So, in the tone of yesterday's blog, Mother's Day has changed for me...
Last year I don't remember... I probably didn't go to church.
It's just that same selective perception thing... all the sudden,
because of my losses... I am aware of what a hard day that is for
people... who want to be moms, or have kids away from God, or who
have children or mothers in heaven.
So I want to be celebrated; and I want to celebrate my mom. It's just
bittersweet now, thinking of my sons in heaven, and my friends who hurt.
I'm not one who says it's just a marketing scam. I LIKE holidays.
Especially ones with presents. Bring 'em on, I say.
So, to bring this blog to some kind of point, keep your heart open
this Sunday to people who may be sad.... amen.
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From downstairs:
Kat- if you're subscribed correctly and hit Update on the top right you should see this happen: Where the apple icon is in the middle, you should see the words: "Updating "Radiant Worship": devotional pro. . .
Do those words appear when you click Update?
And I'm FRIST
Grrrrr sharon.
Just read your post, very good.
This will be the first Mother's Day for Shannon, D'Ana, and Valerie, that's cool. Anyone I missed?
Roger that Sharon.
kat
i did read it and i thought it was beautifull... thank you
I'm really liking the radio stations in iTunes. Just hit one that's playing Toby Mac right now.
Now I'll go sing in the shower, maybe some of Richy's "All of My Days" podcast this AM. It was very good, really worshiped to it.
yes, my middle name is gail
....similiar to the strong violent wind(gale)
good morning bloggers
Morning Clam.
WTG M-3. Now I won’t have to type it all out. Maybe Kat can call M-3 for instructions on the podcast also.
Kat- thanks for sharing how our Father comforted you after you miscarriage. I always like hearing how God comforts people. See little Christopher must’ve been very special.
"friends don't let friends go to school without pens"
amusing quote
It’s been awhile, but. . . drum roll. . . here is your puns of the day!
What does a storm-cloud wear under it's coat . . . . Thunderwear!
Using deodorant is no sweat.
The riot at Macy's was called a shopping maul.
Biologists have recently produced immortal frogs by removing their vocal cords. They can't croak.
plans need to begin now for the one year anniversary of this blog:
On Jul 31, 2005, at 10:33 AM, Jessica Clark wrote:
"Hey I started a blog. God only knows if I'll keep doing it. But maybe
on bedrest it will be fun... anyhoo, here's the first post!"
A Stanford University study has indicated that if you read 30-60 minutes each day in your field of interest, in 4-5 years you will be a national authority.
All Leaders are Readers. A Harvard study shows that those who are readers are more positive, optimistic and excited. Those who are not readers are more negative, pessimistic and doubtful about their future.
for a special texas library card:
http://www.texshare.edu/generalinfo/about/card.html
nobody here by that name
THat little Chris Brezik...is crazy! I don't know if I've ever seen a boy with so much...uh...energy? Every time I see him he jumps on me or something...cute, although sometimes he hits or runs into me, funny kid.
In honor of Mother's Day, the story of St. Augustine's mother, as told by Chuck Colson. A story of devotion and perseverance.
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This upcoming Sunday is Mother's Day. It's the day when Americans remember and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices their moms have made on their behalf.
In honor of Mother's Day, I'd like to tell you a story about one mother whose devotion shaped not only her son's life but countless others, as well.
Her name was Monica. A Christian, she was married to a prominent man who wasn't a believer. He was unfaithful and even beat her at times. Monica's response was to go to church every day and pray for his conversion. She hoped that by setting a godly example, even in the midst of her mistreatment, she might win him over. And that's exactly what happened.
The suffering and anguish caused by her husband paled before what Monica's oldest son put her through. He lived a dissolute life, devoted to pleasure. He left one mistress and took up with another. His only son was born out-of-wedlock.
His lack of faith and rejection of Christian truth hurt Monica even more. He belittled her beliefs and seemed to go out of his way to embrace Christianity's competitors for the hearts and, especially, minds of his contemporaries. He later recalled how his being "dead [to] that faith and spirit which," as he put it, "[my mother] had from you . . . O, Lord" made her weep.
Still, Monica never gave up. The greatest preacher of the time, knowing of her prayers and tears for her son, told her that "it is impossible that the son of so many tears should perish."
That preacher, Bishop Ambrose of Milan, was right. At the age of 35, Monica's son, Augustine, became a Christian and was baptized, along with his son, Adeodatus, by Ambrose. A few months later, on the way home to Hippo with Augustine and Adeodatus, Monica fell ill and died.
Monica could not have known that her prayers and devotion would affect not only the life of her son but also the course of history. Her concern was that her son believe "the truth which is in Jesus."
This devotion to the spiritual welfare of her son is why Monica is regarded as the model for all Christian mothers. Like Susannah Wesley, her zeal for the salvation of her son had an impact far beyond anything she could have imagined.
But there's another reason why Monica's story should resonate with "BreakPoint" listeners and readers. Her concern was not only that her son give up his debauchery, as important as that was. Monica was determined that he embrace the truth of Christianity. She prayed that he would renounce false worldviews and put his sharp mind to the service of Christian truth.
