Posts by Kellie Walker (Page 7)

Here we are in May already. Time for another school year to wind down and end. I clearly remember those last weeks of school when my kids were younger. It doesn’t matter if you have a preschooler, elementary student, middle schooler, or high schooler, this can be a crazy and busy time of year. There are class parties, STAAR testing, award ceremonies, band concerts, graduations, and there are still lunches to be made and clothes to be washed. There are…

Happy Mother’s Day! Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs. Being a mom is also one of the most rewarding jobs. Proverbs 31:28-29 says, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her: ‘Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!’” Wouldn’t it be nice if our little ones truly called us blessed instead of just calling our name 100 times a day? How good would it feel if our husbands…

Can you believe that another school year is coming to an end? It seems like this year has gone by so fast. It is the time of the year when everyone shows appreciation for their children’s teachers, also known as Teacher Appreciation Week. School teachers have such an important job educating our children. They are shaping our future. Whether you are homeschooling or sending your child to school in person, one thing this past year has taught us, is the…

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. There is also, rain, rain go away, come again another day.  Sometimes the rain is downright annoying. It messes up outdoor plans. It makes our yards muddy. It ruins the look of a freshly washed car. I do know that a good rain always makes my yard greener. I know that a rainbow after a storm always takes my breath away. I know that seeing the sun after several days of…

The Bible lesson for our preschoolers this week is about the Great Commission. Matthew 28:16-20 says, “The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Jesus came near and said to them, ‘All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything…

There are about 170,000 words in current use in the English language. We use at least 7,000 words a day. That is a lot of words. That tells me that our words matter. I also believe that the tone of our words matters too. What about the saying that “actions speak louder than words”? While those exact words are not found in the Bible, what we read in James 1:22 comes close. It says, “But be doers of the word and…

He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 The tomb was empty! He is risen! Happy Easter friends. What does Easter look like in your home? It is so easy to get wrapped up in the fun parts of Easter when you have preschoolers in the house, but Easter is the perfect time to plant seeds of faith in your little ones.  1 Corinthians 3:6-8 says,…

Empty nest. Twenty-three years later and I have an empty nest. The saying that the days are long, but the years are short, really is true. I absolutely love having adult children. I love that date night can be any night I want. I love that there are days that I do not have to set an alarm. I love that I can eat what I want for dinner…every single night. Truth be told though, some days the silence is…

It’s here, it’s here, the time is here! Set those alarm clocks, dust off those church shoes and grab your Bible. Get your kids registered and come to church. Matthew 19:14 tells us, “Jesus said, ‘Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Let the children come! The kingdom of heaven belongs to them! We are ready to be with our preschoolers and…

Here we are a year into this pandemic. Here we are 3 months into this year. Here we are preparing to open our Sunday morning ministries here at CrossRidge Church. Last Sunday George gave a timely message about staying on course. He gave us ways to stay on course by practicing self-control with our mind, body, character and voice. He gave us ways to stay on course by practicing self-discipline with our giving, our growing and our going. How are…

Back together! What wonderful words to hear. We are going to be opening our Sunday morning ministries on March 21st. I can’t wait to be back together with all of my little friends and their families. It has been way too long. This week’s lesson shares of when John the Baptist told others about Jesus. I love how you have stepped up as the faith builders in your home. I am still here as your biggest cheerleader as you continue to…

What do you do in times of trouble? Who do you call on when you need strength? Life can be hard. Parenting is hard. Things can get complicated. Is it easier to try to go at it alone? Just a few weeks ago, I emphasized the importance of community. Reaching out to others is important, but calling out to God should be our first response in times of need.  Psalm 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a helper…

What a week! We haven’t had snow like that here in our area in quite a while. It doesn’t matter if you like the cold and snow or not, you must admit that fresh snow is beautiful. I love waking up to the yard and street being covered with snow, especially before anyone has walked or driven on it.  The fresh white snow always reminds me of Psalm 51:7 where David writes, “Purify me with hyssop, and I will be…

Jesus tells us in Mark 12:30-31, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is, Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these.” Love God and love others. The end. Sounds pretty easy, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it is not always easy. God loves us and wants our love in return. He wants to spend time with us. On good…

com·mu·ni·ty: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Who is in your community? Who has God put around you to go through life with? There are so many ups and downs in life, that it is easy to get discouraged, especially if you are trying to go about it alone. What about parenting? Are you trying to do that alone also? Are you trying to carry your burdens alone? Galatians 6:2 says,…

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 gives us, as Christian parents, our job description, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Parenting can be hard.  The hours are long and…

How is 2021 going for you so far? Here we are four weeks in already. Is it going how you planned? For me personally, it is not. My family had a wedding planned for earlier in the month that had to be postponed. Everything that we had planned has been turned upside down. At first, I thought it would be a stressful time, but then I realized that God was not surprised by any of this. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A person’s…

Raise your hand if you thought 2021 would magically make all right in the world. Wishful thinking if we thought a flip of the calendar would make all our worries go away. There is still so much uncertainty and unknown swirling around us. It seems it is not too different than it was back in the days when Noah lived. Genesis 6:5-6 says, “When the Lord saw that human wickedness was widespread on the earth and that every inclination of the human…

New year, new me! Isn’t that what we hear so often each January? I have said that, failed that and laughed at that many times. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” We don’t need a new year to make changes in our lives, we just need Jesus. After going through this past year, we have no idea what this new…

Happy New Year! May God bless you and your family in 2021. Here are a few thoughts as we head into a new year. Help those around you. Attend church, in person or online. Put your phone down. Pray every day. Yield to the Holy Spirit. Never give up. Experience life with the people God has put around you. Worship our Lord. Yell less and use kind words. Express love to those near and far. Ask for help when needed.…

“For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating the birth of Jesus. The new year is in sight. It’s almost time to flip that last page on the calendar. Before you say your goodbyes to 2020, I want to encourage you to look back on the past twelve months.…

Can you believe that Christmas is next week? There has been so much change and uncertainty this year, but Jesus has been here the whole time. Jesus is still the reason for the season. Jesus’ birth is still worthy of being celebrated and celebrated by all. We read in Luke 2:10-12, “In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.  Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and…

This week’s lesson teaches our preschoolers about God sending the angel who told Mary and Joseph about the impending birth of Jesus. Boy did that news change their lives. Can you imagine hearing news like that? That news was life-changing, not just for Mary and Joseph, but for all of us. That baby born so long ago came to save the world.  This news was enough to cause fear in both Mary and Joseph. God was calling them to something…

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,” and “your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 Just like that, Thanksgiving is over. The turkey has been eaten. The naps have been taken. The football games have been watched. Here we are already in December. Christmas will be here before you know it. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get frustrated with the commercialism of Christmas. Take me back…