Nothing earth shattering going on today.
The most exciting thing so far is that i took Max for a walk and he didn't bite anybody. Hurray !!! Nah, he's really doing very well. What a little stinker he is.
He's a great little dog. Getting much better on our walks. No pulling and pays close attention to his handler, lil' ole me. (He'd do anything for cheese lol)
see ya
God is Good !
Friday, April 30, 2010
A Joyful Heart
hello again,
wow, what a great couple days. Tom, what a terrific time i had. Great visit !
Looking forward to next time. And Jody, what a beautiful quilt. Thank you again so much. It did remind me of Hawaii, home sweet home.
Thanks tom for all the great insights we shared. Looking forward to seeing both of you next time. We'll have a little something planned. Of course, we always have to have some good eats.
okay for now. Til next time, this is me signing off. Adios amigos.
wow, what a great couple days. Tom, what a terrific time i had. Great visit !
Looking forward to next time. And Jody, what a beautiful quilt. Thank you again so much. It did remind me of Hawaii, home sweet home.
Thanks tom for all the great insights we shared. Looking forward to seeing both of you next time. We'll have a little something planned. Of course, we always have to have some good eats.
okay for now. Til next time, this is me signing off. Adios amigos.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
"And yea, though i walk through the valley ..." Ps.23
Well, as a general rule, i try to keep my comments leaning to the cheerful side.
Today is a difficult day for me. My awareness of the presence of evil in this world becomes so sharp and clear at times. It weighs heavily on this puny little heart of mine. I do not say that i feel hopelessly defeated or any such thing. I do become discouraged though, and sometimes brokenhearted knowing that the terrible abuses that occur all around us, go mostly unnoticed and unchecked. Of course my sensitivity to such things was birthed in my own childhood. My past resolved and memories have faded but it has left in its stead, a keen awareness.
I have a pretty wonderful life. My husband and I have been married for 22 years and very happily so. My children and grandchildren are happy and well. We are all in pretty good health. Life is good!!!
So what's the problem? Am I my brother's keeper? Am i able to help in anyway stop the insanity that i know many families endure. These abuses are not exclusive to the "unchurched". (Offensive stereotype, in my view. Why do we do that? We have labels for everyone) Stop already!
"The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His names sake.
And yea, though i walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, i will fear no evil
for You are with me;...."
God is Good !
Today is a difficult day for me. My awareness of the presence of evil in this world becomes so sharp and clear at times. It weighs heavily on this puny little heart of mine. I do not say that i feel hopelessly defeated or any such thing. I do become discouraged though, and sometimes brokenhearted knowing that the terrible abuses that occur all around us, go mostly unnoticed and unchecked. Of course my sensitivity to such things was birthed in my own childhood. My past resolved and memories have faded but it has left in its stead, a keen awareness.
I have a pretty wonderful life. My husband and I have been married for 22 years and very happily so. My children and grandchildren are happy and well. We are all in pretty good health. Life is good!!!
So what's the problem? Am I my brother's keeper? Am i able to help in anyway stop the insanity that i know many families endure. These abuses are not exclusive to the "unchurched". (Offensive stereotype, in my view. Why do we do that? We have labels for everyone) Stop already!
"The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His names sake.
And yea, though i walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, i will fear no evil
for You are with me;...."
God is Good !
Monday, April 5, 2010
Stinky Feet
All of us have many questions about religion and some bad memories regarding our religious upbringing. Lots of people just know they don't want to have anything to do with it. I can relate. My struggle with religion has gone on for many years.
A good friend of mine once told me that I should not throw the Baby out with the bath water. Well, that has helped me through those periods when I wanted to walk away from my faith or perhaps simply walk away from church. I still attend church but with a more balanced perspective which does not tempt me to toss the Baby.
We tend to describe religion as "organized". Funny, it's in the process of "organizing" that we lose our way. Jesus has become big business these days and even touts political endorsements. What's wrong with us????!!!!!
I'm sure before He returns, He will notify TMZ, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc. in order to insure full coverage of the upcoming event.
But that is not how the Bible defines religion. James 1:26-27 reads: "If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. 27: Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." I need to mind my own business and allow God to draw others to Christ in whom my life is hidden. If the Gospel of Christ and His resurrection offends someone, Redemption begins Its work. Legalism has no redemptive power. If it were so, Christ would have died unnecessarily.
I pray not to judge anyone's heart. God keeps me quite busy as Christ washes my own stinky feet. But we're not to bury our heads in the sand. We are to test the spirits.
What do you think?
God is Good.
A good friend of mine once told me that I should not throw the Baby out with the bath water. Well, that has helped me through those periods when I wanted to walk away from my faith or perhaps simply walk away from church. I still attend church but with a more balanced perspective which does not tempt me to toss the Baby.
We tend to describe religion as "organized". Funny, it's in the process of "organizing" that we lose our way. Jesus has become big business these days and even touts political endorsements. What's wrong with us????!!!!!
I'm sure before He returns, He will notify TMZ, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc. in order to insure full coverage of the upcoming event.
But that is not how the Bible defines religion. James 1:26-27 reads: "If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. 27: Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." I need to mind my own business and allow God to draw others to Christ in whom my life is hidden. If the Gospel of Christ and His resurrection offends someone, Redemption begins Its work. Legalism has no redemptive power. If it were so, Christ would have died unnecessarily.
I pray not to judge anyone's heart. God keeps me quite busy as Christ washes my own stinky feet. But we're not to bury our heads in the sand. We are to test the spirits.
What do you think?
God is Good.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Dragon Slayer
To my friends
Well, what a great morning again. Had coffee with an old friend. Not that he's got a lot of years on him, of course, just that i've known him a long time. Hahahahah.
He knows who he is.
As usual we were talking about spiritual matters and i was noting that as i grow up, (as opposed to growing older)hmm. Okay, so i'm growing older too. Anyhow, i stated to my friend that loving people is hard. But then i realized that looking at other people through my own prejudices makes loving them hard. But when God pushes aside my prejudices and slays them (my dragons), I can see people through His eyes, and it is not difficult at all. It is quite lovely and sweet; granted sometimes it is bitter sweet when we see those we love going through unnecessary pain, but i find myself willing and able to come along side them with a nonjudgmental and loving Spirit. Amen. hahahahaahah. Really, it's a great way to go.
Often the tentacles of my long-standing prejudices have been deep and far reaching. It's different for all of us i think, but only in degrees. We all have these dragons. But, alas! In steps the Dragon Slayer !! YaaaaaHoooooo! God is Good
Later everyone.
My friend, thank you for a great morning.
Well, what a great morning again. Had coffee with an old friend. Not that he's got a lot of years on him, of course, just that i've known him a long time. Hahahahah.
He knows who he is.
As usual we were talking about spiritual matters and i was noting that as i grow up, (as opposed to growing older)hmm. Okay, so i'm growing older too. Anyhow, i stated to my friend that loving people is hard. But then i realized that looking at other people through my own prejudices makes loving them hard. But when God pushes aside my prejudices and slays them (my dragons), I can see people through His eyes, and it is not difficult at all. It is quite lovely and sweet; granted sometimes it is bitter sweet when we see those we love going through unnecessary pain, but i find myself willing and able to come along side them with a nonjudgmental and loving Spirit. Amen. hahahahaahah. Really, it's a great way to go.
Often the tentacles of my long-standing prejudices have been deep and far reaching. It's different for all of us i think, but only in degrees. We all have these dragons. But, alas! In steps the Dragon Slayer !! YaaaaaHoooooo! God is Good
Later everyone.
My friend, thank you for a great morning.
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