Are you kidding me? What a waste of value time and tax dollars.
That is all I have to say about that subject:)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Where's the Love?
Where is the love? This is what I want to know. We can have knowledge, wisdom, money, generousity, kindness, etc...but still refuse to love. Believe me I am at fault too.
Here is what I am talking about and I hope it comes across well. But since I am the writer of this blog I am sure someone will be offended. (I need to work on that...someday).
A friend of mine is on a brand new walk with Jesus. God has really openned up her heart to listen and understand the truth of who He is and what He has done for her. Sounds good so far. All she wants is to learn the Bible and truly understand what it says. She started meeting with a mentor from our church. Great lady, really knows The Word. But instead of teaching her the Word, she told my friend where change needed to occur in her life and pointed out her sins. Of course, she prefaced every comment with "I am not judging you, but you need to be aware of areas of sin in your life."
Needless to say, my dear friend came to me in tears. It made me think of our role as sisters in Christ. We need to take our authority out of the situation, because we have none. We forget that the measure of faith that we have has been given to us. And if we truly believe that, then God does the changing and giving along our walk with Him. We can't hurry someone's walk or give them the Cliff notes to catch them up. We are truly there just to love. God reveals our areas of sin. God changes our hearts and desires. God gives us the ability to understand His Word. God chose us for a purpose, His purpose.
Do we really feel He can't change people without our help? Are we really helping at all? If I look at my friend and her experience, I would say the mentor didn't help at all. And I am sure she wasn't trying to be mean or judgemental, she just forgot how to love.
What if some really "big" sinners entered through the doors of your church?
Sinners like hookers, gay couples, abortion doctors, politicians, molesters etc...You know the sinners that we justify don't deserve our love. Believe me I struggle with this all the time. But I shouldn't. If God can rescue me from the mire and change me, He can change them. All He calls us to do is love them and be a witness for Christ. Just love them.
Isn't that what Jesus told His disciples?
Just a thought..:)
Here is what I am talking about and I hope it comes across well. But since I am the writer of this blog I am sure someone will be offended. (I need to work on that...someday).
A friend of mine is on a brand new walk with Jesus. God has really openned up her heart to listen and understand the truth of who He is and what He has done for her. Sounds good so far. All she wants is to learn the Bible and truly understand what it says. She started meeting with a mentor from our church. Great lady, really knows The Word. But instead of teaching her the Word, she told my friend where change needed to occur in her life and pointed out her sins. Of course, she prefaced every comment with "I am not judging you, but you need to be aware of areas of sin in your life."
Needless to say, my dear friend came to me in tears. It made me think of our role as sisters in Christ. We need to take our authority out of the situation, because we have none. We forget that the measure of faith that we have has been given to us. And if we truly believe that, then God does the changing and giving along our walk with Him. We can't hurry someone's walk or give them the Cliff notes to catch them up. We are truly there just to love. God reveals our areas of sin. God changes our hearts and desires. God gives us the ability to understand His Word. God chose us for a purpose, His purpose.
Do we really feel He can't change people without our help? Are we really helping at all? If I look at my friend and her experience, I would say the mentor didn't help at all. And I am sure she wasn't trying to be mean or judgemental, she just forgot how to love.
What if some really "big" sinners entered through the doors of your church?
Sinners like hookers, gay couples, abortion doctors, politicians, molesters etc...You know the sinners that we justify don't deserve our love. Believe me I struggle with this all the time. But I shouldn't. If God can rescue me from the mire and change me, He can change them. All He calls us to do is love them and be a witness for Christ. Just love them.
Isn't that what Jesus told His disciples?
Just a thought..:)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Help Wanted-Only Men Should Apply
Lately in the news women have been all bent out of shape about comments men make about their gender. For example, Colorado Senate race had a comment made by the male candidate towards the shoes of the female candidate. It was really nothing and actually accurate. He said "Vote for me because I don't wear high heels". Whoopee doo da day is what I say. We do wear high heels (well I don't because I am 6 feet tall) but ladies do, and we wear dresses, and lipstick and we care about how we look in our jeans.
My point is very simple, embrace being a women.
I have a number of very good friends, but I wouldn't call anyone of them to help me on the side of the road when I run out of gas(again). I call their husbands. I usually say "Can you please help me (again), I ran out of gas." They are always so helpful and I call them my "knight with shiney gas can". I never once hear them comment on how I only use them, or how dare I only call them for manual labor, or I am putting them in a gender box, or disrespecting them because I am only using them for manly stuff. Men like being men. As long as I don't make them talk about my new outfit or really make them talk to much about anything, they are always willing to help.
