I'm home today, trying to keep warm. It's cold and damp outside. I believe that's a good thing because we had been in need of rain. Well, I can't take the dogs for a walk and no reason to do laundry, so thought I'd spend some time on the computer. I think most people who know me know that I'm a procrastinator. I'm also a very slow reader. I just finished a book I started back in March about John, the Apostle. It was an amazing book about how he came to write the gospel John and Revelation in the Bible. It doesn't say much about 1 John, 2 John and 3 John other than a brief mention of them at the end. Evidentally, the same guys who wrote the Left Behind series, have also written at least four books called the Jesus Chronicles. They are about the writing of the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Now, I think I'll check out the others, hopefully from the bookmobile or the library.
I'm also making it through The Purpose Driven Life. The third purpose is serving others. I really enjoy doing this in my life. In order to serve others, we have to make ourselves available and always be on the look out for opportunities to serve. I was so saddened to hear about the latest example of human coldness. I'm sure everyone saw the news footage of the man who intervened in a mugging and was stabbed, then left to die on the sidewalk in Queens, while many simply passed by. He gave his life trying to save a life, although no one was willing to get help to him. I simply don't understand how so many people can be so hardened.
UK sports are on my mind a lot lately. How crazy has recruiting been since all our star freshmen and Patrick Patterson have announced their departures? One high school junior, even at the expense of Louisville and Rick Pitino. I would really like to have teams like the Unforgettables or the Comeback Cats of 1998, but I'll not complain when Kentucky basketball is exciting and fun again. Michelle Obama's brother, who is a college basketball coach, even when comparing taking a coaching job to his brother-in-law's accepting the nomination to run for president, said, "Hey, if Kentucky called me, you can bet that I wouldn't turn it down". That was nice to hear on national television. I hope everyone in North Carolina heard it.
I've been impressed with all the new recruits, but none has impressed me more than the kid that was featured in the Sunday paper. Zachery Lipson is going to be a freshman manager for the basketball team. He has faced a lifetime of struggles, but his never say die attitude and his positive outlook can't help but be beneficial to our team and our university. His comment,"I feel like the Lord is calling me to go there and be of service", speaks volumes to me. I'm reminded of the blind trumpet plater for UofL that is such an inspiration to all who hear him speak.
UK football is also gearing up. Saturday was the blue and white game. The decision to go was a toss up as rain was predicted all day. Unbelieveably, the morning was sunny before clouds did move in. Figuring maybe we could see some of it, we chanced going. It was wonderful to be back at Commonwealth Stadium. We watched the entire scrimmage before heading for our cars. Rain did not start til everyone was driving out of the parking lot. Thank you God, for that and so much more.
I hope you are enjoying your interests as much as I've been enjoying Kentucky sports. April is always a special month for me, especially enjoyable when I have the opportunity to enjoy lilacs and bluebirds. I've been so blessed to have them both this year. May you be blessed with all your favorite things as well. Be safe and have a wonderful day, luv, Susan
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
HAPPY EARTH DAY
It is Earth Day today and I hope everyone is trying to do their part on a daily basis to help preserve the natural beauty and the life giving resources of our planet. I was reading the article in Saturday's Lexington paper about Matthew Sleeth, a former ER doctor who is now preaching nationally about the Biblical implications of taking care of our world. I especially took notice because this former ER doctor was from Maine, where he worked at emergency rooms along the Maine coast.
Our family tries to make it to an island off the coast of Maine every year, as this is where Mark's dad was born and raised. Evidentally, this doctor's two children had been attending or planned to attend college at Asbury Seminary, which is in our area. Not only has this man and his family simplified their life, they have written books about how others can love God by loving each other. At the heart of this is being aware that our actions may jeopardize our neighbors lives by polluting the air and water around us. How better to love our neighbors than by helping to insure we all have clean air and water.
As Earth Day progresses today, I hope we all consider how we can each contribute to keeping this world as beautiful and resourceful as God made it for us. I wondered myself how well I do while I was driving up and down Southland Drive in Lexington yesterday looking for a recycling place for the three bags of glass that I've had in my car since Monday. I hope to encourage recycling at my church and where I volunteer. As these places are maintained by Christians, they should be examples of caring for God's creation.
