1. Blueberry Pancakes
2. Home Depot
3. Leftover Chili
4. Paint Dresser
5. Hang Shelf
6. Put Away Clothes and Diapers
7. Watch Jaakan Try to Crawl
8. Tuna and Green Beans
9. Chargers Defeat Broncos
10. Blog About Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
No para su boca
So David learned a new spanish phrase today because the word "no" is too limiting for his interactions with Jaakan.
So we flipped our bed to the "firm" side and by we I mean my strong David.
So it was the first day of David's vacation and he was sick.
So I love chili!
So where to go for a Christmas Eve service?
So David and I both are reading books about mysticism and the emergent church which may lead to paranoia...or discernment. I must say, however, I really like the idea of going to church and sitting on sofas...pregnant women unite!
So David is planning how to build a loft.
So Jaakan scooted/stretched forward enough to reach her quite out of reach book this evening...No para su boca!
And so...that's all for today.
So we flipped our bed to the "firm" side and by we I mean my strong David.
So it was the first day of David's vacation and he was sick.
So I love chili!
So where to go for a Christmas Eve service?
So David and I both are reading books about mysticism and the emergent church which may lead to paranoia...or discernment. I must say, however, I really like the idea of going to church and sitting on sofas...pregnant women unite!
So David is planning how to build a loft.
So Jaakan scooted/stretched forward enough to reach her quite out of reach book this evening...No para su boca!
And so...that's all for today.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Spiritual Leadership (thoughts for girls)
Spiritual Leadership from a man (your husband) is not simply evaluated on whether he comes home and spends an hour teaching you from the word of God or praying with you in some sort of profound charismatic manner, rather, it is the ability and drive within that man to live his life, motives, actions, words, reactions, decisions and thoughts in light of and according to the Word of God. If he is a man who lives with faith and holiness in the little parts of life (taxes, friendships, loyalty, fruit of the spirit, day to day decisions, tone of voice and expectations of you) then he is manifesting spiritual leadership by virtue of being the example that you can step in behind and follow through life, knowing that God is glorified by his example and the changes in your life as you follow his example.
For the wives:
Know and notice these things about your husband and encourage him in the details of his holiness. Do not compare him with other husbands. God has made HIM the example that YOU need to follow. Be careful not to let your own spiritual pride get in the way...you are not more holy than your husband or meant to lead or delineate what his walk with God should look like. Humbly ask God to show you the strengths that God has given your husband and learn from him. Chances are very good that he does not gossip as much as you do, that he is more loyal and reliable than you are, that he takes God's word more seriously in life choices than you do or that he excels you in dozens of other areas. If you feel like he is not a spiritual leader, chances are that the actual problem is that you are not a spiritual follower. Do not follow the deceived path of Eve who thought she knew best for both her husband and her family, but only managed to lead the whole world into sin.
For the single girls who so desperately desire a husband:
Do not be enticed by the idea that Spiritual Leadership in a man is best demonstrated by or confined to up front talent (bible study leading, guitar playing, teaching and eloquent praying) or to polished vocalizations of Biblical knowledge (remember that knowledge puffs up). Rather seek a man whose life (not his "devos") is characterized by sound judgement and upright decisions that measure up to the calling of God's word. Is he honest (even in the little things that don't hurt anyone and might bring him a measure of loss)? Does he speak poorly of others (even when they would never find out)? Does he treat people with kindness and consideration (regardless of his mood, just because God has mandated such behavior)? Does he desire to be more holy each new day (not read his bible more, necessarily, but measure his life against Christ's)? Does he keep his word (even when it is not convenient)? Is he someone that you could step in behind and in following his example become more like Christ yourself?
For the wives:
Know and notice these things about your husband and encourage him in the details of his holiness. Do not compare him with other husbands. God has made HIM the example that YOU need to follow. Be careful not to let your own spiritual pride get in the way...you are not more holy than your husband or meant to lead or delineate what his walk with God should look like. Humbly ask God to show you the strengths that God has given your husband and learn from him. Chances are very good that he does not gossip as much as you do, that he is more loyal and reliable than you are, that he takes God's word more seriously in life choices than you do or that he excels you in dozens of other areas. If you feel like he is not a spiritual leader, chances are that the actual problem is that you are not a spiritual follower. Do not follow the deceived path of Eve who thought she knew best for both her husband and her family, but only managed to lead the whole world into sin.
