Hi all! So, I've been thinking a lot about our faith & what it means to be a Christian. Wow, that is a lot of thinking. But, if being a Christian means being a Christ follower, it means believing His Word is true, right? And, if you are living a certain way & following someone (Christ), wouldn't you live according to that Word? It seems to me that it is so easy to get caught up in life & all we have going on that we are not really people of the Word. Sure, we go to church, maybe Sunday school, might be in a small group, maybe read our Bibles & pray, but are we really living this thing out? Do we really live like the Bible is true & like we believe it?
A couple of times over the past few weeks, I have been with other believers & noticed this disconnect. For example, in a prayer meeting, heard someone say "God, if you can." Wait a minute! Doesn't God say He is the I am? That with Him, ALL things are possible? Why are we putting Him in a box, asking Him if He can? Of course He can, He is God! We can't, but He can!!! We can ask Him to do it if it is His will & part of His good plan for us, He may chose not to, but He certainly can if it is His will.
The other event was hearing another Christian woman say that diet coke & chocolate is a good diet. I had to chuckle a little, because I have been there. I'm convinced God is a holistic God who cares about us & every facet of our lives, including what we eat. She proceeded to talk about how she couldn't avoid a treat one night. I have a sweet tooth, so I understand that one, but also know that God has given us self control for our good. (I'm not trying to sound judgmental here at all, I promise!) I just am more aware of the disconnect between what the Word says & what we tell ourselves.
My example is with my kids. For some reason I have a short fuse (I am working on it), so my ability to become angry is something I'm aware of & working on. However, for me to tell them that God has given them self control & we need to be kind to each other & then go off & yell at them is a disconnect. It sends them mixed messages. Much the way we as Christians can send mixed messages. Either we believe the Bible & try to live according to it, or we don't. Thoughts?
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Here we go...what chaps my hide!
As promised, I said a few days ago I would share what "chaps my hide." Well, here it is....there are a few, but this one currently has been bugging me. Our food sources aren't safe! I know it sounds a little nutty, but when you think about all the junk that goes into most of the foods we eat, no wonder we are an unhealthy, obese nation! So much of our food has been so processed with chemicals, additives, dyes, etc. & all the nutritional value has been taken out. It is disgusting. I am appalled that we can go into a grocery store & buy things that are making us sick & it is legal! We think that because it is at the grocery store, it is safe. WRONG!
I have been on this journey of clean eating, whole foods, etc. for about a year now, maybe a little longer. The more I learn the more appalled I am at all of it! The more I know, the more disgusted I am. I just read this today - First, let’s define gluten. Gluten is the protein portion of the wheat kernel. It is also the hardest protein to digest and process. Gluten now makes up about 26% of the kernel compared to 3% just 30 years ago, due to the hybridization of wheat. So, when you eat two slices of bread today, it yields about the same gluten equivalent as 17 slices did back in 1980. (source and excellent article) {Thank you, Jenni Hufford, I borrowed that from your blog!}
As you may or may not know, Lauren has wheat & dairy allergies. She also doesn't do well with food dyes. We have also taken wheat & dairy out of Landons diet & the behavior changes have been telling. I also recently discovered I have wheat & dairy allergies. Food that I thought was good for us was actually making us more sick. {I'm not saying wheat & dairy as a whole are bad....just know where it is coming from & what may have been added to it.} As a result, I have been making food from scratch, knowing where our food comes from before buying {I get a lot from azurestandard.com, vitacost.com, greenpolkadotbox.com {I think} & the health mart at our local grocery store.
If the saying "you are what you eat," is true, we are a very unhealthy people. If you are looking for ways to get started, I encourage checking out JJ Virgin's "The Virgin Diet" book. It is a great starting place - lots of meal plans, recipes, etc.
Don't even get me started on the amount of sugar in everything......
I have been on this journey of clean eating, whole foods, etc. for about a year now, maybe a little longer. The more I learn the more appalled I am at all of it! The more I know, the more disgusted I am. I just read this today - First, let’s define gluten. Gluten is the protein portion of the wheat kernel. It is also the hardest protein to digest and process. Gluten now makes up about 26% of the kernel compared to 3% just 30 years ago, due to the hybridization of wheat. So, when you eat two slices of bread today, it yields about the same gluten equivalent as 17 slices did back in 1980. (source and excellent article) {Thank you, Jenni Hufford, I borrowed that from your blog!}
As you may or may not know, Lauren has wheat & dairy allergies. She also doesn't do well with food dyes. We have also taken wheat & dairy out of Landons diet & the behavior changes have been telling. I also recently discovered I have wheat & dairy allergies. Food that I thought was good for us was actually making us more sick. {I'm not saying wheat & dairy as a whole are bad....just know where it is coming from & what may have been added to it.} As a result, I have been making food from scratch, knowing where our food comes from before buying {I get a lot from azurestandard.com, vitacost.com, greenpolkadotbox.com {I think} & the health mart at our local grocery store.
