How can this be???? OR like I always say...maybe I am just CRaZy???
Psssst ~ I don't think that I am CRaZy this time. *please humor me*
So ~ the last BLOG, I mentioned our title for today as one of the things that has been said to me this past summer and I thought I would go deeper here today.
I was told by someone that I am not Christian enough and then by another person that I was too Christian ~ both said to me by Christians. Now, I can understand someone saying that I am not Christian enough ~ but too Christian ~ that simply can't happen.
I love God very much ~ I take Him and His Word very seriously. I also, live life to the fullest ~ after all, this is my Father's world and He has given me all things to freely enjoy! (1 Timothy 6:17)
I aim to live my life full of faith and trust in Him. I aim to obey His written Word. Yes, I am a human and make mistakes ~ daily & a lot. {ask my hubby ~ he forgives me 70x7 daily ~ love u baby}
These comments didn't rock my world and make me crazy -er. But they did make me stop and do an overview of my life. Here are the questions I had to ask myself and seek out the truth of:
*Where can someone say that I am not Christian enough?
*Does Jesus say this in His Word?
*Is this something that is a hindrance for the Gospel's sake?
*Where can someone say that I am too Christian?
*Does Jesus say this in His Word?
*Is this something that is a hindrance for the Gospel's sake?
I felt God impress on me through this process that as I live out the rest of my life, there will always be need for improvement. {yes, I already knew that ~ but, He said that in a very freeing way ~ not in a "duh, you should know better" ~ there will be more about this another day}
Also, to take heed. Some people are all about judging ~ and this is done under a mask of scripture to make them seem spiritually minded. So for me, I need to take what they say and instantly go to Him to see if He is indeed saying that to me ~ no matter who it is that makes the comment.
And as for the "too Christian" it's like this ~ there are people who don't want to ~ don't know better ~ don't fully understand that we need to be daily living like Jesus ~ not living like freaks, but living wisely just like Jesus did ~ living a life of compassion; living a life of service; entertaining grace-full thoughts for one's own good; maintaining grace-full deeds because that is right; not living to seek one's own fulfillment; etc.
A scripture to ponder for today:
8 For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. 10 So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God's family with you, the believers]. Galatians 6:8-10 (AMP)
Think this section of scripture over and join me in making our aim to be obedient to Him. May He be seen in and through us ~ for His name's sake.
Love you fellow sistas!!!
Laurie Kay
Monday, August 9, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Misfit OR Miss Fit
Do you know the song from Rudolph ~ "We're a couple of misfits"? This particular line has been rolling around in my head all summer long.
Why am I such a misfit?
I am not just a nit wit!
They can't fire me.
I QUIT!
Why don't I fit in?
Let me back track for a spell here. When I was about 3 or 4 years old, my big old Italian family got together at my grandmother's house for our Christmas celebration. All my aunts, uncles, and cousins were there. We had a grand & loud time celebrating!! Someone had this great idea to take family photos. Since there were 4 sisters and 4 brothers that means there would be a lot of pics.
So bring it on!
Everyone and their children sitting down in their nice Christmas outfits & smiling big for the camera. Aunt Janet and her crew ~ boom bada bing ~ next family; Uncle Joey and his crew ~ boom bada bing ~ next family; Uncle Butch and his family ~ boom bada bing ~ next family: mine ~ and on we go getting all the families done.
Well, the photos are all developed ~ because this is back in the day when you had to wait until the film gets developed before you get to see the actual pictures. Boom bada bing ~ there I am in every one of the "individual family" pictures!!!
Where did I fit in??? Many times as a child I thought I was adopted ~ this must be what I was thinking that Christmas. CRaZy ~ I know!!
So many more times in my life I have felt that I didn't fit in where I was ~ too many times to recount here.
This summer ~ WOW ~ I have been told that I am too Christian by some Christian friends and not Christian enough by some others ~ where do I fit in???
When I have gone to God in prayer over these and other comments ending with my question of "where do I fit in?" ~ the word that has been impressed upon my heart this summer has been, "My little Miss, you fit in right here."
Where?? Right here:
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. Isaiah 49:16 (NIV)
He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
I am His Miss and I fit in just right with Him.
You do too ~ no matter who you are!!
I hope you have a very blessed day ~ you misfit ~ I mean Miss Fit!!!
Laurie Kay
Why am I such a misfit?
I am not just a nit wit!
They can't fire me.
I QUIT!
Why don't I fit in?