I was also pleased that this family has no dryer, all clothes are hung to dry. I've always tried to utilize this idea and hope others will as well. There was also an article about that in the paper. Maybe it'll catch on as a "new" trend.
Spring continues to keep this area alive with flowers and blooming trees. Mark relocated some iris from the woods last fall to rock enclosed flower beds he made at our mailbox and driveway. I wondered if they would actually bloom this year. I've been greatly delighted and impressed with the beautiful purple blooms that we now have out front.
I'm also happy that I made a trip to Whole Foods in Lexington, because I've been wanting some blue hydrangea's, and they had them right out front. However, contrary to a tip from a friend, you can't take recycling there, they have recycling bins for their instore refuse, only. Hence, my trip looking for a recycler on Soutland Drive. Also, the recycling in Paris closes at 5:00, not one second later, I learned on Monday.
I hope to drop off my bags of glass the next time I visit Paris, unfortunately Georgetown does not have the capability to handle glass at this time. I hope you have all the recycling facilities available to you and use them faithfully. Have a wonderful Spring day and stay safe, luv, Susan
Our family tries to make it to an island off the coast of Maine every year, as this is where Mark's dad was born and raised. Evidentally, this doctor's two children had been attending or planned to attend college at Asbury Seminary, which is in our area. Not only has this man and his family simplified their life, they have written books about how others can love God by loving each other. At the heart of this is being aware that our actions may jeopardize our neighbors lives by polluting the air and water around us. How better to love our neighbors than by helping to insure we all have clean air and water.
As Earth Day progresses today, I hope we all consider how we can each contribute to keeping this world as beautiful and resourceful as God made it for us. I wondered myself how well I do while I was driving up and down Southland Drive in Lexington yesterday looking for a recycling place for the three bags of glass that I've had in my car since Monday. I hope to encourage recycling at my church and where I volunteer. As these places are maintained by Christians, they should be examples of caring for God's creation.
I was also pleased that this family has no dryer, all clothes are hung to dry. I've always tried to utilize this idea and hope others will as well. There was also an article about that in the paper. Maybe it'll catch on as a "new" trend.
Spring continues to keep this area alive with flowers and blooming trees. Mark relocated some iris from the woods last fall to rock enclosed flower beds he made at our mailbox and driveway. I wondered if they would actually bloom this year. I've been greatly delighted and impressed with the beautiful purple blooms that we now have out front.
I'm also happy that I made a trip to Whole Foods in Lexington, because I've been wanting some blue hydrangea's, and they had them right out front. However, contrary to a tip from a friend, you can't take recycling there, they have recycling bins for their instore refuse, only. Hence, my trip looking for a recycler on Soutland Drive. Also, the recycling in Paris closes at 5:00, not one second later, I learned on Monday.
I hope to drop off my bags of glass the next time I visit Paris, unfortunately Georgetown does not have the capability to handle glass at this time. I hope you have all the recycling facilities available to you and use them faithfully. Have a wonderful Spring day and stay safe, luv, Susan
Thursday, April 15, 2010
A LIGHT UPON OUR PATH
My hope for you is that your area is popping out with Spring colors as much as here in Central Kentucky. Ohmigosh, it is so beautiful around here with the redbuds, cherry trees, dogwoods, lilacs and I could go on and on. I have a hard time watching the road to town because the trees are so colorful and beautiful. It's not hard to understand why my birthday present was a blooming cherry tree.
I got so many wonderful birthday greetings by phone, card and computer for my birthday. It's always good to hear from friends and family, especially those I don't hear from very often. One call was from a dear friend in my former prayer group. She was thinking of me, not only due to my birthday, but also because of a Bible verse. It was actually the daily verse in the Upperroom several days ago. It's Psalm 119:105 and says: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. It's easy to see why it's one of my favorites.
During our prayer group years back, my friend had shared with us that she was having trouble with fear of being alone and fear of night. I shared, not only the verse, but the hymn based on the verse because the words express that when we are afraid or alone, we can know that God is right beside us. When I left Henderson, I made going away presents for my prayer partners that had the verse on them.
I was again reminded of the verse watching the news this week. A little girl had wandered from her home to explore in the Florida wilderness. She was missing for four days before a member of her church felt God directing him to find her. Keep in mind that the family, the church, and so many were praying for her to be found. This man felt God telling him to go toward the sunlight, and eventually it led him right to her. What a miraculous story! The little girl was unharmed and had been praying to be found.
