Why blog?

I laugh at how my generation is becoming addicted to this new world of blogging. The college students don’t understand my obsession....but one day they will. It is so foreign to them--because they live in the now. They record their lives on Facebook with pictures and short conversations that are replaced several times in a 24 hour period. But one day they will look at life and wonder, What they are leaving behind? I think blogging is one way we (older people) are answering that age old question. We look at our children and know that we will forget. We look back over our lives and see the mistakes that we made and never want to make again. We see issues that are bigger than ourselves and want to spread awareness to anyone that will listen. I recently read an article written by John Piper about why pastors should blog. This most certainly is a new topic in the realm of ministry. But I loved the way that he made his case for blogging. And I think it applies to a much bigger audience than just ministers. Aren’t we all preaching? So here is my favorite point on why we should blog:

To develop an eye for what is meaningful.

For good or ill, most committed bloggers live with the constant question in their mind: Is this bloggable? This could become a neurosis, but I’ll put a positive spin on it: It nurtures a habit of looking for insight and wisdom and value in every situation, no matter how mundane.

If you live life looking for what is worthwhile in every little thing, you will see more of what God has to teach you. And the more he teaches you, the more you can teach others. As you begin to be inspired and to collect ideas, you will find that the new things you’ve seen and learned enrich far more of your life than just your blog.

Amen. I couldn’t agree more. So keep your eyes peeled for the lessons God is teaching you. And find an outlet for sharing those insights with the world. But be careful....blogging can become obsessive! I think that was what Piper meant about the negative aspect. Some people get swept up in the egocentric aspect of their blog. Everything becomes about them. Blogging can be a blessing if we keep our eyes on what is meaningful.

Indiana Jones

Jachin is obsessed with Indiana Jones. Bi-Annually Jachin chooses a superhero of some sort to latch on to. It has been Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Sampson,Wolverine, The Human Torch, Anakin Skywalker, Ninja Turtles, and now Indy. We let him watch the first and third Indiana Jones movies (with editing of course). He was intrigued by the bible themes. (He now thinks Indy is a Christian.) When he asked what the ark of the covenant was, I told him it was where God sat, but he doesn’t sit there anymore. He is in our hearts now. Well that was amazing to Jachin:

“Our hearts are kind of like His new throne! Isn’t it amazing that God is so BIG but he can fit in our hearts. He is kind of like a leprechaun! He can shrink down to fit in our hearts!”

I love his little heart for God. He is such a spiritual thinker already at the age of 6.

Andy is making a promotion video for the church and the theme is Indiana Jones. Jachin is so excited about it! Maybe Indy is a Christian!

Car Conversations

I love the car conversations:

Kimber: “Grown ups don’t make friends.”

Mommy: “Why do you say that?”

Kimber: “Grown ups don’t have partners....except for their honeys.”

I am glad that she sees her daddy and me as partners!

Why am I excited about surgery?

Bo is going to have surgery next week to have his adenoids removed and tubes placed in his ears. I am so happy to hear this! That may sound odd, but he really needs them. Bo has speech delays and I know it is because he can’t hear. He had another hearing test today and they said he definitely has hearing loss. The ENT said that he has thick white fluid in his ears that will never drain or clear on its own. So I am hopeful that the tubes will allow Bo to hear what we are actually saying. Look out, because we will soon have three little talkers in the family.

Dance Class

Check out Kimber’s Dance class pictures here.

The Evidence

Here is the scenario:

We all went to a birthday party and the kids got party favor bags as we left. Inside the bags were several small toys and a few pieces of chocolate. As we were driving home from the party Kimberlyn asked if she could have a piece of candy. We said “Yes, but after dinner” (which we were eating as soon as we got home). Apparently the temptation became too great in the 5 minute drive home. I turned around to see Kimberlyn’s face smeared with chocolate. It took everything I had to keep from laughing. THEN, she proceeds to confess. She says, “Mom, I accidentally ate a chocolate.” Well, we had to tell her that she would get a spanking when we got home. We couldn’t let that go. (She fell asleep and we got a picture.) When Andy took her into her room for the spanking he asked her if she knew why she was being punished. She said, “Yes, because I on purpose ate TWO pieces of chocolate.” This is the Kimberlyn we all know and love!