Multiplying loaves and fish

I was all ready to post this Friday's Note of Distinction, when I read such an outstanding post only moments ago (okay, am I building the drama for you yet?), I had to change my selection. (In case you want to see the original pick, click on over to Writer. . .Interrupted. It's still a good choice!)

The post I read this morning came from the The Internet Cafe of the Christian Women Online E-zine. This is a fairly new blog featuring a different author each day, many of which have their own blogs I read often, kind of a best of the best. Anyway, if you feel time pressures and worry about how you're going to fit it all in, you've GOT TO read Cyndi's post called Loaves and Fish, Days and Weeks. (By the way, Cyndi's personal blog can be found at One Day More.) Why haven't I ever thought of this connection before?!

If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it. . .

Do you ever wonder if you're missing something? Do you pause in the busyness of the day to soak in the beauty God has placed all around you? If you were going about your daily routine and a world class musician were playing on the street corner, would you notice? This week's Note of Distinction goes to Ann of Holy Experience for her post entitled Unframed Art. If beauty is not framed, not pointed out, is it less beautiful, less noticeable? Should it be? Read Ann's post and share your thoughts with me.

More Than a Label

I guess I am what you call a SAHM, but I almost resent the label. I do so much more than stay at home and be a mom. It's hard for me to answer the question, "What do you do?" (For a while I deflected it by shaking my head and soberly saying, "Nothing. I don't do anything." People don't quite believe that, but tend to drop it after you say it. I was going for mystery and intrigue, but I'm afraid it screamed LOSER instead.) My days are very full, sometimes too full. I often wonder how in the world I'd have time for a job! I feel no calling to do anything differently with my time. My husband thinks I am doing exactly what I should be. Yet, occasionally I feel misunderstood by society. Sometimes I feel very boring and unimportant, but never unsure of my calling. Maybe this is why Christine's post about the life I could have had touched me. I give it this week's Note of Distinction. Fruit in Season is new to me and I am only beginning to savor its juices. Can I tempt you to take a bite yourself? I promise no eternal damnation!

Thoughts on working as a team

God's been tapping my shoulder in the last few months saying something about working together. I haven't figured out what it means yet which explains why Dianne's post about teamwork caught my attention. I give it this week's Note of Distinction. Congratulations to Dianne of Unfinished Work. Be sure to read it for yourself and give me your impressions.

Who Am I Fearing?

Worrying about what other people think can immobilize me. Susie's words about fearing God instead of man really resonated with me. I give it this week's Note of Distinction. Click on one of the links to see for yourself.

This Week's Winner

I'm a day behind since we took the whole family on a little weekend getaway, but I haven't forgotten. This week's Note of Distinction goes to Mary DeMuth of relevantblog for her post What Vina Said. I'm a sucker for a well said phrase and she provides one here I'll remember. Thank you, Mary!

My Favorite this Week

This week's Note of Distinction goes to Rachelle at Seek First His Kingdom. Her post on how to handle our thoughts and feelings called Express. . .Repress. . .or Relinquish? has been on my mind all week.

If you aren't a regular reader of Seek First His Kingdom, I encourage you to become one. Rachelle is one of my favorites. Congratulations, my friend, on being this week's Note of Distinction!

Friday's Note of Distinction

It's Friday and that means time for another Note of Distinction. My favorite post of this week was Is America too religious? It comes from a site I've recently discovered called Think Christian. VERY interesting stuff here. Be sure to check it out.

Congratulations to Think Christian for being this week's Note of Distinction!

Announcing Friday's Note of Distinction

I have decided to start a little tradition of my own, sharing my favorite post of the week on Fridays and giving it my "Note of Distinction." The first recipient is Ann Voskamp of The Holy Experience of Listening.

Those of you who have read my blog for a while will remember I have a "condition" that disables me at times. I was diagnosed this summer with WBS--Whiny Baby Syndrome.

Last night Ann's wise words about pressure were salve to my wounds, medicine for my soul, a cast for my brokenness (one side effect of WBS is a tendency to embellish). I just had to share it with you.

Congratulations, Ann. Your words struck a chord with me.