bones need to be broken today!

In my little kingdom there is no assassinations shooting from the aggressive tongue to zap a happy mood and no invites that make the quiet and reserve go in a panic trying to say no in the most happy and gentle way.  All is well in my kingdom.  Even if the rains are staying for the four day, you are free to get down in some warm toasty sweats and brush out your hair.  Hot pea soup has been cooking just waiting for you to warm the belly.  Blankets are waiting to snuggle up with you.  You are free to read or crochet or listen to some oh so friendly 50's music.  If the music does the trick, you will be up on your feet swinging the blanket around as partner.  Don't you feel better?  I see that smile and your eyes have brighten.

Now tomorrow you shall be ready with a gentle tongue.  Keep your Defender close.  Send Him to the door.

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"... a gentle tongue breaks a bone." 

Proverbs 25:5

"How can anyone enter a Strong Man's house and carry off His possessions 

unless he ties up the Strong Man?  

Then he can rob His house.  

He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters."  

Matthew 12:29-30

"Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children.

And walk in LOVE,

as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us,

an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling aroma.

Ephesians 5:1-2

I know why I'm not a good speller...

You go about your life wondering why you struggle in an area.  You see it at a negative.  Nothing good will come from it.  Until out of the blue God lets you in on the reason.

I love English.  I enjoy a good story and a well crafted word picture.  I am a poet.  My best thoughts comes in by the eyes and through the brain and out through my fingers and onto a white blue lined paper or the white screen.  I have a BA degree in English Education. However, my biggest struggle is the spelling.  I can see the front letters and the caboose letters but in the middle they run together.  Unfortunately, phonetics was not the trend of the day.  I find it embarrassing in front of others.  I love the dictionary though and I am not afraid to use it.  I love the iMac and now the ios5 update for the ipod touch because the dictionary is right there at your finger tips and you don't have to run and lug out the dictionary. I have always meant to reteach myself in spelling but there are always more interesting things to do.

It was Saturday night and the curtain opens up on a scene where the church singles had gathered together for food (yuck), fun, and football (yuck).   One of the girls was commenting on Mrs. So & So from the Ukraine that had written 'Couch So & So' instead of 'Coach So & So'.  I could not believe my ears!  Not only do I like Mrs. So & So, I consider her a rising friend of mine.  First of all believers are not to make fun of other believers or others in general.  I work out there in the world and I am tired of all the backbiting.  Being with believers should be a place to relax and enjoy others.   Second, my life has been filled with multicultural friends.  My Vietnamese high school friend is always calling me asking me English questions.  English is one of the hardest languages to learn.  The rules are not always cut and dry.  I went home quite upset about the comments.  Then I realized why I am bad speller.

I am a quiet observer and a hearty listener.  I know how to ask the questions.  I ultimately want others to feel safe in my presence.  I don't want them to hide.  The real person is Eternal not some misspelled word.

Courageous

Ten stars!

I first saw the previews back in the spring and teared up.  I had to see this movie.  Then this summer while  having a play date with mom, I saw the book and pointed it out to Mom.  The author is a favorite of mine after reading "Deadline" by Randy Alcorn.  This definitely would be a good movie.  Mom was all excited to get this book for Dad.  I said I wasn't sure he would enjoy it.  Dad is a avid reader but not so much novels.  Mom got it and gave it to Dad on his birthday.  Dad loved it and he even asked why we got him the book.  I told him that I told Mom that I didn't he would enjoy it but so glad that I am wrong.

I haven't read the book YET but I did love the movie.  There is a great mix up laughter and even tears.  My favorite part was when Javier Martinez went to get a job and was turned down at the construction sight.  He is talking aloud to God and Adam Mitchell calls out his name.  Adam doesn't know Javier.  All Adam knows is that a Javier was suppose to help with building a shed.  My Dad's favorite scene is when Javier gets all crazy in the back of the cop car.  That is good too.  Oh, Dad says the book is better than the movie.  So of course, read the book too!

It is a story of fathers.  It is a story of loss.  It is a story of faith.  It is a story of making the right decisions even if it hurts and it feels like you are betraying a friend.  It is about making family memories and to cherish each moment you have with your love ones.  It is a story of commitment and not being afraid or being afraid but trusting God.

I recommend this for all fathers and for the women who stand with them.  Being a strong and honorable dad is tough in these last days.  They need all the encouragement they can get.  Girls, let them know they are successful my the light of your eyes and up curve of your smile.  Support good family friendly and faith building movies!!! Let them know we want more!