Tummy Time
Playing in bed after my morning nap.
Time to swing!
Another nap.
Pretzel at the grocery store.
In my rocking chair while Mommy fixes dinner.
When Daddy comes home, I get to ride in his baby sling.Friday, October 12, 2007
A Day in the Life of Sean
Tummy TimePlaying in bed after my morning nap.Time to swing!Another nap.Pretzel at the grocery store.In my rocking chair while Mommy fixes dinner.When Daddy comes home, I get to ride in his baby sling.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Book of Esther - Week 5
Tonight's lesson left me with two questions:
1. What is my calling?
2. What is my biggest fear?
As far as my calling goes, I have no idea what it is. I was thinking that every person wears different hats: wife, mother, sister, daughter, co-worker, friend, etc. With each hat we have different responsibilities and desires. Maybe each hat is a little ministry? A mini-ministry? But as for just one calling, I don't really know what it is. I just hope to keep myself pliable and keep an eye out for any spiritual "nudges."
What is my biggest fear? I would have to say that it involves family members and I'm sure you can guess what it is. I don't even want to think or talk about it. Our biggest fear is our Achilles' heel to the Enemy. (Not that he can have power over us, but this weakness can be a big distraction.) This fear can keep us from our work, our testimony, and our ministry - our very lives. Then we will be ineffective for God's kingdom at the least, and at the worst do harm to the people we love the most. We have to be courageous and face our fears.
What is the most frequent command in the Bible? Tonight we learned that it is, "Do not be afraid." I've never thought about how much fear permeates our lives from the cradle to the grave. Fear of being alone, fear of looking like an idiot, fear of failure, fear of not having enough money, fear of losing someone... What would it be like to live without these fears? I remind myself constantly that the Lord will provide for us. He has blessed us so much already and I shouldn't worry. Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Mt 6:27)
1. What is my calling?
2. What is my biggest fear?
As far as my calling goes, I have no idea what it is. I was thinking that every person wears different hats: wife, mother, sister, daughter, co-worker, friend, etc. With each hat we have different responsibilities and desires. Maybe each hat is a little ministry? A mini-ministry? But as for just one calling, I don't really know what it is. I just hope to keep myself pliable and keep an eye out for any spiritual "nudges."
What is my biggest fear? I would have to say that it involves family members and I'm sure you can guess what it is. I don't even want to think or talk about it. Our biggest fear is our Achilles' heel to the Enemy. (Not that he can have power over us, but this weakness can be a big distraction.) This fear can keep us from our work, our testimony, and our ministry - our very lives. Then we will be ineffective for God's kingdom at the least, and at the worst do harm to the people we love the most. We have to be courageous and face our fears.
What is the most frequent command in the Bible? Tonight we learned that it is, "Do not be afraid." I've never thought about how much fear permeates our lives from the cradle to the grave. Fear of being alone, fear of looking like an idiot, fear of failure, fear of not having enough money, fear of losing someone... What would it be like to live without these fears? I remind myself constantly that the Lord will provide for us. He has blessed us so much already and I shouldn't worry. Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Mt 6:27)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Baby Party
Sean's buddy Kevin got baptized and we went to celebrate with them. Kevin was trying to shake hands with Sean but he wasn't cooperating.
Hey, Kevin, I like your crib.
Hangin' out with Auntie Theresa.Saturday, October 6, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Going to a Little Party
Just waitin' for Mommy to get ready... Then we can party!
As you can see, I was popular with the ladies. Don't tell Mommy, but I even got some digits...(Yeah, Sean grabbed as many fingers as he could.)
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
The Book of Esther - Week 4
This evening after bible study, I got to thinkin' about "transparency as a key to my testimony." It's definitely true that you have to be honest about your past and how far God has taken you. I am not transparent enough and I don't give God enough credit for how far I have come. Some of my friends who have known me for almost 10 years know the person I used to be. Well, I'm telling you now, I didn't do all that changing by myself. And sometimes, depending on the day and whom I am with, I haven't changed that much at all.
I suppose to some extent we all want to put our best face forward, but sometimes this back fires and people don't think that we ever do anything wrong. I remember a comment a friend had made about not going to church because she was too much of a sinner. Well, honey, that's what all the people in church are - they're all sinners too! It also reminds me of when Matthew and I were still in undergrad at A&M. When we would tell people that we went to a certain church, we often got the response, "Oh, I didn't know you were Christians. Ya'll are too 'fun' to be Christians." That perception of Christianity saddened me. And I know that it drives people away. Who wants to accept Jesus Christ as your savior and become a Christian? No way, then I have to give up having fun too. Admittedly, I haven't heard this comment in a while though.
Lately, I've been wrestling with this issue: how do I be sympathetic to my friends' issues while encouraging what is Godly and not appearing judgemental?
I suppose to some extent we all want to put our best face forward, but sometimes this back fires and people don't think that we ever do anything wrong. I remember a comment a friend had made about not going to church because she was too much of a sinner. Well, honey, that's what all the people in church are - they're all sinners too! It also reminds me of when Matthew and I were still in undergrad at A&M. When we would tell people that we went to a certain church, we often got the response, "Oh, I didn't know you were Christians. Ya'll are too 'fun' to be Christians." That perception of Christianity saddened me. And I know that it drives people away. Who wants to accept Jesus Christ as your savior and become a Christian? No way, then I have to give up having fun too. Admittedly, I haven't heard this comment in a while though.
Lately, I've been wrestling with this issue: how do I be sympathetic to my friends' issues while encouraging what is Godly and not appearing judgemental?
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