A Lifetime of Love

I am reading the book "When People Are Big and God is Small" by Edward T. Welch. It is about the fear of man (also known as low self-esteem, peer pressure, and codependency). The book has been very convicting, but I am learning so much. In today's chapter, Welch talks about idols, or anything that is done or put before God (can be money, fame, or as in my case, even common everyday tasks). He refers back to the children of Israel when they made the golden calf and began to worship it (it became their idol). The author writes that in following this other god, they are avoiding the true God instead of trusting Him. The Israelites are doing this because the holiness of God was revealed when He gave Moses the Ten Commandments. As a result, the Israelites saw the weight of their sin (when comparing ourselves to the Ten Commandments, don't we all?) and become ashamed. They began worshipping the golden calf because their rebellious hearts didn't want to be confronted w...

I started running again and I LOVE it! I love the sense of accomplishment I get when I finish my route. I used to run 2 miles every day up until I got pregnant with Ta. I stopped because he was the pregnancy right after my first miscarriage and I didn't want to take any risks (not that running is a risk, but when I'm pregnant, ANYTHING is a risk)! I am back up to 2 miles but I've only been running 3 days a week. I will add more days and probably go up to 3 miles as I build up my endurance. I am trying really hard to lose 30 pounds, but really it's not so much the weight that I am focusing on as much as it is my dress size. I'd like to drop 2 sizes in the next 6 months, and I think that's pretty reasonable. I am embarking on a new area of ministry in my church, one that requires a "complete" person in terms of spiritual wholeness as the book of James puts it. I get my spiritual exercise through my bible, and I want to make sure I get in my physical ex...

The MomTalk conference went well last Saturday. There were probably about 30 women in attendance, including those who attend my church. I was pleased with the turnout and even more pleased with how smooth the morning went. Those who helped with the event worked very well together, and from the feedback, it seems as if the sessions were informative and well-liked. Everyone seemed to enjoy the morning, especially the time of fellowship over brunch at the end. I had to solicit a friend of mine to finally kick everyone out to go get their children from the nurseries! LOL! I will say that since the conference, I have felt a deep sense of joy within me that I haven’t felt in a while. I know true joy comes from serving the Lord, and I am so thankful that I was able to share not only about the Lord and His love, but also provide information about the great community in which I live. I’m sure the other presenters probably feel the same way (and actually, one did tell me she was thankful for the...

My favorite quote of the day: "Been there, wiped that." Hopefully that brought a smile to your face! =)

Ta's school, Richmond Drive, has an awesome Spanish immersion program where all students receive Spanish instruction for at least 20 minutes every day. A 5th grade class entered the ACTFL Video Podcast Contest in which they created a 1-minute video explaining what languages can do for them. Their video has made it to the national finals! Please take a moment to vote for the video as they can win cash and prizes to benefit the school's Spanish program. Thanks! To vote, visit http://www.actflvideocontest.org/

This past week I was once again reminded of the love of God for His children as I was blessed by acts of kindness almost every day. Before I share how I was blessed, let me begin with the why I believe I was blessed . A few days after Christmas I found out that I am again having problems with my thyroid. In the past, my thyroid levels have been too low. However, now they are too high. My doctor was concerned about 1) the elevated levels and 2) the fact that I went from one extreme to the other. I was put on medication to help even out the numbers but as a result, I am plagued by constant fatigue. Add to it that Annie still wakes throughout the night; I am feeling exhausted and unrested most of the day! Until the medication gets adjusted correctly, I will battle this fatigue. I have to go have blood drawn every 2 months until the medication is at the correct dosage. I go back again at the end of February for my next lab work. Any mom will agree it’s difficult to care for kids when she...

I have just taken a stand with Concerned Women for America by signing their national petition supporting a Congressional move to permanently prohibit tax dollars from being used to fund abortion services -- either in the U.S or abroad. With a new conservative Congress in place, this is the very best opportunity to champion the rights of the unborn and strike a serious blow against the abortion culture that has gripped our nation for decades. Please take a moment to click on the link below to read more about this life-saving legislation and to take action with me: www.cwfa.cc/808/petition.asp Thanks for joining with me.