When we put our trust in God and let Him be our guiding light, good things can happen. Jesus was the light, the way and we can follow him by doing exactly what God has instructed us to do in His word. Our Bible holds the secret to living our lives the most optimal way they can be lived.
I hope your day is filled with sunlight and you can enjoy this season of renewal, revival and resurrection. Have a safe and wonderful day, luv, Susan
I got so many wonderful birthday greetings by phone, card and computer for my birthday. It's always good to hear from friends and family, especially those I don't hear from very often. One call was from a dear friend in my former prayer group. She was thinking of me, not only due to my birthday, but also because of a Bible verse. It was actually the daily verse in the Upperroom several days ago. It's Psalm 119:105 and says: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. It's easy to see why it's one of my favorites.
During our prayer group years back, my friend had shared with us that she was having trouble with fear of being alone and fear of night. I shared, not only the verse, but the hymn based on the verse because the words express that when we are afraid or alone, we can know that God is right beside us. When I left Henderson, I made going away presents for my prayer partners that had the verse on them.
I was again reminded of the verse watching the news this week. A little girl had wandered from her home to explore in the Florida wilderness. She was missing for four days before a member of her church felt God directing him to find her. Keep in mind that the family, the church, and so many were praying for her to be found. This man felt God telling him to go toward the sunlight, and eventually it led him right to her. What a miraculous story! The little girl was unharmed and had been praying to be found.
When we put our trust in God and let Him be our guiding light, good things can happen. Jesus was the light, the way and we can follow him by doing exactly what God has instructed us to do in His word. Our Bible holds the secret to living our lives the most optimal way they can be lived.
I hope your day is filled with sunlight and you can enjoy this season of renewal, revival and resurrection. Have a safe and wonderful day, luv, Susan
Thursday, April 8, 2010
SEASONS COME AND GO
Wow, what the weather has been doing around here! In the past couple weeks spring arrived with all the blooming trees and beautiful flowers, then summer came right behind it, as we had days in the eighties that were hot and sunny. However, it seems that now the temperatures are going to plunge tonight into the thirties, so guess we're almost back to winter. What do they say about Kentucky weather, and just about anywhere else you go? If you don't like it, just wait, cause it'll change. Well, it has certainly been doing that of late.
I hope you and your family had as nice an Easter day as we did. It was one of the nicest days we've had for Easter in years. It seems we're usually trying to put up with cold, frigid breezes while having egg hunts outside or, due to rain, trying to hide eggs inside, or just calling the egg hunt off altogether. This year was just too beautiful not to be outdoors, so we did have the egg hunt. Please don't ask how old the little children were. We did have one four year old, the rest can all be considered legal adults in any state. My sisters and I evidentally don't want our kids to grow up.
It was especially nice having family from Illinois. We really enjoyed my mom's brother,his wife, daughter and her family in Lexington for a visit. It was a really special day. It started with a sunrise service over at church. That's usually teeth chattering when we are outside, at that time of day, but this year, it was really enjoyable watching the sun come up over the hill behind the church and seeing it shine across the way on a cow covered hill. We are, after all, way out in the country.
I'd like to say that I've been walking every day and have finished my book, The Purpose Driven Life. However, due to procrastination and poor time management, my walks have been few and I'm only on chapter 25 of 40 of my book. This is giving me an opportunity to spend more time thinking about discipleship, the third purpose, which is becoming more like Christ. There is so much to this, but it can be made easier to understand when you stop thinking selfishly and start thinking about the needs of others. That is what Jesus always did. I've often pointed out that the movie, Groundhog Day, shows this in such a humorous and sincere way. I'll mention that again next February 2.
In the meantime, I hope you're enjoying whatever season with which you've been blessed. God gave us all the seasons, so we know they're all good, even when we may not appreciate them. Have a safe and wonderful day. luv, Susan
I hope you and your family had as nice an Easter day as we did. It was one of the nicest days we've had for Easter in years. It seems we're usually trying to put up with cold, frigid breezes while having egg hunts outside or, due to rain, trying to hide eggs inside, or just calling the egg hunt off altogether. This year was just too beautiful not to be outdoors, so we did have the egg hunt. Please don't ask how old the little children were. We did have one four year old, the rest can all be considered legal adults in any state. My sisters and I evidentally don't want our kids to grow up.
