What's on your mind...
Last Sunday during the sermon, two words stood out. Fear Not. When we need to make a change in our lives, fear not. If the results we're getting requires us to rethink our strategy, fear not. If we have to toss out our plan and pray for a better one, fear not.
To get a different result, we have to be willing to try something new. It might take some of the fear out of change, if we work backwards. Act, with the goal in mind. As we focus on the outcome, it may give us the strength to work through the tough realities of change.
And... remember who said, Fear Not.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
The Weekend
What's on your mind...
With all the hats we wear during the week, we are all
ready for the weekend. Its time to unwind and relax.
Whether its walks in the park, long baths with a good
book or brunch with a friend, take the time to enjoy
the weekend. With schedules so busy, we can find
ourselves running seven days a week with no break.
We all need rest, our bodies and our minds need rest.
Slow it down... take your rest this weekend.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Decorum??
What's on your mind...
An article in Politics Daily, states that Congressman
Joe Wilson's wife was even shocked by his outburst.
Immediately after the president's speech, Roxanne
Wilson spoke with her husband on the phone and asked,
"Joe, who's the nut who hollered out 'You lie'?" When
he told her he had done it, she said, "No really, who
did it?" She explains that the congressman is "very
passionate," and that his constituents at town-hall
meetings were worried and upset about health care.
"I think that's where Joe's outburst came from."
At the 2009 US Open Semi-Final, a line judge called a
foot fault on Serena Williams, during her match against
Kim Clijsters. This call, though very questionable was
followed by yelling, cursing and threatening remarks from
Serena.
During the 2009 MTV VMA Awards, Kanye West decided to voice
his opinion during a live show, on stage, in the middle of
the award winner's acceptance speech. Taylor Swift was
robbed of her moment as he felt the need to recognize
another nominee(Beyonce).
We live in America, every ones voice should be heard.
However, there is a time and a place. Our history teaches
that concerns, differences of opinion, and mistakes can
all be addressed with decorum. Outbursts, rude interruptions
and outlandish behavior in many cases can cloud the real issue.
Instant replay showed that the foot fault call against Serena
was very questionable, but that wasn't the focus after her
reaction to the call. Was Beyonce's video more deserving of
the award? In the interviews with Taylor and Kanye this week
the discussion is centered around Kanye's judgement.
After Congressman Wilson's outburst the focus was on his
public apology, not his view on the issues.
An article in Politics Daily, states that Congressman
Joe Wilson's wife was even shocked by his outburst.
Immediately after the president's speech, Roxanne
Wilson spoke with her husband on the phone and asked,
"Joe, who's the nut who hollered out 'You lie'?" When
he told her he had done it, she said, "No really, who
did it?" She explains that the congressman is "very
passionate," and that his constituents at town-hall
meetings were worried and upset about health care.
"I think that's where Joe's outburst came from."
At the 2009 US Open Semi-Final, a line judge called a
foot fault on Serena Williams, during her match against
Kim Clijsters. This call, though very questionable was
followed by yelling, cursing and threatening remarks from
Serena.
During the 2009 MTV VMA Awards, Kanye West decided to voice
his opinion during a live show, on stage, in the middle of
the award winner's acceptance speech. Taylor Swift was
robbed of her moment as he felt the need to recognize
another nominee(Beyonce).
We live in America, every ones voice should be heard.
However, there is a time and a place. Our history teaches
that concerns, differences of opinion, and mistakes can
all be addressed with decorum. Outbursts, rude interruptions
and outlandish behavior in many cases can cloud the real issue.
Instant replay showed that the foot fault call against Serena
was very questionable, but that wasn't the focus after her
reaction to the call. Was Beyonce's video more deserving of
the award? In the interviews with Taylor and Kanye this week
the discussion is centered around Kanye's judgement.
After Congressman Wilson's outburst the focus was on his
public apology, not his view on the issues.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday Mornings
What's on your mind...
Remember when Sunday School was not an option.
Your parents made you go. Not anymore, we would
be amazed at the number of kids who do not regularly
attend Sunday School. Mothers, with our kids learning
so much from the music they listen to, the shows/videos
they watch, a 45 minute bible study lesson can't hurt.
Also while they are getting their lesson of the morning, the
adults can study and discuss the word as well. Our Sunday
School lesson this week very interesting. We pondered how
a powerful people can walk powerlessly, due to a lack of faith.
Think about it, with God anything is possible. He is not
concerned with our capability, it's our availability that is
the issue.
Remember when Sunday School was not an option.
Your parents made you go. Not anymore, we would
be amazed at the number of kids who do not regularly
attend Sunday School. Mothers, with our kids learning
so much from the music they listen to, the shows/videos
they watch, a 45 minute bible study lesson can't hurt.
Also while they are getting their lesson of the morning, the
adults can study and discuss the word as well. Our Sunday
School lesson this week very interesting. We pondered how
a powerful people can walk powerlessly, due to a lack of faith.
Think about it, with God anything is possible. He is not
concerned with our capability, it's our availability that is
the issue.
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Temple
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom
you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20
This scripture not only convicted me, but what a way to be reminded that my body is a precious gift from God. Although I wasn't feeling very precious, I had to begin to see myself as God sees me. I decided, that I deserve so much more than a few pieces of cheese cake, a bag of potato chips, or a jumbo size fry. My cholesterol was borderline, my energy level was low and I didn't feel very victorious. This was not Gods plan, so I had to replace my agenda with His. As the pounds began to shed, my cholesterol went down, and through His grace I am a conquerer. I look at it like this, as I take care of His temple, He is really taking care of me.
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