Dr. James Dobson, -Bringing Up Boy"s
Sunday, January 13, 2013
This Momentary Task
"Your task as a mother, in conjunction with your husband, is to build a man out of the raw materials avaliable in this delightful little boy, stone upon stone upon stone. Never assume for a moment that you can "do your own thing" without serious consequences for him & his sister. I believe this task must be your highest priority for a period of time. It will not always be required of you. Before you know it, that child at your feet will become a young man who will pack his bags and take his first halting steps into the adult world. Then it will be your turn. By all expectations you should have decades of health & vigor left to invest in whatever God calls you to do. But for now, there is no higher calling. I feel obligated to tell you this, whether my words are popular or not. Raising children who have been loaned to us for a brief ment outranks every other responsibility."
Dr. James Dobson, -Bringing Up Boy"s
Dr. James Dobson, -Bringing Up Boy"s
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Joy
True joy, as it turns out, comes only to those who have devoted their lives to something greater than personal happiness. If we do not rejoice today, we will not rejoice at all. If we wait until conditions are perfect, we will still be waiting when we die. If we are going to rejoice, it must be in this day. This is the day that The Lord has made.
-John Ortberg
-John Ortberg
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! One of my resolutions is to post more frequently. I miss writing, though I continue to journal, I've missed communication back and forth with my blog friends. Since having Knox I find very few spare minutes, but I'm going to make blogging a priority. I listen to many things on my phone while I am around the house, it makes for good multi-tasking. I have a couple of links I want to share concerning the new year.
First off is Andy Stanley. He is my new favorite. I like his teaching style and the simplicity through which he communicates. Somehow, it always is profound. By the way, he is the son of Dr. Charles Stanley. Andy is the new generation Stanley, though I still thoroughly enjoy Dr. C. Anyhow, this interview with him covers the reasons he does not create New Year's resolutions. He feels it is more important to focus on who we want to be, rather than what we want to do. It's definitely an interesting and inspiring listen.
https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-stanley-leadership-podcast/id290055666?mt=2
You can find the podcast at the above link. You will have to download it, but you can listen from your phone or computer. It's the top podcast-"A New You Resolution."
Second is of course-Beth. I heard this via livestream today while I was eating a sandwich and folding laundry, Knox was taking one of his rare naps, therefore I was capitalizing on a few seconds. It's a really good word based around the a scripture in Psalms...
You crown the year with your bounty and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11
She talks to us about how we have the promise of the Lord that this year is going to be a good year. What she says the Lord defines as "good" is fruitful. We all want to be fruitful, we want our day in day out to matter, we want to bear fruit and witness. Her message will be encouraging to you. And at the end she will pray over you, and if for nothing else, watch it for that.
http://www.livestream.com/livingproofministries/video?clipId=pla_4c05f1b2-6aca-4fcc-bc12-2a0eef9bd821
Thirdly, this is a word to Moms. I read this post and found it ultra encouraging. Maybe some of you will is as well...Why Moms Are Heroes by Rachel Martin
http://rachelmariemartin.blogspot.com/2013/01/why-moms-are-heroes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FaKlTx+%28finding+joy%29
Happy New Year!
First off is Andy Stanley. He is my new favorite. I like his teaching style and the simplicity through which he communicates. Somehow, it always is profound. By the way, he is the son of Dr. Charles Stanley. Andy is the new generation Stanley, though I still thoroughly enjoy Dr. C. Anyhow, this interview with him covers the reasons he does not create New Year's resolutions. He feels it is more important to focus on who we want to be, rather than what we want to do. It's definitely an interesting and inspiring listen.
https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/andy-stanley-leadership-podcast/id290055666?mt=2
You can find the podcast at the above link. You will have to download it, but you can listen from your phone or computer. It's the top podcast-"A New You Resolution."
Second is of course-Beth. I heard this via livestream today while I was eating a sandwich and folding laundry, Knox was taking one of his rare naps, therefore I was capitalizing on a few seconds. It's a really good word based around the a scripture in Psalms...
