one of the finalist! woo hoo!

My friends, Char and Louis, have their own radio show and tv show!  They are hosting a contest where they might come to Austin if I win.  I would have the opportunity to show them my town if I win.  Voting starts next month, so I hope you all will vote for me!


In the meantime, Don't forget to Preorder your very own copy of Char and Louis' book today!  Use my name, Bobbi, as your promo code!  :) 

Blessings!

Beauty and the Beast

Back when my oldest was about 4, we saw Disney's "Beauty and the Beast". I remember there were several "Christian" critics suggesting that we as Christians shouldn't see the movie because Belle fell in love with the Beast and this is a form of bestiality. (Same with Little Mermaid)

I ignorned the critics. Maybe I was wrong....who knows....but today, I took my girls to see Beauty and the Beast in 3D. As I thought about those critics from 20+years ago, I started thinking, "What if we think about our relationship to the LORD? The LORD is kinda like Belle, and we are the Beast."

Think about it....The LORD is beautiful and perfect. HE loves us unconditionally and always. HE loves us when we were yet sinners. Kinda like the Beast. He was ugly, mean, and unloving and unloveable. Then Belle showed the Beast love, and the Beast got to know Belle and began to love her back. Doesn't that kinda sound like our relationship to the LORD? (well maybe I'm the only one that thinks so)

Blessings!

Giving it all

Last night we went to Lakewood.  I was so blessed.  As long as I've lived in Houston (since 1977),  I'd never been.  Never felt led, and we were involved at Abundant Life Christian Center for many years. 
It's funny how GOD leads us.  So timely.  My last post and church last night....confirmation.  :)  love when that happens.  Last night, I could have worshipped and praised for hours on end.  I love when the HOLY SPIRIT moves and I can literally feel the presence of GOD to the point of being brought to my knees.  I felt that last night.  As I was worshipping, all I could think about was how truly humbled I am by JESUS' love for me.  Truly amazing.  How HE loves me, you, us...even when we are yet sinners.....I am a sinner.  I am saved by HIS grace, which is sufficient for me.  Thank YOU, JESUS! 

This morning I got a text from a dear, precious friend, asking me to pray for the LORD's leading in her and her family's life about a certain situation.  As we texted back and forth, part of the conversation was about how we say, "Oh I'd never...."  That lead me to find this video for her.  (She wasn't the one that said, "I'll never", I just was reminded of it, and she has never seen it.)  I encourage you to watch it.  It's been one of my favorites over the years.  :)

Consumed

This is a think outloud post....

So many people are consumed.    For example I know a family that their whole life is consumed by soccer.  They live, eat, breathe, sleep around soccer.  The world is consumed by things, stuff-sports, money, exercise, food, reality TV, etc.  I want to be consumed by GOD.  But in order to be consumed by GOD, I must be willing.  I must die to the flesh.  I must draw near to GOD, and then HE will draw near to me.  People always get that backwards.  They think it's GOD that must do the drawing near.  WRONG! 

James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

I'm not always a good example of being consumed.  As a matter of fact for the past two years, I've been consumed by worldly things.  I'm not even sure how to get back on track.  I have grown past condemnations  that I must read my Bible everyday at such and such time, I can only watch certain shows, etc.I know that if I read my Bible frequently, I grow spiritually...but I don't have to be bound by law. I am free from the law, and living under grace. But grace doesn't mean I can act, do whatever I want either.  We need to obey from our hearts. 

Learning to be consumed....that's a goal this year.

Blessings!

The Family Contract

Several years ago to help with our homeschool journey and to teach our children "rules", I developed the Family Contract.  I got the idea in a book, and made up the rules for my kids to each sign.  Today as I was going through boxes unpacking, organizing, eliminating, I came across the original copies.  It brought my heart joy to see how my children, over the years,  matured.  Some of the rules haven't been carried out to the best of our ability, but living in an RV for the past 2 years made some of them a little difficult for various reasons.  ;)

Here's what our Family Contract read.  (Each child was given a copy and asked to initial each rule, sign, and date it.)

I, ______________________________, being part of the S****** Family, and most importantly GOD's family do promise to try to obey and live by the following rules.
1.  I will get up at 8:00 am, Monday-Friday to do my school work, unless told by mom or dad otherwise.
2.  I will get dressed, eat, brush  my teeth, and do my chores promptly.
3.  I will be prepared for school by 9:00am Monday-Friday.
4.  I will do my best to get my work done by lunchtime.
5.  I will speak kindly to my silbings and my mom and dad, and others according to GOD's word-I will try to remember to ONLY say things that will build and edify my family, friends, and outsiders.
6.  I will keep my hands and other parts of my body to myself.  I will try never to hurt anyone.
7.  I will share my belongs to my family and friends.
8.  I will treat others as I wish to be treated, in love.
9.  I will HONOR my mother and father according to Ephesians 6:1.
10. I will OBEY  my mother and father according to Ephesians 6:1.
11. I understand that GOD has placed my parents over me as my authorities.
12. I will be TRUTHFUL and HONEST.

_______FEBRUARY 2006


I encourage if you  to develop a family contract if you don't have one.  It's great because there isn't a question as to what the general family rules are.  :)

Blessings!

Prayer Request

Please pray concerning our house.  GOD knows all the details.  Thank you!

Title

This Blog is appropriately titled, Where We Belong.  Why?  My former blog was called Great Adventures.  Not only is it one of my favorite Steven Curtis Chapman songs, but also, for the past several years we've lived on the road.  Hopefully, we are through for now, and we are 'Where We Belong'...also a song by Steven Curtis Chapman.  :)


Here are the lyrics. Hopefully it will bring some insight to where I'm coming from as to why I named this blog why I did.  (I like two-fold meanings.  ;) )


A gentle breeze was blowing
The air was heavenly sweet - life was so complete
In a picture perfect garden
While the sun went down you could hear the sound
Of a man and woman crying - saying what have we done
We made our choice and now we're dying
And we've got to leave this place and hide from God's face but this is

CHORUS
Where we belong where you and I were meant to be (from now on) all along
Made by the Father to live in His love
It's the purpose and plan for the heart of man
This is where we belong


The warm winds of change were blowing
After years and years of hopeless tears
One man became the doorway
That would lead back to the place where life was new
A place just like the garden where we walk and talk with God
The way creation started
Where each heart and soul can come and be whole (this is)


(Chorus)


BRIDGE
Like the stars belong in the sky like a fish belongs in the water
Just like children you and I belong in the hands of the Father (this is)


(Chorus)