Church or Comedy Club?

This weekend I went to 2 churches. Billy and I do that from time to time. Anyway, the first church we went to was a little disappointing. I mean I love church but this felt more like a clean comedy act. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a prude or anything, I love humor used in a service, it keeps a person interested but I have to draw the line when the whole talk is nothing but humor and the message gets lost. There was so much more that could have been said on the subject. I know you are probably thinking, well you try to teach. You're right but I can't so maybe I should shut up. But I'm not going to shut up because this is my blog....LOL. I just want to know if anyone other than me thinks that churches are becoming way too "seeker sensitive". I mean have christians gone so far to be relevant that the whole meaning of Christ gets lost?

OMG!

This is how my morning went:

To set the scene....I just got up and I'm downstairs making coffee

Cody: It's freezing down here, is there a blanket I can use?

Me: I don't think so but you can get one upstairs

Cody: Uhhh, I don't feel like it

and then he lays on the couch in a ball freezing his butt off

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Now it's an hour later and we're about to walk out the door

Austin: I don't want to wear this t-shirt thats under my shirt

Me: Why, what's wrong with it?

Austin: It's too short, it feels funny and Cody wore my other shirt and got it dirty

Me: What's the big deal, it's under another shirt and besides with all of the t-shirts you own, I'm sure you can find something

Cody: What about the red SOS shirt?

Austin: Red doesn't match

Cody: You're wearing a gray shirt, it matches

Austin: You don't know what you're talking about Cody, it doesn't match

Me: YES IT DOES! Now find something, we have to go

Again.....OMG ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

And the all caps do indicate yelling.

Random Acts of Kindness

Check out this myspace account. This idea http://www.myspace.com/myfaceisapaperbag originated from Rudy at The Underground. This is a very fun way to serve someboy.

Dogs

Since my last post, Billy called to tell me that the dogs got out of the mud room today and tore up the blinds in one window in the living room. Ugh! I'm glad he was the one who got to deal with it. They listen to him a bit better than me.

If anyone wants a window blinds eating dog, let me know, we have 2....LOL!

Pug Luv

I absolutely love this dog....

This is my friend Denise's dog Holly. She is now blind and has diabetes but is just the sweetest dog in the whole world. I love her.

Now this is my puppy Maya...

She is just one year old and a very small golden retriever...35 lbs. I love golden retrievers. She is so playful, sweet and loves to cuddle. Kinda sounds like Billy, huh? LOL! How you know she loves you is she'll pee on your foot. It's really very sweet. So if you come to my house, call first so we can put her in the mud room or outside so she can get the peeing out of her system. Believe me she is potty trained, she's just quirky, to her, it's a love pat. We love her so much, she is the prettiest red head we've ever seen. We also have an australian shepherd named Duncan (sorry no pic), and yes the dog is a girl but the name totally fits her. We have her because we are sharing custody with a friend....funny story but too long to share on this blog.

But I have to tell you, if all pugs are like Holly, my next dog will be one. Don't tell Billy though, he's not too fond of pugs but then again he hasn't spent anytime with Holly.

New Year

Hey guys, Christmas was great, as usual, but man am I glad it's over. I'm really happy that 2007 is over. I am so looking forward to 2008. I love the newness of it. You know like when you get a new pair of shoes and they look and feel really good but some wear out quickly and others stay really nice for a long time. Well that's how I feel about the beginning of a new year. It doesn't take long to figure out the quality. But I just have a gut feeling deep down inside that this year is the Year for our family.

Some things to looks forward to:

1. I have some awesome news to share but can't go into the details now, only a few people know. Before anyone asks, I'm NOT pregnant.
2. I'm looking forward to what my new job holds for me.
3. I'm looking forward to getting organized.
4. I'm looking forward to doing all of the creative things I love to do and selling them.
5. I really want my etsy store to do great but I need help with the site....anyone interested in helping?
6. I'm looking forward to helping my friend Cindy succeed in the opening of her new store.
7. I'm looking forward to the next Beth Moore study.
8. I'm looking forward to seeing what God has in store for Compass Community Church.
9. I'm looking forward to seeing what God will do in the lives of my friends.
10. I'm looking forward to seeing what God has in store of my whole family.

It has definitely been a trying year but let me say this, God has had his hand in everything and we, Billy and I, are learning to totally trust Him. Not just say we trust Him but really, really, truly trust Him.

Oh and one more thing I'm looking forward to is my friend Tiffany Peterson has started a ministry called Moment to Moment Choices, check out her website http://www.mtmchoices.org/. God has done amazing things with her and will continue to do amazing things.

I'll post some picture soon of our Christmas. We had a great time.