Sorrow

It is with a sense of sadness that I write this post today. Many of you probably know by now that the Cretzman family, a missionary family who came to my church for our missions conference last year, experienced a heart rending tragedy yesterday morning. They were in a car accident that took the life of their precious 3-year old daughter Azlynn. I have a 4-year old daughter and cannot begin to imagine her presence lost to our family. My heart and prayers go out to their family, as do the prayers of many others. It has encouraged me to see how many people, through Facebook alone, have spoken uplifting words and prayers for their family. It blesses my heart to see people who don't personally know each other, but through the bond of Christ are able to unify in prayer for a fellow brother and sister in God's family. I pray this encourages their hearts as well, along with God's word which says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". (Ps. 46:1)

Life can be horribly unfair and confusing at times. When this happens, all we can do is keep worshipping and trusting God. The song "Bow the Knee", written by Chris Machen, has always spoken to me and encourages those actions.

In Christ,

Christina Gibbs

Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a SAVED and strong Virtuous, Fashionista, that has been freed from a broken heart with God’s love, who accepts when God says ‘No”, who cherishes my best friend, who fears the Lord, who’s best friend is the Lord, that waits on discernment from God, who is living for today, who is a woman of strength, that understands the power of my words, that is aware of God’s presence, is allowing my light to shine, whose growing to be more passionate about serving the Lord, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on God’s course, who is saved by the grace of God, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a godly example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in God’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands God's love, has an intimate relationship with God, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit.