158 ~ What Else Can Go Wrong?

By Kay Heitsch

Last weekend, our daughter, Shannon, and son-in-law, Joe, renewed their wedding vows. After the service, they had invited the family and friends back to their home for food and fellowship.

I was excited that Joe's family would be there. I shared with Joe's mom that I was going to make the Carrot Cake and Grandma Z. cookies. She was going to make her pecan pie.

I have made the GZ cookies many times. However, for some reason, they did not turn out as expected. I could hardly make them into balls. I was pretty happy with myself for not getting overly upset.

Then, I began making the Carrot Cake. Everything was going fine. I put the cake in the oven and looked over to the table. I had forgotten to add the nuts and dates. I started chopping the nuts like a crazy woman and jerked the cake out of the oven. I sprinkled the nuts and dates on top and tried to stir them in.

I had been cleaning, getting things ready, and filling the kids' bags with goodies, so by this time, I was pretty tired. I burst into tears and started saying, What else can go wrong today?

Now, I wasn't too pleased with my behavior. But life went on.

I am happy to report that everyone enjoyed the cookies, and the cake turned out to be delicious.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

What Am I Supposed To Do?

By Kay Heitsch

This is the work of God...Believe! ~ What Must I Do? Quotes ~

I know this is hard to believe, but this is the Good News! Jesus paid it all on the cross, so our sins are forgiven and we can go to Heaven when we die. Now our work is to believe that what He did was enough. We absolutely can not add anything to this.

I recall a time years ago when I was studying the Bible. A thought came to me that I did not need to study the Bible to go to heaven. But if I wanted to live the life that Jesus died to give me, I would find out how by studying. What a freeing way to live!

We do not need to do anything but believe that what Jesus did for us is enough. However, when we genuinely believe our desires change. We do not have to, but we want to do good things because the Holy Spirit is living in us. We aren't doing anything out of obligation.

Obligation is religion! When we do things out of obligation, it's as if we're saying what Jesus did wasn't good enough for us. Obligation is a have to! We live under grace, so we want to.

Our Bible verses say. Then they asked Him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” John 6:28&29 NIV

There ya have it! What God requires is the Gospel! Believe in Jesus and what He's done for you!

157 ~ When Your Child Dies

By Kay Heitsch

When your child dies, you miss many things about them.

One thing is the smell of the child. I remember holding Todd's letterman jacket to catch a scent of him. I'm sure other parents whose child has died may have done the same thing.

Another thing is hearing the child's voice. Brandon was only 2 1/2 when Todd died. As Brandon got older, his voice began to change.

One day, Brandon was upstairs when he called down to me. It was the strangest thing, but when Brandon called me, he sounded exactly like Todd.

As Todd's birthday approaches, it's interesting to see what things come to mind, even after many years.

These two memories are special to me and bring tears to my eyes and a smile as I remember.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

Jesus Never Leaves

By Kay Heitsch

Fall for Jesus. He never leaves. ~ Fall For Jesus Quotes ~

People come and go in our lives. But we can rest assured that Jesus will never leave us.

Our Bible verse says, "And remember that I am always with you until the end of time." Matthew 28:20 GWT

Let's never forget that Jesus will be with us always! He will stay with us right up until the end of time. Thank You, Lord!

Fall for Jesus. He never leaves.

156 ~ The Dance

By Kay Heitsch

A few years ago, a friend of Todd's shared something that touched my heart and made me proud of Todd.

The school was having a dance. Like many kids, this girl went to the dance with a few of her girlfriends. She expressed how the other girls were being asked to dance, so she was standing all alone.

She told how when Todd noticed her standing alone, he came over and asked her to dance. She said he was the first boy she ever danced with.

I'm sure Todd never thought he was doing anything special, but this act of kindness was very special to her.

Let's face it, we can all do something kind. Who knows how our kindness may affect another person, and they will remember it many years later.

Now, when she shared Todd's act of kindness, I was blessed, and it made me feel very proud of Todd. A ripple effect.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

Jesus Paid It All

By Kay Heitsch

Keep calm because Jesus paid it all. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

Thank You, Jesus, we can keep calm because You have paid it all. Accepting You as our Lord and Savior is the most freeing thing we can do in this life. We can not earn our way to heaven by our good deeds or works. It's all a free gift from You.

Our Bible verses say. For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-10.

When I read this years ago, I was shocked! We are saved through our faith in what Jesus has done for us. This has nothing to do with our good works. It's all about Jesus and what He has done for us.

Keep calm because Jesus paid it all.Jes

155 ~ Old Country Church

By Kay Heitsch

Many years ago, I received a phone call asking me to come and share my testimony. This was before GPS, and I had no idea where this church was located, but I didn't want to turn down the invitation.

I wrote down the directions I was given on the phone, but I found myself lost a few times. However, whenever I stopped, someone was always there to guide me.

I was starting to feel uneasy as I turned down one dirt road after another. I was out in the middle of nowhere. Finally, I could see a little white-framed church sitting on a hill. I felt relieved as I pulled into the gravel parking lot. I whispered a little prayer of thanks and walked to a door that I noticed was open.

The ladies were preparing a potluck in the basement before the service. I could smell the delicious homemade food as I walked in. I noticed the men were taking off their farm boots and leaving them at the door as they came in to eat. I had to smile as this was something I had not seen before.

Everyone was friendly. Two little girls in cotton dresses approached me and asked, "Are you the speaker?" I smiled and told them I was. It was cute to see how excited they were.

This was an experience I will never forget. The love I felt from these people was amazing. The following Bible verse came to my mind. "By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." John 13:35

I've worshiped and shared my testimony in churches of all sizes and denominations, as well as with various types of music. One thing I know is that it's not the denomination, size of the building, or the music. It's the love of the people who worship there that brings a smile to God's face.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2