Why can't women do the same? Let's stop being gender-defensive and love being women. God created us and He knew what He was doing. So let's make a plan to never get our gender panties in a bunch and be excited that we never have to wear tighty whities. (Wow where did that last sentence come from?)
Just a thought:)
My point is very simple, embrace being a women.
I have a number of very good friends, but I wouldn't call anyone of them to help me on the side of the road when I run out of gas(again). I call their husbands. I usually say "Can you please help me (again), I ran out of gas." They are always so helpful and I call them my "knight with shiney gas can". I never once hear them comment on how I only use them, or how dare I only call them for manual labor, or I am putting them in a gender box, or disrespecting them because I am only using them for manly stuff. Men like being men. As long as I don't make them talk about my new outfit or really make them talk to much about anything, they are always willing to help.
Why can't women do the same? Let's stop being gender-defensive and love being women. God created us and He knew what He was doing. So let's make a plan to never get our gender panties in a bunch and be excited that we never have to wear tighty whities. (Wow where did that last sentence come from?)
Just a thought:)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
We Added a Martha-Slightly Tweaked
Well as the picture to the left shows, we added a Martha. But she doesn't know it yet. She is the friend that keeps us all glued together. In fact when we need glue she would be the one to remember to bring it. She keeps us on schedule but is able to change at a moments notice. That is the only way she can stay friends with us and love us unconditionally. Her name is Teresa and what a blessing she is to us both.
I guess she is not a true blue Martha but she definitely can live up to the job if she had to. Her home is beautifully organized, always clean and well decorated. But she would never tell anyone to take their shoes off to preserve the clean conditions of her home. She loves people more than things and she loves company. Well at least that is what she says when I come over unannounced with dirty shoes on my feet. So basically she is a Tweaked-Martha.
The three of us have gone through a lot lately, which is partly why I haven't written in so long. But I feel it is time to get back to it and hopefully we will be able to share the story that has taken us away from blogging.
So many stories so little time.....
I guess she is not a true blue Martha but she definitely can live up to the job if she had to. Her home is beautifully organized, always clean and well decorated. But she would never tell anyone to take their shoes off to preserve the clean conditions of her home. She loves people more than things and she loves company. Well at least that is what she says when I come over unannounced with dirty shoes on my feet. So basically she is a Tweaked-Martha.
The three of us have gone through a lot lately, which is partly why I haven't written in so long. But I feel it is time to get back to it and hopefully we will be able to share the story that has taken us away from blogging.
So many stories so little time.....
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
What a change!
So it's my second day at work after being at home with my girls for 3 and a half years. The much anticipated change in our lives is taking place and it feels so strange. Sad to see this "season" of my life end and also a bit of excitement of reentering the "adult world". I think.
The girls had a great day at preschool yesterday and my first day of work was, dare I say easy? I've heard that being a stay at home mom is the hardest job, but don't people just say that to moms to make them feel better, appreciated, and motivated to keep going?
I am looking forward to missing my girls, instead of trying to get by each day finding ways to entertain them and keep them out of trouble. I am also looking forward to engaging in adult conversation with work colleagues and strangers.
I'm also a bit scared. I pray that God guards our hearts and minds against things and people of this world that do not know Him. As a new Christian, venturing past my doorstep on a regular basis is a bit unnerving. And what a new thing to worry about as a mother that my babies are not right under my wing.... I am not protecting them each and every day.
C'est La Vie.....my life anyways. I will let you know how it comes along.
The girls had a great day at preschool yesterday and my first day of work was, dare I say easy? I've heard that being a stay at home mom is the hardest job, but don't people just say that to moms to make them feel better, appreciated, and motivated to keep going?
I am looking forward to missing my girls, instead of trying to get by each day finding ways to entertain them and keep them out of trouble. I am also looking forward to engaging in adult conversation with work colleagues and strangers.
I'm also a bit scared. I pray that God guards our hearts and minds against things and people of this world that do not know Him. As a new Christian, venturing past my doorstep on a regular basis is a bit unnerving. And what a new thing to worry about as a mother that my babies are not right under my wing.... I am not protecting them each and every day.
C'est La Vie.....my life anyways. I will let you know how it comes along.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
That's what friends are for-Part 1
So, it's been a long time since my last post, and my life has changed dramatically. I will someday write a book- but not today. My purpose of today's post is to express the value of the true friendships I have experienced over the last 3 months and possibly inspire you to rekindle an old friendship, patch up a bruised friendship, or make the time to introduce yourself to someone new and possibly help them along life's journey.
