Maria Sue Chapman 2003-2008

Stephen Curtis Chapman's beautiful adopted daughter, Maria Sue, was tragically killed in an accident at their family home yesterday afternoon. My heart breaks for this family. Stephen's music has blessed me so much. I hope that God will find a way to bless him and comfort him during this time. It makes one realize how short life really is. We think we're going to live forever, but ultimately, we only live forever when we find life in Christ. My prayers and thoughts are with this family. My Grace is the same age as Maria, and I'm hugging my girl extra closely right now.

Grace's Preschool Program

[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2008947591335330571&hl=en]Remember, they're process-oriented, not results-driven, as their teacher pointed out in a letter before the program!!

Grace's Dance

This was their "practice" for a local middle school, preparing for their "official" dance revue coming up June 5.

 

Pride is a Cheater

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
I cheat you of your God-given destiny. . . because you demand your own way.
I cheat you of contentment . . . because you "deserve better than this."
I cheat you of knowledge . . .because you already know it all.
I cheat you of healing . . .because you're too full of me to forgive.
I cheat you of holiness. . . because you refuse to admit when you're wrong.
I cheat you of vision . . . because you'd rather look in the mirror than out a window.
I cheat you of genuine friendship . . . because nobody's going to know the real you.
I cheat you of love. . . because real romance demands sacrifice.
I cheat you of greatness in heaven . . . because you refuse to wash another's feet on earth.
I cheat you of God's glory . . .because I convince you to seek your own.
My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
You like me because you think I'm always looking out for you. Untrue.
I'm looking to make a fool of you.
God has so much for you, I admit, but don't worry . . .
If you stick with me
You'll never know.
--Beth Moore, from Praying God's Word

"Pride goes before destruction, a hau

Conversing with a 4 Year Old

Background: Terry said Grace was overtired and coloring to calm down before bed. Unfortunately, several crayons are missing, including tan and brown. This is how our phone conversation went:

Me: "Hi, baby. How are you?"
GP: "Good. What color makes brown?"
Me: "Umm, I don't know. Do you want to say bedtime prayers over the phone?
GP: "Yes. . . . " halfway through the prayer, she breaks off--'Are you in my bedroom? Can you make sure we use the same words that are in the prayer in my room? (The difference being the word "Guard" vs. "be with")
Me: "Yes, honey. BE. . . "

We finish her prayers.. . . "AMEN!"
GP: "Mommy, what color should I make the princess' hands and feet?"
Me: "Why don't you color her hands and feet the same as her face?"
GP: "Oh. Red. Okay. Bye!"

She's so funny.

The Business of Being Born.

AMAZING movie. Every woman who is pregnant, thinks that someday she might want to be pregnant, or is just interested in birth in general should watch this. And the men who think they'll be daddies someday, too!!!

It's the best 1:24 you'll spend watching a motion picture. :) They even interviewed my hero, Ina May Gaskin. The Business of Being Born

Fireproof the Movie

This movie is coming out in fall 2008. The latest movie from the creators of the movie Facing the Giants, Fireproof is the story of a firefighter, his wife, and a marriage worth rescuing. I can't wait to see it!