#comment-45 Holly, You have left me speechless. God has truly blessed you in so many ways and it shows in everything you do, especially your writing. Thank you for taking the time to sum up the discussion for all of us that could not make it Saturday. It is very heart convicting and I'm not even married. I see so many woman do exactly what you said. I pray that the woman (married or single) that read this will feel as convicted as I did and will self analyze themselves and ask GOD to help them be a greater woman than what she already is. Remember ladies, we are the missing puzzle piece in a mans life, so when GOD puts man and woman together, the puzzle is complete. But to stay together you must work together, and always remember there is a cord of three strands in a relationship, a husband is one cord, a wife is the second and God should be the third strand. May God bless you and keep you till we meet again. Holly,

You have left me speechless. God has truly blessed you in so many ways and it shows in everything you do, especially your writing. Thank you for taking the time to sum up the discussion for all of us that could not make it Saturday. It is very heart convicting and I’m not even married. I see so many woman do exactly what you said. I pray that the woman (married or single) that read this will feel as convicted as I did and will self analyze themselves and ask GOD to help them be a greater woman than what she already is. Remember ladies, we are the missing puzzle piece in a mans life, so when GOD puts man and woman together, the puzzle is complete. But to stay together you must work together, and always remember there is a cord of three strands in a relationship, a husband is one cord, a wife is the second and God should be the third strand. May God bless you and keep you till we meet again.

]]> Comment on Just a mom? Or uniquely designed? You decide! by dreammelody http://streamsoflife.com/2011/03/12/just-a-mom-or-uniquely-designed-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-44 dreammelody Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:08:08 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=1481#comment-44 I've had a couple of weeks now to ponder over what we’ve discussed about our priorities. It has opened my eyes to what I personally found more important in life before our discussion. What I have chosen to become my priorities. Being of human flesh, I have fallen into the category of being a creature of habit. Doing the same things over and over again on a daily bases. These things I do are what I consider my do or die priorities. When I was forced to actually stop and analyze these do or die priorities, I realized that God was occasionally on the top of the list but never number one. Maybe number 5 or 10 or whatever on the list of priorities for that day. For that I have asked God to forgive me for that. Calling myself a child of God has no room for some timey actions. Being Single is awesome! Regarding the question that was posed about the seasons changing and if God changes directions on me as a single person am I willing to lay down my plans for God. I finally can answer these questions and say “yes”, with confidence and I would be ok with it. We know that God is a God of decency and order. Knowing this, gives me comfort in my heart and soul. Before I end, God knows each and every one of hearts desires and what we are capable of. I believe whatever God has for me is for me and whatever he has for you is for you. So, ladies, let’s get our house in order for when he calls upon us, we are ready for Gods plan for our life and whatever he has us to do for him as children and disciples of God . Thank you for taking the time to read this long winded comment. Love you all! I’ve had a couple of weeks now to ponder over what we’ve discussed about our priorities. It has opened my eyes to what I personally found more important in life before our discussion. What I have chosen to become my priorities.
Being of human flesh, I have fallen into the category of being a creature of habit. Doing the same things over and over again on a daily bases. These things I do are what I consider my do or die priorities. When I was forced to actually stop and analyze these do or die priorities, I realized that God was occasionally on the top of the list but never number one. Maybe number 5 or 10 or whatever on the list of priorities for that day. For that I have asked God to forgive me for that. Calling myself a child of God has no room for some timey actions.
Being Single is awesome! Regarding the question that was posed about the seasons changing and if God changes directions on me as a single person am I willing to lay down my plans for God. I finally can answer these questions and say “yes”, with confidence and I would be ok with it. We know that God is a God of decency and order. Knowing this, gives me comfort in my heart and soul.
Before I end, God knows each and every one of hearts desires and what we are capable of. I believe whatever God has for me is for me and whatever he has for you is for you. So, ladies, let’s get our house in order for when he calls upon us, we are ready for Gods plan for our life and whatever he has us to do for him as children and disciples of God . Thank you for taking the time to read this long winded comment. Love you all!

]]> Comment on Just a mom? Or uniquely designed? You decide! by kimi06 http://streamsoflife.com/2011/03/12/just-a-mom-or-uniquely-designed-you-decide/comment-page-1/#comment-43 kimi06 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:09:18 +0000 http://streamsoflife.com/?p=1481#comment-43 I would have to agree Holly that the women's breakfast was amazing. I was glad to be there learning. It takes a lot for me to realize that I am no longer in charge of my destiny, God is and I have to trust that God will lead our family where he wants us to be. I have realized that one of the most important jobs I will have in this life is to be a wife & a mother, it is an honor to be chosen to be this and it is true I am uniquely designed. I am glad to see that God is working in all of our lives and that prayer for our family and friends to live Godly standards and not worldly ones. I would have to agree Holly that the women’s breakfast was amazing. I was glad to be there learning. It takes a lot for me to realize that I am no longer in charge of my destiny, God is and I have to trust that God will lead our family where he wants us to be. I have realized that one of the most important jobs I will have in this life is to be a wife & a mother, it is an honor to be chosen to be this and it is true I am uniquely designed. I am glad to see that God is working in all of our lives and that prayer for our family and friends to live Godly standards and not worldly ones.

