Miami, Here I Come!

Woo Hoo! I'm going to Miami...

Can't wait!
Details later...

Zacchaeus and the others...

Last night at my Bible Study group, all of the children that were there (which all happened to be girls) ended up singing all kinds of "church" songs. It was really cute and lots of fun. It brought back all kinds of memories for me. Do you have a favorite kid's church song from back in the day that you secretly still love? I have many...here are a few:

1. I Have the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in my Heart! (It's funny though, I was thought it said that I had it on TUESDAY...instead of TO STAY! Huh, I wonder why I figured it was just on Tuesday's? Weird!)

2. Roll the Gospel Chariot Along (Anyone know that one?? I particularly liked the part that said, "...and if the devil's in the way, we will ROLL RIGHT OVER HIM!" I really got into that part!)

3. God Told Noah to Build Him and Ark-y Ark-y....Build it out of Gopher Bark-y Bark-y!

4. Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man and a Wee Little Man was HE!

5. I Don't Wanna Be a Pharisee....Cuz Pharisee's Are Never Fair, Ya See! I Don't Wanna Be a Sadducee, Cuz Sadducees Are Always Sad Ya See!

Just Two More Weeks!

I am getting excited. Our annual family-trip to Conway, AR for the golf tournament is getting closer. I took these pics last year from the back balcony of the club house. Beautiful, huh? I can't wait to head outta town!

Holding Tightly to a Grudge?

When we hold grudges we store bitterness, anger and resentment.

It does nothing but create unhappiness within.

Forgiving those who cross us allows us to become more content, joyful, Christ-like people.

Holding and maintaining a grudge has ZERO positive outcome.

It is futile and reveals the true condition of the heart.

Show the forgiven, redeemed, grace-given condition of your heart.

Let go of the grudge.

Throw it back to the enemy.

After all, the enemy is the source of all grudges.

Show the world the love, forgiveness, and grace that you've been shown.

God has shown us how to do this.

He is our teacher and perfect example!

If anyone has grounds for a grudge it is our God.

We've crossed Him countless times on countless levels.

Yet...He is the teacher and example of unfathomable forgiveness.

The very least we can do is release someone else who has crossed us, as an act of obedience to the God who has forgiven us of SO MUCH MORE than what we are holding against others.

Think about it.

Life Lessons

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

The Other Side of the Fence (the grass is not always greener)

I have been keeping up with The Great Mate Debate blog that Ed Young has been participating in. He is just one of many contributors. The other contributors come from varied points of view... Anyhow, I really enjoyed this post of Ed's. Here it is. I think Ed has some wonderful points to make. The topic of this particular discussion is: Are people who never marry somehow "missing out"?

(I particularly liked what he said here: "And, by the way, most married couples will tell you they found their future spouse when they were the most content as a single person. Be content wherever you are in life, stop looking over the fence at the "greener" pastures, and let the rest take care of itself.")

Enjoy!

A Mother's Day Note

http://www.edyoung.com/mothersday.php

Dear Mothers,

In today's world, it is difficult to recognize that there actually are roses much less allowing yourself the time to stop and "smell them." We seem to go from one day to the next digging the rut of our lives a little deeper each day. Living for the next moment our head can lay on our pillows to rest from the day we have just survived.

In a world such as this, it's hard to reconcile that we are special. Women are made in such a unique way by God for His special purposes in our lives. It's easy to forget that, or tragically, never discover it in the restless world we live.

On this Mother's Day, think of the blessings God has delivered in your life. You have been fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator's hand. He knows everything about you and loves you so much. Know today how special and beautiful you are to Him. And rest in the solitude of His whisper in your heart - A Mother's heart that overflows with love.

(Lovingly borrowed from edyoung.com)