Thursday, April 19, 2012
WOW!
"Wow" is the word that comes to mind to describe all the awesome ways God has blessed us in the last 8-9 days. He has answered prayers, provided things we didn't even ask for, and opened doors to some incredible prospects. I can't say much about all of this right now, but stay tuned in for details as I'm able to give them. Right now, I'm bubbling over! So, later tonight, Sam and I are going out for some fun. Can't wait! So excited! Yay!!
For those of you who have checked on me, thank you for your concern. Everything is just fine; I have just decided to deactivate my Facebook account, for the time being, anyway. Anything I deem worthy of posting, I will share here. Hope everyone has a great day!!
Observations
My mom used to be fond of quoting this little rhyme:
That kind of sums up my observations on marriage. My parents had one of those mighty, mighty good marriages. I never once saw them fight, or even argue. Growing up in that environment gave me a very idealistic view of marriage, one that could be true but, most often, is not.
The biggest lesson I learned from my marriage is that, just one person can't make it a good marriage, no matter how hard they try. Although one person may be giving her all, if the other person is completely ego-centric and goes into it categorizing in his mind who gets what in a divorce, it's not likely to last long at all. When you add to that the lies that were told to make the marriage happen in the first place, it's truly a miracle it lasted four years.
That's why I can not envision myself ever considering getting married again. I have friends I can talk to, reminisce with, go to dinner or a movie with; but I don't think I can ever trust another man enough to give my all again.
There was once a little girl with a little curl
Right in the middle of her forehead.
When she was good, she was mighty, mighty good,
But when she was bad, she was horrid.
That kind of sums up my observations on marriage. My parents had one of those mighty, mighty good marriages. I never once saw them fight, or even argue. Growing up in that environment gave me a very idealistic view of marriage, one that could be true but, most often, is not.
The biggest lesson I learned from my marriage is that, just one person can't make it a good marriage, no matter how hard they try. Although one person may be giving her all, if the other person is completely ego-centric and goes into it categorizing in his mind who gets what in a divorce, it's not likely to last long at all. When you add to that the lies that were told to make the marriage happen in the first place, it's truly a miracle it lasted four years.
That's why I can not envision myself ever considering getting married again. I have friends I can talk to, reminisce with, go to dinner or a movie with; but I don't think I can ever trust another man enough to give my all again.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Fashion Tips
Working at Walmart, I see so many people who apparently don't know how to dress, that I felt it would only be right for me to give a few tips.
1) Pajamas are for sleeping in, not for going shopping in.
2) But, if you're going to wear pajamas to Walmart, at least make sure the top and bottom match somewhat.
3) Just because you can squeeze yourself into it, doesn't mean it fits.
4) If you're going to wear white pants, don't wear black panties.
5) Wearing a bold, printed bra under a tight, white tank top tends to make you look like a slut.
6) Wearing an off-white shirt with very faded jeans makes the shirt look old and dingy.
7) Swim trunks are for swimming in, not for going shopping in.
8) But, if you're going to wear swim trunks to Walmart, do NOT wear suspenders with them!
9) If your large, flabby belly is hanging out below your shirt, don't get upset if I throw up.
10) Buy a mirror, hang it in a prominent place in your house, and look in it before you go outside.
1) Pajamas are for sleeping in, not for going shopping in.
2) But, if you're going to wear pajamas to Walmart, at least make sure the top and bottom match somewhat.
3) Just because you can squeeze yourself into it, doesn't mean it fits.
4) If you're going to wear white pants, don't wear black panties.
5) Wearing a bold, printed bra under a tight, white tank top tends to make you look like a slut.
6) Wearing an off-white shirt with very faded jeans makes the shirt look old and dingy.
7) Swim trunks are for swimming in, not for going shopping in.
8) But, if you're going to wear swim trunks to Walmart, do NOT wear suspenders with them!
9) If your large, flabby belly is hanging out below your shirt, don't get upset if I throw up.
10) Buy a mirror, hang it in a prominent place in your house, and look in it before you go outside.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Real Christianity
Disclaimer: This post is not directed toward anyone more than to myself. If you see yourself, or someone else in these words, it was not intentional.
