A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“Being in the Mission Field” by Tammy Maseberg, January 15, 2013

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24, NLT)

I don’t sing well—although I’d like to. I haven’t heard the call to the mission field, but I admire the people who go to foreign lands to tell others about Jesus. I don’t preach or teach in front of crowds of people, even though I wish I had that ability.

What is my “job” for the Lord? What has He called me to do? For me, that has varied with the different seasons of my life. (more…)

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January 15, 2013

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“Being in the Mission Field” by Tammy Maseberg

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24, NLT)

I don’t sing well—although I’d like to. I haven’t heard the call to the mission field, but I admire the people who go to foreign lands to tell others about Jesus. I don’t preach or teach in front of crowds of people, even though I wish I had that ability.

What is my “job” for the Lord? What has He called me to do? For me, that has varied with the different seasons of my life. (more…)

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January 15, 2013

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IN THE DEEP VALLEYS” by Tammy Maseberg, January 8, 2013

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”~~Isaiah 43:2, NLT

January 11^th is this Friday—a day eight years ago that my friend, Eleni, had her life changed forever. In an instant her husband and her son were killed by a drunk driver. Larry was 44 and Jeremy was 20. They were on their way home from Walmart, where Larry had just picked Jeremy up from work.

My dear friend and her 18-year-old daughter, Larissa, suddenly found themselves encased in grief—a situation that neither ever imagined being in. The news was devastating for everyone who knew them. Why would God take two people who had touched so many lives and who were, by all opinions, going to continue sharing their faith to draw people to the saving grace of the Lord? And, why would the God of love allow Eleni to now be without a husband and son and Larissa to be without a father and brother?

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January 8, 2013

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“DO-OVERS ALLOWED” by Tammy Maseberg, January 1, 2013

“Do-over!” Younger brother shouts to his older brother, the pitcher.

“Whatta ya mean? That was perfect,” says older brother.

“No it wasn’t. It almost hit me in the head.”

“Why’d ya swing at it then? Strike three. You’re out.”

“No. Do-over.” Older brother gives the younger boy another chance to hit a pitch.

The above conversation makes us laugh and, if you have kids, you’ve probably heard it. Or, perhaps you remember this scenario with your siblings when you were growing up. As adults we sometimes want, and need, a chance to start over or a second try at re-doing something that didn’t turn out so well. Everyone has regrets—bad decisions, missed opportunities, and wrong roads taken. We all have those things in the past, things we can look back on and wish we could change. A new year gets everyone thinking about a fresh start. That’s why so many people make resolutions on January 1^st. There is a sense of new beginnings.

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December 31, 2012

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“DO-OVERS ALLOWED” by Tammy Maseberg

“Do-over!” Younger brother shouts to his older brother, the pitcher. “Whatta ya mean? That was perfect,” says older brother. “No it wasn’t. It almost hit me in the head.” “Why’d…

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December 31, 2012

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“A Visit to the Manger” by Tammy Maseberg, December 19, 2012

“O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie. Above the deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” ~~O Little Town of Bethlehem

Phillip Brooks, an Episcopal priest, wrote those words to the well-known Christmas song after visiting Bethlehem in 1865. The organist at his church in Philadelphia added the music. I picture Phillip being overwhelmed with emotion as he visited the Savior’s birthplace in Israel.

My journey to the Holy Land in 2007 was not a normal vacation. I will forever be changed—as I should be. Christmas, of course, especially brings back the memories of being there. One of our excursions was to travel the six miles from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. We went through a security checkpoint at the entrance to Bethlehem. It made me sad that we had to go through a prison-like wall to get from the place where Jesus died to the place where He was born. An interesting feeling, for sure.

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December 19, 2012

A Word From Tammy Maseberg

“Good News” by Tammy Maseberg, December 11, 2012

“but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!’” (Luke 2:10-11, NLT)

Christmas is drawing near. There’s lights to see, shopping to do, mountains of sweets to conquer. Then, there are greetings to send and the office party to go to and cookies to bake—oh, my. It’s the best time of the year, right? Not for everyone.

Growing up, I loved the feeling of the holiday and the excitement of it all. My parents always made sure that Christmas was special with the presents, decorations, and all the yummy goodies to eat. I loved the anticipation of wondering what was in the wrapped gifts under the tree.

So, I was always dumbfounded when people said how they dreaded Christmas coming again—even hated it. How could anyone be downhearted during this holiday with so much fun tradition surrounding it?

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December 12, 2012