It was especially nice having family from Illinois. We really enjoyed my mom's brother,his wife, daughter and her family in Lexington for a visit. It was a really special day. It started with a sunrise service over at church. That's usually teeth chattering when we are outside, at that time of day, but this year, it was really enjoyable watching the sun come up over the hill behind the church and seeing it shine across the way on a cow covered hill. We are, after all, way out in the country.
I'd like to say that I've been walking every day and have finished my book, The Purpose Driven Life. However, due to procrastination and poor time management, my walks have been few and I'm only on chapter 25 of 40 of my book. This is giving me an opportunity to spend more time thinking about discipleship, the third purpose, which is becoming more like Christ. There is so much to this, but it can be made easier to understand when you stop thinking selfishly and start thinking about the needs of others. That is what Jesus always did. I've often pointed out that the movie, Groundhog Day, shows this in such a humorous and sincere way. I'll mention that again next February 2.
In the meantime, I hope you're enjoying whatever season with which you've been blessed. God gave us all the seasons, so we know they're all good, even when we may not appreciate them. Have a safe and wonderful day. luv, Susan
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
If I Have Not Love, I Have Nothing
Mark and I just got back from a trip to Florida. We took Dustin and two of the dogs, the older two, Taffy and Pepper. It was a good trip. We always enjoy geting down to see Mark's parents and his brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Judy, and their three kids. It's always difficult living so far away from family. But, it was a nice trip and Mark got to go out fishing on the ocean a couple times and I was able to walk the dogs in a warm and sunny climate.
It's also good to be back home, get reunited with Riff and Roy and spend time with my family here in Kentucky. It was exciting following the Kentucky Wildcats these past weeks, too bad it had to end the way it did. We could really tell that UK was simply not meant to win their game against the Mountaineers. It didn't seem that they could muster up their A game, or their B or C game either. We can be thankful, as fans, that we had a successful season and were able to enjoy so many exciting games and entertaining players. I think we have a pretty special guy as the coach as well. I would love for the college players to come and spend their four years, but in the present climate of college basketball, if you want to win National Championships, I guess you need to get some of the players who are not gonna stay very long. It would be wonderful if they did. In the meantime, I'll be watching the women's team tonight and rooting them on against the Oklahoma Sooner squad. The Lady Cats looked good against Nebraska the other night. I hope they continue to do well.
My sister lost a very dear friend last Sunday. It was so sudden and unexpected, I know the family is still having problems coming to terms with her absence. However, because she was such a wonderful and faithful Christian, we all know she is in heaven where we all hope to be one day and again see that beautiful, cheerful, and special friend again.
Because of my procrastination, I am only on Chapter 23 in my Purpose Driven Life book. After learning overall why we're here, for God's purposes; and the first purpose of our life, pleasing God; and the second purpose, being part of God's family; now I am reading about the third purpose, becoming more like Christ, our ultimate role model.
Rick Warren directs us to four places in the Bible where Jesus' character is revealed to us. Jesus relates a followers traits during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. The Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, beginning, "Blessed are the poor in spirit", illustrate some wonderful traits we are to have. Peter's list of characteristics of an effective and productive life in 2 Peter 1:5-8 stresses seeking faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love in increasing measure. Also, the chapter of love, written by Paul, and recited at so many weddings, is so valuable to read. It is 1 Corinthians 13. You may be familiar with the beginning, "Love is patient, kind, etc.", and the end, "These three remain: faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love."
The last suggested reading to reveal a Christian's character is the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. I have this written on a glass light in my kitchen. It states: "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We can see many traits repeated in these scriptures, especially love. Because after all, that's what Jesus was all about, loving God and loving each other.
