I was up early this morning cleaning house as it looks like I may be too busy to do it this weekend. Some have asked if I have a maid to clean my house. Yes, I do. Her name is Barbie.
Tomorrow night, we could see some severe weather. If you've been watching the weather over the last few days, you've seen the damage caused by over 100 tornadoes in 3 states. Several people have been killed and this system is headed our way. The worst time for severe weather to strike is overnight. Tornadoes are much harder to spot at night and most people are asleep after 11pm. I want to encourage you to be weather alert Saturday night and early Sunday morning, have your weather radio on, and to tune to WLBT. If the weather warrants, I will be called into work to assist Eric Law.
Sunday is April Fools as a new month begins. There will be several people who won't be fools that day. WLBT is giving away the St.Jude Dream House! The LIVE telethon begins at Noon and concludes at 2pm. Not only will numerous prizes be given away that day, but the winner of the home will be drawn. Saturday is your last day to tour the home as it will be closed to the public on Sunday due to the broadcast. Tickets are limited and going fast. For the last few years, we've actually sold out of tickets, so we can't guarantee there will be any left for the telethon. If you are interested in touring the home, buying a ticket, or looking at the other prizes, click on this link
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=3249041
As always, 100% of the ticket sales go to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital and you get a tax deduction! I'll be at the telethon and can't wait to see who will call this house their home.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Giants in our Life
Today was haircutting day for baby Will and Gracie. We traveled to Richland to my barber to get them trimmed up before their spring pictures Saturday. Will cried the whole time while Mack did the trimming; Gracie sat still and quiet for her cut because she knew they would give her a sucker when they finished. Mack mentioned maybe Will thought he was a doctor and was going to check his ears. Maybe, but Will was having none of it.
Fear will keep people from enjoying life. Fear will talk you out of trying something new. Many times, we "if" and "but" our way through life afraid of what could be down the next road only to worry ourselves for needless reasons.
I remember reading in I Samuel 17:45 about David and Goliath. The Bible says "David ran quickly toward the battle line (to meet Goliath)." I believe David "ran quickly" because he knew if he sat there and thought about it much longer, he would talk himself out of fighting Goliath. You know the rest of the story.
There are some giants in our lives, too. We have the choice to run in fear of what could happen, or to run quickly toward the battle line and slew our Goliaths.
Fear will keep people from enjoying life. Fear will talk you out of trying something new. Many times, we "if" and "but" our way through life afraid of what could be down the next road only to worry ourselves for needless reasons.
I remember reading in I Samuel 17:45 about David and Goliath. The Bible says "David ran quickly toward the battle line (to meet Goliath)." I believe David "ran quickly" because he knew if he sat there and thought about it much longer, he would talk himself out of fighting Goliath. You know the rest of the story.
There are some giants in our lives, too. We have the choice to run in fear of what could happen, or to run quickly toward the battle line and slew our Goliaths.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Colored Flowers
For those of you who are parents, there are some questions your children ask that you find it hard to answer. Gracie asked me one of those this week.
Our next door neighbors have a six-year-old daughter named Sydney. Gracie looks forward to Sydney's return home from the school bus everyday. Most afternoons, you'll find both girls in our backyard swinging, sliding or jumping on the trampoline together.
Gracie noticed something different about Sydney--her skin color. She asked me why Sydney has darker skin than she has. I told her that's the way God made Sydney. God gave Sydney dark skin and gave Gracie light skin. "But why, momma?"
I came up with the quickest answer I could. "God has lots of different flowers in His flower garden, just like we have in our yard. You and Sydney are like flowers in God's garden--you are both girls but you look different than each other. A garden is prettier when it has lots of different colored flowers in it," I said. That answer seemed to make sense to Gracie.
When you go throughout your day, take a moment to notice all of the different colored "flowers" God has put in this world.
Our next door neighbors have a six-year-old daughter named Sydney. Gracie looks forward to Sydney's return home from the school bus everyday. Most afternoons, you'll find both girls in our backyard swinging, sliding or jumping on the trampoline together.
Gracie noticed something different about Sydney--her skin color. She asked me why Sydney has darker skin than she has. I told her that's the way God made Sydney. God gave Sydney dark skin and gave Gracie light skin. "But why, momma?"
I came up with the quickest answer I could. "God has lots of different flowers in His flower garden, just like we have in our yard. You and Sydney are like flowers in God's garden--you are both girls but you look different than each other. A garden is prettier when it has lots of different colored flowers in it," I said. That answer seemed to make sense to Gracie.
When you go throughout your day, take a moment to notice all of the different colored "flowers" God has put in this world.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Rain....Finally!
It's been raining in downtown Jackson today and what a welcome site it is! When I pulled out of the driveway this afternoon, I saw a few drops on the windshield. I have to admit, it took me a couple of seconds to find the windshield wipers! I noticed traffic in the interstate was a bit slow, too. It seems most drivers had forgotten how to drive when it rains.
I'm pleased to say more chances for rain are in the forecast, especially for the weekend. Although we would probably like to enjoy the outdoors on our day off, we desperately need the water. For the month of March, we are short 4.17 inches of rain. For the year, we are short 6.28 inches of rain. We won't make up that kind of deficit in the next few days, but at least we'll add some drops to it.
