Being Different

1 Peter 2 7-12
7Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone, " 8and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.12Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Our daughter comes home the other day and is upset. Some girl in her class told her she didn't like her because she was different. Taylor was crushed. She is almost 10 and just wants to have friends and fit in. As the adult, looking back, I am struggling on how to teach her it's ok to be different. The above passage struck in my mind, that we are called to be different. I've spent most of my life just trying to do the same thing....fit in. With my family, with friends, with people who don't even really matter in life but yet, there are days where I wonder why, just like Taylor. I believe this is where faith plays a huge role in life. When we give our lives to Jesus, there is not a promise of this easy blessed life that will follow. We are expected to stand out, to be different, in action, thought, and word. I am proud of Taylor, for whatever reason, she is different, and her friends can see it. She is letting her light shine and I can't ask for more than that.

Spring Break....

We are half-way through Spring Break! I can't believe it. I am only working half days this week, so the kids and I have enjoyed some fun the last few days. Yesterday, we decided to go to the zoo...along with the other 18000 people!! It was fun though. It was actually one of the most enjoyable days we've had at the zoo....I can credit most of it to the beautiful day, thank you Lord for your handiwork once again. Some of it, I think was because I didn't spend half the day yelling at Bradley...it was a nice change. It did take us almost 2 hours to get home because of all the traffic though. According to the Commercial Appeal, it was a record breaking day!

Today we went to the park and played with friends. The kids road their scooters and played on the playground. It has been so nice and warm too. It is supposed to cool down to the 60's and possibly rain tomorrow and that's ok, I've got to get some laundry done!! Friday we are having dinner with friends.

I am also going to consign the kids clothes for the very first time ever. I usually eBay them, but I just do not have the time. It is a local sale, but it is boutique only, so I am ready to unload some Gymboree. It is next weekend, Lollipopkids Children's Consignment Sale here in Collierville. Hopefully, I can make some extra cash to put toward a weekend away for us...and the kids too since I am selling their clothes! =) The drop off is Sunday so I've got to get this done too!

Sounds like an exciting life....but it is better than work.

LOL!!! Man Changing World One Facebook Group at a Time

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One for the record books!

Sometimes I just cannot believe people. What was this lady thinking???

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/18831330/detail.html#-

Seriously...I just don't know what to say.