Let me back track for a spell here. When I was about 3 or 4 years old, my big old Italian family got together at my grandmother's house for our Christmas celebration. All my aunts, uncles, and cousins were there. We had a grand & loud time celebrating!! Someone had this great idea to take family photos. Since there were 4 sisters and 4 brothers that means there would be a lot of pics.
So bring it on!
Everyone and their children sitting down in their nice Christmas outfits & smiling big for the camera. Aunt Janet and her crew ~ boom bada bing ~ next family; Uncle Joey and his crew ~ boom bada bing ~ next family; Uncle Butch and his family ~ boom bada bing ~ next family: mine ~ and on we go getting all the families done.
Well, the photos are all developed ~ because this is back in the day when you had to wait until the film gets developed before you get to see the actual pictures. Boom bada bing ~ there I am in every one of the "individual family" pictures!!!
Where did I fit in??? Many times as a child I thought I was adopted ~ this must be what I was thinking that Christmas. CRaZy ~ I know!!
So many more times in my life I have felt that I didn't fit in where I was ~ too many times to recount here.
This summer ~ WOW ~ I have been told that I am too Christian by some Christian friends and not Christian enough by some others ~ where do I fit in???
When I have gone to God in prayer over these and other comments ending with my question of "where do I fit in?" ~ the word that has been impressed upon my heart this summer has been, "My little Miss, you fit in right here."
Where?? Right here:
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. Isaiah 49:16 (NIV)
He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
I am His Miss and I fit in just right with Him.
You do too ~ no matter who you are!!
I hope you have a very blessed day ~ you misfit ~ I mean Miss Fit!!!
Laurie Kay
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Back 2 Blogging
Hello Blogging world!
I'm back :o)
It sure has been a long time since I was on here and so today I thought I would not only start Blogging again...but also change the whole look of it!!
I hope you like it.
The trend lately is to have a "cool & hip" black background...but our Ministry colors are pink, white, chocolate, and caramel. So, that is why I went with what you see.
I know that my male friends are thinking "too girly". Sorry, but we girly girls LOVE chocolate!!! And it is kind of calming to look at ~ at least I think so. OR ~ yes, I am just CRaZy!!!
CRaZy doesn't bother me ~ anymore.
What has been on my mind lately??? Boy o boy ~ that is a loaded question and it will take days to share it all.
I have had a summer of painful growth. In the growth I have fallen more in love with God. He has shown me things within my heart and mind that need changed ~ cleaned up ~ made better ~ refined ~ taking former layers off to go to the next layer or step in my life's journey. *painful*
However, I am filled to overflowing with joy & thanksgiving.
God ~ You are wonderful! You don't just do wonderful things for me or to me ~ You ARE wonderful! I love You!
I am filled with wonder over how much He cares about all the details in my life ~ the big things and the small.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
Things don't have to be a sin to be told to stop doing it. Some can just be; "Hey, kiddo, that is a stumbling block for so-n-so and so I am going to need you to stop that...thanks!"
Sometimes it seems that "sinful" things are easier to stop doing and break free from than "other" non-sinful things. Habits are hard to break ~ taking time and a lot of heart work. *painful*
So, it sounds like I am leaving you on a "downer" ~ sorry ~ not my intent, rather know that while it has been painful it has been necessary & good ~ and I am truely thankful for it. And so, good day to you, I hope it is very blessed ~ Laurie Kay
I'm back :o)
It sure has been a long time since I was on here and so today I thought I would not only start Blogging again...but also change the whole look of it!!
I hope you like it.
The trend lately is to have a "cool & hip" black background...but our Ministry colors are pink, white, chocolate, and caramel. So, that is why I went with what you see.
I know that my male friends are thinking "too girly". Sorry, but we girly girls LOVE chocolate!!! And it is kind of calming to look at ~ at least I think so. OR ~ yes, I am just CRaZy!!!
CRaZy doesn't bother me ~ anymore.
What has been on my mind lately??? Boy o boy ~ that is a loaded question and it will take days to share it all.
I have had a summer of painful growth. In the growth I have fallen more in love with God. He has shown me things within my heart and mind that need changed ~ cleaned up ~ made better ~ refined ~ taking former layers off to go to the next layer or step in my life's journey. *painful*
However, I am filled to overflowing with joy & thanksgiving.
God ~ You are wonderful! You don't just do wonderful things for me or to me ~ You ARE wonderful! I love You!
I am filled with wonder over how much He cares about all the details in my life ~ the big things and the small.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 (NIV)
Things don't have to be a sin to be told to stop doing it. Some can just be; "Hey, kiddo, that is a stumbling block for so-n-so and so I am going to need you to stop that...thanks!"
