How busy are you? Please read one of my favorite blog writers- here is one paragraph...
Years ago I listened to an interview with Richard Swenson, a Christian physician, about the concept of margin. There’s nothing uniquely Christian about the idea itself, but there is something very un-Christian about ignoring it. “Margin,” Swenson says, “is the space between our load and our limits” (69). Planning for margin means planning for the unplannable. It means we understand what’s possible for us as finite creatures and schedule for less than that.
This was profound to me. I need to plan for more 'margin' and not feel guilty when I do.
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Showing posts with label blogs of note. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
KimT, Hazel, and a 5th Anniversary
Today is my blog anniversary!! Five Years!!!! Here is my first blog. Oh, my. It is fun to look back and see how far I've progressed. This blog was started because KimT and Hazel told me they wanted me to share more of my stories about life as it happens to me. My title comes from Taylor. She needed a name to call me and Bubbles is what we came up with. Carl is Money but he doesn't embrace it. I still think it would be funny if Atticus and any that follow called him Money, but we can't have everything we want.
Thanks for reading! Thanks for sending me texts about blogging more, telling me that I need to change my blog header and letting me know that you have learned things from my blog.
Thank you again!!
Love, Bubbles
Thanks for reading! Thanks for sending me texts about blogging more, telling me that I need to change my blog header and letting me know that you have learned things from my blog.
Thank you again!!
Love, Bubbles
Monday, January 16, 2012
Have an Ordinary Day!
This post is from Ravi Zacharias Ministries.
The Feast of Ordinary
On the occasion of still needing to buy a new calendar for 2012 (the encroaching speed of January is always a little shocking after the race of December), a thought of Oscar Wilde's crosses my mind. Wilde thoroughly resented the power of modern calendars to remind us that, though full of activity, "each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event." He would no doubt be further troubled to know that we are currently in a season the church calendar calls "Ordinary Time."
There are actually two intervals of Ordinary Time within the Christian church year, unbeknownst to most calendars. The first interval begins after Epiphany (the remembrance of the arrival of the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus) and continues until Lent (the forty days of remembrance leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus). The second interval of Ordinary Time begins at the conclusion of Pentecost (the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit)
and continues until Advent (the celebration of the coming of the Christ child). We are currently living within this first interlude of Ordinary Time, having just celebrated the feast day of Epiphany and now waiting for the approach of Lent. But this is hardly the Church's way of saying the day before us is ordinary.
Far from announcing days that are commonplace or mundane, Ordinary Time is meant to be a season of anticipated living. The term actually comes from the word "ordinal," which means that it is time "counted" or "numbered." Though the Church's festive banners may have come down after the celebrations of Advent and Epiphany have ended, the startling realities of life under the banners of a new born King and the presence of a savior have begun. The Church attempts reminds the world to live expectantly between the mystery of the incarnation and the assurance of the unique one within our midst.
Though Jewish feasts and holy days were a major part of the
lives of Jesus and his disciples, the same was true for them as it is for the church: the majority of their time together was the time spent between holy days. Yet far from being described as the lull between holidays, the disciples' "ordinary time" was spent healing and feeding crowds, proclaiming the kingdom, raising the dead, and learning at the feet of Jesus, the Son. More often than not, they were genuinely surprised by the one in their midst, no matter how ordinary the day. In the everyday lives of Christ's followers today there is a similar expectant quality within each moment, time that is hopefully being shared with the world as an invitation to join them. It is time counted; time that matters.
It is appropriate that the first signs of Jesus's identity were displayed not to Jerusalem's religious leaders or in the pious celebrations of a chosen nation. The first bold signs of the startling work of God came to foreigners, people who had to journey a great distance
to see what the heavens were revealing. In the form of a great star to foreign astrologers, the God of Israel chose to reveal the birth of Jesus to nations far beyond the religious activities of Jerusalem.
Later revelations of the child's identity were similarly filled with ordinary time and people. After the hype of Passover had settled in Jerusalem and the last of the festivities were waning, long after the villagers who had traveled far were on their way home, twelve year-old Jesus had stayed behind, though his parents were unaware of it. Three days later they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And "everyone who heard him was amazed" (Luke 2:47). Likewise, the first miracle Jesus performed was not in the temple or as a religious leader but at a wedding as a wedding guest. Quietly and discreetly for a party that was running short on wine, Jesus used the symbols and waters of purification, and he created
enough wine to bless the bride and groom and all their guests long after the wedding was finished—a sign of both his coming hour and the coming feast. And once more, ordinary time was marked by the extraordinary.