You crown the year with your bounty and your carts overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11
She talks to us about how we have the promise of the Lord that this year is going to be a good year. What she says the Lord defines as "good" is fruitful. We all want to be fruitful, we want our day in day out to matter, we want to bear fruit and witness. Her message will be encouraging to you. And at the end she will pray over you, and if for nothing else, watch it for that.
http://www.livestream.com/livingproofministries/video?clipId=pla_4c05f1b2-6aca-4fcc-bc12-2a0eef9bd821
Thirdly, this is a word to Moms. I read this post and found it ultra encouraging. Maybe some of you will is as well...Why Moms Are Heroes by Rachel Martin
http://rachelmariemartin.blogspot.com/2013/01/why-moms-are-heroes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FaKlTx+%28finding+joy%29
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Scripture Memory
This year I am tackling a scripture memory challenge with my little sis, Em, and & my dear friend Meagan. It's an easy pace of one verse every two weeks, but I tell ya it doesn't take long to grow weary. I'm not weary yet, but come June, it's highly possible. That's why I'm so glad to have my friends along. This is a challenge that "will not return void." And we intend to full on celebrate come the end of December. Here is my first verse:
Do not worry, learn to pray about everything. Give thanks to God as you ask Him for what you need. Philippians 4:6 NLV
Do not worry, learn to pray about everything. Give thanks to God as you ask Him for what you need. Philippians 4:6 NLV
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
MoneyWise by Luci Swindoll
I ran across this blog post a couple of days ago. I didn't write it, but I enjoyed reading it. It's practical, wise, old- school financial advice. I think it is possible Luci & I shared a father :) And as a side note, I like Suze Orman, too. Her show is worth negotiating my 9 pm bedtime, most weeks.
THE MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE
Written by Luci Swindoll
http://www.luciswindoll.com/Blog.php
June 7, 2012
“From birth to eighteen, a girl needs good parents.
From eighteen to thirty-five, she needs good looks.
From thirty-five to fifty-five, she needs a good personality.
From fifty-five on, she needs cash”.
Those words by Sophie Tucker were said when she was 69 years old and the quote is one of my favorites. Not only because it’s clever but also because there’s so much truth to it. As you read this, you probably fall into one of those age categories, so don’t you think they’re applicable to where you are…or where you were? Since I fall into that “from fifty-five on…” category, let me talk a little bit about cash.
I well remember my first lecture regarding money and its value in life. I was ten years old at the time, and had spent every penny of my allowance on model airplanes. I’ve always been fascinated with models of any kind. (I once built the city of Jerusalem with tiny little cardboard blocks…but I digress).
I was showing my dad the model airplanes and told him how thrilled I was when he asked where I got the money to pay for them. After confessing I not only spent all my allowance but had also borrowed and spent money from both of my brothers, Daddy said, “Honey, someday when you’re grown, you’re going to be responsible for your own money and if you’re not careful with it, you’ll run out. You need to know how to divide it up. Think of it this way”, then he opened his hand, held it up with his fingers spread apart and said, (pointing to each finger one at a time): “Save some, spend some, tithe some, invest some, give some away. That way, you’ll always have money.” I’ve never forgotten it, and (when I followed his counsel) it’s served me well.
Money is a medium of exchange and while it may be an important commodity to have, there are many things it can’t buy: like happiness or honor. It can’t buy character or good taste. It can’t buy wisdom. Money can’t buy hospitality, kindness, a sense of humor or friendship; it can’t buy richness of heart or pay the price of redemption for a soul that is alien to God. So we could have all the money in the world, yet still be poverty stricken in the things that really matter. It is up to us to determine what we can afford and what we cannot, then live with that determination.
About twenty years ago I made a list in the front of my Journal that allowed me to check my value system before I spent money. To this day, I still use it.
1. Tithe off the gross.
2. Live within your means.
3. Take care of what you have.
4. Wear it out.
5. Do it yourself.
6. Anticipate your needs.
7. Research quality, and multiple use.
8. Make gifts.
9. Shop less.
10. Buy used.
11. Pay cash.
12. Do without.
That little list of “do’s” and “don’ts” has kept me sane more than once. It’s made me realize that even though “From fifty-five on, I need cash”, there are many things cash can buy that I don’t need. It’s taught me to be resourceful and careful instead of critical and pitiful. And most of all, it’s taught me to be grateful. Once we learn we are millionaires in Christ, having money is nothing by comparison.
Suze Orman says it well:
“How you handle your money is a reflection of how you handle every aspect of your life."
THE MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE
Written by Luci Swindoll
http://www.luciswindoll.com/Blog.php
June 7, 2012
“From birth to eighteen, a girl needs good parents.
From eighteen to thirty-five, she needs good looks.
From thirty-five to fifty-five, she needs a good personality.
From fifty-five on, she needs cash”.
Those words by Sophie Tucker were said when she was 69 years old and the quote is one of my favorites. Not only because it’s clever but also because there’s so much truth to it. As you read this, you probably fall into one of those age categories, so don’t you think they’re applicable to where you are…or where you were? Since I fall into that “from fifty-five on…” category, let me talk a little bit about cash.
