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.

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.

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?

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.

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 The kind where you swear your children have been replaced by an evil entity.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?

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!

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.