While the calendar may seem to set us up to live from one major holiday to the next, what if there is far more to expect from the rest of our days? While holy days mark events that dramatically shape both religious and secular worldviews, our ordinary days give us the space to live these events out. In the repetitive rhythm of the church calendar, human hearts are invited to beat expectantly of a greater kingdom. For ordinary time is never ordinary, as God's presence always involves the unexpected.
Jill Carattini is managing editor of A Slice of Infinity at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.
On the occasion of still needing to buy a new calendar for 2012 (the encroaching speed of January is always a little shocking after the race of December), a thought of Oscar Wilde's crosses my mind. Wilde thoroughly resented the power of modern calendars to remind us that, though full of activity, "each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event." He would no doubt be further troubled to know that we are currently in a season the church calendar calls "Ordinary Time."
There are actually two intervals of Ordinary Time within the Christian church year, unbeknownst to most calendars. The first interval begins after Epiphany (the remembrance of the arrival of the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus) and continues until Lent (the forty days of remembrance leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus). The second interval of Ordinary Time begins at the conclusion of Pentecost (the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit)
and continues until Advent (the celebration of the coming of the Christ child). We are currently living within this first interlude of Ordinary Time, having just celebrated the feast day of Epiphany and now waiting for the approach of Lent. But this is hardly the Church's way of saying the day before us is ordinary.
Far from announcing days that are commonplace or mundane, Ordinary Time is meant to be a season of anticipated living. The term actually comes from the word "ordinal," which means that it is time "counted" or "numbered." Though the Church's festive banners may have come down after the celebrations of Advent and Epiphany have ended, the startling realities of life under the banners of a new born King and the presence of a savior have begun. The Church attempts reminds the world to live expectantly between the mystery of the incarnation and the assurance of the unique one within our midst.
Though Jewish feasts and holy days were a major part of the
lives of Jesus and his disciples, the same was true for them as it is for the church: the majority of their time together was the time spent between holy days. Yet far from being described as the lull between holidays, the disciples' "ordinary time" was spent healing and feeding crowds, proclaiming the kingdom, raising the dead, and learning at the feet of Jesus, the Son. More often than not, they were genuinely surprised by the one in their midst, no matter how ordinary the day. In the everyday lives of Christ's followers today there is a similar expectant quality within each moment, time that is hopefully being shared with the world as an invitation to join them. It is time counted; time that matters.
It is appropriate that the first signs of Jesus's identity were displayed not to Jerusalem's religious leaders or in the pious celebrations of a chosen nation. The first bold signs of the startling work of God came to foreigners, people who had to journey a great distance
to see what the heavens were revealing. In the form of a great star to foreign astrologers, the God of Israel chose to reveal the birth of Jesus to nations far beyond the religious activities of Jerusalem.
Later revelations of the child's identity were similarly filled with ordinary time and people. After the hype of Passover had settled in Jerusalem and the last of the festivities were waning, long after the villagers who had traveled far were on their way home, twelve year-old Jesus had stayed behind, though his parents were unaware of it. Three days later they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And "everyone who heard him was amazed" (Luke 2:47). Likewise, the first miracle Jesus performed was not in the temple or as a religious leader but at a wedding as a wedding guest. Quietly and discreetly for a party that was running short on wine, Jesus used the symbols and waters of purification, and he created
enough wine to bless the bride and groom and all their guests long after the wedding was finished—a sign of both his coming hour and the coming feast. And once more, ordinary time was marked by the extraordinary.
While the calendar may seem to set us up to live from one major holiday to the next, what if there is far more to expect from the rest of our days? While holy days mark events that dramatically shape both religious and secular worldviews, our ordinary days give us the space to live these events out. In the repetitive rhythm of the church calendar, human hearts are invited to beat expectantly of a greater kingdom. For ordinary time is never ordinary, as God's presence always involves the unexpected.
Jill Carattini is managing editor of A Slice of Infinity at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.
