A Logical Argument

Today was supposed to be our well check for both kids.

I know, it’s a crazy time of year.  But waiting until January isn’t good for me.  It throws the whole “one well check a year” off kilter.

 At 8am the phone rang.  The doctor’s office said, “Dr. McD is sick.  We are going to have to reschedule.”

Ben, now 5, was very perplexed as to how this visit could not go as scheduled.  His comment was so funny, “She’s a doctor; why can’t she fix herself?”

Our Website is down, please pray

Would you believe it?

A twelve year old boy named Logan (who listens to KSBJ via SkyAngel) called in a couple of weeks ago while I was filling in on the Morning Show and talked about having to put his calf down.  He told us that he asked God why he had to do that….and that God told him that his Son was special.  This was an amazing, awe-inspiring conversation from an incredible preteen.

The call was put on our website and began receiving so many hits that it exceeded our band width!

That call has gone around the world and back again.  My mom received it from a friend in San Antonio and then a cousin in Montana!

It is so interesting how God works….He can work in the hearts of twelve year old boys and impact millions of people.

Please pray for our website.

Moving to the New Page!!

I’m moving…..

Nope, not packing a thing….Just moving to a different web page.

 KSBJ has a webpage for the Sunday Night Show now!  And with it, comes more choices of how to get information out.  And a new blog!

So that’s the scoop.  Go to ksbj.org and then click on the ON AIR tab, then all the way to the right you’ll find Sunday Night.

See ya there!

And for those of you who have been reading this blog for the last several months, thanks for keeping with me!

Maybe I’ll Light The Night!

I was never a big fan of Halloween.

After 9/11, I totally decided to turn off all the lights in front and go to the back of the house.  I couldn’t answer the door anymore.

A kid came to my front door the year before with a mask that shot blood out of it. My one year old at the time was just mortified.

So, that was the end of it for me.  No trick or treaters anymore.

But then, a few weeks ago the station started a promotion called “Lite the Nite”  and it changed my mind. 

October 31st is the only time complete strangers come to your door.

What would Jesus do?  Would He hide?  I don’t think so. 

I think I am willing to be bold.  I am going to experiment; to stand up for my faith and give out good candy and maybe some glow-in-the-dark bracelets.  I’m going to get my kids to help, maybe have them meet some of the neighborhood kids.

I don’t want people passing by my house and saying, “Oh, we never go THERE!”

I think it’s time to step out of faith and not hide in fear.  I’m not saying we celebrate Halloween and put our kids in witch costumes…I’m saying maybe it is time to be in the world and not hide.

Let’s be a light to the world…and let it shine!

Homebuying & Holiday for Heroes

We talked about the housing market tonight with two great ladies from the Women’s Council of Realtors in Montgomery County.  They helped people with their questions about their homes and mortgages.  They also talked about a probram they put together called Operation Holidays for Heroes.  

If you want to help send packages to our troops in time for Christmas, go to www.MontgomeryCountyCares.com.  They’ll help you decide what to buy or donate, and find a drop off location.

Also, if you have a soldier serving in Iraq or Afghanistan that would benefit by receiving a package, you can nominate them.  They don’t have to be from Montgomery County.

If you are interested in participating, be sure to get your donations out right away.  The packages must be sent off by November 4th in order to get there on time.

Which Sailor Are You?

This morning I was awakened by that stirring feeling.   It’s the kind you get when God really wants to show you something.  It’s a “Come, let Me show you something” type of call that speaks to your heart and not your head.

And, those are the best calls.  AT&T cannot reach out and touch someone any better than God can!

I said last night that I needed grace.  And although that is true, there is something that God showed me I need so much more.

Look at Matthew 14:22-32 with me….

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go

on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 

After he had dismissed them, he went up on mountainside by

himself to pray.  When evening came, he was there alone, but the

boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the

waves because the wind was against it.  During the fourth watch of

the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.  When the

disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. 

“It’s a ghost!” They cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them, “Take courage.  It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

“Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried, “Lord, save me!”

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.  “You of little faith,” He said.  “Why did you doubt?”

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down  Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Which sailor are you?  Are you often the one who stays in the boat because you fear too much?  I know that I am very much like those other sailors.  I need FAITH!!!

I want to be Peter, but I fear the failure.  And not trying is so much safer because at least you don’t say, “Oh, I failed at that.”  Not trying is my safety net.

Or is it?

I think Peter was THE ROCK as Jesus said.  He went for EVERYTHING he could in life.  Sometimes it got him in trouble, but God still saw his heart.  And knew him to the very core.

I look around my house and my waves are massive in my mind….clutter, laundry, dishes, toys, yesterday’s mail, third grade schoolwork, last weeks newspapers.  I attempt to organize it during the day, but in the end, I fail.  So it gets ignored for a while, until I can’t stand it again.

What if I’m going about this the wrong way?  What if I’m looking too much at my waves, and not looking enough at the One who made them?

What if I could keep my blinders on and focus on Jesus and HAVE FAITH that all things DO work for good for ME because I LOVE HIM and I am CALLED for HIS purpose.

Not my purpose.  HIS!!

I think so many times we are so busy that we forget how big God is and that He cares about every little detail.  I think we lose faith so easily.

My son, Ben, has come downstairs and sat in my lap.  He has just informed me that he wet his bed!  Talk about little details.  So I guess this is where my test begins!  LOL!

Let’s make a deal; just for today, let’s focus on Him and the blessings He’s given us.  In faith, let’s remember the waves are not as big as God and decide that we can walk on the water.

Then, report back here and hit the comment button to let me know how your day went.

