Are we really in competition?

I often find myself wondering why some feel the need to make everything a competition. I feel no need to keep up with the Jones'. I love my husband, our home, and my job. I have a wonderful family that can be a bit crazy at times, but whose isn't? I love the people I call my true friends. And above all else I love God and Jesus Christ.

People want to talk about other people. It's just how it is. When I talk about what may be going on in someone's life it's out of curiosity. But there is a fine line between curiosity and gossip. We should never pretend to understand the issues someone else is dealing with. If I'm willing to say something about someone without them being present know that I'm willing to say it to their face. It's a respect we all deserve and something people should try to do more of. A little honesty never hurt anyone.

No one has the right to judge another's life and how they live it. Judgement should be left to someone who is infinitely more qualified. God. He alone has the right to judge how I live my life. He can judge how I do or don't spend my time. Because I know that when good things happen to me, all glory goes to him.

I may not go to church every weekend but that doesn't mean I don't have a personal relationship with God. I try to live by the values that he sets for us in his word. Remember, he said, 'Where two or more are gathered in my name there will I(God) be also.' Mark18:20 My goals in life are to bring joy to those around me, help those who are in need, and to let others know that I believe if we give control to God he is the only one who can steer us in the right direction.

So please forgive me if I don't understand people who sit in judgement on others. People who walk through life casting stones when they themselves live in a glass house. I know that I am not prefect. I've yet to meet anyone who is. I think that everyone would benefit from taking a good look at themselves in the mirror before judging the life of someone else.

A bit of a ramble but it's what I have running through my head today.

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Our reasons for visiting Vegas again!

Dave Matthews Band

and opening for them.......Jason Mraz!!!!

After the first time Ryan and I visited Vegas I said I would never go there again. To me it's not a very pretty place on the inside or the out. The only time I looked at the city and thought "Wow. This is really beautiful." was from our room at night. But it's like looking at someone with beer tinted goggles...when the sun comes up in the morning they don't look so pretty anymore.

When DMB announced that they would be playing Vegas this year I thought been there, done that. Then they anounced that Jason would be opening for them. I was sold. I can't imagine a better live show then DMB and Mraz.

The only sad thing about the trip will be listening to the music and knowing I will never get to hear LeRoi Moore live again. I love being surrounded by people who love the music as much as I do. We will all be feeling the loss but pushing through it together.

RIP Groogrux King!

That Groundhog Was Wrong!

The trees are waking, the sun is shining, and the flowers are starting to show.

What a beautiful time of year. And to think that groundhog said we should have 6 extra weeks of winter. Well no one can be right all of the time.