Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Jump In

I learned a lesson this past week. It's a lesson I should have learned a long time ago, but so it goes. The kids and I spent several days at my parent's house, and much of our time was spent in their pool. I am typically a wuss, I get in the water one step at a time even though it is 100+ and the cool 82 degree water feels SO good. I finally realized that my hesitation was robbing quality time spent with my kids. So, I finally jumped in.
The more I thought about it, this is a metaphor for life. How often does God lead us somewhere, and we go in one step at a time testing out the water? I waste so much time! If I have given my desires and my life over to Him, shouldn't I trust that He will lead me? So, if God has taken me somewhere, or has somewhere for me to go, I am going to be looking out to make sure I just jump in!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Hot Spot

What on earth is a hot spot? Right now, in AZ, you'd probably name any one of the many wildfires burning, and that would be true answer. But, in your house, a hot spot is any spot where junk piles up. I have four major hot spots: the counter right next to my refrigerator, my stairs, the bench at the top of my stairs, and my entry way. If I take time each day to clear these off, my house is looking pretty good. If I don't, watch out! My day timer/calendar gets so covered it's useless, my stairs - which are visible from the main rooms of my house - make everything look cluttered, and my entry way looks like a shoe store. Really, it doesn't take long IF you clear them every day!!! So get started now! What are the hot spots in your house? Grab the kiddos and clear them out. Then just sit and enjoy how nice it looks. :)