Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Mother Bear Returns
I am LIVID.
Playboy is still after us with their postcards. Isaac was the one sent to fetch the mail this morning, thus introducing him to the world of porn. I am sick.
So, this time I made a phone call. My friendly operator seemed quite nonchalant regarding my concerns. I suppose they are well trained to handle such calls. I was disappointed, yet not surprised, that she was "unable" to tell me where Playboy secures the names for its mailing list. Well, at least she was able to wish me a "nice day" at the end of our conversation.
Am I insane to be this angry? I'm not unaware of the evils of the world we live in. I just don't want it in my house.
With all my ranting and raving this morning, I found myself wishing out loud that Jesus would come for us today. Happy to say, my son agreed with me.
Playboy is still after us with their postcards. Isaac was the one sent to fetch the mail this morning, thus introducing him to the world of porn. I am sick.
So, this time I made a phone call. My friendly operator seemed quite nonchalant regarding my concerns. I suppose they are well trained to handle such calls. I was disappointed, yet not surprised, that she was "unable" to tell me where Playboy secures the names for its mailing list. Well, at least she was able to wish me a "nice day" at the end of our conversation.
Am I insane to be this angry? I'm not unaware of the evils of the world we live in. I just don't want it in my house.
With all my ranting and raving this morning, I found myself wishing out loud that Jesus would come for us today. Happy to say, my son agreed with me.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
GRACE
As I laid in bed early this morning, unable to sleep, the Lord brought to my mind the reminder of what a privilege it is to be a recipient of His grace.
Last evening Matt and I attended "Vision Night" at our church. This was only our second year attending, and just as I was after our first time, I was so pleased to hear the heart of both the pastors and the people. What I love most about our church is what I believe to be an honest, humble, seeking after the TRUTH. I am so thankful to be part of a church where Christ is exalted! This is the first, the foremost, the ONLY purpose of our church! And I truly see that lived out in every ministry, in the lives and testimonies of our leadership, and in so many of the lives of the people!
I must make mention of something I noticed was missing from such a meeting which included open forum for comments, questions, and concerns regarding the ministry: discord. There simply wasn't any, PRAISE BE TO GOD! Only by an outpouring of God's grace could a group of wretched sinners lay themselves aside, come together as body of redeemed sinners and succeed in exalting Christ!
I can't think of a better name for a church: GRACE. (The one word really is all that's needed on the sign.) Nor could I think of a better name for the theme of my life: GRACE. I am humbly and even painfully aware of my unworthiness to be part of any church family, let alone one such as this. Even more so am I aware of my unworthiness to be called one of His own.
Last evening Matt and I attended "Vision Night" at our church. This was only our second year attending, and just as I was after our first time, I was so pleased to hear the heart of both the pastors and the people. What I love most about our church is what I believe to be an honest, humble, seeking after the TRUTH. I am so thankful to be part of a church where Christ is exalted! This is the first, the foremost, the ONLY purpose of our church! And I truly see that lived out in every ministry, in the lives and testimonies of our leadership, and in so many of the lives of the people!
I must make mention of something I noticed was missing from such a meeting which included open forum for comments, questions, and concerns regarding the ministry: discord. There simply wasn't any, PRAISE BE TO GOD! Only by an outpouring of God's grace could a group of wretched sinners lay themselves aside, come together as body of redeemed sinners and succeed in exalting Christ!
I can't think of a better name for a church: GRACE. (The one word really is all that's needed on the sign.) Nor could I think of a better name for the theme of my life: GRACE. I am humbly and even painfully aware of my unworthiness to be part of any church family, let alone one such as this. Even more so am I aware of my unworthiness to be called one of His own.
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