Sometimes it seems that "sinful" things are easier to stop doing and break free from than "other" non-sinful things. Habits are hard to break ~ taking time and a lot of heart work. *painful*
So, it sounds like I am leaving you on a "downer" ~ sorry ~ not my intent, rather know that while it has been painful it has been necessary & good ~ and I am truely thankful for it. And so, good day to you, I hope it is very blessed ~ Laurie Kay
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Pregnancy after Infant Loss
A big part of Namesake Ministries is ministering to women who have suffered child-loss ~ specifically ~ miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and other infant losses.
As many of you know, I suffered the loss of twins and a single baby by miscarriage before I went on to have 4 other children.
My pregnancies after loss were no walk in the park. I was tested and tried many times & in different ways. Things happened that triggered fear and doubt ~ fear and doubt that I had to cast before my Daddy and seek His help, strength, and comfort. I call these things “triggers”. The biggest trigger for me was seeing blood, and so any time that I saw blood, I needed to go straight to Dad. This happened with each pregnancy ~ during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month right at the time I was supposed to have a period.
In walking with many women over the years through their losses and their pregnancies after loss, I came to find that we each have some sort of trigger ~ blood like my trigger, sonograms, dates, people, and even places. Everyone has some sort of trigger.
So…
What do you do with a trigger? Do you have a godly support person? Are you alone in this battle? Whether you are alone or you have great support you need to go directly to God. His Word tells us to cast all our cares on Him, for He cares for us ~ see how this scripture is worded in the Amplified ~ Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. ~ 1 Peter 5:7
Go straight to Him dear sisters and pour out your hearts before Him. He hears your prayers.
Seek help from His Word ~ look up scriptures that speak to your specific need. If you need help with this get some sisters to help you or email me I would love to help you. Write them up and post them all around where you will see them and go to them right when you need them ~ and after you read them, pray asking God for help; thank Him for who He is and what He promises in His Word.
I want to share with you all some fabulous news ~ many of the women who have been ministered to through this Ministry are now pregnant. Please rejoice with me on their behalf. It is so exciting to see them on this part of their journeys. God has been healing, restoring, growing, and blessing each one of them. And I am so blessed to report that they are having healthy pregnancies.
For you dear sweet sisters who are waiting on the chance to become pregnant ~ Daddy loves you and He shows no partiality. Continue to cast your cares on Him ~ He does care for you! Know that He sees your heartache and He hears your prayers.
Much love to you all ~ Laurie Kay
As many of you know, I suffered the loss of twins and a single baby by miscarriage before I went on to have 4 other children.
My pregnancies after loss were no walk in the park. I was tested and tried many times & in different ways. Things happened that triggered fear and doubt ~ fear and doubt that I had to cast before my Daddy and seek His help, strength, and comfort. I call these things “triggers”. The biggest trigger for me was seeing blood, and so any time that I saw blood, I needed to go straight to Dad. This happened with each pregnancy ~ during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month right at the time I was supposed to have a period.
In walking with many women over the years through their losses and their pregnancies after loss, I came to find that we each have some sort of trigger ~ blood like my trigger, sonograms, dates, people, and even places. Everyone has some sort of trigger.
So…
What do you do with a trigger? Do you have a godly support person? Are you alone in this battle? Whether you are alone or you have great support you need to go directly to God. His Word tells us to cast all our cares on Him, for He cares for us ~ see how this scripture is worded in the Amplified ~ Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. ~ 1 Peter 5:7
Go straight to Him dear sisters and pour out your hearts before Him. He hears your prayers.
Seek help from His Word ~ look up scriptures that speak to your specific need. If you need help with this get some sisters to help you or email me I would love to help you. Write them up and post them all around where you will see them and go to them right when you need them ~ and after you read them, pray asking God for help; thank Him for who He is and what He promises in His Word.
I want to share with you all some fabulous news ~ many of the women who have been ministered to through this Ministry are now pregnant. Please rejoice with me on their behalf. It is so exciting to see them on this part of their journeys. God has been healing, restoring, growing, and blessing each one of them. And I am so blessed to report that they are having healthy pregnancies.
For you dear sweet sisters who are waiting on the chance to become pregnant ~ Daddy loves you and He shows no partiality. Continue to cast your cares on Him ~ He does care for you! Know that He sees your heartache and He hears your prayers.
Much love to you all ~ Laurie Kay
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Dearly Loved
Good day to you sisters!
