Weekend Activities

Saturday, my neighbor lady came over to bring my Mary Kay order. I couldn't even remember what it was! I tried my new eye liner and loved it! The tip is like a tiny pen. I don't want to look made up with what I call, "racoon eyes." I also bought some lipstick that I think would look great on Keri because we both look good in pink. It's called Pink Melon.

While Bill worked on his new media class, I drove to Mom's and took her some chicken vegetable noodle soup that I made. She was working on her Bible Study lesson. so we sat and talked about life. She told me how God had changed her in the past few years. She used to be more critical and legalistic in her theology. I shared with her how blessed I feel to have grown up in California - away from the Southern dogma. Dad's churches were filled with people who had found forgiveness rather than judgement. I'm still in shock at the attitude of many "Christians" in Oklahoma, and feel frustrated because of the people they have driven away.

Saturday afternoon, Bill and I had a late lunch at Chili's. We ordered a combo for two which included pulled pork sandwiches, cheese fries and a brownie sundae. Calories - Yes! It was so good! My saving grace was ordering water with lemon. After lunch, we headed for the mall. BonWorth is having a 50% sale. It's my favorite store, so I bought two new matching outfits for school. Saturday evening, we watched, "Avatar" at the Jones Theater. It will get lots of awards for special effects, and James Horner did a great job on the music. I found the story line to be predictable and James Cameron, the writer, either showed how confused he is in his theology or was just having fun making up stuff for Hollywood. At least Cameron feels that every created being has a spiritual dimension, and that there is a divine being.

Sunday, there were 18 members present for Bible Study class. Lori and Chuck Edwards were moving Lori's beauty salon to a newer location and couldn't be there. There is no recession in our church. Josie Cravens told me that she had shown houses everyday during the cold snap and had sold several. Our lesson was on "God's Time". We discussed how difficult it is to be patient and do things on God's terms. Often our lack of faith stops God from working. As a class, we determined to pray for faith, wisdom and patience. Why some people don't want these things is beyond my understanding. Last week, I got an email from a friend who thanked me for "standing in the gap" when they felt weak. We all have to do that for each other. When I "fly" in the power of God, it is the most awesome experience!