Keep Up with Chelsey

As you are now aware- I am still in the US. At this time, I can officially say that I am here in NC for the time being, and do not plan to return to Ukraine anytime soon. God can always change things, but for my sanity, I've surrendered to the fact that I am here, and must live my life for God where I am currently and can not dwell on where I am not! With that being said, as of May 1st, I am asking you to end your monthly support. I have been so blessed to have your help these past two years! Without you, nothing would have been accomplished! Easter with my mom There is no way to convey into words my gratitude for your faithfulness to God's calling. Man, I am so amazed at God's provisions and how he used so many of you to further his kingdom! It brings me to tears thinking about all that these past two years have brought, and without you all praying for me and supporting me, things could have turned out very differently! I love you all, and again am so, so, so...

Church is a place filled with sinners, just like all the places outside of church. If you've been burned by church (which I have more times than I care to recount), I hope you won't let those hurt feelings affect your relationship with God. God is not the church, but he loves the church because he loves all of us sinners. Church isn't perfect but God is. And his love for you is so great- Easter is a time to reflect on that- that God loves you and that despite all the sin and  bad things that you have done, that God still craves a relationship with you. You don't have to be in a church building to have that relationship, but you can't have unforgiveness in your heart either. Take time this Easter to forgive, and accept God's love. And remember that church will never be a perfect place, people will always be people, but it shouldn't be something that keeps you from finding a church that will encourage you and help you grow. And if you are in my area of the wor...