If the saying "you are what you eat," is true, we are a very unhealthy people. If you are looking for ways to get started, I encourage checking out JJ Virgin's "The Virgin Diet" book. It is a great starting place - lots of meal plans, recipes, etc.
Don't even get me started on the amount of sugar in everything......
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Thankful heart....
Hi all, I just want to say how thankful I am for my college sorority sisters. One of our sisters was diagnosed with cancer, shortly after her husband was also diagnosed. They have 2 littles as well, & other things going on in their lives. Feel free to read her story here: http://www.gofundme.com/1yvbnk?pc=fb_cr
It really touched my heart to see so many Purdue DG's posting this on their walls to support Holly. Man, I miss these girls. They are just good people, you know? All of them are busy with their own lives, families, careers, etc. yet they took time out to share with a sister in need. My heart is touched by those who have posted, donated & prayed for Holly & her family. Funny thing is I haven't seen many of these girls in 13 years, yet we are connected. And, we will always be connected because of our time at 303 Waldron. Thanks girls for keeping on "doing good." I'm honored to be your sister.
ITB,
Melissa
It really touched my heart to see so many Purdue DG's posting this on their walls to support Holly. Man, I miss these girls. They are just good people, you know? All of them are busy with their own lives, families, careers, etc. yet they took time out to share with a sister in need. My heart is touched by those who have posted, donated & prayed for Holly & her family. Funny thing is I haven't seen many of these girls in 13 years, yet we are connected. And, we will always be connected because of our time at 303 Waldron. Thanks girls for keeping on "doing good." I'm honored to be your sister.
ITB,
Melissa
You know what "chaps my hide?"
Yes, "chaps my hide" is a phrase a local friend uses & I'm borrowing. She is from SD so maybe it is a true SD phrase? Stay tuned for more info on what it is that chaps my hide....I need to ponder a bit more before putting it into words......
And, we are back...
I would just like to say that while we had a wonderful vacation, coming back is hard! Reality is hard.....cleaning house, laundry, cooking dinner, grocery shopping, raising 2 kids, it is tiring! I am ready to go back to the beach! I'm kind of kidding...it is wonderful to be home & see the kids. It is nice to be home, but I wish I didn't have the responsibilities that go with it! Oh well, I'm sure once we are back longer, I will acclimate again, right?! :)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Why we love vacation!
Top 10 reasons why we love vacation (as we are still here. Hopeful we will remember these when we are back home in the frozen tundra!)
10. Sleep - enough said
9. Sun
8. Beach
7. The pool
6. Shopping
5. Eating out
4. Watching what we want on t.v.
3. Uninterupted conversations
2. Going for walks
1. Resting
We love our children dearly, but we have also enjoyed some Chad & Melissa time, instead of mommy & daddy time. It is nice to eat our food while it is hot & not have to cut food into little bites. But, we are starting to miss the kiddos! We are thankful for this time.....
10. Sleep - enough said
9. Sun
8. Beach
7. The pool
6. Shopping
5. Eating out
4. Watching what we want on t.v.
3. Uninterupted conversations
2. Going for walks
1. Resting
We love our children dearly, but we have also enjoyed some Chad & Melissa time, instead of mommy & daddy time. It is nice to eat our food while it is hot & not have to cut food into little bites. But, we are starting to miss the kiddos! We are thankful for this time.....
The results are in!
We are on vacation in beautiful Florida (loving it!) & the allergy clinic called with my test results. Here we go:
Allergic to:
* Wheat
* Cassein
Intolerant to:
* Corn
* Gluten
* Egg
So, of the 7 food intolerants I cut out on the Virgin diet, I am safe with two - peanuts & soy! Let the lifestyle change begin....once we are home, that is!
Allergic to:
* Wheat
* Cassein
Intolerant to:
* Corn
* Gluten
* Egg
So, of the 7 food intolerants I cut out on the Virgin diet, I am safe with two - peanuts & soy! Let the lifestyle change begin....once we are home, that is!
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