Ponderings by Vicki

When you grow up in the church in the Jess/Vicki world you are totally oblivious to what really goes on in the real "adult" version of the church. All life was about was making up code names for the people we loved or, usually, made fun of. Now, that we are adults we see what really goes on behind the scenes, more so probably for Jess than of me, but, you realize how much CRAP goes on and most being meaningless shines of the "human-ness" people are. People you have looked up to all these years, you realize that they just have the wrong aspect of thinking and views and what not. Most of the time, I look to the wisdom of what is called "Louis". But, I thought I would share with you, all you pastor's and wives my heart very much goes out to you. It's like can't we just put all this off and be like Jesus and just minister? Normally if you minister to church people, that is what you are doing is looking to satisfy Christians. Shouldn't our focus be of worldly people. Sometimes I get sick of ministering to lazy christians in the church. It's said 20% of the people do 80% of the work in the church. I'm asking you, why do we have 80% lazy christians in church? Or giving to Missions, there is a very, and I stress very, small percentage of people who support the majority of our Missionaries. WHY IS THAT THE CASE? Because isn't that what we are called to do? Spread the Gospel? No, we all like our 3 cars, big house, directv, TIVO, cell phone and DSL. How spoiled and soft we have gotten. Where is our focus? We all need to be less "us" and more of "Him". What have you done for God lately? Is He getting good use out of you? I hope so. I'll leave you with this: 1 Corin 12:27, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." You are a part of God's plan, His work NEEDS to be done, so DO IT!!!!

These are pictures of the kiddos taken at Aunt Carol's. Nothing much new, just enjoying life together with our family. October is turning out to be a busy month. We had a Missions Convention at church with Vic Hedman, John Koeshall and Rick Nanez. It was a BLAST listening to all of what they are doing for God around the world is truly inspiring. I believe Victor Hedman is my ULTIMATE favorite missionary---EVER!!!!!!!!! Next week, Larry is coming home and we are having a get together at our house, hopefully everyone will make it. Family is very important, especially this time of year. The boys are turning 4 next month, cannot believe that. It brings me to a thought. Listen to the song "He's my Son" by Mark Schultz, I think that best describes what I and Todd went thru with them when they were born. A lot of people think I was strong or brave or whatever, but I know it is only by God literally carrying me thru that situation as to how I ever got thru it. People say God never gives you anything you can't handle, but I think God puts too much faith in me. Anyway, Listen to the song. It's a good cry.