As a young person, I grew up in the bible belt thinking I knew a lot about God, but realizing later that I knew very little. I surrendered my life to the Lord at age 20 when He dramatically orchestrated some amazing events in my life. I was in training to be a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines when my life took a 180 degree turn.
Being a flight attendant was a fun, adventerous job, but it doesn't compare to be a wife and stay-at-home mom.
I became re-acquainted with my man, Jason Carlettini, at age 23. We were married 6 weeks after our first "date," which wasn't really even a date! We got married on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. Since then, we have been on a crazy roller coaster ride that has landed us here in Spring Branch, TX with 3 fabulous children, experiences being on staff at 4 different churches, the most recent being the church plant that Jason is co-pastoring, which we launched in September '10. The Crossing.
Jesus continues to pursue me and to show me that He is a mighty big God with mighty big plans. His love for me and for mankind never ceases to amaze me.
In November of 2010, when our daughter Sarah was born, I experienced some pretty serious post-partum complications. I have been on a long road of recovery and still deal with chronic pain. God has used this season in my life to teach me so many things. I can testify that all of His gifts are indeed GOOD, even though they aren't always in pretty packages. In fact, I have learned quite a bit through suffering, maybe even more than any other way.
I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I am dependent upon the Lord, and am so thankful for my relationship with Him, which sustains me.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I pray that we can be an encouragement to each other and would love hear from YOU!
I just re-read your "In my shoes" post. It is really beautiful. I love it that God made us three parts....spirit, soul, body. (1Thes. 5:23) I can tell you are truly spirit-led. I just read about your church and prayed for you guys in TX. Sounds like you've got some great things going on in TX. I relate to many of the things you said in your "about me" post. I also have 3 fabulous children and although I am not officially on staff at my church, I see us as "the church" and view my life as full time ministry. We've recently relocated and I love the Lord so much. So awesome to read your story and see how God is working in your life. Praying for you and your church from Huntsville, AL.
ReplyDeleteShoot me an email when you have time. I just looked through your recommended books....have read many of them and will add the ones I haven't read to my book list. I am a BIG Craig Groeshel fan. Love Redeeming Love, For Her Eyes Only, Love Languages.....leah.waggoner@yahoo.com I would love to hear more about your church and how I can pray with and for you guys. With love from Alabama.
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