I have been talking to this lady at work about Christ. For two years I have been talking to her. Showing her in the Bible that we are sinners, that Christ came and died on the cross and rose again. The area I had the most trouble trying to explain to her was that I know that I know when I die, I will go to heaven. I told her about a conversation my brother, mother and I had several years ago, when my brother said if anything ever happened to him, we would know where he was. I still cry over him dying, but I would never wish him to come back to earth after seeing Jesus face to face. She has doubts about knowing this in your heart before you die. At one point she stated that you don't know all the sins some people have done. So you don't know if they will go to heaven.
We work in the jail. I used the example of the thief on the cross. I used the example of the lady that the state of Texas executed for murder. That there is no sin to big that Jesus can't wash away with His blood.
Well, two weeks ago she and her son came to Wednesday night services. And praise the Lord she and her son came back tonight and she brought her boyfriend. I have talked to him about coming to church for well over five years.
Her son loves AWANA and she and her boyfriend said that it was a really good message tonight.
Maybe I am in the Spirit of Christmas after all.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My favorite
One thing I really enjoy about this time of the year is college basketball. More specifically, Kentucky Wildcat basketball.
You might be asking yourself why I enjoy this. Well, my grandfather was a big fan of Kentucky basketball. I remember being at my grandparents home and having to have dinner over with by game time. I remember granddaddy having to sit extremely close the TV so he could see some of the action.
I also knew not to call during a game. Now, sometimes I would call during half time with the understanding the call was over when the game horn sounded. And if it was a really good or close game, I would call after the game was over. Or I would call when there was less than ten seconds left in the game.
If Coach Rick Pitino or Coach Tubby Smith had ever needed any comments for improvements in the game ,they should have called my granddaddy.
A few weeks ago, after an evening church service, I told the preacher I really enjoyed his Coach Tubby Smith shirt. He is originally from LSU country and had no idea what I was referring to.
You might be asking yourself why I enjoy this. Well, my grandfather was a big fan of Kentucky basketball. I remember being at my grandparents home and having to have dinner over with by game time. I remember granddaddy having to sit extremely close the TV so he could see some of the action.
I also knew not to call during a game. Now, sometimes I would call during half time with the understanding the call was over when the game horn sounded. And if it was a really good or close game, I would call after the game was over. Or I would call when there was less than ten seconds left in the game.
If Coach Rick Pitino or Coach Tubby Smith had ever needed any comments for improvements in the game ,they should have called my granddaddy.
A few weeks ago, after an evening church service, I told the preacher I really enjoyed his Coach Tubby Smith shirt. He is originally from LSU country and had no idea what I was referring to.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Yes!
On my first official day of feeling like I am alive again, I finished my Christmas shopping. I have to motivate myself now to wrap everything. Well, wrap everything that is at my house. I have two items that are to be delivered to Wal-mart on the 24th.
I remember in days past, my goal was to have everything purchased and wrapped by Thanksgiving. It is not because I don't know the true meaning of this season. I am joyful. I am blessed. I am Gods inheritance and He is mine. I am just having trouble being overly thrilled during this season.
I wonder why I am feeling this way? Is it because I am older? Is it because I can literally see the faithlessness of those around me? Does their faithlessness have an overt effect or affect on my being?
I struggle with my view point, that everyone goes out of their way to celebrate during this time of the year. I struggle with my view point, that we or I, don't do more celebrating during the Easter time of the year. I mean, Christ dying on the cross for my sin, should be my primary reason for existence. Would we really be celebrating Christmas if God had not already known that His Son was fulfilling the law?
Although I struggle with my lack of happiness, I will try to let others know that the greatest gift they can receve is Jesus. And that God loved us so much that He sent his beloved Son, so that I and everyone else can believe in Him and have everlasting life.Because that is the true meaning of Christmas.
I remember in days past, my goal was to have everything purchased and wrapped by Thanksgiving. It is not because I don't know the true meaning of this season. I am joyful. I am blessed. I am Gods inheritance and He is mine. I am just having trouble being overly thrilled during this season.
I wonder why I am feeling this way? Is it because I am older? Is it because I can literally see the faithlessness of those around me? Does their faithlessness have an overt effect or affect on my being?
I struggle with my view point, that everyone goes out of their way to celebrate during this time of the year. I struggle with my view point, that we or I, don't do more celebrating during the Easter time of the year. I mean, Christ dying on the cross for my sin, should be my primary reason for existence. Would we really be celebrating Christmas if God had not already known that His Son was fulfilling the law?
Although I struggle with my lack of happiness, I will try to let others know that the greatest gift they can receve is Jesus. And that God loved us so much that He sent his beloved Son, so that I and everyone else can believe in Him and have everlasting life.Because that is the true meaning of Christmas.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Let it snow......
