Here comes the BEST!
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I remember as a little kid anticipating the New Year. We would have a “Watch Night” service from 10 PM to midnight. Every family in our little church would sing a song and share their excitement for the New Year. We’d hear the fire works off in the distance and the deacons were constantly checking their watches. Our Dad would preach a motivating sermon while we all tried our best to stay awake. It seemed like no matter how successful we were in building the anticipation for the countdown, once the clock struck midnight it was normally a bit anticlimactic. January 1st would arrive and then we’d be on to the next year.
It seems like the older I get, I’m a little more sentimental. I guess I’m actually starting to realize that each year is truly a gift. Not one is guaranteed. As we enter 2-0-1-0, (just looking at those four digits is surreal) I am filled with hope and great expectations. I truly believe that we are living in the greatest time ever known to man. I know that in God, the “BEST” is always yet to come. He promises to be with us no matter what we will face. (Matthew 28:20) There are great challenges that are waiting for us ahead. We don’t have to face them alone. There are problems that need to be solved. You and I have the answer. People are fearful of what tomorrow may bring. It’s our responsibility to give them the hope the lives in us. Tell them the good news. Show them by how you live. Heal them with the love that you give. Remind them that because of Jesus and what He’s already done, “The BEST is yet to come”!
Happy New Year!
The Katinas
New Year, Old Worries
2 Comments“10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1…Happy New Year!” It is a tradition that is shared by peoples and nations all around the world, regardless of ethnicity or religion. However as we turn the last page and close the book on 2008 not everyone shares the same feelings.
For some it is a time of celebration and they welcome the New Year with open arms. To them it will be a year in which births, graduations, marriages, and many of life’s other joyous milestones occur. Looking forward to such events these people eagerly step into 2009 with an attitude of expectancy and hope.
Others are not in the same position. Some leave 2008 feeling used and abused. For them 2008 represents the year they got divorced, buried a loved one, or some other memory they would rather forget. Many of you have been a victim of the economy and have lost your jobs or are currently watching as your 401K and retirement accounts shrink at an alarming pace. For those who find themselves in this position they dread the arrival of another year expecting that it will only bring more stress, anxiety, and fear.
Regardless of how 2008 treated you we want you to stop right now and take a moment of silence, for 2008 has passed away and is officially history. It is a new year and 2009 is a book that has yet to be written. Empty pages represent a new start, a future with endless possibilities and new levels of potential that you have yet to reach.
Psalm 65:11 proclaims “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.”
Declare now that 2009 will be a year of goodness and abundance! We are members of God’s Kingdom, that means we are a part of God’s economy. Knowing this we are not to allow the current headlines to dictate our steps or tell us how to conform our lives. The world’s paths are wrought with drought and recession. The Bible tells us that God’s paths “drip with abundance”. Which path do you want to follow?
Our passion and determination have never been greater. In fact we have raised the bar and intend to take all areas of our lives, ministry, and music to a new level this year. We will not be fearful, anxious, or hold anything back because of what is going on around us. We have full confidence that God is going to see us through any storms that may lie on the horizon of 2009. Our prayer is that you will accept this invitation and join us as we begin this journey into 2009. Please share with us scriptures that are of encouragement to you in these areas. Let us know about what challenges you are facing so we can bind together in prayer, together we can make it and achieve the victory!
Brainstorming
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After enjoying the last two weeks at home as we celebrated the Holidays, it was time to get back to work. Today we had our first management meeting of 2009 and here’s a snapshot of what was on the agenda.
1. Opened with Prayer/Devotion (the only way to start)
2. Discussed our “Missions” work (click onto “Missions”)
3. “The Katinas and Friends Cruise 09″ ( going to be a lot of fun, still have room for you, click on cruise banner)
4. Upcoming Live DVD/CD (putting the finishing touches on the project, figuring out release date and other details. Stay tuned!)
5. Movie Soundtrack for a motion picture coming Easter of 09′ ( details to come soon)
6. Next single from the “STILL” CD (“Praying for You” will go for adds in February, please help us to get the word out by calling your local radio station)
7. Booking/Tour Calendar (would love to come to a city near you. If you’re interested, go to “Contacts”)
8. Talked about how we can be the Dads and Husbands that God has called us to be. (a never ending project, 24/7)
At the end of the day, our desire is to fulfill Gods calling on our lives and to be good stewards of what He’s given us. We would love to hear from you. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for The Katinas, please let us know. Blessings