I hope you are enjoying this week leading up to Easter. Time for the doggies to go out. Have a great day, luv, Susan
It's also good to be back home, get reunited with Riff and Roy and spend time with my family here in Kentucky. It was exciting following the Kentucky Wildcats these past weeks, too bad it had to end the way it did. We could really tell that UK was simply not meant to win their game against the Mountaineers. It didn't seem that they could muster up their A game, or their B or C game either. We can be thankful, as fans, that we had a successful season and were able to enjoy so many exciting games and entertaining players. I think we have a pretty special guy as the coach as well. I would love for the college players to come and spend their four years, but in the present climate of college basketball, if you want to win National Championships, I guess you need to get some of the players who are not gonna stay very long. It would be wonderful if they did. In the meantime, I'll be watching the women's team tonight and rooting them on against the Oklahoma Sooner squad. The Lady Cats looked good against Nebraska the other night. I hope they continue to do well.
My sister lost a very dear friend last Sunday. It was so sudden and unexpected, I know the family is still having problems coming to terms with her absence. However, because she was such a wonderful and faithful Christian, we all know she is in heaven where we all hope to be one day and again see that beautiful, cheerful, and special friend again.
Because of my procrastination, I am only on Chapter 23 in my Purpose Driven Life book. After learning overall why we're here, for God's purposes; and the first purpose of our life, pleasing God; and the second purpose, being part of God's family; now I am reading about the third purpose, becoming more like Christ, our ultimate role model.
Rick Warren directs us to four places in the Bible where Jesus' character is revealed to us. Jesus relates a followers traits during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. The Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, beginning, "Blessed are the poor in spirit", illustrate some wonderful traits we are to have. Peter's list of characteristics of an effective and productive life in 2 Peter 1:5-8 stresses seeking faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love in increasing measure. Also, the chapter of love, written by Paul, and recited at so many weddings, is so valuable to read. It is 1 Corinthians 13. You may be familiar with the beginning, "Love is patient, kind, etc.", and the end, "These three remain: faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love."
The last suggested reading to reveal a Christian's character is the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. I have this written on a glass light in my kitchen. It states: "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We can see many traits repeated in these scriptures, especially love. Because after all, that's what Jesus was all about, loving God and loving each other.
I hope you are enjoying this week leading up to Easter. Time for the doggies to go out. Have a great day, luv, Susan
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Temporary Home
Spring has decided to wait a bit before it makes it's complete arrival. Last Tuesday was so nice, but cooler temps and cloudy skies have mostly prevailed since then. My four furry friends have managed to bring in their muddy paws and this place is really going to need a good cleaning soon.
If you've been watching UK play this past week, you have seen some amazing basketball. I remember years back when we were in Rhode Island, I watched a Bobby Knight coached Indiana team, with Steve Alford, win a game in the closing seconds. I honestly didn't understand how they came back and won it like that. Well, if you watched the SEC Championship game, it was the same kind of situation. I truly believed that there was no way the cats could come back from five down with so little time remaining. I'm glad to have the ability to record and rewind the final minutes and seconds of the game or I wouldn't have believed the outcome of that game. It was absolutely unbelieveable. If you watch SportsCenter, it did indeed make the top play of championship week.
I will definitely be watching the cats as they begin play on Thursday in New Orleans. I hope they do well.
As I make my way through the forty chapters of The Purpose Driven Life, I'm always wondering what is best to share with my friends. This morning as I sat at the computer, Carrie Underwood came on CMT singing her latest music video. It's called Temporary Home. It's a beautiful song and follows circumstances of a foster child, a homeless single mom and a hospitalized elderly man. They are all experiencing the idea of their present surroundings being only temporary.
Rick Warren explains this beautifully in his book and calls it our temporary assignment in this world. We, as Christians, must continually remind ourselves that this is not our home, we are "citizens of heaven" and that is our ultimate goal. But while here, we have those five purposes to remember. There are many places in the Bible that stress this fleeting inhabitance of earth to us. I especially like how Paul says it in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal". When we understand and belive this, we no longer have to fear anything we face on this earth.
I'm enjoying all the little critters out back this morning. Squirrels, chipmunks and many birds are feasting at the many feeders Mark has kept filled out back. I hope you will enjoy all that God blesses you with today. Stay safe and have a wonderful day, luv, Susan
If you've been watching UK play this past week, you have seen some amazing basketball. I remember years back when we were in Rhode Island, I watched a Bobby Knight coached Indiana team, with Steve Alford, win a game in the closing seconds. I honestly didn't understand how they came back and won it like that. Well, if you watched the SEC Championship game, it was the same kind of situation. I truly believed that there was no way the cats could come back from five down with so little time remaining. I'm glad to have the ability to record and rewind the final minutes and seconds of the game or I wouldn't have believed the outcome of that game. It was absolutely unbelieveable. If you watch SportsCenter, it did indeed make the top play of championship week.
