37 years of growing and learning to be a great big family!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Cornered...the body of Christ
This Sunday I was cornered twice by someone whom I've known for many years. I have always taken the time to listen...even if it turned into a long conversation. I guess God made me the ears in the body of Christ.
The body of Christ is made of many believers with many different roles in the Christian community. Some are the hands, some are the feet, some eyes and some ears. We each have a different gift that God has given us. God calls us to do many things, each with a different responsibility because of our gifts. All working together towards the same goal.
Back to this conversation...As this person was somewhat venting about this health care bill and all that it entails...I just stood there listening...being the ears. This person had spent many hours calling as many congressmen and senators as they possibly could ,sharing with them their knowledge of our constitution and how this bill was breaking all the rules so to speak. I'm not sure exactly what I said...it couldn't have been much because I'm not a woman of many words. However, this person became very angry with me ...in my face...saying I would have to answer to God...He would hold me accountable for not standing up and doing my part in making phone calls just as they had done. All I could think of is ...I have to lock myself in the bathroom and go in the closet in that bathroom just to have a short conversation on our phone. I have 9 kids...no where is it quiet enough to have an adult conversation or even hear...much more spend hours calling my congressmen! It's not that I wouldn't...it's just not possible in my life right now...I do have a very active 3 year old! I know God can use me in other ways other than making phone calls!
I say all this because many times I have been guilty for thinking...Why is it always the same group of people I see that are always serving..nursery,youth,worship team etc.? What I don't see are the ones that are praying for these certain ministries, maybe the family that is bringing a neighbor to church so they can learn more about God's love...the ones that are serving in the background where no one knows or sees how important their role in the body of Christ is. How about the ones we see and think...They never do anything!? Yes, the ones we see serving are important...but the ones we don't see doing their part, are just as needed. We all can't be the ears...or mouth!
The body of Christ is made of many believers with many different roles in the Christian community. Some are the hands, some are the feet, some eyes and some ears. We each have a different gift that God has given us. God calls us to do many things, each with a different responsibility because of our gifts. All working together towards the same goal.
Back to this conversation...As this person was somewhat venting about this health care bill and all that it entails...I just stood there listening...being the ears. This person had spent many hours calling as many congressmen and senators as they possibly could ,sharing with them their knowledge of our constitution and how this bill was breaking all the rules so to speak. I'm not sure exactly what I said...it couldn't have been much because I'm not a woman of many words. However, this person became very angry with me ...in my face...saying I would have to answer to God...He would hold me accountable for not standing up and doing my part in making phone calls just as they had done. All I could think of is ...I have to lock myself in the bathroom and go in the closet in that bathroom just to have a short conversation on our phone. I have 9 kids...no where is it quiet enough to have an adult conversation or even hear...much more spend hours calling my congressmen! It's not that I wouldn't...it's just not possible in my life right now...I do have a very active 3 year old! I know God can use me in other ways other than making phone calls!
I say all this because many times I have been guilty for thinking...Why is it always the same group of people I see that are always serving..nursery,youth,worship team etc.? What I don't see are the ones that are praying for these certain ministries, maybe the family that is bringing a neighbor to church so they can learn more about God's love...the ones that are serving in the background where no one knows or sees how important their role in the body of Christ is. How about the ones we see and think...They never do anything!? Yes, the ones we see serving are important...but the ones we don't see doing their part, are just as needed. We all can't be the ears...or mouth!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Just a sewing....
Who needs to clean house when you can sew for a cutie like this? I haven't done a lot of sewing in a loooong while...but the last two days I have managed to make a UGA diaper bag...two dresses...a pair of pants and ribbon flip flops....my house looks it too! Next on my agenda is 3 flower girl dresses for our older daughter's wedding...maybe I should hire a maid!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Calling All Yellow Jacket Fans!!!
Update: This dress has sold! Please email me if a custom dress is needed.
Check out these oh so cute dresses and flip flops!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Happy Birthday my sweet daughter!!!
At the age of 19 I had been married 6 months and 3 months pregnant with our first child. Oh my how the time flys!
Looking at our daughter...our 4th child and second daughter...she is such a beautiful girl inside and out. Today she is 19 and in no way near ready to be married or have a child. But I have faith that God has a great plan for her. She was the easiest baby out of all of our children...with 4 kids under the age of 5 God knew I needed her to be easy. She loves to make others laugh and finds joy in helping others. She has such a heart for the needy and the poor...that she jumps at every opportunity to serve. As a child she always said she wanted to be a missionary when she grew up. This summer I hope she has the opportunity to go on the short term mission trip to Guatemala...maybe this will pave the way for long term missions.
My dear sweet Sarah...I can not began to tell you how blessed I am to have you for a daughter. Your tender heart towards others has been an inspiration to my own heart. Who would have thought 19 years ago in Memphis ,Tennessee that this little bald headed easy going little girl would grow up to have such a servants heart? I pray that God will continue leading you down the very path that He has planned. That you will continue to seek Him as your source of strength and wisdom as you prepare for your future. I pray that your heart becomes so lost in God... that your future husband has to seek God in order to find you...may this next year bring you closer to your maker than you ever thought possible! For the day when He calls your name...I pray your ears are tuned to the one who made you in His image.
Happy Birthday Sarah,
I love you,
I love you,
MOM
Thursday, March 4, 2010
He knows my name...
I know when we had our first child...we were looking through all the name books for months! What a responsibility that is...and we have had the honor of repeating this 9 times...naming someone who will carry that name for the rest of their lives. A name that God will use when he calls...A name that will hopefully one day be written in the Lambs Book of Life! When naming our children, my first consideration was the combination of the first, middle and last name. How does it sound all together? Will he or she be teased? What is the meaning of the said name ? But the one thing that really stood out to me was...this is the name that my Lord has known before they were even a thought...a name that He will use one day to call them into His presence!
Have you ever thought what you would do if you meet someone with your same first and last name? I know when I meet someone with the same first name I feel somewhat of a connection. Our names are important ...they have meaning. Your name says a little something about you...just look up the meaning of your name. God knew our names before we were conceived! He had a purpose for our chosen name. I am so guilty of hearing a name and thinking...What were they thinking? God knew! He knows each and every name....no matter how many there may be. He knows us individually!
My husband recently did an experiment on Facebook....he friended all the people listed on Facebook with the same name as himself. At first I thought this was weird to be friending people he didn't know. But as I have seen the response and postings to his Facebook wall... it no longer seems strange. It's really interesting to see so many people with the same name. I laugh when I read his wall on Facebook...it kind of looks as though he's talking to himself! LOL!
If God knows me by name...how does he keep all the Karen Holcombes straight?
God knows my name...He knows the very number of hairs on my head. One day He will call my name...how many Karen Holcombes will come running? It will be exciting to see how many different mes there will be on that day!
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