Blogging Vacation

I took a blogging vacation. I just felt like getting away from it for a while. It's not that I don't want to interact with all of you, honest, it's just that I got tired of messing with blogging. I have still been reading blogs from time to time, but sometimes I feel like so many blogs to read and so little time.
I like the new blog list that shows when someone has posted recently so I may give that a try. It looks like an easy way to keep up with the fresh posts without visiting each and every blog. Pastor Kris, Pastor James and I had a conversation a while back about reading blogs with an RSS feed or on blog line and I explained that I like to go to the actual blog. It feels to me like the difference of calling someone on the phone or visiting in your living room. Pink agreed with me but Kris is an RSS feed guy.
I also think I need a blog update class. I feel like I am so far behind in all the new templates and features. Any volunteers to tutor me on new blogging features? So to those of you who wondered, I am still here and will continue to blog occasionally.

Joy & Relationships

Thanks PK. We had a great time at Chili's today for lunch! It was wonderful reconnecting with the Grime's family and the Bickford family. Before I left church I was stopped by another family, the Webb's, who were planning on having lunch at Chili's so we added them to our party. They shared about their Colorado vacation. It was good to get to know them better. For me my relationship with the Webb's began at the altar in prayer. I am glad that our relationship moved a step further to sharing a meal. During lunch the conversation moved to, "We should do this more often." We talked about finding a family we don't know and having lunch with them. It would be wonderful if we just follow through on this and begin a relationship with someone new. My church family sure brings me a great deal of joy.

Whatever

I have learned that whatever Satan says to you God has declared the opposite first.
If Satan says you are worthless, God has said you are of great worth, first.
If Satan says you can't do anything right, God has said that I have given you gifts and abilities to use for my glory, first.
If Satan says you have nothing of value to say, God says you have written my word on your heart so proclaim it, first.
If Satan says your life has no value, God says you were bought with a great price, the life of my Son and he has given you abundant life, first.

I need to get first things first and remember what God said first before the voice of Satan says the opposite. So when Satan comes against my mind I am going to say whatever! God said the opposite first so if you are attacking me in any area of my life I will remember that it is because God has a great plan for my life. Satan says the opposite to keep my from believing that what God has said first is true.

Tagged

This is for all of you who tagged me.
I have included the instructions just in case you are as slow as I am at getting in on the game.

(1) Each player answers questions about themselves.

(2) At the end of the post, tag 5 people by posting their names.

(3) Go to their site/blog and leave a comment telling them that they have been Tagged. Invite them to your site/blog so they can read the Tagged post.

(4) Let the person who tagged you know when you have completed your Tagged post.

1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
Getting to know Jesus Christ and allowing Him to transform my life. Praying with Farmland Friends Church about building a bigger church at a new location.
2. What are 5 things on your "To Do" list?
Finish my degree, the one I have started a couple of times.
Be more disciplined about reading and studying, first the Bible and then other material.
Payoff my Building to Bless pledge and then my mortgage.
Continue learning to love others as Christ does.
3. What are 5 snacks you enjoy?
Popcorn, Ice Cream- just plain vanilla, Cheese Curls-puffs not crunchy, M&M's, Plain Hershey's chocolate bars.
4. Name some things you would do if you were a millionaire.
Payoff the debt of the church and build an administration building.
Make my entire family debt free. Give some to my friends. Remodel my kitchen.
5. Name some places where you have lived.
Muncie, Indiana. Royerton, Indiana, Parker City, Indiana, Farmland, Indiana.
6. Name some bad habits you have.
Straightening up others desks. Being a neat freak to the point it annoys others. Finishing others sentences.
7. Name some jobs you have had.
Hamburger flipper at McDonald's, Waitress at Pizza King and Red Lobster, Administrative assistant at First Merchants Bank. Pastor of Administration at Farmland Friends Church.
.8. Name those whom you are tagging: Abby, Tonya and I think the rest of you have already played.

Art

This old color painting was created by my Great Grandfather Hershel F. Allen. Great Grandpa Allen was a pastor at East 16Th Street Church of God. He was a strong and gentle man. This painting belongs to my mother at this time but will one day be part of my inheritance.
After Great Grandma Jacobina passed away at an early age my Great Grandpa married her sister, so as I grew up we always referred to them as Grandpa and Aunt Kate. I know this sounds kind of strange but it is perfectly moral and legal.
Now you know a piece of my odd family history.