Hello.
Those of you who know me, know my Dad is running for county commissioner. I have been helping him campaign and it has been quite eye opening.
I remember when we all sat down to discuss him throwing his hat into the ring, I told him ,"Be honest and answer all questions. Do not evade the question or talk in circles. Everyone does that. You need to be different to stand out."
Well, he has done just that. It is the main thing he gets the most compliments about. He is genuine and sincere, and has the best interest of the people at heart. His desire to do the right thing comes shining through.
Trivia: women did not get the right to vote (yes, it is a right) until 1920.
Remember: Tues, November 2 is voting day. Don't forget, the surest way for evil to win is for good people to do nothing. Now, go think about that...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Book Reviews
OK, I absolutely love, love, love to read. I read Christian fiction, usually in the category of suspense/sci fi. BUT, I will read some general fiction.
So, first let me tell you some of my favorite books that I have read IN THE LAST YEAR...
If you like Christian fantasy/sci fi, you will love:
Ted Dekker: Blink, Black, Red, White, Saint (yes, all of those are one word titles)
If you like mystery/ suspense, you will love:
Randy Alcorn: Deception, Dominion
Kathy Herman: too many to list
If you like Christian romance, you will love:
Karen Kingsbury
Beverly Lewis: The Brethren
If you like an author who can write about several genres, try:
Melody Carlson: Armando's Treasure, The Christmas Bus, An Irish Christmas, The Gift of Christmas Present, I Heart Bloomberg (one in a series of 3)
From time to time, I will list more of my favorite books. Tim LaHaye wrote a series that was like Christian Indian Jones. Maybe I will tell you about those next time. But, feel free to ask me if I have read an author or a book if you want my opinion. AND, if you read a great book and want to share, feel free to let me know about it. Just make sure it is a Christian book please. Thanks.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Out of the darkest night, shines the brightest light
I am not sure how to put my thoughts into words...which for those of you who know me may find surprising.
First, those that treat you the way God says they should, they usually stand out. Most people probably don't. Kind of like good customer service at a store. It is so rare, that when it happens, you notice and tell others.
I had something happen to me/my family that I thought was not right. It made me feel like my family was not shown the proper courtesy that I had bestowed upon the offenders. I prayed that I could forgive them, and for God to help me with it...and He will. That's not the point. The point is that people came to mind that DID make my family feel loved and accepted, warts and all...with no judgment and condemnation. They really shone thru.
I called one of those families to tell them about it. The mom told me she appreciated hearing that. You like to know if you are doing something right.
So, this was one big thing. The other was this: last week was Encouragement Week. So, I chose 2 (of the many) of my friends who had been a blessing to me, and I wrote them a card and told them so. I am so blessed to have several true friends, it was hard to choose. One of them called me later to thank me. The other sent me an email, and told me what a blessing I had been to her.
Here is what got me. I hope you are sitting down for this one. She said when someone has been a real blessing to you, then you understand what it means for them to say you are a blessing to them. Now, stop and think about that one. She said my life has been a witness to her in ways I could never imagine. (didn't I begin by blessing her?) By now, tears are coming down my face as I realize she is right. If you have ever been in need, and someone was a blessing to you, it does take on a new meaning when another says you are a blessing to them.
So I have been humbled in many ways, and reminded that even Christians can treat you unjustly...but you still have to forgive. God calls us to be the example whether we feel like it or not.
Go be a blessing to someone for no reason at all. Think about that.....
First, those that treat you the way God says they should, they usually stand out. Most people probably don't. Kind of like good customer service at a store. It is so rare, that when it happens, you notice and tell others.
I had something happen to me/my family that I thought was not right. It made me feel like my family was not shown the proper courtesy that I had bestowed upon the offenders. I prayed that I could forgive them, and for God to help me with it...and He will. That's not the point. The point is that people came to mind that DID make my family feel loved and accepted, warts and all...with no judgment and condemnation. They really shone thru.
