what would you do?

For some reason in a meeting yesterday at the office we got started talking about what we would do if we won the lottery. The big one. In the moment all I could think of is that I would pay off my house and a few other small miscellaneous things (like maybe take the fam on a small trip, etc.) and then I would start some sort of foundation to support missionaries going to serve in locations in the 1040 window.  I must admit it will be VERY hard to actually win the lottery if you NEVER actually play the lottery but hey, anything could happen, right?

After sleeping on the curious question, I think my answer is the same. I would still work but I'd probably take a bit of unpaid vacation so I could go on multiple mission trips per year. I'd probably buy Grace a piece of property just so I don't have to set-up the GraceKids room every Sunday (obviously there would be a greater benefit than just that but, it's all about me, right? haha... :) But overall I'd still want to find a way for the bulk of the money to go towards the gospel going forth in the entire 1040 window... particularly India. 

What would you do if you won the lottery?

question of the day.

Will the Tigers be able to break Kentucky's record for the longest conference winning streak tonight against Tony Barbee's (an ex-Calipari assistant when he used to be here at Memphis) UTEP Minners?  Let's hope so.  Oh the drama that is college hoops...

Pants on the ground.

I'm pretty indifferent about American Idol. I don't watch the show BUT I've watched this video on YouTube about a gazillion times and it truly makes me laugh EVERY time. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

Promises.

You know, at one point in my life several years ago I don't know that I really expected to learn big truth from teaching a children's Sunday School class.  These days I do.  It's totally normal.  It's my month to teach GraceKids at my church for the 7-12 year old class.  I love these kids... Anyway, this year's curriculum has been centered around the promises of God for those of us who are found in Christ and the past couple of weeks I've had the joy of teaching on 3 specific promises namely, God will never leave us, nothing can ever separate us from God, and God will complete us (or conform us to the image of Christ).  As these specific promises have been at the forefront of my mind, I can't tell you how many times I've clung to these promises as of late. I'm so thankful we have a loving Father who is faithful to himself and to upholding his own glory, therefore we know that we can trust his promises when everything around us seems unstable.  AND I'm also thankful that the Father has used a curriculum made for little hearts to speak big truth to me as he so graciously reminds me of his promises.      

new toy

I got a new toy this weekend and boy is it great!  I purchased a Vita-Mix blender and I have to admit that it is pretty much the coolest thing ever!  This is the same kind of blender that top chefs on Food Networks' "Iron Chef America" and restaurants like Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Smoothie King use.  Anyway, I submit to you that it's not just a blender because it really does so much more... You can make ice cream, hot soups (yes, they come out of the "blender" piping hot!), grind gains (and then mix with yeast and water and have it knead your dough for you!), juice fresh fruits, make awesome smoothies in 30 seconds AND make your own nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.).  So much healthier eating because you know exactly what you are putting into your food!

I tried my hand at making some fresh peanut butter this weekend and it was SO yummy!  You simply dump in honey roasted peanuts (or any other kind of nut you like) and blend. Can your blender to that?  It comes out nice and warm and oh so nutty!  Seriously, Jiff has nothing on this!  The great thing about this PB is it has no added hydrogenated oils or tons of extra sugar... just peanuts.  Anyway, I'll keep you posted on my "blending" adventures.  I'm thinking of making chicken tortilla soup in my "blender" tonight.

Mobile blogging?

Mobile blogging? Has anyone ever tried it??

***Update: Tried it on a real post and I'm not a fan.