I woke up around four this morning. I decided to check the weather outside. There were huge snow flakes and snow everwhere on the ground. I immediately got up and dressed for winter. I have been in the arm pit of Texas for 25 years. I have never seen it snow down here. I was absolutely thrilled!
I went outside and ran out to the street and looked around. There were huge snow flakes falling. It looked wonderful. There were huge amounts of snow piled on the tree leaves and the pine tree in my front yard.
Later today I was at the grocery store. I ran into a couple who live across the street from me. The husband said "I saw you this morning." Now I have been under the weather lately but was racking my brain as to when he could have seen me. Then it hit me that he had seen me outside this morning admiring the snow. I immediately said a prayer to God. Thanking Him. I could have ran outside in my night gown and slippers, but thankfully I got up and put jeans, sweatshirt and a coat on.
I went outside and ran out to the street and looked around. There were huge snow flakes falling. It looked wonderful. There were huge amounts of snow piled on the tree leaves and the pine tree in my front yard.
Later today I was at the grocery store. I ran into a couple who live across the street from me. The husband said "I saw you this morning." Now I have been under the weather lately but was racking my brain as to when he could have seen me. Then it hit me that he had seen me outside this morning admiring the snow. I immediately said a prayer to God. Thanking Him. I could have ran outside in my night gown and slippers, but thankfully I got up and put jeans, sweatshirt and a coat on.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Brrr
I just heard the weather man say the moisture is coming ashore. He said we could expect sleet or possibly snow flurries. Does anyone know of any cheap trips to a warm / warmer area in the world?
Brrrrrrrr
Man, is it cold outside. I just saw the news and they say Austin and north of San Antonio is getting snow. What? I was just in Fredericksburg a few days ago. There was no snow!
Sometimes I wish I lived in a part of the country that has four seasons. You know. Spring, summer, fall and winter. Here in Southeast Texas we generally have two seasons. Hot and humid, and then there is cool and wet. As of lately we have thrown in the an extra season, hurricane.
I just came back from across the street. I was takeing care of the neighbors dog. I can't blame the dog for not wanting to go outside. So, I stood at the front door and let her take care of her business in the front yard and allowed her right back indoors. I think next time I trek across the tundra, aka the street, I will have on my big heavy robe and some type of head cover. At least something over my ears.
Sometimes I wish I lived in a part of the country that has four seasons. You know. Spring, summer, fall and winter. Here in Southeast Texas we generally have two seasons. Hot and humid, and then there is cool and wet. As of lately we have thrown in the an extra season, hurricane.
I just came back from across the street. I was takeing care of the neighbors dog. I can't blame the dog for not wanting to go outside. So, I stood at the front door and let her take care of her business in the front yard and allowed her right back indoors. I think next time I trek across the tundra, aka the street, I will have on my big heavy robe and some type of head cover. At least something over my ears.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Happiness
I have a new assignment at work. I now work around about twelve other co-workers and they have, well lets call it "potty" mouths.
I don't care for their words when the are frustrated.
I told them that I was going to get a jar and make them start paying for using these words.
I went up to one person this past Tuesday and requested something. When they gave me the package I said "thank you". And this person who was speaking to another co-worker actually interrupted their conversation and told me "your welcome".
I think I am making progress. YES!
I don't care for their words when the are frustrated.
I told them that I was going to get a jar and make them start paying for using these words.
I went up to one person this past Tuesday and requested something. When they gave me the package I said "thank you". And this person who was speaking to another co-worker actually interrupted their conversation and told me "your welcome".
I think I am making progress. YES!
Happiness
This past Sunday I was at an AWANA pre-meeting. We get together for prayer requests and to discuss up coming events for the program.
This past Sunday was pajama night. All but three of the leaders were in PJ's. Almost all the kids were wearing their PJ's. The parents must have been really happy to take the kids home after AWANA and put them straight into bed. And we are preparing to preform a song with some dance moves. Not many moves and we are not very talented.
And we are all wearing our Pj's. At some point I sat down to observe all these adults wear Pj's and doing "AWANA aerobics". It just put a large smile on my face and heart. All these adults doing things that would encourage the kids to come to AWANA and learn Gods word.
This past Sunday was pajama night. All but three of the leaders were in PJ's. Almost all the kids were wearing their PJ's. The parents must have been really happy to take the kids home after AWANA and put them straight into bed. And we are preparing to preform a song with some dance moves. Not many moves and we are not very talented.
And we are all wearing our Pj's. At some point I sat down to observe all these adults wear Pj's and doing "AWANA aerobics". It just put a large smile on my face and heart. All these adults doing things that would encourage the kids to come to AWANA and learn Gods word.
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