Good faith (not luck) Sailor!!!  Talk with you soon; I’ve gotta go change some sheets!

 

Desperate Housewives? The SUPER MOM Myth!!

Our topic tonight was Passionate Housewives, Desperate for God.  It is a new book coming out October 30th.  This book is AWESOME and dispels the myth of SUPER MOM!!

Stacy McDonald and Jennie Chancey wrote this book. Stacy has 8 children at home, Jennie has 7 children.  These moms know what it takes to raise children and run a household.  You can go to www.passionatehousewives.com for more information on the book.

Jennie is a former feminist who uncovers the true motive of feminism—to get women out of the house and away from raising her children.  To find out more about Jennie and her organization, Ladies Against Feminism, go to www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com

Stacy is a native Houstonian and author of a book about raising Godly girls.  She has a website and a blog.  To find her, go to www.raisingmaidens.com  Here’s a picture of Stacy and her family……

I can’t help but confess I’m a terrible housekeeper.  I need to learn more.  With God’s help, I am determined to get better.  I want so much to live a balanced and organized life.  I realize that at the stage of life I am in, it’s not going to be perfect 100% of the time.  God is merciful and gives me grace to survive!

When all is said and done, I want my kids to remember I was the kind of mom that sat down and read to them or played Scrabble.  I want them to take those memories with them as they walk through life. 

Whether the house was clean or not, I want them to know they were loved.

Let’s Go….GNO!!

Okay, so I’m a little excited.

Tomorrow, Rachel and I are going away for a night on a mother-daughter church retreat with another mom and her twin girls. 

Point of Grace is going to be there, and it is a Pajama Party!

So today, I was listening to Radio Disney in the car with the kids and what comes on but Miley Cyrus’ song “Girls Night Out.”   The song talks about going out with the girls and says, “Let’s Go, GNO, Let’s Go, GNO…” GNO=Girl’s Night Out. 

So now, that’s my mantra for the next couple of days!

Coming up this Sunday at 6pm on KSBJ (89.3fm in Houston) and www.ksbj.org   We’ll be talking about Desperate Housewives!  Not the TV show, but the book called “Passionate Housewives, Desperate For God, ” by Stacy McDonald and Jennie Chancey.  The book is due out October 30th.

We’re going to blow the lid right off the Stepford Housewife myth that housewives should be in pearls, high heels and fetch husband’s slippers.  In addition, we’ll also talk about what the feminist movement has done to marriages in our culture.  We will talk about how being a homemaker is NOT a waste of God-given talents.

I’m looking forward to this show.  Truthfully, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with housework these days.  The house does not stay clean.  Part of me just gives up, why bother?  I know that is not the right attitude, and I could use an adjustment in my thinking.

I think our culture paints the picture that women can have it all, and that if we stay home (like I do Monday-Saturday) we are wasting precious talents and resources and losing brain cells by the minute.  NOT TRUE!!

I’ve gotta go pack….GNO!

Breast Cancer Awareness

Tonight, we talked about breast cancer.

No one really wants to talk about it.  But many people are affected by it.  Breast cancer hurts our families and our friends.

I discovered one of my classmates succumbed to cancer.  Her name was Joanne.  She was a fabulous tennis player.  We’re talking professional.  When they announced her name at my high school reunion, the room was filled with gasps.  So young, so much talent, such a sweet person.  What a killer cancer is.

Jennifer Walker from The American Cancer Society was on the show tonight.  She talked about the importance of prevention; mammograms and self-exams.  There are grants that allow economically disadvantaged women to get mammograms.   It is easy to make a difference.

The Making Strides Event raises money to do just that.  This Saturday morning, at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, people of all walks and ages will come together to support breast cancer survivors and raise money for a cure. 

Susan O’Donnell from the KSBJ Morning Show is putting together a group of people to walk in Making Strides.  She calls it “SusieO’s Sistahs” and you can sign up at www.ksbj.org.

We also had a cancer survivor on, Cindy Saenz.  She shared her story with us.  She believes she went through breast cancer to be a blessing to others.  It has increased her faith and has given her strength she never knew she had.

In addition, we talked with two women, Sherry and Sandra from a local retail warehouse.   They have taken their interest in Making Strides from their location in Humble to city wide (Houston).  This year they are planning to raise close to $200,000 by participating in the Making Strides Walk.

 For more information and to learn more about breast cancer, go to www.cancer.org.

He doesn’t know what he’s saying!

On Sunday nights I’m at KSBJ working the show.

That means my husband is home, being SUPER DAD!

He’s so great at it!  He makes pizza every Sunday night, homemade.  He rents a family movie and puts Rachel and Ben to bed.  It is their one-on-one time with daddy.

Last Sunday night, he was kissing Rachel goodnight as he tucked her in bed.  Ben came in, impatient.

“Come onnn, Daad!” he said.

“I’ll be right there, I’m kissing your sister goodnight.  I like kissing pretty girls.  Don’t you like kissing pretty girls?” My husband asked.

“No, Dad!  I like kissing BAD girls!”  Ben said. 

I don’t think he knows the difference.  Although he does tend to favor blondes and redheads, and they are usually the ones who reject him.

Like just last month, he proposed to a girl on the beach at Castway Cay.  They were just sitting in the sand, playing.

“Will you marry me?” he asked.

She was a cute little blond, only about 4 (like him) and she looked over at him and said, “NO!!!” and went back to playing.

Ben wasn’t too thrilled, but he got over it pretty fast.  He doesn’t propose to girls all the time.  It happens once in a while.

Hey, I take it as a compliment.  Ben sees our marriage working out great and it’s only natural he’d want to be married too!