Where I muse about what we really need

I was going to write another "Things I'm Loving" post, because I truly have been loving a great many things. I was going to tell you about Ellie Holcombe's new album and how you have get it NOW, about this podcast (excellent) and this one (so good), and how much I've learned from them. But I began thinking about why I love these things, and it's just because that's where I'm meeting Jesus. I sit on my porch and pop in my ear buds, and I meet Jesus in the lyrics and the music. "You unravel me with a melody. You surround me with a song." (Shane & Shane) I listen for His voice and sometimes an answer comes later through a sermon or a podcast or through a conversation with a friend. But it's Him that we need. The specifics will be different for each of us. Shane Bernard often asks, "what stirs your affection for Christ?" Answer that, and do those things. I hope you check out my links, but what you really need is what I need, to just sit and meet with Jesus "who fills everything in every way." (Eph 1:23)

In Which I Muse about Rich Mullins (or share his musings)

Today is the 19th anniversary of his death. Musing may have been his hobby, next to song writing, of course. His songs taught me so much! Here are some quotes that are not from songs....


'The amazing thing about the whole joy of Christianity is it's something you can't find, it's something that has to find you. Once we submit ourselves to God, the things of God chase us down like dogs, and you can't escape them. I think we can stifle the Spirit. We can thwart the work of God in our own lives. We can choose to nourish that which should be crucified and ignore that which should be nourished, but God ain't done with any of us.' 

'Faith is walking with God. This biggest problem with life is that it's just daily.... It's not what you did, and not what you say you're going to do, it's what you do today.'

'God has called us to be lovers, and we frequently think that He meant us to be saviors. So we "love" as long as we see "results". We give of ourselves as long as our investments pay off, but if the ones we love do not respond, we tend to despair and blame ourselves and even resent those we pretend to love. Because we love someone, we want them to be free of addictions, of sin, of self--and that is as it should be. But it might be that out love for them and our desire for their well-being will not make them well. And, if that is the case, their lack of response no more negates the reality of love than their quickness to respond would confirm it.' 

'What problem do you have that death wouldn't fix?'

and a song...
(lyrics)

In Which I Muse About Blogging More

This blog cracks me up. It started as a theology/politics thing. I thought I knew stuff back then. I mean, I hope I know even more now, but maybe my brain is slower. I blame that on the kids. I'm not sure how to put those 2 subjects into words anymore, and politics is just plain no fun anymore, right? (I still think we should be involved.)

Then I started writing about homeschooling. That's my hobby. That has simplified somewhat in more recent years, not because I thought I was doing anything wrong, but because each kid is different, and my 2nd, while he enjoys school, won't if I make him do it my way. My oldest wants to know what the proper way is; my youngest will find out by trial & error. 

But I want to write more. I want to look back and see what these years were like and to share my thoughts with others, whatever it's worth. I'm also reading more. Less TV, less Facebook, more books. The words flow so much easier when you're filling yourself with books. So (my mom says not to start a sentence with "so").... Therefore, look for more from me in the future. Here's hoping this post will be my accountability & motivation! As with all of life, if I can leave perfection at the door, I'll have more production.

(Note: All my posts will be on the main page from here on out, so no more confusing links! All topics here! And who knows WHAT those topics will be...)