SexistWoman HaterMale ChauvinistAll of these are terms that I have heard attributed to the Apostl Paul over the years. And for a long time I found myself agreeing with that thought path. That was until I walked into my very first class in August of 2012 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As soon as my… Continue reading A Different Take on Paul
Laziness
Webster's dictionary defines laziness as being disinclined to activity or exertion: not energetic or vigorus. "Disinclined to activity" something about that just makes me angry. I mean think about it. Life; the ups, the downs, the good, bad, and everything in between is a gift. So what I don't understand is how a person can… Continue reading Laziness
I don’t own a blender…
INow, I know what your thinking.. "How can this be?""Didn't you get 3 when you got married?""How do you blend things with out a blender?"Well the answer is.....I don't. And up until now that was just fine with me. However, recently I have come across several recipes that I would love to try. But I… Continue reading I don’t own a blender…
Closure
The day Dusty came into the house and told me that he had been accepted into Seminary and that we would be moving to Fort Worth was the day my life began to stand still. While I was excited for him to finally be able to do something he had always wanted to do, all… Continue reading Closure
Good bye 2012! Hello 2013!
2012 is coming to an end and what a year it has been. So many changes happened that it almost feels like I went through 5 years instead of just 1.To recapIn February I quit my part time job and became a full time stay at home mommy.In April my dad had a heart attack.In… Continue reading Good bye 2012! Hello 2013!
Thankfulness Garland
During the month of November I decided I really wanted some fall decorations up in the house. Now that I have a house worth decorating I wanted to try. But, unfortunately, living on a Seminary budget doesn't really allow me the freedom to run down to the closest Garden Ridge or Hobby Lobby and just… Continue reading Thankfulness Garland
"Do as unto the Lord"
Tuesday marked the end of my first semester here at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dusty, on the other hand, still has a few more weeks until his classes are done. During the last 12 or so weeks I spent 3+ hours every Tuesday night in a classroom with 40 or so other women all in… Continue reading "Do as unto the Lord"
Conversation with my Spouse
Tomorrow is the final exam for my Wives of Equiping Ministers class that I have been taking here at the Seminary. Part of my course requirements for the semester was to have an hour long, uninterrupted conversation with my spouse. We were to focus on life and ministry dreams and goals and to work on… Continue reading Conversation with my Spouse
Its been a while….
In the last few weeks a lot has happened in my little corner of the world. First of all, my phone service was disconnected due to the fact that we couldn't pay the bill. Thats what happens when you have one person in the family working semi-part time and taking Master degree classes full time… Continue reading Its been a while….
Weekly Weigh-In and Other Ramblings
To begin with, I know I'm a day late on my weekly weigh in. I did do it yesterday but things have been a bit stressful around here lately so I just didn't get time to put it in. So here goes:Week 2 weight: 215.0 (yay down a whole pound!!)Week 2 waist: 35 inchesWeek 2… Continue reading Weekly Weigh-In and Other Ramblings
A Wise Woman in Progress 