Y’all, I’m having serious blogger’s block. Someone help a sister out with a some good ideas. Otherwise I’m going to resort to posting random pictures of Jackson sleeping.
S.O.S.
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I know you touched on this once before, but I sure could use a blog on balancing motherhood and finding time for bible study/prayer right about now! I have the hardest time carving out some “me” time to really sit down and study and hear from God. Any tips???(From a tired mom of 3 year old twins………….)
my favorite are God stories. like the one about Beth brushing the man’s hair in the airport. i’d love to hear about times when God moved and breathed so fresh upon you that you could do nothing but applaud.
hmm, come to think of it, beth applauds all the time…okay…the times that demand a standing O.
LD
I know about bloggers block – I have suggesters block…you know, where you want to have something really cool to say so that the other Siestas will say “Ahh, that is a good idea!” Then I could gain noteriety as a an awesome suggestion giver and bloggers from around the world will write to me for suggestions on what THEY should blog about and when I’m being interviewed about my suggestion giving skills I can give the glory to God and LPM for giving me my start. That would be cool, but I can’t think of anything right now…sorry. Maybe tomorrow…
Ideas…not sure…but I’d love for you to email me…please! No blog YET…I’m getting there…I wanted to share a little about finding your blog and one of your Mom’s books….would love to hear from you, you know- in your spare time! 😉
Rena Gunther
[email protected]
Ok, so I think we would all love to hear stories and see pictures of your wedding. Everyone had the bug after Melissa’s excitement and since you didn’t have all of us in blog-land to ooh and aah over you when you got married…..here’s your chance!
I like your blogger surveys. How about getting the siestas ideas for quiet times? How do you keep your routine or are you better with variety and how do accomplish consistency?
Oh, and do tell us about your new house! Maybe a survey on what the siestas do (decor wise) to be a witness to visitors!
You are adorable, Amanda!
I love seeing pictures of your sweet little boy! He is growing so! I love talking about Jesus and how all of us are being refined each and every day. And…I would love to see some wedding pictures! hee hee
so cute.Your write when the Lord tills you what to write about.As for an ideas I don’t know any. My specail Zoey, 10 month old lab, passed her frist test own becomeing a dog that can go in places to make people happy. 8 more weeks to go please keep us in pray that things will still go as good as its has been going.God bless love sister in chrit Victoria NC ps what about Gods creters big & samll.
This has nothing to do with blogging topics.(although you could post about the new house?)
This picture made me smile.
We have 2 girls, 9 and 7. We love our nephews, but they live out of town and we just aren’t around them much. Our 4 year old nephew has been here for several days and left a few hours ago. Can I just say….
God bless you moms of little boys. I am exhausted! I love this little man dearly, but my goodness. He never stopped moving! I looked at my husband last night and just said “Wow”
He said, “I told you to read “Wild at Heart” again before they came!!!
I am thinking comments on moving… how the LORD moves, etc.? Also, is Jackson in a pack n’ play?
Since I have my own active toddler (2 1/2 year old boy) I can say that pictures of ANY sleeping toddler are good for my soul!
Love the pic! I understand writer’s block! How’s your transition going for you and your family? How’s the move going for LPL? Is Curtis fitting in with all the Siestas? (I just know he is!) Do you have summer plans? What’s in store for the next Bible study? Mindless chatter?? 🙂
Hi,
Any chance of getting the commission from San Diego?
One idea pops to mind: our small group is just finishing up reading through and discussing “Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live” by Will and Lisa Samson. I bet many of us siestas do live in the suburbs… maybe y’all have some cool ideas of what you’ve done to reach out in your community? The focus is on self-less living, having true servant hearts, and being willing to get ‘dirty’ and out of our comfort zones.
BTW, Amanda, we’ve missed you on here! I’m sure you’ve been awful busy setting up your new home, etc. Transitions can be tough – even when they seem mostly positive. I remember my little brother used to cry when my mom got a new haircut! 😉
I would write just whatever is on your heart lately…that’s what I usually do..
Right now, I am remembering your mom’s message on ” Full to the Measure” I actually listened to it on my ipod before class yesterday, and took notes:)
Soooo…what’s the word Amanda?:)
Oh something that I don’t think has been mentioned, some ladies made a blog about the siesta fiesta, so they can get together and meet up…that would be a good thing to mention:)
I think this is the address:
http://www.thesiestafiestablog.blogspot.com/
Be Blessed:)
AND PLEASE KEEP ALL OF US WHO HAVE FINALS NEXT WEEK IN PRAYER PLEASE:)
Ooooh, I know! You could post pictures of Melissa’s wedding – or at least her visit!
OR, tell us how your mom’s dinner came out (we know you got at LEAST a phone call on that one!!).
OR, tell us about your new home (photos are good!) and how you are adjusting to a new/old life. Making or renewing friendships – I am sure you miss your old Irving friends like CRAZY!!!
