Better Late Than Never?

I meant to do this post last week...

But I'm not sure where last week went?

So here goes...



Mother's Day was great...

Started off with an amazing sermon at church.

I usually don't make a habit of recapping our sermons on my blog, but...

I'm going to share the outline,

for two reasons...

typing it will force me to review it myself,

and I think you might like it too.



"Excellent or Irritating?"
Paul Bauman
May 10, 2009

**Read Proverbs 31:10-31 first**

Objective: To understand the Proverbs 31 woman by examining these areas...



1. The Identity of the Proverbs 31 Woman

*The Proverbs woman is not real.
*The Proverbs 31 woman is a snapshot of a woman as God designed her to be.
*She is the first face of Eve...before the fall

2. The Plan for becoming the Proverbs 31 Woman

Step #1: Stop trying. It is impossible this side of eternity.

a) you are fallen

b)your children are fallen
their value is not tied to their performance

c)your husband is fallen

Step #2: Depend on God for help.

Cry out to Him for help everyday.
We are created in His image.
He "gets" us.

3. The Practical Applications from the Proverbs 31 Woman:

vs. 11-12
1. Ask God to help you carry out your unique role in the lives of your family.

a) husband-show him respect, in private and public situations.
This is more important than love to some men. No other female should
play this role in the life of your husband...the need will never go away.

b)daughter-To affirm her beauty. (Read "Captivating" for more on this)

c)son-To encourage him to reject passivity and to step up and take
responsibility. In other words, don't do everything for him. Challenge
him in the area of spiritual leadership. Affirm and show him respect.

2. Ask God to help you stay focused on the things that will benefit
YOUR family.

a) Don't compare...every family has a unique dynamic.

b) Be who God has created you to be and do it with excellence.

c) Kids need more of you and less of a house that is neat and clean.

d) No one else can play our role in God's plan!

All of that just really hit home for me...and I was totally convicted.

The rest of the day was wonderful...

My Mom, Dad, Mollie and Adam all came to our house for dessert and we got to hang out for a while. Then we spent the evening in Kearney with Mike's family. I feel totally blessed by my Mom and my Mother-in-Law...two special ladies. I was glad we were able to spend some time with each of them.

Some pictures of our day...