I called one of those families to tell them about it. The mom told me she appreciated hearing that. You like to know if you are doing something right.
So, this was one big thing. The other was this: last week was Encouragement Week. So, I chose 2 (of the many) of my friends who had been a blessing to me, and I wrote them a card and told them so. I am so blessed to have several true friends, it was hard to choose. One of them called me later to thank me. The other sent me an email, and told me what a blessing I had been to her.
Here is what got me. I hope you are sitting down for this one. She said when someone has been a real blessing to you, then you understand what it means for them to say you are a blessing to them. Now, stop and think about that one. She said my life has been a witness to her in ways I could never imagine. (didn't I begin by blessing her?) By now, tears are coming down my face as I realize she is right. If you have ever been in need, and someone was a blessing to you, it does take on a new meaning when another says you are a blessing to them.
So I have been humbled in many ways, and reminded that even Christians can treat you unjustly...but you still have to forgive. God calls us to be the example whether we feel like it or not.
Go be a blessing to someone for no reason at all. Think about that.....
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Who Are You???
Who you are when no one is looking, is who you are....
I put this as my Facebook status earlier this week. I try to live by this and teach my kids to live by this. If you try, you'll soon find out it is difficult sometimes. By nature we tend to go the easier route...to follow the crowd. If you do that long, you'll find out it is much better to go on a less traveled path.
So, who are you?
Do you cheat on your taxes?
Do you tell what Lucy Ricardo calls "social fibbs"? That is, do you find it easy to tell a white lie to get out of dinner with a friend or helping someone with something? Oh, and by the way, a lie is a lie...they don't have colors.
If you find cash on the floor of Harris Teeter, do you put it in your pocket or take it to customer service?
If you go to Chick Fil A with your mom, do you go sit down and let her order two senior meals so you can get yours at a discount? (yes, this is a lie)
I could go on, but you get the idea. I have been made fun of in my life because I chose to do the right thing. I didn't care because I am sure of who I am in Christ. I am sure the Lord used me as an example to people in that way.
So who are you? If you find it easy to lie, then there is a problem. Hit your knees now and repent, and ask God to help make it very hard for you to lie.
Would you punish your child if they did or said some of the things you do or say? Then you need to stop. Would you do or say those things right to Jesus' face? If not, don't do them to anyone.
God holds us to a very high standard. So as you go about your day, pay attention to what you do or say to others. Are you honest or do you lie?
Who you are when no one is looking, is who you are. Now, go think about that.....
I put this as my Facebook status earlier this week. I try to live by this and teach my kids to live by this. If you try, you'll soon find out it is difficult sometimes. By nature we tend to go the easier route...to follow the crowd. If you do that long, you'll find out it is much better to go on a less traveled path.
So, who are you?
Do you cheat on your taxes?
Do you tell what Lucy Ricardo calls "social fibbs"? That is, do you find it easy to tell a white lie to get out of dinner with a friend or helping someone with something? Oh, and by the way, a lie is a lie...they don't have colors.
If you find cash on the floor of Harris Teeter, do you put it in your pocket or take it to customer service?
If you go to Chick Fil A with your mom, do you go sit down and let her order two senior meals so you can get yours at a discount? (yes, this is a lie)
I could go on, but you get the idea. I have been made fun of in my life because I chose to do the right thing. I didn't care because I am sure of who I am in Christ. I am sure the Lord used me as an example to people in that way.
So who are you? If you find it easy to lie, then there is a problem. Hit your knees now and repent, and ask God to help make it very hard for you to lie.
Would you punish your child if they did or said some of the things you do or say? Then you need to stop. Would you do or say those things right to Jesus' face? If not, don't do them to anyone.
God holds us to a very high standard. So as you go about your day, pay attention to what you do or say to others. Are you honest or do you lie?
Who you are when no one is looking, is who you are. Now, go think about that.....
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