Monday, January 9, 2012
War Eagle
In honor of the National Championship game tonight have a look at AUBURN uniforms from the past.
I thought my brother, John, would enjoy this! I hope you do too!
I thought my brother, John, would enjoy this! I hope you do too!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
A Bread and Butter gift!
I bought some fun cereals for us to have for breakfast, changed the sheets on several beds and got ready for them to arrive.
We had a great visit!! Lots of laughing and sharing and then more laughing. I have a few new books to try from Monica's reading list, we laughed about the fun dancing at John and Marisa's wedding reception and we watched lots of Sportscenter plus a few bowl games. Their son, Parker, told us he was glad they stayed in a home where he could watch lots of sports.
Just before they were to leave our house, their daughter, Olivia, brought me a gift. My mother would have called this a 'bread and butter' gift- a gift you bring your hostess. I was so impressed with their gift that I wanted to share it with you!
First- a thank you note that they all signed! In the gift was a grocery gift card,
some shower gels and lotions
Here is a fun article about writing Thank You's ! They are always appreciated.
Thank you for reading my blog!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Ann Voskamp rocks!
I love the way Ann Voskamp makes me think. 10 things to do on Christmas Day got me to thinking. We hope to spend some time outside, light a few candles (I know those who know me are saying- you plan to light candles), have a few folks over and go spend time with our church family worshipping.
Merry Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas Eve!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
What do you plan to read in 2012?
Have you started to say... Next year I'll do such and such?
Or my other favorite is ...I don't plan to do that again til next year...like ironing or paying bills etc
I am starting my reading list for 2012 and I love doing things like that because I love the clean slate, the newness, all the possibilities!
If you are ready to start your To Be Read List you will find good suggestions at this blog.
Or my other favorite is ...I don't plan to do that again til next year...like ironing or paying bills etc
I am starting my reading list for 2012 and I love doing things like that because I love the clean slate, the newness, all the possibilities!
If you are ready to start your To Be Read List you will find good suggestions at this blog.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Pour it over warm biscuit with butter, nothing better!
I love the blog Southern Plate by Christy Johnson. I have never met the woman but I love her. She is so cheerful on Face Book, she was so gracious when she was on with Paula Deen cooking and her tweets are cute. Plus everything I have cooked from her cookbook has been wonderful.
Today when you click on her link you will get her recipe for chocolate gravy. I will be making it this year. Yum Yum!
Today when you click on her link you will get her recipe for chocolate gravy. I will be making it this year. Yum Yum!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Books to read
Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet? Do you have reading on that list? Here is a really cool blog that will inspire you. I haven't decided which challenge I plan to pursue but I'll let you know.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Do you believe Yoda?
This article really made me think as I ponder my New Year's Resolutions. Are you trying?
Thursday, December 8, 2011
If Plan A doesn't work, you have 25 other letters!
Andrew found a book a few years ago called Second Choice by Viv Thomas. The book talks about what do you do when life throws you a curve ball. I highly recommend this book.
Here is an article about the when you are on plan B. Read and ponder. Has your life taken a route you weren't planning?
Here is an article about the when you are on plan B. Read and ponder. Has your life taken a route you weren't planning?
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Food for thought
Christian growth - how's yours?
questioned God lately?
difficult situation ?
why should you pray
thoughts on JOE PA
questioned God lately?
difficult situation ?
why should you pray
thoughts on JOE PA
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Random thoughts
Some good thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street movement
Putting good and right things on your to-do list
Putting good and right things on your to-do list
Monday, October 17, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
A little of this and a little of that
31 days This post list a group of several hundred bloggers who are setting aside October to blog about certain topics for 31 days. It was so much fun. Just so you don't get too overwhelmed here are a few of my favorites. #103, # 80, #46, #8, #406, #386, #277, and #211. I've gotten book suggestions, laughed and learned the difference between effect and affect. Enjoy!
Friday, August 19, 2011
I do love lists!
Here is a great article from Michael Hyatt. He talks about leadership skills. Here are three that really struck me.
Worrying is temporary atheism. Rid yourself of worry.
Retreat and Rest—if ships don’t come back to the harbor, they’ll eventually sink
Spend time reading and receiving the Truth every morning, because the world will only lie to you the rest of the day.
A shout out to KimT for this!
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