Tell us fun family stories or office stories.
Something sweet Curtis has done lately. Something sweet Jackson has done lately.
How is your new grocery store working out for ya?
When is Esther gonna be ready?
… or, ya know, pictures of Jackson sleeping are ALWAYS welcome!
Got any good stories about spiders…ahhhh, ha ha ha ha ha!
I still have the ebbe-jeebies
How sweet! He is getting to be such a big boy! I have had this idea in my head a few days. Since it is nearing vacation time I thought it would be neat if we all shared about the cities or towns we live in. Our favorite places to go, eat, shop etc… maybe take a few photos around our cities/town show everyone. A way for us to “travel” w/out the expense.
With Mother’s day right around the corner, how about our favorite “mother” memories or stories. Jan
We would love details on San Antonio’s “Siesta Fiesta”. Please tell us what is planned!
Well, we will look at the pictures of Jackson all day long!!
Actually, tell us the boring details of every day life. Tell us how the new office is going. Tell us how Curtis likes LPM….blah, blah blah!
We love it!
AJ we love random pictures of Jackson!
How about….what kind of exercise does everyone do?
Oh girl, you guys just moved for heaven’s sake!!! Take some deep breaths. Adjust. Receive from the Lord. He just wants to bless you and re-energize you. Rest. Get away. And I wonder if you haven’t had some stressful moments that you aren’t too thrilled to share on the blog…gotta keep it real, girlfriend. Your heart is beautiful. Even when it hurts. Let us Siestas pour into you. I’m praying that you will just rest in Him today. He is enough. And you are enough. Love ya!
I’d love to see Melissa and Colin’s wedding pictures.
How funny! The picture is so darn cute, I say post more of them.
Lord, I ask You to deliver Amanda from bloggers block, in the Name of Jesus.
Take a poll, and let’s pick the next Bible study theme. Well, maybe the Lord should pick the next theme.
I loved hearing the update on Melissa & married life. How about an update on your “new” life? Would love a picture tour of the new home…
Or a picture tour of the new LPM office…
Or, info on the progress of the Esther study..
Or another fun survey.. I loved the music one from a while back & the skinny-cow inspired guilty pleasures.. hmmm
I guess I’m not a whole lot of help, but I did enjoy the pic of Jackson. Aren’t toddlers in pjs just the best???
I know, I know!!! (Can you picture that I’m acting like one of those annoying people who always say pick me, pick me!! hehehe) ANYWAY, I have the perfect thing for you to blog about! A life in the day of Amanda! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 I’ve read different blogs that have done this and it’s pretty interesting!
You could also blog about how you or your mother prepare to write. Maybe you could give us some tips! 🙂
Prayers and Blessings!
Rebecca
Just thought of another fun one … how about our favorite “Beth quotes & sayings”? I am always repeating 2 of my favs:
“There ain’t no high like the Most High”
“Blonder than I pay to be”
Amanda,
I don’t know how many of my entries you have read up to this point. But I think you have probably guessed, I am far too pensive right out of the shoot.
That was especially evident with your mom’s last entry. I laughed, but I wrestled with taking it seriously as well. I so wish I could just get over myself! 🙂
As I read your entry, the thing that came to my mind was, “no pressure”. This blog thing is organic, spontaneous, and on your site, Spirit lead. Trusting that helps me not make this blog an idol in my life. Having direct connections to women who love Jesus with a passion from all over the world distracted me initially.
I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I don’t know if I really am so far off the deep end, I make lunacy seem plausible in my own mind. Something I just put before you with an immense check of humility and trust that if I am way off we can all laugh together.
Blessings as you continue to serve so beautifully. Your Jackson is precious!!!
Jina
There is a siesta fiesta blog that Kim and Patty set up…and someone asked on it, if there will be any LPM get togethers over that weekend. I thought that was a good question! I just bought my plane ticket and cannot wait to meet everyone!!
holly
Jackson is so cute. I love the pictures of him and the family. I was also wondering about that new Red door you bought for the old house.
Did you bring it with you??
ideal for the BLOG Hmmmmm
My mind is blank, but I will keep thinking..
Cindi
How about a commentary on your all time favorite Christian fiction book – why you love it so much and what it’s taught you. I’d also like to hear your (and Beth’s)thoughts on the emergent church movement. I AM NOT TRYING TO STIR UP CONTROVERSY. I’d just like to know what they believe and practice. I’ve done some searching and what I’ve found is really vague. And the one-on-one contact I’ve had in my own hometown left me wondering if they were representative of the emerging church at large.
Well we know that cooking is not Beth’s passion, but she frequently talks about her flowers and the flower gardens. Do you and Melissa also share her passion? How does Beth find time to tend the flowers?
Just a thought. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. It means much more than you will ever know.
How about what the sermon was about at your(everyone’s) church last Sunday? (Ours was peace!-the real kind)
Here’s my two cents….