And that's exactly what he did. Augustine championed the Christian worldview against the false alternatives of his day. Much of what Christians believe today was first and best articulated by Monica's son. His writings, the Confessions and the City of God, are considered classics, not only of the Christian faith, but also of all of Western culture and civilization. Those books have profoundly shaped me and my ministry.
While there can be only one Monica and Augustine, every Christian mother-and father, for that matter-should be concerned with their kids' worldviews. Praying for them and teaching them to seek after Christian truth is a solemn duty on our part and a contribution they will always remember, whether it is Mother's Day or any other day of the year.
Cool, Michelle League had a baby.
Congtulations to her and daddy!
That makes another 1st time Mother's Dayer.
michelle has 4 daughters? for real
oh, their 4th girl, well we all know who hasn't kept up with the League family over the years now. That would be me.
I'll pass along your Happy Mother's Day to Shannon.
how bout the family on vacation in Hawaii. the mother saved all but one of her children from the tides.
she courageously lost her own life in doing so
Oh, I see Stephanie, only 8 yrs old, that is no biggy. I miss lots of things by 8 yrs all the time. Thanks for making me feel better!
Kat- no sure what's happening about importing. When you download the new podcast, it's saved on your hard drive. Make sure you go into the settings, on the podcast tab, and select for it to keep all or else they could be deleted auto after 5 days or whatever.
HOLD IT! I do rememeber Michelle having a kid or two. It's all coming back to me now.
OK, back to work.
Well, I'm glad someone can laugh at my memory loss.
Well, I'm glad someone can laugh at my memory loss.
Oh, I did already type that. I couldn't remember if I had or not. Darn memory loss.
lol Josh
tyvm
Thank ya verr much
we ended up staying home...not going to WF... please keep prayers going up for John's family...
good night...
its not 11:59 yet but I am off to bed anyway....
LSAT 4now
I just got finished watching Narnia Sharon.......I recognized your picture......
Looks great to me....
You can see the light post and that gives it away.
Nite all
Thanks Jess
Lsat!
LSAT!
LSAT!!!!!
Sleepy daddy might be lsat, but I won't be sticking around to defend it. Is it fate or isn't it? We shall see.
Will I be lsat?
ah yes...you were LSAT. It is FRIDAY! I go to RG on fridays...and I was still @ Taco Bell at 11:59. Frist I claim, in the name of the owl...the night owl that is.
Howdy Naytron, still around? I'm up with Shannon at a mid night feeding. Gonna catch up on some emails and stuff.
How was RG? What's the Word?
Good Morning Harvester.......
Have a great day!
It is beautiful outside....
makes you want to take a walk.
Hey, I am going to take a fast walk before I go to work.
What a great idea.....KNOCK knock is calling.
ah...RG was great. Leading worship is getting sweeter and sweeter. I enjoyed it a whole lot. We started with a wonderful prayer meeting out in front of everyone, not hidden away in the prayer room. It was only supposed to last 30 mins, it ended up going an hour. But, man it was good. Then worship, was just awesome. Why? WE HAD ALREADY BROKEN THROUGH! I guess it is just that simple...but ya...definatly awesome. We've been having new people come, which is kinda....rare...but these kids are having intimate experiences with the Lord. There have been these kids from a Methodist church lately...these girls are experiencing God in a whole new way. Its a beautiful thing. Man oh man...
Where is everyone today?
I know, it is sooooo beautiful outside that everyone is having a picnic with their family (not me boo-hoo.)
I did get a chance to play Yahtzee with my three kids and then three more games with just Gabriela.
How fun.
Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.
Tonight, my girls are taking me to a Dance at the Vineyard in Houston that talks about seasons of a mother...
Hello, Diamond
The Dance Troup performed wonderfully! And it had Jess' family in it!!! Hurrah! You guys are all so gifted and talented and beautee full... We always like to see Nate and Leah dance together.
Thank you daughters for inviting your mother to go.
J and Hannah weed-eated and mowed 2+ acres today, after Papa JC picked up all the sticks. We also had a major septic problem, but got that worked out, thankfully...
Blessings to all the moms and moms-at-heart and moms-in-action...
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for those interested, check out my blog for the story of
"How I Became a Crouse"... Scenes One and Two are posted...
YAY FOR J AND HAN! Yardwork is fun. Hard physical labor is way fun. It makes me feel like I'm worth something. But only if done in the sun. If it's inside a building it's lame...
there's nothing lame about hard work done inside a building. it hurts your feet worse, and it makes you just as tired.
I know...thats why I don't really like it! I used to work @ Best Buy...8-12 hours on your feet will kill you. One thing about best buy..there aren't any chairs...not for employees anyway. We got a 15-30 min break every once in a while. Which was just enough time for your feet to swell up before you go back on the floor. I hated it. I like working outside. Outside you get a tan, you get fresh air, you get hot and sweaty. I love it!
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