Archive for October, 2007

Galatians – Part 1

4 years ago

by Lundie in Reflection

I’m reading Galatians right now and want to just note here some verses that impacted me and that I really need to “digest”.

And yet we know that we become right with God, not by doing what the law commands, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be accepted by God because of our faith in Christ - and not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be saved by obeying the law.

But what if we seek to be made right with God through faith in Christ and then find out that we are still sinners? Has Christ led us into sin? Of course not! Rather, I make myself guilty if I rebuild the old system I already tore down. For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God’s approval. So I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.

Galatians 2:16-21

It seems to not be a surprise to Paul if we try to be made right with God through faith, yet fail. He doesn’t seem to go too far into the idea, except to say it’s not Christ that led us to sin. He says we make ourselves guilty if we try to go back and be “right” by “works”.
The instruction in this passage is this: I need to live my life by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. And not disrespect grace.

That’s one of the hardest things for me to understand. Living under grace. Christ died for a purpose. To save me. To save each one of us who wants to be saved. His death accomplished something. And it did away with something.

I really want my behavior to reflect my understanding and appreciation of that. I just don’t think I “get” it yet. The impact of grace in my life should be evident, right?

Reflection Scripture

One Thousand Gifts – Part 71

4 years ago

by Lundie in Blessings

561. Godly friends who ask good questions and search for their own answers.
562. A refreshed interest in Bible reading. I had to let go of my charted “Bible in a Year” reading. It became cumbersome and mechanical. The last thing I need right now is reading the Bible out of obligation or the need to accomplish. It’s relationship not obligation. **whew**
563. Watching my son play with (around) other children and enjoy himself.
564. Naptimes
565. Spiritual and emotional prodding. Nothing like getting my hackles raised to send me into learning mode.
566. Google – there’s so much information at my fingertips. (Almost too much, actually).
567. That my FIL’s heart attack was mild and there was no damage to his heart.
568. Sunshine
569. The house being quiet enough to hear clocks ticking
570. The blessing of a husband like mine.

One Thousand Gifts – Part 70

4 years ago

by Lundie in Blessings

551. Fridays
552. The brief respite of a decision made
553. Modern medicine
554. Friends who don’t care about status
555. My “coin”
556. Christian colleagues
557. Mercy
558. The river of forgiveness
559. Seeing my work family care for each other
560. My husband and son – my best blessings

Breathe

4 years ago

by Lundie

I’ve seen more than one blogosphere friend of my post about this simple concept. Needing to breathe. I need to do the same.

I am taking a step back from my administrator position at Faith Lifts. Still need to find someone who is interested in replacing me. It is a great group blog ministry. It’s just too much for my plate. I only have so much room and if I’m going to keep focus on my other roles, something has to give. It’s the employee role that’s causing the biggest conflict. If I was a SAHM instead of a WAHM, I could probably pull it off. At least right now with just one child.

Anyway, I’m exhausted. I still miss blogging. There’s a lot going on in my head – not that it’s of any import to anyone other than myself, I still want to get it out there to look at — the best function of journaling and blogging.

My FIL is in the hospital tonight after having had chest pains and an irregular EKG. If y’all wouldn’t mind praying for him, that would be wonderful.

I’m so grateful tomorrow is Friday. Ooh. Should do my “gifts” post. Bye!

Product Review – Tide To-Go Pen – 5 Stars

4 years ago

by Lundie

Well, this is my first product review, and it’s totally and completely voluntary. The only reason I’m even doing it is because I was SO excited by the results that I HAD to share with anyone who would listen…

This is yet another blog entry about what happens when a toddler goes unsupervised for about 3 seconds. (Actually, I don’t even know WHEN this happened to tell you how quick and sly this child is!)

Blue ball point pen meets Mommy & Daddy’s bedspread:

(I had already started trying to clean it
when I realized I should take a before picture.)

After cleaning it with the Tide To-Go pen and letting it dry overnight:

Now, I will have to say, the directions on the pen say it’s only for fresh food stains, not ball point pen that was cleaned at least 3-4 days AFTER the incident…so, I can’t guarantee it will work on EVERYTHING, but it’s definitely something I plan to have around the house (and in my purse) just in case!!