Today is the beginning of a new week after some some wonderful and not so wonderful events of last week. We lost a dear friend to our family last week, a loving husband and father to six children whom I've grown to love over the years. Remembering the wonderful times of fellowship our families have had together brings me such happiness; but the sting is when I think about today, reality.
On the other hand, I realize my brother in Christ is rejoicing with the Lord. I knew him to be a firm believer in Jesus Christ so we do have a sense of comfort that our brother in Christ is with the Lord. However, it will be a long road ahead and my dear friend, her mother in-law and the children will continue to need love and prayers throughout this difficult time.
Also last week, my sweet, little Celina turned one. We gave her a birthday party on Saturday. It's always fun to see the little ones' reaction to the birthday songs and cupcakes. It didn't matter that the candle was still lit in the cupcake, my little one tried to work around that. After three times of holding her little hand back to avoid a possible burn (or the whole candle tipping over and igniting the table), I just took the candle out. It was a great celebration and she enjoyed the fuss over her. I think her favorite was the helium balloons that she watched with amazement as they floated to the ceiling.
Celebrating earthly life and home going in the same week can give a reality check on how short life is. We never know when we'll be caught up so we need to live to the fullest for Christ.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
It's Not the Guns - It's the People
Life has been so busy in our home that I've barely had time to post. Then there was the shooting of those poor babies recently that really penetrated my heart as a mom. My heart sincerely goes out to those parents who've lost their babies. That one incident seemed to bring so many hearts of compassion together. It's awesome to see people come together in support of those who need it.
On the down side; however, the event seems to have sparked some sort of anti gun rampage where people are blaming guns for the behavior of people who have been overcome by evil. Realistically, guns don't do anything, people do and its always been evil that motivates evil acts.
So now there are celebrities stepping up and protesting guns. Well I'd like to see how many of them would give up a payday by not accepting a role in a violent movie that certainly has the propensity of placing grand schemes in the minds of the wicked. I'd also like to see how many of them would volunteer their paychecks to increase security in schools, which, unfortunately is needed. It makes no sense to support an anti-gun campaign when you're making movies that promote the very same.
As this country strays farther and farther away from God, more wickedness will begin to rear its ugly head.
On the down side; however, the event seems to have sparked some sort of anti gun rampage where people are blaming guns for the behavior of people who have been overcome by evil. Realistically, guns don't do anything, people do and its always been evil that motivates evil acts.
So now there are celebrities stepping up and protesting guns. Well I'd like to see how many of them would give up a payday by not accepting a role in a violent movie that certainly has the propensity of placing grand schemes in the minds of the wicked. I'd also like to see how many of them would volunteer their paychecks to increase security in schools, which, unfortunately is needed. It makes no sense to support an anti-gun campaign when you're making movies that promote the very same.
As this country strays farther and farther away from God, more wickedness will begin to rear its ugly head.
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