Saturday, July 16, 2011 Read Psalms 116 How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?... I will call upon the name of the Lord. Lord, you are my Savior.  Thank you for all you have already done.  Help me to place my hand in yours and walk with you. 07/15/2011

  Are you the Unmarried Surviving Spouse of a Texas Veteran and want to find out more about purchasing a home with the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program?    To honor our Texas veterans, the VLB offers a substantial interest rate reduction on VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program Home Loans to the unmarried surviving spouse of any service member who was killed in the line of duty (service member must have been a legal resident of Texas at the time of death). The reduction is a full 50 basis points, or one-half of one percent on the available VLB loan interest rate. An unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran who is missing in action, or who died in the line of duty, or died from a service-connected cause and had a compensable service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater (... 07/15/2011

Thursday, July 14, 2011 Read Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus exclaimed: I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike. Father, I thank you for opening my heart and mind to know you and hear your words.  May I sense your calling and presence today. 07/13/2011

Riskier Loans Make a Comeback, as Private Firms Take the Field Anybody ready to have their clients pay a 40% down payment on a home if they have difficulty getting a mortgage loan?  Read the WSJ article if you have not heard this. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304793504576434221237511868.html?link=SM_spn_re_res#articleTabs%3Darticle 07/13/2011

Monday, July 11, 2011 Read Matthew 13:1-23 "Hear then the parable of the sower.The seed sown on the path is the onewho hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it,and the evil one comes and steals awaywhat was sown in his heart.The seed sown on rocky groundis the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word,he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word,but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the wordand it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soilis the one who hears the word and understands it,who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold." Lord Jesus, grow whatever crop you desi... 07/10/2011

Sunday, July 10, 2011 Read Matthew 13:1-9 Jesus spoke to them at length in parables, saying:"A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path,and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep,and when the sun rose it was scorched,and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit,a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear." Come Master of the harvest,  sow your word in every part of me. 07/10/2011

Chris McLaughlin wrote- Fannie Mae offers new financing option "Remember how we all blamed investor/flippers using faultyfinancing for the housing crash? You know, these are all the badguys who ran up home prices to their own profit, with no concernfor the inevitable fallout; they colluded with overzealous,borderline blind, lenders who gave anybody and everybody a loanwith no attention paid to their ability to repay said loan. That's all over now. You can't get a loan without pledging yourfirst born in collateral, and if you're an investor, you ranksomewhere just below Angelo Mozilo. Or do you? Last month FannieMae made a little change in the rules for all-cash buyers toapply for mortgages. I don't recall a press release, and I'mquite sure I'm on their mailing list. But there it is,'Ann... 07/09/2011

Saturday, July 9, 2011 Read Psalms 105:1-2 Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name;make known among the nations his deeds.Sing to him, sing his praise,proclaim all his wondrous deeds. Lord, you are my strength, my hope, and my love. I want to tell everyone about the treasure I have found in you. 07/09/2011

Thursday, July 7, 2011 Read Psalm 91:1-4 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,Say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust." Father, I want to dwell in your shelter today.  Help me to stay focused on the business you have for me. 07/07/2011

Sunday, July 3, 2011 Read Romans 8: 9,11-13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die,but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body,you will live Come, Holy Spirit, into my heart. Transform my thoughts, intentions, and actions by your grace 07/03/2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011 Read Acts 12:1-11 Peter was being kept in prison, but the prayer by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf. Father, thank you for calling pastors to serve your church and evangelists to take your good news to the world!  Make their hearts joyful and their work fruitful for your kingdom.  Let us continue to pray for them. 06/29/2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Read John 6:51-58 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my bloodremains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent meand I have life because of the Father,so also the one who feeds on mewill have life because of me. Lord Jesus, thank you for coming into the world and allowing me to feed on your words and receive life from you. 06/27/2011

Houston one of 10 best cities to buy rental property The American dream of homeownership has dissolved into the daydream of a decent rental, and some cities are making it very easy on their month-to-month newcomers. Vacancies among the nation's rental properties dropped from 6.6% last year to 6.2% last quarter as 44,000 more units found renters during that period than during the same period a year earlier, according to Reis. That's the largest increase during that normally slow winter period since 2000 and the lowest vacancy rate since 2008. Slight improvements in job growth and employment figures are driving demand for housing again, but even the 4.5% rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage quoted by Fannie Mae in June -- the lowest since December -- hasn't kept year-to-date existing-hom... 06/27/2011

Cheddar's Casual Cafe recently opened a location in Humble, Texas.  And we are glad they did!  Located at 9500 FM 1960, between Townsen & Kenswick, Cheddars opened to crowds of hungry diners.  At peak times, there are lines of people out the door - a sure sign that there is some good food being served inside!The Cheddar's menu includes a wide variety of soups, salads, burgers & sandwiches, as well as entrees that include chicken, fish, steak & much more.  Warm honey-butter croissants are served with the salads.  A tower of onion rings comes with ranch & cajun dipping sauce.  And you need to save room for dessert!We selected the following for lunch.Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa.  Grilled shrimp & the mango salso top the tilapia - plus you get two sides (that loaded baked potato is so ... 06/27/2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011 Read Matt 8:5-17 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof;only say the word and my servant will be healed. Jesus, I surrender. I give you all of my sickness, all of my wounds, all of my grief: You are my only hope, Lord. Stretch out your hand and touch me with your love 06/25/2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011 Read Isaiah 49:1-6 Though I thought I had toiled in vain,and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength,yet my reward is with the LORD,my recompense is with my God. Lord, how wonderful are you ways!  You know everything about me.  You never stop surrounding me with your love.  Lord, I trust in you. 06/25/2011

Thursday, June 23, 2011 Read Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. Lord Jesus, you are my hope!  I give you all my circumstances, good and bad, and I look beyond them too your merciful gaze. 06/22/2011

Did you see this article from AARP? 25% of retirees have no savingsOne in four Americans age 50 or older said they had exhausted allof their savings during the recession, while 67% at least reducedtheir retirement savings account balances during the previousthree years, according to a report by the AARP Public PolicyInstitute released Tuesday.  More than half, 53%, said they werenot confident that they will have enough money to livecomfortably in retirement.  More than 80% said the economy hadimpacted their retirement plans. During the recession, nearly onethird said their home declined substantially in value and onequarter experienced a job loss.  As a result of their strugglesin recent years, 44% of those above age 50 said that they wouldlikely work part-time in retirement, while 33% ... 06/21/2011

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Read Matthew 7:1-5 Stop judging, that you may not be judged Lord Jesus, thank you for laying down your life for me.  Let me not judge anyone, for the standard I judge will be used to judge me. 06/21/2011

If your looking to move into beautiful NE Houston….look no further. I have the perfect community for you! Eagle Springs by Newland Communities As you wind your way through the Eagle Springs® community, you’ll realize that for the first time in your life, you’re truly home. Conveniently located in northeast Houston, yet tucked away off the beaten path, Eagle Springs is an award-winning new-home community where neighbors come together to form connections as intimate as the neighborhoods they live and play in. Surrounded by trees, the whole place is your backyard, providing just the right setting for the wonderful life you’ve been waiting to create. Trust us, once you’re here, you’ll feel it. to view available Resale Homes if you want to view New Homes 06/20/2011