My closest friend, literally she lives next door to me, is my Maryville friend Beth. Although she has a very busy life mothering 3 children, coaching soccer and basketball, and being a loving and adoring wife to her husband; she has found the time and energy to pull me through some sleepless nights, overwhelming bouts of sadness and heartache (drowning in tears), crazy days of parenting my two toddlers, and really all the hard moments that are leading me to my milestones.
She has been there. With a "how ya doin today? phone call everyday at 8 am", open arms, chips and salsa, a glass of wine, lots of laughter, and most importantly the Word of God. She helps me remember that the all sovereign God is at hand, that He loves His children, and that my faithand obedience to God will bring love, joy, mercy, and grace to me and my children.
The priceless gift of friendship-not being alone is one thing, but being lifted up in the midst of trials and tribulations - that's what friends are for. What a real life testimony to me of the power of God's love from one family to another. "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39
My closest friend, literally she lives next door to me, is my Maryville friend Beth. Although she has a very busy life mothering 3 children, coaching soccer and basketball, and being a loving and adoring wife to her husband; she has found the time and energy to pull me through some sleepless nights, overwhelming bouts of sadness and heartache (drowning in tears), crazy days of parenting my two toddlers, and really all the hard moments that are leading me to my milestones.
She has been there. With a "how ya doin today? phone call everyday at 8 am", open arms, chips and salsa, a glass of wine, lots of laughter, and most importantly the Word of God. She helps me remember that the all sovereign God is at hand, that He loves His children, and that my faithand obedience to God will bring love, joy, mercy, and grace to me and my children.
The priceless gift of friendship-not being alone is one thing, but being lifted up in the midst of trials and tribulations - that's what friends are for. What a real life testimony to me of the power of God's love from one family to another. "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Are You Afraid to Parent?
Friends and/or acquaintances make comments all the time to me about how their kids behave poorly. Here are some of the comments:
"I tell them to go to bed and they just ignore me."
"I have to hide certain foods in the house so my kids won't eat it all."
"My little boy screams at me when I ask him to come in for dinner."
"I hate taking my children to the store because they argue and complain the whole time."
"We can't have a family meal because my children refuse to sit down at the table to eat."
It appears to me that their children have taken over and are holding them prisoner in their own home. It is so disappointing and upsetting to me to see parents absolutely uneducated about parenting and losing total control of their children. When there is a lack of parenting and very little boundaries set in a home the children will feel three very powerful emotions: anger, fear and sadness. And out of these 3 emotions you will train a child to be disrespectful, unhealthy and unhappy.
Parenting takes work but the results are worth it. As a society we research all the best beaches to go on for vacation or what car has the best ratings and options or the best diets on the market. But we won't pick up a book or get expert advice about how to parent. It blows me away.
It is time to stop being afraid to parent your child and start making some tough decisions about what are role really is when our baby enters the world. Let me explain something to parents out there, you will not be able to love your child into obedience or hug them so much they become respectful. A new toy will not motivate them to follow the rules or listen to good guidance. It is time to step up and do your number one job....Parenting! These children cannot do it on their own.
Just a thought....
"I tell them to go to bed and they just ignore me."
"I have to hide certain foods in the house so my kids won't eat it all."
"My little boy screams at me when I ask him to come in for dinner."
"I hate taking my children to the store because they argue and complain the whole time."
"We can't have a family meal because my children refuse to sit down at the table to eat."
It appears to me that their children have taken over and are holding them prisoner in their own home. It is so disappointing and upsetting to me to see parents absolutely uneducated about parenting and losing total control of their children. When there is a lack of parenting and very little boundaries set in a home the children will feel three very powerful emotions: anger, fear and sadness. And out of these 3 emotions you will train a child to be disrespectful, unhealthy and unhappy.
Parenting takes work but the results are worth it. As a society we research all the best beaches to go on for vacation or what car has the best ratings and options or the best diets on the market. But we won't pick up a book or get expert advice about how to parent. It blows me away.
It is time to stop being afraid to parent your child and start making some tough decisions about what are role really is when our baby enters the world. Let me explain something to parents out there, you will not be able to love your child into obedience or hug them so much they become respectful. A new toy will not motivate them to follow the rules or listen to good guidance. It is time to step up and do your number one job....Parenting! These children cannot do it on their own.
Just a thought....
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