WOOT Ministries

02/21/2024

Oh! Are we having cake?

I have always been incredibly social. There have been many times where my extroverted nature would extend past natural social boundaries. When I was a little girl, I used to somehow get invited to birthday parties with people who I didn’t know. There were numerous times where I would be at a place, like Showbiz Pizza (Now they are called Chuck E. Cheese’s), and there would be a child having a birthday party and I, knowing that there would be cake and kids to play with, would go over and just start hanging out with the party kids. I would try to turn on the charm and usually would get invited to stay and participate, and of course, eat cake! My love of cake and parties has never waned. I don’t do things like this anymore, as age and maturity have taught me that inviting yourself to parties is not polite. I do wonder however, if there is something positive to be gleaned from my behavior. What if we adults, threw away social norms more often in order to reach out to people who we otherwise might never have met? What if we made as much effort to get to know the new people in our churches, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces with childlike interest; not treating people like strangers, but rather seeing everyone as a potential friend. What if we set aside our discomfort and reached out to the poor, the broken, the hurting, and the forgotten in order to find the hidden treasure within each of these souls with as much vigor as kids looking for treats and presents at a birthday party? We can often use societal expectations as an excuse to keep to ourselves and hide away in our own little bubbles, never branching out or expanding our reach past what is familiar and comfortable. Jesus didn’t call us to live like this. We are meant to be his hands and feet, and Jesus showed compassion and tenderness to all who needed his touch. Let’s do better. Let’s get out there and look for the cake, the goodness in life, and if we can’t find it in a particular place or situation, then let US bring the cake ourselves!

02/07/2024

As Christians, we can follow these steps when we are spiraling into fear, doubt, worry/anxiety, and even anger to R.E.S.E.T.

Remember Who is in control and Rest in Him

Engage with Holy Spirit through prayer and worship

Speak life over yourself and your circumstances

Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving

Trust in His goodness, mercy, and grace

02/02/2024

"TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR"
by Sabra Riddle

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6
“Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.” Psalm 147:1
I really don’t want to toot my own horn, but God has given me the gift of singing. My voice is something, probably the ONLY thing that I am truly confident in. I have trained it, used it, and I know what it is capable of. Not only did God make me a performer, he has made me a worshiper. I come alive when I worship the Lord and lead others in worship. I have been blessed to be able to lead thousands into the presence of God and I hope to be able to continue this as long as I am on this earth. I also love to cultivate this gift in others. This is the passion of my heart. I was this way from the beginning. I was singing and performing before I could talk. I heard this story over and over growing up. I was only 9 months old and just starting to walk. I wasn’t really talking yet. My parents watched as I crawled across the floor to Dad’s briefcase, knocked it over, and pulled it to the center of the room. I then climbed onto the briefcase and stood up on it and started bobbing up and down and making a whiney, sing- song type sound waving my hands. They couldn’t believe what they were seeing. It was as though I was performing for them, and trying to sing. They said they both knew that this was who I was. I was a singer, a performer, a “little star.” They never pushed me into anything, but these things were all true. Sometimes, you just know who you are. As I have grown I have come to be more and more convinced that God didn’t put me here to hide. He made me to be a light, to twinkle and shine like a star. He made me in order to bring Him glory and point others to Him, just like the stars in the sky. Maybe you are like me, or maybe God has given you a different gift. Whatever your gift or calling is, you were not meant to bury it. You were meant to use it to bring Him glory and to benefit and grow His Kingdom. Maybe you aren't sure how God wants you to use it. That’s ok. I am in that season myself. I have been sensing that there is more but not sure which way to go. When we are in these seasons, we have to pray, seek, and be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Look for the opportunities that you have right in front of you and move. The Lord won’t always tell you exactly what to do first, and there is never a “perfect time” to start something that you believe He has put in your spirit to do. You can often face delays especially if you aren’t willing or too afraid to take that first step. Move in faith, and trust that if you are putting God first, that He will direct your steps.
See Psalms 37:23-24 , Proverbs 16:9

01/26/2024

"you don't need a manager, an agent, or some other networking type person to reach your dreams when God is in your corner. He can open any door, any place, at any time. He can intersect your path with anyone you need to know. He just needs to know if you're willing to risk going on an adventure." - Me Ra Koh, 4 Minutes to Hear God's Voice.

I highly recommend reading this book!

How do you make the best decisions that will give you peace and confidence at the end of the day? What if God not only loves you but specifically cares about what you’re facing? Would the choices be easier to make if God gave you advice? 4 Minutes to Hear God’s Voice demonstrates how to actively...

01/20/2024

Studying 1 Kings.

01/19/2024

Here is the link to the devotional blogs: First one has been posted!

Off to a Rocky Start Jan 17 By Sabra Riddle Psalm 139:15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth My parents were not married when my mom got pregnant with me. As a matter of fact, they were not even really fully together at the

01/19/2024

First video on Instagram!

01/18/2024

Website will be live soon! Check it out! We will have music links, as well as blog/devotional posts on the website!

01/18/2024

Welcome to Woot Ministries! Be blessed and encouraged in the Lord and remember that His mercies are new every morning!