I will definitely be watching the cats as they begin play on Thursday in New Orleans. I hope they do well.
As I make my way through the forty chapters of The Purpose Driven Life, I'm always wondering what is best to share with my friends. This morning as I sat at the computer, Carrie Underwood came on CMT singing her latest music video. It's called Temporary Home. It's a beautiful song and follows circumstances of a foster child, a homeless single mom and a hospitalized elderly man. They are all experiencing the idea of their present surroundings being only temporary.
Rick Warren explains this beautifully in his book and calls it our temporary assignment in this world. We, as Christians, must continually remind ourselves that this is not our home, we are "citizens of heaven" and that is our ultimate goal. But while here, we have those five purposes to remember. There are many places in the Bible that stress this fleeting inhabitance of earth to us. I especially like how Paul says it in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal". When we understand and belive this, we no longer have to fear anything we face on this earth.
I'm enjoying all the little critters out back this morning. Squirrels, chipmunks and many birds are feasting at the many feeders Mark has kept filled out back. I hope you will enjoy all that God blesses you with today. Stay safe and have a wonderful day, luv, Susan
Thursday, March 11, 2010
THE RAIN MUST FALL
Tuesday was a beaautiful day, today, not so great. Early this morning, the sun was coming out and it looked pretty good, but as I went out to get the paper, little drops began to fall and a dark threatening sky appeared in the west accompanied by a roll of thunder. So, it has been raining off and on. I actually needed an umbrella when I strolled down the hill to the mailbox. But, I know the rain is neccesary for all the plants and trees that will be budding and blooming soon. I'll especially look forward to seeing my new October Glory Maple tree start to bud new leaves.
March is a fun month again, this year. Last year was difficult for us, the Kentucky basketball faithful. This year, we get to enjoy a possible run at the SEC Tournament Championship, after clinching the regular season crown. We also hope to make a real impact at the NCAA Tournament. We are constantly reminded of how young and inexperienced our team is, so anything can happen. But, we are hoping for good things ahead.
I'm still reading through my Purpose Driven Life book, though I'm not nearly as disciplined, as to say I'm actually reading a chapter each day. But, I do hope to get through the forty chapters by Easter. After discovering my supreme goal as bringing glory to God, this book helps me to break down how to do this through five purposes. They are revealed in the Bible and highlighted in Rick Warren's book as worshiping God, loving others, becoming Christ-like, serving one another and telling others about Him. I just finished the second five chapters which helped explain to me how to worship God by pleasing him. Noah's life is a wonderful example of how to do that. He was able to "make God smile" by doing the following: loving God, trusting God, obeying God, praising God and using God given abilities. These are all forms of worship when they are done for God's glory.
I will strive to do these things by keeping them always in my mind and heart. I hope you have a great day today and I look forward to better weather and opportunities to get out again for daily walks soon. luv, Susan
March is a fun month again, this year. Last year was difficult for us, the Kentucky basketball faithful. This year, we get to enjoy a possible run at the SEC Tournament Championship, after clinching the regular season crown. We also hope to make a real impact at the NCAA Tournament. We are constantly reminded of how young and inexperienced our team is, so anything can happen. But, we are hoping for good things ahead.
I'm still reading through my Purpose Driven Life book, though I'm not nearly as disciplined, as to say I'm actually reading a chapter each day. But, I do hope to get through the forty chapters by Easter. After discovering my supreme goal as bringing glory to God, this book helps me to break down how to do this through five purposes. They are revealed in the Bible and highlighted in Rick Warren's book as worshiping God, loving others, becoming Christ-like, serving one another and telling others about Him. I just finished the second five chapters which helped explain to me how to worship God by pleasing him. Noah's life is a wonderful example of how to do that. He was able to "make God smile" by doing the following: loving God, trusting God, obeying God, praising God and using God given abilities. These are all forms of worship when they are done for God's glory.
I will strive to do these things by keeping them always in my mind and heart. I hope you have a great day today and I look forward to better weather and opportunities to get out again for daily walks soon. luv, Susan
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