- Summer Thunderstorms. To my amazement, the last 2+ weeks have had almost daily thunderstorms. I even had to find shelter walking home from work once last week due to hail! And it hailed again today. I admittedly love these summer thunderstorms though I do lament the problems the excess rainfall causes to many basements, gardens, etc. Over my lunch break today, I sat by a window and simply marveled at our creator God who not only designs these majestic displays but is so much more magnificent Himself than even the most glorious thunderstorm!
- Kettlebells. Among the random things I saw on television while staying at the Providence Biltmore a couple weeks ago was a brief clip on the benefits of kettlebell workouts. It's effective; it looked fun; I was sold. So I randomly found time to purchase my 15 lb (the approx. recommended weight for non-athletic woman) kettlebell last week, and it truly is a ton of fun (and a ton of work). Youtube has been my friend in finding new ways to use this weight. Now I just need to work on adjusting my eating habits. Why is it that I felt less guilty eating a big bowl of ice cream a few hours after I used the kettlebell? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
- Two great books. A few weeks back I picked up a good book at B&N which I have almost finished -- Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels. It is quite introductory, but as I was just looking to infuse some additional encouragement, accountability, and tidbits of advice from a seasoned and respected brother, I have found it wonderfully beneficial. My greatest take-away thus far is the encouragement to make time for solitude and stillness to actively listen to and speak with the Lord. The second book is one I picked up tonight at B&N by John Stott -- The Living Church. I'm about a third of the way through, and I love his word picture of a biblical church in a culture moving from modernism to post-modernism. Living in Boston and working at Tufts, I find Stott's reminders of the Church's mission refreshing and much-needed. Relativism and tolerance are preached excessively in my world, and I struggle with knowing how to live the life of Christ authentically here.
- Babies. Some of you know how deeply I long to start a family with Greg. It's funny how that desire seems overwhelmingly strong and urgent at times and at other times I'm able to live with it somewhat passively. Well, the past week has been exclusively the former. I'm sure that's been somewhat influenced by baby Eden's recent arrival, but it's also surfaced much as Greg and I have been seeking God's leadership for life post-graduation. I find it sad how I sense my need to be listening to the Spirit so much more when major life decisions are looming...but if this will help me grow more in my commitment to deepening my relationship with God, then I'm thankful.
7.03.2008
Thunder, Bells, Books, & Babies
A few things have happened or been on my mind this week that I wanted to blog about so here goes.
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Kim, both Mike and I required minor surgeries to be able to conceive our beautiful boys. The worry and waiting were very hard but God has truely blessed us more that I could ever explain.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and worries with us, we will pray for you.
Love,
Dana
We did a Bible study years ago on the Hybels book - I am sure it would be good for me to go back and re-read it. I remember how much I appreciated the book at the time!
And, babies are wonderful, precious gifts, but these years you and Greg have alone are precious too. One day you will look back on the time you had as a couple and really long for just a day of that :)
Mmmm babies. I remember being right where you are for a while...one day thinking I'm ready, one day being good with where we were without kiddos. I'll pray that God prepares BOTH you and Greg and gives you unity in your decision about it, and for his timing and patience while you wait on it! :)
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