Dancing With The Stars

In addition to being a avid fan of Fox News, I also am addicted to watching "Dancing With The Stars"! I love it! I think I watch and criticize because I have this inner longing to be able to dance with that kind of style and grace (well really I would just like to be able to dance). I think God may have passed on giving me that ability since he gave me the "gift" of competition and I would be way to intense and annoying! Kristen knows what I am talking about!!

Anyway, I can't believe that Shannon and Derek got voted off! I mean, I don't think she is the best dancer by any means but I have enjoyed watching their drama and love connection week after week! I guess I just figured that America would like that too! I am at any moment waiting to see them on the front of People Magazine declaring their love for each other to the world! On the upside, I am so glad for Marissa and Tony! She is awesome and I love her pep and attitude. She has made me smile more then any other contestant on the show. I think the judges were way to harsh with her in the beginning but they are starting to come around and actually become fans.

Okay well enough with my ranting about things that don't really matter! Have a great day!

Oh and one more thing, Hillary Clinton is being interviewed by Bill O'Reilly and it will be airing tonight and tomorrow. Tune in and maybe we might find out a little more about her!

So..... starting this blog has been more of a challenge to myself than originally anticipated! I feel as though I should have all of these amazing insights that inspire and empower people but really my thoughts free flow in a random mosaic pattern if you will! I have laid in bed at night thinking about what to write and how to tie it to something that resembles spiritual insight and would make me sound a little like I know what I am talking about.....Well, I decided instead of trying to act like I am smart and clever... I am just going to try and be me and we'll see how that turns out!

Well, I have recently become an avid Fox News fan as I have become more and more interested in the upcoming presidential election. This in itself is quite shocking since I have always detested politics, but my turnaround would definitely make my father proud! I have to say that I am extremely concerned about the future of this great country that we live in! Normally, I would vote republican and leave it at that, but I have to say that I have issues with every candidate across the board. Between the dishonesty (or having trouble accurately recalling events as Hillary claims), the Obama-Wright-Ayers relationship ties, and McCain's mystery ( that is what I call it because I honestly don't know a lot about him, just something strikes me as odd).... I have to be honest and say that I almost want to abstain from voting this year. I know that voting is a freedom and a great way to uphold and sustain our democracy, but I am struggling with the idea that I could help put any one of these people in the oval office.

So.....I am challenging myself along with anyone who is willing to diligently pray for this country, its future, and each candidate that has the chance to step into the powerful position of president. I have to admit that praying for the US has never been my strong suit, but I truly believe it is needed now more than ever! I have always been overwhelmed by praying such a massive request (which means that I haven't done it very often because face it... who likes to be overwhelmed?), but I love knowing that God is never overwhelmed and that he is ready and willing to work on our (mine, yours, and the country's) behalf. I stand on his promise that He will perfect all that concerns us! I am praying that His fingerprints will be all over the outcome of this election and that He will give His believers peace and guidance in how to vote at the polls!

Oh and if anyone would like to share their thoughts on the candidates, I would love it!!!!

I've Finally Entered the World of Blogging

Being new to the blogging world, I will use this first entry to tell a little about myself. I married a great man named Adam on May 12, 2006 (almost 2 years baby) and we are so blessed to be the proud parents of our 7 month old son Beckett! My husband is my best friend and it is an awesome joy to get to do ministry together. He is the youth pastor at Ken Caryl Baptist Church in Littleton, Colorado, which means that I have a job there too. Those of you in ministry can relate. :) We actually recently moved here from Oklahoma away from all of our family and friends. It was a tough decision but God has blessed us over and over for being obedient to His will for our lives. We LOVE it here and we LOVE our job!

It seems like only yesterday Beck was born - time flies too fast! He is full of personality (strong-willed and fiesty) with a hidden layer of pure sweetness that momma can't get enough of! He brings me so much joy and I never knew this kind of love was possible. God is amazing and I can't be grateful enough for all the blessings that my family bring into my life. I love spending time with them just doing nothing. A night on the couch with my boys, laughing and playing, is the perfect way to end my day!

Other joys in life include: COFFEE! I love Starbucks! Walks with Beckett, Shopping, Reading, Dates with Adam (even though they are rare, We miss our Babysitters!!), RedBox Movies, and Talking to my parents and sister on the phone ( I really miss them)!

Well, that's it for now!