By the way, I checked out the long range forecast for Easter Sunday and it looks to be alittle on the cool side with highs in the 60s!
I'm pleased to say more chances for rain are in the forecast, especially for the weekend. Although we would probably like to enjoy the outdoors on our day off, we desperately need the water. For the month of March, we are short 4.17 inches of rain. For the year, we are short 6.28 inches of rain. We won't make up that kind of deficit in the next few days, but at least we'll add some drops to it.
By the way, I checked out the long range forecast for Easter Sunday and it looks to be alittle on the cool side with highs in the 60s!
Monday, March 26, 2007
A Better Day
Thank you to all of you who send me well wishes in getting better. Last Friday, I felt crummy. I managed to work up a smile when the camera lights came on, but it quickly faded. It seems I had a stomach virus that put me in tremendous pain. Today I feel more like myself and more like normal. Interesting note: remember those 7 pounds I've been trying to lose? I lost 3 of them over the weekend--- not the way I wanted.
To put it all into perspective, I received an email from a viewer telling me she had just been diagnosed with cervical cancer. In reading her email, I can tell she is scared and unsure, but looking for hope. Ever felt like that? The Bible tells us that Jesus is the "Great Physician". How comforted we can be when we let the Great Physician heal our inner and outer pains.
Just like when we wake up feeling crummy, we have to take the first step in going to the doctor. In the same way, we have to take the first step in allowing God to heal our pain. After all, He makes "house calls".
To put it all into perspective, I received an email from a viewer telling me she had just been diagnosed with cervical cancer. In reading her email, I can tell she is scared and unsure, but looking for hope. Ever felt like that? The Bible tells us that Jesus is the "Great Physician". How comforted we can be when we let the Great Physician heal our inner and outer pains.
Just like when we wake up feeling crummy, we have to take the first step in going to the doctor. In the same way, we have to take the first step in allowing God to heal our pain. After all, He makes "house calls".
Friday, March 23, 2007
Funky Friday
Sorry my post is so late. Internet is down at the house and it's been a full day.
I woke up this morning sick. I will spare you the details, but I was able to drive to MSU to speak at the Severe Storms Symposium for the Department of Geoscience. I quickly turned around and drove as fast I legally could to get back home. I spent most of the day in the bed and I should probably be there now. I don't know if I caught "a bug" from someone or if there is something more serious going on.
Eric Law was scheduled to do the weather today at 5pm & 6pm with my return for 10pm. I stumbled out of the house to come to work and I feel miserable. I'm going to put on my happy face and try to get through the weathercast without falling out, fainting or getting sick on LIVE tv.
I hope for a better 24 hours and wish you a wonderful weekend!
I woke up this morning sick. I will spare you the details, but I was able to drive to MSU to speak at the Severe Storms Symposium for the Department of Geoscience. I quickly turned around and drove as fast I legally could to get back home. I spent most of the day in the bed and I should probably be there now. I don't know if I caught "a bug" from someone or if there is something more serious going on.
Eric Law was scheduled to do the weather today at 5pm & 6pm with my return for 10pm. I stumbled out of the house to come to work and I feel miserable. I'm going to put on my happy face and try to get through the weathercast without falling out, fainting or getting sick on LIVE tv.
I hope for a better 24 hours and wish you a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Bearing Fruit
Soulforce marched onto Mississippi College's campus this morning to protest what it calls the private Baptist college's oppressive policies. Soulforce is an organization promoting religious and political freedoms for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender students through nonviolent resistance. According to MC's student handbook, extramarital, premarital and homosexual behavior is not tolerated on campus. It doesn't address banning homosexuals from enrollment. The 20 members of Soulforce were arrested around 9:30am as they entered the campus. (MC is one of my alma maters. I loved it when I was there and I still love it to this day. When I signed up for admission, I knew the rules and regulations. MC's strong Biblical stance was the main reason why I chose to attend.)
This morning, I was listening to an interview with one of the members on talk radio. The young man said he attends USM and is a "religious" person. He was very adiment on his personal stance and how God loves everyone.
I thought back to Matthew 7:16, "By their fruit you will recognize them."
An apple tree doesn't have to scream, "Hey, I'm an apple tree! Look at me!" No, you know its an apple tree by what it bears. We are the same way. People know what kind of person we are by what we do and say. There is no need to boast about what we have done, what we are doing, nor how wonderful we are. Others will see Jesus in us simply by us "bearing fruit."
So as I was in the car, I asked myself "Am I bearing fruit? Can people tell I'm a Christian without me screaming it?" On some days, that question is easier to answer than on other days. Is your life bearing fruit?
This morning, I was listening to an interview with one of the members on talk radio. The young man said he attends USM and is a "religious" person. He was very adiment on his personal stance and how God loves everyone.
I thought back to Matthew 7:16, "By their fruit you will recognize them."
An apple tree doesn't have to scream, "Hey, I'm an apple tree! Look at me!" No, you know its an apple tree by what it bears. We are the same way. People know what kind of person we are by what we do and say. There is no need to boast about what we have done, what we are doing, nor how wonderful we are. Others will see Jesus in us simply by us "bearing fruit."
So as I was in the car, I asked myself "Am I bearing fruit? Can people tell I'm a Christian without me screaming it?" On some days, that question is easier to answer than on other days. Is your life bearing fruit?
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