Hopeful Hoopers

About two months ago I had an idea to start a bible study group, me being the shy person that I am (sometimes) told one of my close girlfriends and before we knew it we were having a bible study.  We decided to meet once a month since we all have kiddos and our schedules are packed so full.  The first study there was about 12 people and 9 kids. We had food, fellowship & devotion. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday night. The September bible study was this past weekend, it was nothing short of amazing!! We combined our bible study with a surprise birthday party for one of the girls in our group- there ended up being about twenty-five people at this months bible study. Each one of us brings something different to the group. We all have different strengths and different struggles. We are much more than just a bible study group... We have turned into great friends, more like family!!  For the past year  I have prayed God would put more Christain friends in mi...

Today at church the sermon was about the storms of life and how when a storm hits your life the first thing you need to do is pray instead of panic. Our Pastor Brother Jon mentioned three couples in church that had been through a storm and turned it over to God to help them through it. Bradley and I were one of the couples he mentioned. Although I knew we had survived many storms together it still touched my heart to hear Brother Jon mention us. Sometimes I get caught up in this busy life that I forget to take a step back and let everything soak in. Today I am letting it all in and giving God the glory!! I know it's just a matter of time before another storm comes our way but there is no one else I would rather ride out the storms with than Bradley. He is my best friend, my soul mate, my rock! Although I may not always show it I am thankful for him and the life that we share!  Our God is bigger than any storm that we may go through, and if going through a storm means bringing us cl...