I’m feeling what Sandee said about spiritual slumps…
What about a poll on current books people are reading…I know I just finished a great one….(Nancy Ortberg’s new book Looking for God)
but I do love the pictures of Jackson..way cute…
How about Jackson’s Easter pictures, more wedding photos, been expecting Ms. Beth to post lots of pictures with her new camera.
Also, information on when we might expect the new Bible studies coming out and all the new and exciting things going on at LP.
Let’s see..
Here’s a few ideas just to get you started:
*Interior walk-thru of the new LPM digs
*Some bio’s on the LPM staff, plus pics!
*How does one literally go about “putting on the armor”? I actually know this, but a prayer with scripture would be great!
*For those of us who have done Believing God, what have you asked God to sanctify? How did it go?
*How can all of us “siestas” get matching t-shirts? I have to know just who I’m talking to when I see them, otherwise, I might go hug some perfect strangers neck and scare them to death!
*How did your mother instill a love of scripture in you? I have three girls-we have our verses-I just want to be deliberate!
*What are some recent “God-stops” that you have had?
*What’s your favorite flower? Why?
*How do you all work together and still be family? Do you all go to the same church too? I just wondered if you all got along that well all the time- cause I’m really impressed with anyone who can work for their mother-in-law and still be okay with that!
*How do you manage to not talk “business” every time you get together? Just wondered-
Okay, that’s enough to probably way more than you wanted, but…
you did ask!
I love you friend!
Lisa in Kirkland, WA
I like Sandee’s idea about polling on the next Bible study!… along those lines… how about:
The Siestas Bible Study [insert a much wittier title here!!], penned by our very own Amanda Jones?
I would venture to say it could be based on passages from Proverbs (let’s forego Lamentations hehe), with a snippet or two of either a) personal wisdom from a siesta, or b) a truly unique experience that attests the veracity of a certain passage of Proverbs. This, sprinkled with laughter, an equal dose tears of reflection, all topped off by the utter joy to be Sisters in Christ! So, whaddayathink?? eh? eh?….. erm… uh… OK, Maria Cristina, time for bed… I don’t think I’m making much sense here! but there you have it!
I love you Amanda and I love each and every one of you Siestas!
oh and I *loved* the pic of hammockin’ JAckson!
maria cristina
Hmm…what about your dream vacation? Any part of history you’d like to go visit? The biggest fashion “don’t” you’ve seen lately? I’m having a bit of a block too – also busy! Your Jackson is so sweet! Great picture!
Amanda,
Would love to hear an update about how everyone at LPM is doing with transition to the new office. I know the women in the “Stepping Up” bible study group I participated in this winter are eagering anticipating when Beth Moore’s Esther Bible study comes out. Hope this helps! Take care.
Random pictures are good.
Let’s see…Nat’l Day of Prayer is in a couple of days…how’s the move going?…
Still…I like random pictures.
Well I just adore the picture of Jackson sleeping. Of course any child sleeping is precious 😉
I would love to know about plans for the Siesta Fiesta. I am so looking forward to and excited about the weekend.
Favorite childhood book? I recently found the book, Monster at the end of this book (sesame street book with Grover). I loved it as a child and love even more reading it to my kids now.
Amanda,
Jackson is getting so tall. I can’t believe you get him to sleep in his pack-n-play still. My son (will be three in June) hasn’t been in his since he was just a little over a year. He absolutely was NOT going to let me put him in it…he is very headstrong…must be from his daddy’s side (couldn’t be from my side, ha ha).
Looks like you have had some great ideas. I bet you are brain storming….
Can’t wait for your next blog…how about what you like to cook (if you like to cook, that is).
God Bless
I love seeing pictures of Jackson. If you had looked at my blog lately, you’d see I am no help at all!
I have only one request…I would love your take on your moms crime spree…I mean shopping spree the other day. It really should be against the law for her to be let loose in the supermarket. On the streets of Jericho, maybe but on aisle 12…Lord help us!!!
Surprise us!!!
April
Let’s share uplifting ways we cope with the “daily grind”.. They can be practical- like taking a walk, biblical- like scripture cards, or funny like going to ice cream with your kids in your Pj’s…
We can share what the source of the stress is, and what we do to cope with it.
I’ll take any tips the siestas have!
cute enough! Maybe we could try another Q&A.
Ummm….
How about the San Diego Commissioning?
AJ,
How about we ask what kind of laundry detergent, cleaning supplies or toiletries that we think is the best and why. I am always looking for something new to use and maybe someone knows something that could help me magically keep my household of 7 clean(probably not but it is always fun to dream!!!)
You are doing fine, but I do miss hearing from ya!
Love,
Amanda in SC
Hey a picture is worth a thousand words. Any picture of Jackson is a treat.
Question for us:
How much was gas the last time you were at the pumps?