Posts by Kellie Walker (Page 8)

Wow! Can you believe it is almost December? I know a lot of people are ready to say goodbye to 2020, but there is still one good thing left about this year. Before you tear that last page off of your calendar, let’s pause and celebrate Christmas. The way we celebrate may be different this year, but the why has not changed. December 25th will be here before we know it and it will be a time to celebrate the…

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 2020 has shown to be a year of uncertainty. A year like no other. A year that keeps changing day by day, but we still have a lot to be thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is just days away, but what if we made being thankful and showing gratitude a way of life and not just one day we celebrate each November? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells…

This is my favorite time of the year. The upcoming holidays are an obvious reason for me to excitedly turn my calendar to November, but there is another event that has me looking forward to this Sunday. CrossRidge Church routinely has two Baby/Parent Dedication Services each year. Of course, 2020 had to make things different, so this Sunday will be our only opportunity to have this service this year.  Hannah is the perfect example of recognizing that children are a…

Wow! Can you believe it is already November? What a great time to reflect on the many blessings God has poured out on us. I want to encourage you to print out the attached thankful acrostic and reflect on what you are thankful for. I will go first. Truth – I am truly thankful for God’s word and a Pastor that preaches truth week after week, even when it convicts me. “Teach me your way, Lord, and I will live…

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Not too long ago I was traveling over a bridge during a storm. I could feel my car move in the wind as I tightened my knuckles around the steering wheel. I even felt a little knot in my stomach as I continued to drive.…

Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so! What a simple song to sing and teach our preschoolers. Our lesson linked below goes over a very important message for our children. Mark 10:14b says, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” 2020 has been such a year of change for us, but Jesus has been our one constant throughout it all. We need to teach our…

I have really enjoyed the sermon series that Pastor Marc has been walking us through. He has been focusing on Matthew 7:12 for a few weeks now. It tells us, “Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” This is such a great lesson for us as adults to learn and put into action each day. It is also a very important lesson for us…

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 I love Fall. I love the cooler weather. I love to watch football. I love the Fall decorations and I love pumpkins. I have so many pumpkins around my house right now. When my kids were little we would carve and decorate pumpkins. They would take turns spooning out the inside so…

Pop Quiz Time What is the best thing that you can do for your children? A. Feed them vegetables B. Enroll them in extracurricular activities C. Take them to church D. Love your spouse The correct answer is D. Did you pick the right answer? The world would have you believe that your whole life should revolve around your children, that they should come first no matter what. The Bible tells us in Genesis 2:24, “This is why a man…

“I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:12-13 Cambridge Dictionary tells us that contentment is happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need. I don’t know about you, but there aren’t…

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 I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 Have you ever read these verses and wished that you could “go…

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47 I scream. You scream. We all scream for Life Team! Have you heard the good news? Life Teams start meeting again this Sunday, September 13th, and childcare is…

OK dads, you get the week off. This one is for moms. Being a mom is one of the best jobs in the world. There is so much joy that can come from raising kids. There is nothing like a messy hug and kiss from sticky preschoolers after a snack or meal. Bedtime prayers with a toddler fills the heart to keep us going for another day. Watching milestones being met brings out the inner cheerleader in all of us.…

This week’s Bible lesson is about Joseph and his brothers. It teaches how Joseph loved his brothers and was kind to them, even after all they had done to him. Ephesians 4:32 tells us, “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Kindness is not always easy to teach to preschoolers. They know what they want and they want it their way.  They don’t want to always share, take…

Eighteen years. Eighteen long years, only they weren’t really that long. I just dropped my baby at college last weekend. How did that happen? Where did the time go? There sure were some really long days in there for his childhood to be over so fast. Wedding? Did someone say wedding? Yes, that’s right. If sending my baby off to college wasn’t hard enough, we are planning the wedding of my daughter. I never thought that my kids would grow…

One of my favorite things to do at home is read my Bible. One of my favorite things to do at church is teach my preschoolers to read the Bible. I love to hear the excitement in their voices when they tell me that the Bible is God’s special book. I know it’s easy to think they are too young to understand, but now is the perfect time for your preschooler to fall in love with God’s word. It’s never…

I miss my little friends! I miss the high fives, the hugs and the conversations. I miss the laughter and I even miss the tears. Most of all, I miss teaching them about Jesus. I am looking forward to the day when I am back with my friends every Sunday. I am thankful for my little friends. I am thankful for their families. I am thankful for their smiles, laughter and even their meltdowns. I am thankful that I can…

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Do your days not always go as planned? I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like I am on a hamster wheel. My to-do list doesn’t get done. I say things that I shouldn’t say. Then before you know it, I’m questioning everything about myself. Am I a good parent? Am I a good wife? Did I spend enough time with God today? Where did my time go?  Why is there so much…

Change. Change. Change. So much is continuing to change every day and with that comes questions. When will church fully open? Will school open? Should I send my child to school? Is it safe to go here or there? Where did I put my mask? Each day can bring even more questions. What are we suppose to do? Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your…

If you have not had a chance to listen to the sermon from July 12th, run, don’t walk, to listen. If you are like me, then you might even want to listen to it a second time. What fantastic encouragement as we strive to live each day God’s way. Pastor Marc shared a great message that reminds us of our need to pray, love others, serve others and depend on God daily. As the faith builders in your home, these…

It’s Summer time!! That means it’s all fun and games, right? No restrictions, the sky is the limit! As good as that may sound, it may not always be the best plan. I have learned that kids, especially preschoolers, love structure. It would be easy to let things go during these summer months, but it would also be a really good time to dig those heels in and be even more intentional in your parenting. You have done such a great…

No early alarm needed ✔ Favorite coffee cup in hand ✔ Comfy clothes on ✔ Kicked back in a recliner ✔ I was so thankful to be able to worship through our online services during the Stay-at-Home Order. I was even more thankful when June rolled around and just like Psalm 122:1 says, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let’s go to the house of the Lord.’” Our technology team has done a fabulous job of bringing CRC…

Somehow the end of June is rapidly approaching. Summer is officially here and things might be getting busy. Here is an important to-do list for the week to help you and your family get ready for our virtual VBS and BOLT towards faith in Jesus next week. Go to crclife.org and get registered. You will receive a daily email during our virtual VBS with everything you need to know about the activities and lessons. Mark your calendars for June 29-July…

Did you say it’s summer time? There are a lot of cool things about summer time. Two things to get excited about this week are Father’s Day and VBS! Did you say VBS? That’s right, VBS will be coming to you this month. This summer, June 29-July 1, we’ll be using a quarantine-friendly VBS called BOLT. It requires minimal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads you and your kids step-by-step through each of the 3 days. BOLT is…