Lately, I’ve been considering how the world views Christians. There are lots of people who claim to be Christians, (many who even go to church every Sunday, perhaps sing in the choir or teach a Sunday school class or work in some other ministry of the church) who give non-Christians an excuse to have nothing to do with God or church. At church, they are all smiles and amens, but at home or work their actions belie their words.
I know that I have been guilty of that myself. I’ve always been quick to let people know that I am a Christian and a faithful church-goer, but my life hasn’t always lived up to my speech. Having grown up in church, the right words roll so easily off my tongue. At church, I’ve heard literally hundreds of people get up and testify about what God has done for them, and it is so easy to parrot those words.
I’ve made sure that the people I work with know that I’m a Christian, but have I shown them by my actions or only by my attestation? I know I tend to be too critical of people: co-workers, managers, customers, etc. I’ve been trying lately to do better with that. So many people who come in the store are unlovely, unlovable, and sometimes downright disgusting. It’s not so easy to show Christian love to those people. I’ve become aware that perhaps God put me in my position to be a light, an example of His love. I’ve been consciously trying to be kind and show compassion, especially when it’s the hardest to do, because perhaps, I will be the only person all day, or all week, to show them kindness. Verse 22 in the book of Jude comes to mind often, “And of some have compassion, making a difference.” That’s what I want to do…make a difference!
On another note, how many times are even the words spoken in church hollow? How many times have you heard the same person get up and say the exact same thing every time they speak, with such familiarity that it sounds like a broken record, with no discernable emotion or sincerity. I am so very grateful that God saved me! I certainly didn’t deserve it, and neither did anyone else. So, how can anyone get up and say, “I’m thankful for my salvation,” in the same tone of voice that they would say, “The sun is shining today”? Are we thinking about what we’re saying, or are we just reciting what we’ve always heard and think everyone expects to hear? Is God working in our lives? If He is, how can we be so monotonous in talking about it? And, how can we say we love God and go on living as if He is somewhere far off in space and unconcerned about how we represent Him?
Lately, I’ve been considering how the world views Christians. There are lots of people who claim to be Christians, (many who even go to church every Sunday, perhaps sing in the choir or teach a Sunday school class or work in some other ministry of the church) who give non-Christians an excuse to have nothing to do with God or church. At church, they are all smiles and amens, but at home or work their actions belie their words.
I know that I have been guilty of that myself. I’ve always been quick to let people know that I am a Christian and a faithful church-goer, but my life hasn’t always lived up to my speech. Having grown up in church, the right words roll so easily off my tongue. At church, I’ve heard literally hundreds of people get up and testify about what God has done for them, and it is so easy to parrot those words.
I’ve made sure that the people I work with know that I’m a Christian, but have I shown them by my actions or only by my attestation? I know I tend to be too critical of people: co-workers, managers, customers, etc. I’ve been trying lately to do better with that. So many people who come in the store are unlovely, unlovable, and sometimes downright disgusting. It’s not so easy to show Christian love to those people. I’ve become aware that perhaps God put me in my position to be a light, an example of His love. I’ve been consciously trying to be kind and show compassion, especially when it’s the hardest to do, because perhaps, I will be the only person all day, or all week, to show them kindness. Verse 22 in the book of Jude comes to mind often, “And of some have compassion, making a difference.” That’s what I want to do…make a difference!
On another note, how many times are even the words spoken in church hollow? How many times have you heard the same person get up and say the exact same thing every time they speak, with such familiarity that it sounds like a broken record, with no discernable emotion or sincerity. I am so very grateful that God saved me! I certainly didn’t deserve it, and neither did anyone else. So, how can anyone get up and say, “I’m thankful for my salvation,” in the same tone of voice that they would say, “The sun is shining today”? Are we thinking about what we’re saying, or are we just reciting what we’ve always heard and think everyone expects to hear? Is God working in our lives? If He is, how can we be so monotonous in talking about it? And, how can we say we love God and go on living as if He is somewhere far off in space and unconcerned about how we represent Him?
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