For the single girls who so desperately desire a husband:
Do not be enticed by the idea that Spiritual Leadership in a man is best demonstrated by or confined to up front talent (bible study leading, guitar playing, teaching and eloquent praying) or to polished vocalizations of Biblical knowledge (remember that knowledge puffs up). Rather seek a man whose life (not his "devos") is characterized by sound judgement and upright decisions that measure up to the calling of God's word. Is he honest (even in the little things that don't hurt anyone and might bring him a measure of loss)? Does he speak poorly of others (even when they would never find out)? Does he treat people with kindness and consideration (regardless of his mood, just because God has mandated such behavior)? Does he desire to be more holy each new day (not read his bible more, necessarily, but measure his life against Christ's)? Does he keep his word (even when it is not convenient)? Is he someone that you could step in behind and in following his example become more like Christ yourself?
On a Wife's Independence
What is your independence worth?
Is it worth...
...God's displeasure because you want what you want when you want it?
...Your husband's feelings of insufficiency because he can't provide for the ritzy lifestyle you want so desperately to live?
...Your children being trained by a 16 year old daycare worker because you weren't fufilled as an individual staying at home?
...Your husband's dislike of coming home because you never stop whining about how people treat you?
...Your husband's frustration because you deserve Starbucks at least once a day?
...Your husband's second job and decreased time with the family so that you could have a car and go where you want, when you want?
...A reputation of unreliability because you won't commit yourself just incase a better offer comes along?
...The loss of your husband's trust because you have the right to change your mind if you want to?
...Your husband's hunger and crankiness because you were too busy and important to get him dinner on time?
...Your children's education because you were too caught up in your important phone calls and email relationships?
God does not value our independence...He values our complete dependence on Him to provide what we need, not what we want, and to fufill us with the pleasure and joy of knowing Him, not accomplishing here in this world and reaping the praise of man.
Is it worth...
...God's displeasure because you want what you want when you want it?
...Your husband's feelings of insufficiency because he can't provide for the ritzy lifestyle you want so desperately to live?
...Your children being trained by a 16 year old daycare worker because you weren't fufilled as an individual staying at home?
...Your husband's dislike of coming home because you never stop whining about how people treat you?
...Your husband's frustration because you deserve Starbucks at least once a day?
...Your husband's second job and decreased time with the family so that you could have a car and go where you want, when you want?
...A reputation of unreliability because you won't commit yourself just incase a better offer comes along?
...The loss of your husband's trust because you have the right to change your mind if you want to?
...Your husband's hunger and crankiness because you were too busy and important to get him dinner on time?
...Your children's education because you were too caught up in your important phone calls and email relationships?
God does not value our independence...He values our complete dependence on Him to provide what we need, not what we want, and to fufill us with the pleasure and joy of knowing Him, not accomplishing here in this world and reaping the praise of man.
On Being a Help Meet--Pearl
You are, by nature, equipped in every way to be your man's helper.
You were created to make him complete, not to seek personal fulfillment parallel to him.
When you are a help meet to your husband, you are a helper a helper to Christ, for God commissioned man for a purpose an dgave him a woman to assist in fulfilling that divine calling.
For man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 1 Corinthians 11:8-9
To covet his role of leadership is to covet something that will not make God, you, or him happy. It is not a matter of whether or not you can do a job better than he; it is a matter of doing what you were 'designed' to do. It is far better that the job be done poorly by your husband that to be done well by you. Your excellence as a help meet to him may very well be God's plan for improving his leadership role in the family.
You were created to make him complete, not to seek personal fulfillment parallel to him.
When you are a help meet to your husband, you are a helper a helper to Christ, for God commissioned man for a purpose an dgave him a woman to assist in fulfilling that divine calling.
For man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 1 Corinthians 11:8-9
To covet his role of leadership is to covet something that will not make God, you, or him happy. It is not a matter of whether or not you can do a job better than he; it is a matter of doing what you were 'designed' to do. It is far better that the job be done poorly by your husband that to be done well by you. Your excellence as a help meet to him may very well be God's plan for improving his leadership role in the family.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Popcorn and Cranberries
Stringing popcorn and cranberries seemed like a beautiful holiday tradition to start. Turns out that it might be the most tedious tradition one could find. Boring to say the lease, but dangerous, too! David repeatedly stabbed his finger and repeatedly begged for a thimble, but to avail, for I have none. He then determined that he would never be prevailed upon to participate ever again. Alas...I shall have to find another tradition and some other way to cheaply decorate my 6 ornament tree.
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