6 Month Break

well, it's time for me to take a break. I know, I know, my loyal readers will be so disappointed. But it is time to take it to the next level. There's a big - huge, really - thing on the horizon and I need to focus all of the strength of my pen on that project. That doesn't mean that I won't post stuff here from time to time. Believe me, I will. I wouldn't leave you just high and dry. And when you see the next step, you will understand that it was well worth the wait. So 9-30-11 is the date. Put it on your calendar. Believe me, you don't want to miss it.

Stop the Insanity

Do you remember when there used to be an infomercial where a little spiky-haired blonde woman would scream "stop the insanity?" That is really how I feel today. I want to just holler at folks today - "WTF? Are you serious?" So what am I hollering about today? Injustices. Blatant unfairness. The mixup of morals in our society. Let me just state it plainly: I am tired of folks who act a fool being lauded and rewarded for their foolishness. Like for real. (I know, I know, not the most high-brow writing. Sorry.) But honestly, I know I should not look to earthly rewards. That I should "hope for things eternal" but right now, right here in the natural.. I'm about tired of the foolishness. Especially the transparent foolishness. People are taking my kindness for weakness. Big mistake. Big. Huge. And I am trying to stay "on the up" (as my mama would say) but sometimes I really want to put the robe of salvation on the shelf for about 2 hours to really handle my business. I believe in revenge. I really, really do. And I am not sneaky with it. I am the person that will get revenge to your face. Why? Because I want you to know it was me. I want to see your face when everything you hoped for crumbles. Kinda sick, huh? Maybe. But I am honest. But.. I won't take the robe off today. Not because folks don't deserve it. They really do. But since I am a constant recipient of HIS grace and mercy, I am going to extend the same.

So let's turn up the Lauryn Hill and calm down. Pray and keep my eyes on eternal gains.

So Blessed

Time for a praise break. This isn't a high-brow piece. This is a praise break. I am so abundantly blessed. Like have you ever paused and thought, "wow! I am really blessed way more than I deserve"? I feel that way today.

Here's why:
1. I serve an awesome God who uses my pastor to illuminate His Word and speak right into my life.
2. I have an amazing family. So much so that they get the next few lines devoted to them. I have a wonderful mother. We may disagree and at times butt heads, but my mama will go to war for me anyday. Not every child can say that, but I can. My mama will battle you in the spiritual or the natural for her baby (that's me!). Please don't try her! I wouldn't want you to get hurt. I also have great inlaws. Everyone jokes about how their inlaws suck, but mine are great! They are supportive and loving and willing to fly in at a moments notice to help us if needed. I can count on 1 hand the number of times we've argued. That is a blessing. But guess what? I am not finished. My extended family rocks. From hand me downs, to prayers, to phone calls to check on me, to long talks - they truly have my back. Some families can't have a family dinner because fights break out and what not, but that is not us. If we aren't having dinner together, then somethings wrong. We genuinely like each other.

Now let me go inside my house: my daughters are the funniest, most beautiful, smartest girls in all the world. (and that is not biased at all.) But my daughters have weathered some pretty big storms in recent years. They went through them with grace and prayer, long talks and tears. But they are resilient and 2 of my favorite little people. My other two favorite people are new additions to the list. The boys are funny and are full of personality. It is truly interesting to watch the boys discover new things, smile at me, make some very interesting smells, and just be a constant reminder of God's grace. Finally, my husband - i love seeing walking testimonies. Obviously, i love him, but his love for me is unbreakable. (cue alicia keys' song right here!)

3. I am blessed that the earth didn't move and destroy my home. I am blessed that I have a home to come home to.

I love how I may not have all that I want, but God has been good to me. Like the song says: "all of my good days outweigh my bad days, and I won't complain."

Always on Time

I didn't write the piece that I am referring you to today. I don't know the woman that wrote it. But God is in it. And I hope it blesses you, too.

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