I hope your day is amazing. Mine started out cold and dreary looking, but right now it is blue skies and sunshine ~ just beautiful.
There is a chorus I can’t get out of my head…so I am posting it here. I heard this song for the first time at the beginning of the month ~ sad isn’t it, it came out so long ago and I am just now uncovering this gem!
I was made to love you, I was made to find you
I was made just for you, made to adore you
I was made to love and be loved by you
You were here before me, you were waiting on me
And you said you’d keep me, never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
Toby Mac’s “Made to Love”
My 5 year old and I like to hear it in the van every chance we get. He says, “I really like that song that says how God loves me.” After further investigation, I found he really likes the idea that God made him just because He loves him and He wants to love on him.
What a concept! Why is it, that as we get older we doubt that? OR, that we look at our circumstances and they tell us He doesn’t?
What is the truth? What do you choose to believe? Will you allow your circumstances to speak louder to your heart and mind than God’s Word?
If you choose to listen to and retell yourself the lies, you will stay in a paralyzed place and not live out what you have been destined to do…or be who you were lovingly designed to be.
Take those words to heart ~ I was made to love and be loved by you
You are dearly loved ~ walk in that for His glory and for your blessing.
Ephesians 5:1 (NIV) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Laurie Kay
I hope your day is amazing. Mine started out cold and dreary looking, but right now it is blue skies and sunshine ~ just beautiful.
There is a chorus I can’t get out of my head…so I am posting it here. I heard this song for the first time at the beginning of the month ~ sad isn’t it, it came out so long ago and I am just now uncovering this gem!
I was made to love you, I was made to find you
I was made just for you, made to adore you
I was made to love and be loved by you
You were here before me, you were waiting on me
And you said you’d keep me, never would you leave me
I was made to love and be loved by you
Toby Mac’s “Made to Love”
My 5 year old and I like to hear it in the van every chance we get. He says, “I really like that song that says how God loves me.” After further investigation, I found he really likes the idea that God made him just because He loves him and He wants to love on him.
What a concept! Why is it, that as we get older we doubt that? OR, that we look at our circumstances and they tell us He doesn’t?
What is the truth? What do you choose to believe? Will you allow your circumstances to speak louder to your heart and mind than God’s Word?
If you choose to listen to and retell yourself the lies, you will stay in a paralyzed place and not live out what you have been destined to do…or be who you were lovingly designed to be.
Take those words to heart ~ I was made to love and be loved by you
You are dearly loved ~ walk in that for His glory and for your blessing.
Ephesians 5:1 (NIV) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Laurie Kay
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March 16th "Pampering" is going to be sooo good!
Good morning dearly loved of the Lord,
Well, yesterday got away from me. I had Bible Study homework for Thursday to do; homework for Friday Bible Study and writing for March 16th. I am so sorry that I didn’t get this out.
I am crazy excited about the Word that God gave me to share on the 16th ~ I think I am going to bust!!!! {And I hope you can come!}
So many people are sharing with me that they sometimes feel guilty about pampering themselves…others that they never get a chance and wish that they could…and many others and some from the before categories think I am crazy for thinking that God wants to pamper us.
Well, I may be crazy…but I am correct. I do not say this to boast…but girls…trust me ~ I am correct! Don't you wish tonight was the 16th!!??!!
Not only is the Word going to be amazing…but God moving on the hearts of women is crazy wonderful!!! See, there is a dear sister who came and offered to help with “stuff” so I can focus on the Lesson. She is super talented and is decorating our stage…I can’t wait to see the final outcome…it is going to rock! Thank you soo much TJ!! There is another dear sister who is heading up our pampering treats…oooo….they are going to be so good! Thank you soo much TR!! There are other sisters donating to our Raffling Basket and the products are YUMMY!!! Thanks JC & RM!!!
OOOOO it is going to be soooo good!
Well, that is all I can say about that…or I will give away the whole lesson.
I pray your day is rich and blessed! Take time to tell Daddy how much you love Him ~ because He loves you very much!
Laurie Kay
PS ~ scripture to ponder ~ Jeremiah 31:3 (AMP) The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
Well, yesterday got away from me. I had Bible Study homework for Thursday to do; homework for Friday Bible Study and writing for March 16th. I am so sorry that I didn’t get this out.
I am crazy excited about the Word that God gave me to share on the 16th ~ I think I am going to bust!!!! {And I hope you can come!}
So many people are sharing with me that they sometimes feel guilty about pampering themselves…others that they never get a chance and wish that they could…and many others and some from the before categories think I am crazy for thinking that God wants to pamper us.
