Saturday, May 31, 2008

Great Quote

I just read this quote on Mark Batterson's (author of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day) blog.

"If you aren't willing to look foolish your foolish"

Mull that one around for awhile.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Another Political Scandal

I don't like to talk politics with anyone outside my family. And this post is not about politics but rather a comment on our modern culture. And politics is just another way to illustrate the absurdity.

I woke up this morning and there was a political scandal. AGAIN. Someone said something that offended someone. AGAIN. And then that person immediately apologized. AGAIN.

So here is what I have learned you can say anything you want and mock anyone and cause serious division, but it is all OK if you apologize the next day. How absurd is this?

The bible says that "Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45). Explain that.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

People Pleasers

Over the past few months, this problem has surfaced on numerous occasions. It seems as if we have became a people of looking to others for approval. I thought that this only applied to women but I have heard more and more men describe this same dilemma. At times this seems to paralyze people from doing what is right. What is ironic is that everyone is looking to please everyone else who is only pleased when everyone else is pleased. It seems like an endless circle of disappointment and futility.

Why do we look to others for approval?

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Blogs of Note

Lately I have been stuck in a rut as it pertains to blogs. I only visit the same few blogs. So does anyone out there have a favorite blog thy visit? Please share.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Some Days...

Sunday was one of those days. You know the kind I mean. The kind where you swear your children have been replaced by an evil entity. And then I started taking everything away from them. And I actually told them that the only thing I was required by law to give them was food and shelter and they should be glad they are getting that. And this was all before we left for church. It was not a pretty scene..me included.

And then Monday came. And there was joy and peace and feelings of good tidings. We played in the pool and laughed and even cooked dinner together. What changed I am not sure. They were still the children I banished from all electronic media on Sunday and I was still the crazy irrational mom. And then I realized some days just suck but then some days are just awesome.

So here is the lesson I learned. On Sunday, when I was actually questioning this whole parenting thing, I could not see Monday. Isn't that life?

Thursday, May 22, 2008

My Boy is 11!

It is hard to believe, my Trey is 11! They say that they grow up fast and Trey is no exception. It seems like yesterday that a we welcomed our firstborn child into our hearts and home. He is growing into such a strong young man and I am very proud to call him my son! Look how handsome he is!


Wednesday, May 21, 2008

And the truth shall set you free

I had a conversation today with a friend. We were kind of griping about this whole ministry stuff. And it occurred to me, do you really ever know someone? You see, for the most part, everyone puts on a good front in the presence of the pastor/wife/staff. So it is really hard to know what is the truth. I think I understand why people do this but it still bothers me. Like my mom always said, everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time. Everyone has their struggles, some are just better at disguising them! But sooner or later the truth will come out. And I think it is only when we are honest with our struggles that we begin to find healing and restoration.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Confessions

For some reason I have been compelled to write this post but I have hesitated. There seems to be an idea of Pastors Wives. One I really don't relate to. But it really goes beyond the PW. It seems as if women everywhere want to put on this persona. It is this: "I have everything under control. I have it all together. Etc. Etc." Please feel free to fill in the blank with whatever mask you are wearing.

So here is my confession. (And as I write this my heart is actually beating a little faster.) I am a woman filled with insecurities. Kind of scary to put it out there, but it is true. These are the questions that fill my mind. Let's see if you can relate. "Did I ramble on about that conversation? Does she/he really like me or is she just tolerating me? Am I doing the right thing in regards to my child?" There are so many more but my insecurities are getting in the way!


But there is one thing that I am completely secure in. I know without a doubt that God loves ME. He is a God of love and also abundant in grace. I know he picks me up when I am in desperate need. I also know He hears my prayers, even this one. God fill in the gaps where I have messed up! And that is what gives me confidence, knowing that as long as I am seeking after him, He will work things out for the good of those who love him. So this is where my security lies, in His heart!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mother's Day!

Today is Mother's Day! We had my Mom and Dad and Robbie's Mom and Dad over for lunch after church this afternoon, so that we could celebrate Mom's Day! (How nice is that, they came down here to us for their day!) And I could not help but think of how incredibly blessed we, meaning Robbie and I, are.

For one, both sets of our parents are still married. Which is an amazing thing!

But this post is about the incredibleness of my mother. Of course, I don't tell her all this stuff, because ... well, I am not sure why. But here is a little bit about my mom. My mom ALWAYS puts my needs before her own. She has always (and probably always will) encouraged me to be the best that I can be. She has never told me I was not able to do something (even though, I know she questions my sanity now and again!). There has never been a time in my life that she was not there. If I called her at 2 am right now she would drive that hour and a half trip. In fact, this past Saturday, I called her just to vent about how overwhelmed I was at that moment by everything that had to be done. And guess what, she was on my doorstep in two hours with her mop and bucket, whipping everyone into shape. My boys even nicknamed her the "witchy lady" for the day. (We'll discuss that later!) She has been my cheerleader, my encourager, my kick-butter, my shoulder to cry on, my babysitter, and on and on. She makes me crazy sometimes, but without her I would be crazy!

So, Mom, thank you! Words can not express the gratitude! I hope I can be the mom you raised me to be!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Blah, blah, blah!

I have been really struggling with what to blog here lately. There are so many things that I want to communicate. But the words just don't seem to flow.