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I am so lucky

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I was a part of the Jesus Movement.

I didn’t know it at the time, but the Jesus Movement was a revival in the 60’s and 70’s that started here in the West Coast and spread to other parts of North America and Europe. According to my pastor, it even went overseas. It was a revival of young people across the globe, a “generational” revival and not a “geographical” revival, as my pastor explained. He was saved during the Jesus Movement as well.

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Iron Man

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I don’t get out much, but this weekend, my hubby and I actually got to see a first run movie, before it came on TV. 🙂

Iron Man was entertaining and generally on my approve list. Considering movies like Mary Poppins is my usual preferred genre, Iron Man is pretty exciting for me. I would’ve liked to see Iron Man do more cool stuff though.

The movie made me think about the type of hero we tend to like: The rugged individualist, defies the establishment, able to get out of tight situations by being quick on his feet, strong and tough yet has a soft spot. It matters not that he lives an immoral lifestyle. He can be a heavy drinker, a womanizer, practices promiscuous sex, and a liar. We overlook all that because he’s just so cool.

That’s the kind of role model we set up for our kids.

Who is wise? He will realize these things.
Who is discerning? He will understand them.
The ways of the LORD are right;
the righteous walk in them,
but the rebellious stumble in them.

This verse is found at the end of the book of Hosea.

When the nation of Israel was in trouble, they turned to everyone and everything for deliverance, everyone except God.

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A SAHM (StayAtHomeMom) said, “I gave up the work I love to do what I love more.” – I heard that on Family Life today.

Women often think of “giving up” their career to stay at home with their children as a “sacrifice.” Or the lost of a second income is a “sacrifice.”

Is it a sacrifice to give up a baloney sandwich for a prime rib?

We only have one life to live. Every choice we make there is an opportunity cost. Would you rather be there to help your company grow to be a success, or would you rather be there to help your children grow to be a success?

Chuck that baloney sandwich.

Bamboosa

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For my sister who has 5 closets full of clothes, I don’t dare buy her a gift from a department store.

But I know this is something she does not have – clothes from Bamboosa. Bamboo fiber is soft and comfortable, and it’s naturally anti-microbial.

These are the 3 items I would get for my sister in a gift basket:

1. Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee in Passion Purple – so soft and warm

2. Fine Jersey Fitted V-Neck in Bamboo green – so stylish

3. Ribbed Tank in Basic Black – comfortable with a little stretch

I might even throw in a pair of socks.

Thank you to Bamboosa for sponsoring this giveaway contest and to Envyla for hosting it.

I did not like her other book, but this one was really good!

Laurie King has a series of Sherlock Holmes books where King creates a new partner for Holmes. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice is the first in the series. The other book I read earlier, The Game, made more sense now that I read this one.

The Beekeeper’s Apprentice retained much of the characteristics of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mrs. Hudson. Of course some “artistic liberty” was taken to add to their character for this story. I liked the intrigue and the mystery of the plot. The ending was a bit disappointing, but it was satisfying nevertheless.

Thanks for lending me the book, Kimberly!

Forgiveness

Filed under Bibleby Joyful

What do you think of when you hear the story of Jonah?

We usually think of Jonah as the main character. His disobedience landed him in the belly of the fish. Then he repented and he went to preach in Ninevah. After hearing God’s message through Jonah, the Ninevites repented and were not destroyed.

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I went to Linens n Things yesterday and forgot to bring a coupon, can you believe that?? I didn’t want to make another trip, so I bought what I needed anyway.

Before you buy anything, check for coupons first. Go to online coupon sites like Savings.com and you may find what you need. Whether it’s 20% or even just 5%, it’s better than nothing.

While I like shopping online, the one thing I don’t like is paying for shipping. It feels like you are paying for nothing (though you are paying for the convenience, the gas, the wear and tear on your car). At Savings.com, you can get coupon codes for free shipping. For example, for Shoes.com, you get 15% off plus free shipping. They sell expensive shoes but nice shoes though.

Last Sunday was my mom’s birthday. We visited her grave site at Rose Hills in remembrance. What I remember most about my mom was her laughter. She was well-liked by her friends and relatives because she is easy going and laughs easily.

I learned from my mom to be patient and kind to people. She showed me how to persevere in relationships when the other person is not acting as you hope they would. I learned to love family and children as a priority in life. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her children.

I appreciated her for not pushing her Chinese culture expectations on me. She was open to new ideas and accepted my decisions though she did not agree with them. She allowed us to go away for college and never held us back from doing what we wanted to do.

After I got married, my mom cut coupons for me, bought soap and toilet paper for me when they were on sale, and held and sang Chinese songs to my son when he was a baby.

I look forward to seeing my mom in heaven… well, I mean to see her in heaven someday, not too soon I hope.