Wordless Wednesday

I created this great post and misspelled a couple of words. When I went to fix them, I lost the whole post! ARRGHH! I was trying to think of a Friday Funny.

All that really occurred to me was Grant's potty accident. He did not make it twice this morning, but was trying for a third time. Unfortunately, the potty chair he has does not have a boy shield that is high enough. So, although he was in the right place, he and the floor were soaked. What can you say, he DID pee on the potty. Kind of funny?

Since Jennifer started her blog, she has had a lot of in depth topics. Some days I am too overwhelmed with the "urgent" to participate. But I so appreciate a place to exercise my mind when I am surrounded by children most of the day.

Lately I have been contemplating some doctrinal issues. Last week I was asked point blank to defend the point of Calvinism at the end of the Tulip: predestination. Specifically , " If those who will be saved have already been chosen, why bother to witness?" I have my own answer, but would appreciate some input.

On my journey, I have been mostly Armenian(or is that the spelling for the people group?), but always what Jennifer defines as Charismatic, and found I was also reformed. Back in the day you could not advertise that in the Baptist church. I really like the way Sovereign grace churches word their doctrine. In any case, I'd like some other answers to this question.

I found out this week that when the symbols <3 are used in a typewritten message they do not mean lass than three. It represents a heart. I think that is funny.

Wish I had something hysterical to say for a Friday Funny. But I can't think of one. Not that funny things aren't happening, I just neglected to keep track.



Is this funny? Today after Grant neglected to do his business (#2) in the potty for the second time in an hour, he wanted to sit on his potty chair. It is the standard one sold in the store. I guess the removable boy shiled got lost too much, so now they come molded to the seat. Unfortunately, they are TOO short. so, although he was sitting on his potty when he peed, it went all over his legs and the floor. He was very upset. What to do? He DID pee ON the potty! Maybe you just find this disgusting. But it IS kind of funny.



If you have been reading Jennifers posts(how on earth do you find time to be on the computer so much?), you know that her discussions have been quite probing and there has been much depth of "conversation." SO, along those lines, I have a question. I was asked last week to defend the idea of predestination.



"If everyone who is(or will be) saved was already chosen before time began, why bother witnessing or sharing the gospel?"





I will tell you my answer after I have some input. The reason is, this is actually something I have been thinking about and was surprised to be asked point blank. I'd like to give the person who asked some other answers. I have tended to be more Armenian(or is that the spelling for the people group?) in doctrine, but always reformed, and charismatic, though we certainly did not call it that 20+ years ago(ouch!). I have explored Calvinism many times, but this was one of the sticking points for me. Among Baptists there are many points of view between these 2 extremes. This particular question was posed by someone I did not even know, but will see again.



There is a lot of scripture to back up these varied viewpoints, and each one must let the Holy Spirit guide their answers.



Another thing I learned this week, <3>

Trinity's birthday cake. It's a hedgehog. Is that the same as an echidna?

The most dangerous place to be in the universe is the center of God’s will.
That is where we want to be.
I hope we never think we’ve nailed it.
I hope we never believe that we have arrived.
I hope it is always dangerous.
Always chaotic.
Always flying by the seat of our pants.
Never settled.
Messy.
I hope the struggles keep us begging God for guidance.
I often hear Christian leaders tell what God has been saying to them in their times of meditation and study and prayer and I’m often amazed. He tells them the most profound, eloquent things.All I seem to ever hear is: "Rob, get out of my way."" - Rob Bell

Found this on Jim Turnage's facebook site. It is so true.

My friend Jennifer does wordless Wednesday. And it happens to be Wednesday so.........

WE are still using Savannah's computer, so I am not sure how to load pix on it. Her software is different than ours. HELP, SAVANNAH! I tried to go to my "myspace" site, but, for a week kept clicking on "start membership" instead of log in! Can you say seriously sleep deprived? At least I figured it out without tech support.
This week, Michael went the extra mile and arranged for someone to help with the driving and/or watching the kids while I drive. What a blessing. As you may or may not know, Ivy and Joel joined the school sports scene, and since our great rental house is out of district, they have to take one class to stay with the teams they trained with. They are in "intro to Spanish", which means they have to be driven to school everyday, then picked up after sports. Of course, they all( to include Ben) finish at different times! This makes for a LOT of driving around. Did I mention our van has no air? it gave up inMay, and the cost for repair is staggering. So, we drive around in our oven, and the last couple of weeks the temperatures have soared to new records. Now you know how truly thankful I am not to have to drive around with all the kids to do drop-offs and pick ups.
WE attended Joel's first official tackle football game Thursday. They won 30-0! He is a wide receiver. While we have no real plans for Labor day, this week we look forward to Evan and Liz meeting Liberty for the first time. We also get to meet Matt, Cassie's fiance for the first time, and attend their wedding! Jeanette and Trinity will be flower girls, on the beach. Ivy has her first cross country meet of the season, and was elected a team captain.
So, I am taking a survey, is anybody reading this?(ok, Melinda, I know you are!)


the answer to last week's question is: Ben, 16, b-day 8/22/91, Trinity, 5, 8/27/02, Grant, 2, 8/19/05