Well, I may be crazy…but I am correct. I do not say this to boast…but girls…trust me ~ I am correct! Don't you wish tonight was the 16th!!??!!
Not only is the Word going to be amazing…but God moving on the hearts of women is crazy wonderful!!! See, there is a dear sister who came and offered to help with “stuff” so I can focus on the Lesson. She is super talented and is decorating our stage…I can’t wait to see the final outcome…it is going to rock! Thank you soo much TJ!! There is another dear sister who is heading up our pampering treats…oooo….they are going to be so good! Thank you soo much TR!! There are other sisters donating to our Raffling Basket and the products are YUMMY!!! Thanks JC & RM!!!
OOOOO it is going to be soooo good!
Well, that is all I can say about that…or I will give away the whole lesson.
I pray your day is rich and blessed! Take time to tell Daddy how much you love Him ~ because He loves you very much!
Laurie Kay
PS ~ scripture to ponder ~ Jeremiah 31:3 (AMP) The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Free 2 BLOG
Good morning!
I have been inactive on the BLOG front…and I had a few of you concerned…I am so very sorry…please forgive me.
Please let me explain all of my craziness!
There has been so much going on that to BLOG seemed like a chore. I had put some crazy pressure on myself that the BLOG needs to be this and look like that…instead of just be whatever it will be and let God develop it. I have written what I felt I was supposed to share…but I was trying to “control” the details. And that is not my job. I want Him to be glorified in my life and Namesake Ministries ~ even in the BLOGs that are posted here.
At the Christmas Lesson I had shared that I had written daily devotions and wasn’t able to print them as hard copies…and so I put them on the BLOG. Then I put some pressure on myself to always have devotions on the BLOG instead of life…not groovy because that was self-inflicted stress! So, there may be a season of daily devotions that are a “theme” for the month like we had at Christmas…but that will not be the norm ~ as of now ~ just life with Jesus will be the norm.
My response to this is to pray, write, and let Him handle the details. Your response to this is hopefully to understand, to pray for me and the Ministry, and to glean any wisdom and strength from the Lord from what is posted…or to just enjoy a good laugh…which happens to be a dose of medicine ~ which may be just what Daddy prescribed for you that particular day! He can be quite fun that way…can’t He??!!??
So girls, I have been delivered from my self-inflicted chains and I am just gonna BLOG!
Much love to you and I hope you are enjoying your day ~ this new day given to you from your Daddy above ~ I sure am!!!
Psalm 118:24 (AMP) This is the day which the Lord has brought about; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Laurie Kay
PS ~ oh my gravy!! Daddy is amazing and I can’t wait to write about it tomorrow for you!!
PSS ~ thank you AT for sending me that email ~ it was from Daddy ~ and I am free...thank you for obeying!
I have been inactive on the BLOG front…and I had a few of you concerned…I am so very sorry…please forgive me.
Please let me explain all of my craziness!
There has been so much going on that to BLOG seemed like a chore. I had put some crazy pressure on myself that the BLOG needs to be this and look like that…instead of just be whatever it will be and let God develop it. I have written what I felt I was supposed to share…but I was trying to “control” the details. And that is not my job. I want Him to be glorified in my life and Namesake Ministries ~ even in the BLOGs that are posted here.
At the Christmas Lesson I had shared that I had written daily devotions and wasn’t able to print them as hard copies…and so I put them on the BLOG. Then I put some pressure on myself to always have devotions on the BLOG instead of life…not groovy because that was self-inflicted stress! So, there may be a season of daily devotions that are a “theme” for the month like we had at Christmas…but that will not be the norm ~ as of now ~ just life with Jesus will be the norm.
My response to this is to pray, write, and let Him handle the details. Your response to this is hopefully to understand, to pray for me and the Ministry, and to glean any wisdom and strength from the Lord from what is posted…or to just enjoy a good laugh…which happens to be a dose of medicine ~ which may be just what Daddy prescribed for you that particular day! He can be quite fun that way…can’t He??!!??
So girls, I have been delivered from my self-inflicted chains and I am just gonna BLOG!
Much love to you and I hope you are enjoying your day ~ this new day given to you from your Daddy above ~ I sure am!!!
Psalm 118:24 (AMP) This is the day which the Lord has brought about; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Laurie Kay
PS ~ oh my gravy!! Daddy is amazing and I can’t wait to write about it tomorrow for you!!
PSS ~ thank you AT for sending me that email ~ it was from Daddy ~ and I am free...thank you for obeying!
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