by Kimberly | Jun 18, 2012 | Bible, mothering, parenting
Conway Twitty. I remember riding in the car blaring 97 Country or sitting in our trailer on the Suwannee listening to him. His voice is unmistakable. One of my favorite songs by him is “That’s My Job” about a dad to a son. I woke up singing it this morning and then as I was quoting it to the hubs this morning over breakfast, tears flowed. I knew what the post would be today.
I woke up cryin’ late at night when I was very young
I had dreamed my father had passed away and gone
my world revolved around him I couldn’t lie there anymore
so I made my way down the mirrored hall and tapped upon his door
And I said Daddy I’m so afraid how will I go on with you gone that way
Don’t wanna cry anymore so may I stay with you and he said
Chorus:
That’s my job
that’s what I do
everything I do is because of you to keep you safe with me
that’s my job you see
Later we barely got along this teenage boy and he
most of the fights it seems were over different dreams we each held for me
he wanted knowledge and learning
I wanted to fly out west
said I could make it out there if I just had the fare
I got half will you loan me the rest
and I said Daddy I’m so afraid there’s no guarentee in the plans I’ve made
and if I should fail who will pay my way back home
and he said
::CHORUS::
Every person carves his spot and fills the hole with light
and I pray some day I might light as bright as he
I woke up early one bright fall day to spread the tragic news
after all my travels I settled down within a mile or two
I make my living with words and rhyme and all this tragedy
should go into my head and out instead as bits of poetry
but I say Daddy I’m so afraid how will I go on with you gone this way
how can I come up with a song to say I love you
That’s my job
that’s what I do
everything I do is because of you to keep you safe with me
that’s my job you see
My friend, Lara, posted a convicting blog the other day about our job as parents. So, that is where I want to take this post:
The Bible has much to say about what our jobs are as parents. As E and I have both celebrated our first “Day” now and we get closer and closer to the birth of our son, we are only beginning to realize the burden and responsibility (and joy) that it is to raise a son in light of the Gospel.
Here are some Scriptures that remind us of what our job is as parents:
Colossians 3:21
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Psalm 78:1-11
Proverbs 22:6
Of course, these are just some of the MANY that tells us what we are to do with our children, for our children. But, no where in the Bible does God, our Father, tell us to SAVE our children. We cannot. The job of our child’s salvation is not ours. The role of salvation in our children is directed by the Holy Spirit. When we get overwhelmed with the responsibility of making sure our children follow Christ one day, all we can do is:
Pray. Lead. Guide. Teach. Train.
Let’s obey what God has told us to do and leave the worrying, fretting, and salvation regeneration to the only One who is able to do so.
by Kimberly | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hope for the hurting
Found in my tears – they offer no consolation
Wiping tears, crying tears, flooding and staining my shirt
They keep coming knowing no end
Though weeping may last
You offer grace and a heart that is never closed to us
You wipe and keep our tears to everlasting
We offer listening ears and two shoulders
You bore on your shoulders the weight of our sin
You took up your cross and showed us compassion
Let us look at others with the same compassion
And show them You.
Original Free style poetry – KCampbell, 6.14.12
by Kimberly | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
James is such a little book, only 3 pages in the ESV Journaling Bible I use, but it is rich and full of practical wisdom and full theology. As E and I have been studying/memorizing/praying through it in 2012, it has become something that just comes out of our mouths anytime we need a wise word or an answer to a problem we are having. I now see the benefit of meditating on a certain passage of Scripture for what – 6+ months now.
This week I had the opportunity to give a lunchtime devotion to a group of senior ladies at my church. I chose to go through the book of James and pull out all the descriptors of God – or what James tells us God does for us in this tiny epistle. I got more than I thought. I just gave them a bulleted point overview, but I have determined to turn this list into a women’s Bible study that can be used individually or in small groups in local churches or coffee shops! Here is the list with a brief synopsis of how God is those in the book of James.
