Summer Time Sucker

Guess I am not so great at this blogging thing. Who knew? I do intend to be better but I struggle with what to write. I resolve to share more, write more, dream more, and talk about it more.
In the mean time, I have to talk about some meaningless stuff too such as my favorite show right now...America's Got Talent.
I know it's cheesy but I love it. Yes, I record it. I love the good but the bad even more. It's just so fun and the variety is just fantastic. So while I am usually in community group on Wednesdays, my dvr is on so I don't miss a bad song or great flip.
That's my summer time sucker this year right behind hanging out at the pool.
Looking forward to savoring the last few weeks of summer watching every moment of my favorite show.

Baseball games and birthday parties

The puppies were exhausted last night, just plain worn out. They played at the house bright and early doing laps both outside and in. We packed them up and headed to a little league baseball game where more fun awaited. After that, it was over to Momma Karen's house to play with all the other family pets. By the time we got them home, they were just wiped. And our day wasn't even finished yet...off to a birthday bash for Larry and I.
Why does all of this matter? Well...our puppies are on mission with us to love and connect with our family. We drag these poor guys everywhere. As we strive to connect and love the folks God has placed in our path, they are along for the ride.
We were all a little tired this morning as the alarms sounded in the Sabbath a little earlier than usual, but it was a tired that was earned. We certainly don't get it right all the time nor do we necessarily "fit in" the community, but God has called us to live closely and we will, by his strength. If you think of us, please pray for the Holy Spirit's voice to be loud in our lives as we walk through dark places reflecting the One, True Light!
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Heart Exam

The Bible truly is a sword when we let it be.  I decided to read Proverbs 4 this morning and of course, God's word was faithful to change and challenge me.  As I read the words, "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life (Prov 4:23)," my heart seemed to beat a little louder.  

We can all easily let so much collect in our hearts and then wonder why we get mad, frustrated, or disappointed over any little thing.  It's not usually that thing that is the problem but all the things that have been collecting dust on our heart. When there is junk built up in our hearts, it's impossible for life to flow.  It all made so much sense.  

An amazing pastor spoke of this verse and said that every night as he put his daughter to bed, he would ask her how her heart was.  It is so sweet and yet so powerful.  How much dust and crud do we let build up on our hearts thinking that it's no big deal?  I know that I have a tendency to forget and just move on, just like everyone else, but today is a great day for a heart exam.  So two  questions..."How's your flow and How's your heart?"

What a Way

I have come to rediscover God's incredible grace and protection in these days of our new journey. It seems he is constantly providing encouragement, support, and friendship around every corner. Just yesterday, a former student and her mom sent me a message saying that they just happened to be in Austin for a conference and wanted to hang out. Spending an afternoon with an awesome Godly woman who makes me smile, cry, and think is just what I needed and He knew it. For anyone going through a desert with Our Father, always remember that He will go to great lengths to remind you just how much he loves and cares for you.  

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