Mediocrity

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Mediocrity – what is it..I really think that it is doing things half heartedly. I am guilty as charged! Yep i have not been taking life so seriously..I have been so self centered. Well this morning at 4 am little VUG woke up desiring to be fed..he has been sleeping through the night for the last few weeks so I was a little stunned but I pulled myself out of bed. I made him a bottle and got him from his cradle. He ate enthusiastically and I pulled a new book from my nightstand.. The Christian Mom’s idea book It is fantastic! I read the first section where it gives an acrostic for the word motherhood based from Proverbs 31. It was so convicting yet very inspiring. The author certainly has a way with words. Here’s the acrostic: Merciful Observant Trustworthy Helpful Energetic Reverant towards God Honored Orator of wisdom Of Noble Character Dignified One of the many inspiring comments made by the author is this:

“Think about it. God wasn’t sending Jesus to be born and raised by an experienced mother. Mary had no experience. God sent His only Son into arms that were young and fragile. But Mary had something else, something that was highly valued by God. Mary had reverence-severance that produced obedience.”

The second section of this book is all on different topics. This section of the book gives lots of ideas about everyday living as a wife and mother..all to help you become the wife and mom God wants you to be! So the question is where can I get this book..Hop on over to Crossway books and get your own copy and enjoy! Click the picture of the book below and it will send you to Crossway’s website and to the book itself..

Christian Mom's Idea Book (Revised Edition)

Time

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Life has been good. Perhaps my dream of going to Tennessee will soon be a reality…how exciting..more details to come! As I sit this morning with little Tornado watching a movie behind me on my bed I stir with impatience. Impatience for what you might ask..well hubby and I feel as though we are in limbo…so to speak. He is finishing up his last semester of normal classes. By the time he finishes this semester he will have spent the last 5 years in school…that encompasses our whole marriage. I am looking forward to a break. It’s hard raising three kids so close in age. It’s funny that I refer to going into full time ministry a break. Right now my husband works a full time job, goes to school full time, has a full time family and puts in a part time position at a church that is struggling so very very much. Sadness over the church situation is ever lurking in the back of our minds. Our patience for God’s timing of going into full time ministry is driving us crazy. We are so used to God working so quickly in our lives..our kids are a prime example…and I haven’t even asked for patience this time ( I stopped asking for that soon after Tornado turned 1—hence his name) It’s funny how you seem to antsy all at once for lots of things…for instance..it will be nine years since I have been to china and felt ever so drawn to the stories of thousands or maybe even millions of parent less little girls, for Pete’s sake I haven’t even finished having my own kids yet…then there is wanting so desperately to have one church out of the 10 or 15 that have contacted us to be a pastor. The funny thing is that I am satisfied with where I am. I love my house, I love the area we live in. Our neighbors are great! We have a very happy life. We both really want to be serving God full time in a place where all of our time goes to serving a church. We have done a lot of that here but it’s this nagging call. It is hard to wait. By no means am I complaining. Confused yes……There is so much more to the church situation but I cannot go down that road….to protect the names of the innocent of course here are some pics to help you have a great day!

Convictions

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Convictions are an amazing thing about life. The Holy Spirit works in your life and if you are obedient you actually heed what you are being convicted about. That was me three weeks ago. I was convicted about a poor attitude. A poor attitude about pretty much everything had seeped into my life and I became bitter. Over the last few months I have lost sight of the reason I developed my blogs and they became a venue for complaining about everything. That is when I decided I needed to put aside these blogs until I could get a handle on this.
My original plan and it worked for quite some time was to bring a Christian moms perspective to the things going on in the world around me. This may include politics, entertainment, funny things my kids say and or do and so forth. My goal is to be uplifting not one that tears down my house as Proverbs puts it about the foolish man. I want to be a challenge to those who read my blog and my website..something I have not worked on for a very long time.
So that being said, I am back but things will be a little different around here. I will do my absolute best to not be contentious, bitter, anger,malicious, wrathful thing and think on things that are pure right and good because that is what i am called to do. I am called to build up and edify those around me.
It was not long ago that i read a blog post that gave instructions about blogging. they said that goal should not be to “write” but you know what that is how I communicate. I like to write. I like to communicate with my writing. My husband thinks I am pretty good at it too. So why worry about what other people think blogging should be. I can make my blog what i want my blog to be….that’s the whole point right? So that being said..here we go…….

How True

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POSITION : Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mum, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop 
JOB DESCRIPTION : Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organ- izational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required. 
RESPONSIBILITIES : For the rest of your life you must: Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION : None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE : None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION : Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS : While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right. PARENTS in appreciation for everything you do on a daily basis, please know that you are appreciated for the fabulous job you do.
**THERE IS NO RETIREMENT — EVER!!!

Life is a challenge

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With all of my might I will pray! To all of my dear friends I have met online this is my last post! I am sad and sorry but I have to readjust my life a little things have not been so good. I will hopefully someday get back into the swing of things but until then I must say adieu!