I well remember my first lecture regarding money and its value in life. I was ten years old at the time, and had spent every penny of my allowance on model airplanes. I’ve always been fascinated with models of any kind. (I once built the city of Jerusalem with tiny little cardboard blocks…but I digress).
I was showing my dad the model airplanes and told him how thrilled I was when he asked where I got the money to pay for them. After confessing I not only spent all my allowance but had also borrowed and spent money from both of my brothers, Daddy said, “Honey, someday when you’re grown, you’re going to be responsible for your own money and if you’re not careful with it, you’ll run out. You need to know how to divide it up. Think of it this way”, then he opened his hand, held it up with his fingers spread apart and said, (pointing to each finger one at a time): “Save some, spend some, tithe some, invest some, give some away. That way, you’ll always have money.” I’ve never forgotten it, and (when I followed his counsel) it’s served me well.
Money is a medium of exchange and while it may be an important commodity to have, there are many things it can’t buy: like happiness or honor. It can’t buy character or good taste. It can’t buy wisdom. Money can’t buy hospitality, kindness, a sense of humor or friendship; it can’t buy richness of heart or pay the price of redemption for a soul that is alien to God. So we could have all the money in the world, yet still be poverty stricken in the things that really matter. It is up to us to determine what we can afford and what we cannot, then live with that determination.
About twenty years ago I made a list in the front of my Journal that allowed me to check my value system before I spent money. To this day, I still use it.
1. Tithe off the gross.
2. Live within your means.
3. Take care of what you have.
4. Wear it out.
5. Do it yourself.
6. Anticipate your needs.
7. Research quality, and multiple use.
8. Make gifts.
9. Shop less.
10. Buy used.
11. Pay cash.
12. Do without.
That little list of “do’s” and “don’ts” has kept me sane more than once. It’s made me realize that even though “From fifty-five on, I need cash”, there are many things cash can buy that I don’t need. It’s taught me to be resourceful and careful instead of critical and pitiful. And most of all, it’s taught me to be grateful. Once we learn we are millionaires in Christ, having money is nothing by comparison.
Suze Orman says it well:
“How you handle your money is a reflection of how you handle every aspect of your life."
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Who He says He Is
One of my most favorite Christmas passages is found in Isaiah 9:6-7
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end."
Since we know that the Bible is God's Words, inspired by He, himself; it's fun to see the names God claims as He declares His son's coming. I wanted to share the footnotes my Bible holds concerning this passage:
"The same two Hebrew words underlying 'Wonderful Counselor' describe the Lord as being wonderful in counsel. 'Mighty God', His divine power as a warrior is stressed. 'Everlasting Father', He wil be an enduring,compassionate provider and protector. And 'Prince of Peace', His rule wll bring wholeness and well-being to individuals and to society."
The wisest most wonderful counselor ever, a warrior of a God, a provider and protector, and one who brings wholeness and well-being to all who will have Him. What a baby, what a God!
Merry Christmas!!
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end."
Since we know that the Bible is God's Words, inspired by He, himself; it's fun to see the names God claims as He declares His son's coming. I wanted to share the footnotes my Bible holds concerning this passage:
"The same two Hebrew words underlying 'Wonderful Counselor' describe the Lord as being wonderful in counsel. 'Mighty God', His divine power as a warrior is stressed. 'Everlasting Father', He wil be an enduring,compassionate provider and protector. And 'Prince of Peace', His rule wll bring wholeness and well-being to individuals and to society."
The wisest most wonderful counselor ever, a warrior of a God, a provider and protector, and one who brings wholeness and well-being to all who will have Him. What a baby, what a God!
Merry Christmas!!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Early Christmas for Knox
Becca and Keri, in their usual style, have abundantly blessed us with gifts for baby Knox! I took a picture of my favorites...you can see those below:
Please note the little rain boots. After unwrapping them, Justin set them next to all twelve of his pairs in the foyer. He was very proud! Knox' (I'm guessing that's how I will make my son's name plural...it would be good if I checked on that.) Anyway his middle name will be "Mack." This is after the Mack truck. Their mascot is the bulldog, hence all the little bulldogs on the shirts.
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| This is what my son will be named after. That's Justin, in a Mack truck. Secretly I love it, but I like to pick on Justin for naming our son after a piece of equipment. Now, for the one piece Becca and Keri sent that my son can never wear...."Bachelor" would be false advertisement. He is already married to his Mommy. |
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