]]> Comment on Tea, Anyone? by kimi06 http://streamsoflife.com/2010/11/15/tea-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-42 kimi06 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:49:54 +0000 http://streamsoflifefellowship.com/?p=1226#comment-42 The women's tea was a big success, it was a first time for that and we did get some pointers and learning from this experience as we do from all our experiences. It was really great to spend some time with my mom and just hang out with no kids, no distractions, it was kind of odd. God has ways of working in people's lives, the topics covered just so happened to be topics covered in my mom's Women's group as well, I would say that is God working. We are all sisters in Christ and should be proud to admit that. I love each and every one of my sisters in Christ. I understand now that God chose me to be a mother to each one of my children, He knew it was gonna happen before they were even thought and my children do test my patience but there is a reason God gave them to me and God doesn't give us more than we can handle so I am blessed to have all 3 of them. It was a great learning experience and one day eventually I hope to bring Trinity to a similar event, thanks. The women’s tea was a big success, it was a first time for that and we did get some pointers and learning from this experience as we do from all our experiences. It was really great to spend some time with my mom and just hang out with no kids, no distractions, it was kind of odd. God has ways of working in people’s lives, the topics covered just so happened to be topics covered in my mom’s Women’s group as well, I would say that is God working. We are all sisters in Christ and should be proud to admit that. I love each and every one of my sisters in Christ. I understand now that God chose me to be a mother to each one of my children, He knew it was gonna happen before they were even thought and my children do test my patience but there is a reason God gave them to me and God doesn’t give us more than we can handle so I am blessed to have all 3 of them. It was a great learning experience and one day eventually I hope to bring Trinity to a similar event, thanks.

]]> Comment on Tea, Anyone? by Holly http://streamsoflife.com/2010/11/15/tea-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Holly Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:47:50 +0000 http://streamsoflifefellowship.com/?p=1226#comment-41 By the way, ladies... I know how upset you all are that we didn't get together for breakfast the next day. I understand... we enjoy our time together. We will work to do a much better job with planning in the future! FYI - our next breakfast meeting will be on Saturday 12/11/10 beginning at 9:30am sharp. We will tackle Chapter 4 - the lies we believe about sin. Have your chapter read, your homework done, and get ready to make it personal, because we're digging in! Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and get that commentary rolling -it's lonely out here with no feedback! By the way, ladies… I know how upset you all are that we didn’t get together for breakfast the next day. I understand… we enjoy our time together. We will work to do a much better job with planning in the future! FYI – our next breakfast meeting will be on Saturday 12/11/10 beginning at 9:30am sharp. We will tackle Chapter 4 – the lies we believe about sin. Have your chapter read, your homework done, and get ready to make it personal, because we’re digging in! Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and get that commentary rolling -it’s lonely out here with no feedback!

]]> Comment on The Women Are Back! by Jessica http://streamsoflife.com/2010/08/16/the-women-are-back/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Jessica Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:54:47 +0000 http://streamsoflifefellowship.com/?p=1060#comment-40 Women's Meeting: Great Food, Great Company, Great Fellowship- what more can you ask for? I'm looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies and to hear how God has revealed himself to each of us during this time of rest! I hope everyone remembers to bring their notes as to what they got out of their reading!! LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN! =) Women’s Meeting: Great Food, Great Company, Great Fellowship- what more can you ask for? I’m looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies and to hear how God has revealed himself to each of us during this time of rest! I hope everyone remembers to bring their notes as to what they got out of their reading!! LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN! =)

]]> Comment on The Women Are Back! by kimi06 http://streamsoflife.com/2010/08/16/the-women-are-back/comment-page-1/#comment-39 kimi06 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:23:42 +0000 http://streamsoflifefellowship.com/?p=1060#comment-39 Oh it has been a crazy summer. *LOL* I cannot wait to meet again and see what the Lord is doing in everyone's life. It is exciting! Only 4 more weeks and we meet again. Love you ladies! Oh it has been a crazy summer. *LOL* I cannot wait to meet again and see what the Lord is doing in everyone’s life. It is exciting! Only 4 more weeks and we meet again. Love you ladies!

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