tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post6080509651230954085..comments2023-04-29T05:23:28.646-07:00Comments on Papa's Ponderings: Does everything matter?Don Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09421552659242816875noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post-55935385021682448952008-10-31T10:00:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:00:00.000-07:00i struggle with this a lot. it didn't used to be s...i struggle with this a lot. it didn't used to be so hard when there were more obvious ways i was fulfilling what my inner definition called 'purpose' or 'ministry.' but the truth of the matter is, in the everyday, mundane, chores of life - i struggle with this. pray the Lord turns my heart to better understand the sense of purpose HE sees in each and every little thing.heidi johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158284167747831121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post-3982644862937236232008-09-11T16:15:00.000-07:002008-09-11T16:15:00.000-07:00I just love how when something is on my heart it s...I just love how when something is on my heart it seems to be on everyone elses too :). As Karsyn has been playing the last few months I am noticing that she copies everything I do. I forget how completely aware our little ones are. Unfortunelty she has picked up on my bad habits. I love 1 Cor 10:31 and repeat to myself often. I hope that I can train myself to act in ways that are always glorifying to God. I want to train up Karsyn and Ryker to glorify God in all they do. I know that sometimes I will fail and they will fail too, but we can also learn from those times. I love love love this blog thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts Dad.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418707441548503399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post-94532617923241032008-09-11T08:51:00.000-07:002008-09-11T08:51:00.000-07:00I just love it when God uses all of us to open our...I just love it when God uses all of us to open our eyes to His TRUTH. Everywhere I go lately, I am being reminded of God's Grace and his joy of the "Little Things" The same mantra is being revealed in Sermons, Bible Study, music, fictional novels, etc. This is one of those times where we all need to sit back, soak in the message and be joyful with God. I once told the Bible Study Ladies that its nice to know that even when I am cleaning the bathrooms (worst chore imaginable with 3 boys!) I can use the time to strengthen my relationship with the Lord. <BR/>We need to start thinking of how our "Little Things" complete the "Big Picture"<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me today!!! :)songgirl52https://www.blogger.com/profile/16009992799481277250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post-6064551814123200772008-09-10T14:21:00.000-07:002008-09-10T14:21:00.000-07:00I have been thinking about this too lately. Who I...I have been thinking about this too lately. Who I am with my children counts more than who I am with others because they see the truth - what naturally spills out of me. I hope that someday it is my kids who will believe that their mama knew how to love people.Doni Brinkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042422099609493402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348812811452573796.post-54299554127913624772008-09-10T09:53:00.000-07:002008-09-10T09:53:00.000-07:00Thanks for reminding us of this Dad. Sometimes I g...Thanks for reminding us of this Dad. Sometimes I get caught up in thinking, what big thing can I do for God? Then I'm reminded that I already am. He's given me two of the most important jobs in the whole wide world, raising Zandi & Zane. My character is challenged every day with everyTHING. I can SO relate to your example of the countless spills and messes! I have a decision in those moments...to let myself just be a pile of ugly clay, or let God mold my into something beautiful. I don't always make the right choice, but sometimes I do:).Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808266663754528612noreply@blogger.com