James: God For Us
1. He is our Sanctification (1:4; 1:12; 1:21) – pair these with Philippians 1:6 and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
2. He is a gracious Giver (1:16) of both wisdom (1:5) and more grace (4:6)
3. He is NOT our tempter (1:13)
4. He is the Father of Lights (1:17)
5. He is eternal and unchanging (1:17) by looking at men of old such as Job (ch 5) and Elijah the Prophet (ch 5)
6. He is the Giver of the Perfect Law (4.12)
7. Our Friend (2:23) – I randomly sing “I am a friend of God” in my head each time I come to this verse in chapter 2
8. He is the Creator (1:18) and we bear His image (3:9)
9. He desires us! (4:5)
10. He is the Opposer of the Proud (4:6)
11. He is near to the humble (4:8) (I think of the psalms that says the nearness of God is my good)
12. He is our Righteous Judge (4:12)
13. He is our Compass – He is our Personal Sovereign (4:13-15)
14. He is our Coming King (5:7-8)
15. He is merciful and compassionate (5:11)
16. He is our Healer (5:15)
17. He is our Justification, our forgiveness (5:15)
18. He is our prayer answerer (5:17-18)
19. To close the book and study – how we see all of this lined in the person and gift of Jesus – the greatest of all of His gracious gifts to us, His “indescribable gift”.
What would you like to have in a group or personal Bible study that I could include? How has God ministered to you in these ways? I look forward to interacting with you all on this!
by Kimberly | Jun 12, 2012 | Books, food, Uncategorized
Savannah is known for several things: shrimp, moss, SCAD, Lady & Sons, being one of my favorite towns in the US, Eden Village, and now…Back in the Day Bakery. This sweet Mom mailed me this cookbook – what a treasure!
When I was recently in Savannah I wanted to stop by here, but as we passed the bakery, baby Campbell wasn’t making me feel very good (you know, first trimester) and I had no energy to even allow E to find a parking spot, walk in, taste something, and take pictures. Jenna (happy birthday) at Eat Live Run introduced THE WORLD to this bakery from her blog and I’ve been intrigued ever since.
The blueberry muffins are a winner. I also want to try (one from each chapter, just so I don’t start out with wanting to make the whole book):
Breakfast: Since I’ve already made the blueberry muffins, my next choice would be the Carrot-Golden Raisin Muffins
Coffee Cakes, etc: Brown Sugar Banana Bread
Cupcakes and Cakes: Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (a southern classic)
Pies, etc: Smore Pie
Puddings and Custards: Chocolate Pudding (not the instand kind)
Cookies: Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Brownies and Bars: Lemon Pie Bars
Confections: Butter Mints (not the Brach’s 99 cent kind)
Savories: White Bean Soup with Bacon
This cookbook is a winner to me because of the:
1. Stories they tell with each recipe
2. The extras they include in it: pantry basic, background of their beginnings, etc
3. The beautiful pictures
4. It has traditional recipes with some new additions and just a few surprises!
(Picture taken by me on Boyce College grounds in Louisville, KY January 4, 2010 when they came to visit!)
by Kimberly | Jun 11, 2012 | food, Uncategorized
My husband is a fan of the cilantro rice at chipotle. So, instead of buying expensive burrito bowls all the time (though I did give him a gc at Christmas time which he has graciously shared with me and baby)…I thought I would work at perfecting my own cilantro rice, especially now that I have cilantro growing in a pot on the back porch.
So, after 3 tries, I think we have done it. Here you go. Enjoy!
2-4 T olive oil
2 cups Jasmine rice
3 cups water
1 T orange zest
1/2 lemon zest and juice
1 lime zest and juice
cilantro handful (depending on your taste level for cilantro)
Just like you do risotto, add the rice to the olive oil and coat the rice BEFORE you add the water. Essentially you are toasting the rice, which makes a big difference in taste! Then add the water and juice and zest (and additional s/p if you care to add any). Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed into the rice. Take off the burner and add in the finely chopped cilantro.
Enjoy with black beans or chicken or meat of your choice. So yummy!
Conway Twitty. I remember riding in the car blaring 97 Country or sitting in our trailer on the Suwannee listening to him. His voice is unmistakable. One of my favorite songs by him is “That’s My Job” about a dad to a son. I woke up singing it this morning and then as I was quoting it to the hubs this morning over breakfast, tears flowed. I knew what the post would be today.
