Stacy LOVES Kids Eat 4 Free

If I find a good thing I'm going to pass it on to you. I'm not getting paid to endorse this, I'm telling you about it because it's FANTASTIC!....

You're gonna love this: Kids Eat 4 Free

We all know going out to eat is super expensive, especially when you consider most kids meals cost $5 or more. If you've got more than one child it adds up fast. But what if you were able to eat out at restaruants where kids eat free?

I love this site because it's a FREE service with a huge database for tons of restaurants all over the U.S. where kids eat for free or for $1 or less! Awesome! And when you travel and have to eat out you can use your mobile phone (www.kidseat4free.com/mobile) and find restaurants no matter where you are.

Bookmark it into your computer. Program it into your mobile device. I guarantee, you'll be glad you did.

Where will your kids eat free tonight?!

A Shout Out For My Friend Jon & Ode To Stuff Christians Like

Jon Acuff, author of Stuff Christians Like, let me rock his blog yesterday. His site gets about 3.4 gazillion hits a day, making it slightly more popular than SFL, but that's fine with me. If you've been reading SCL for any length of time you know that awesomeness rains down like bazooka gum from a pinata. That's right, he's the Sultan of Sarcasm. Given his rock star status it's really cool for a chick (who graduated single from Bible college!) like me to be invited to post while he is out of town. It was a blast. Thanks Jon. If you didn't catch it surf my link back to SCL and enjoy.

On another note, Jon is the key note speaker today (Friday) at Ministrycom08. He's speaking on the topic "Storytelling". On his site, Jon asked for prayers for what he's sharing and that his head won't swell too much from all the hype. So, Stacy From Louisville readers, since we're an unofficial spin off of SCL, let's remember to pray for him today. He's getting a chance to share what's going on in his blog's journey and he's getting some computer-free God time while he's away. Prayers for him and his family would mean so much!

In honor of the SCL readers who were so darn nice to me yesterday, and to Jon who was crazy enough to bail me out of the comments section on SCL for just one spectacular day, I give you...

SFL's Ode to Stuff Christians Like
(ahem....)

Stuff Christians Like
I heart you so much
You taught Christians how to side hug
So crotches don't touch

With skittles from heaven
And tankinis galore
We muse revival leg drops
And pot lucks of yore

Cow bell is fantastical
Is your fanny pack new?
Let's argue about beer
Then scream, "I mission trip love you!"

Put your arm in the orange drink
Then stir it around
There's interpretive dance in worship
And teens miming downtown

Scary elder makes me nervous
There's pocket candy in my pants
Making purple is delightful
So skip the Christian Cheers and chants


OK...This is where I'm going to stop. You take it from here and finish it out any way you see fit. Come one, it's your moment to shine and love on SCL...

Pick Up Lines from the Bible

Sometimes it's easy to pretend that the people in the Bible weren't real people like you and me. It's convenient to think the characters of Scripture a far removed, set apart or untouchable. We see them as heroes, which most of them are. But most of them stumbled their way down the path of faith. While I've always tried to think of the people of God's Word as everyday folks, there's a concept that never occurred to me, until now: Bible pick up lines.

Yes, I'm serious (well, not really, but I am medicated so I'm not dangerous). Great men and women of the Bible using their mountain top encounters with God....to pick up chicks, or dudes as the case may be. Now I don't know if there were things like Eharmony or "Blind Date" (the skanky version of "The Dating Game") back in Galilee, or if they were more into speed dating or what, but I know this for sure: No matter who you are, you only get one chance to make a first impression.

So without further ado, here's my list of pick up lines from the Bible...

Adam, to Eve: You're the most beautiful girl in the world.

Eve, to Adam: Not if you were the last guy on Earth.

Noah: Darlin' I can make it rain.

Jacob: I wasn't always a two timer.

Moses: I'd walk through water for you.

Rahab: I don't hang scarlet thread in my window for just anybody, you know.

Balam: My ass can talk and right now it's whispering your name. (ok, cue hate mail)

Jonah: You've got one whale of a body. I should know.

Bathsheba, to David: Can I borrow a towel?

Zachariah: I wish I could tell you how beautiful you are.

Judas: Want a kiss?

Peter: As a matter of fact, yes, I do walk on water.

Paul: You're a vision. No, really.

But surely this list doesn't end here. I'll bet you know some great Biblical pick up lines. Do all of Christendom a favor and list them here...

SFL Guest Blogs on SCL

Should you get married in Bible College? Go to SCL, take the quiz and find out. This is the Guest Post I did for Stuff Christians Like, the site SFL spun off from.

Welcome!

Well, hey! Did you venture here from Stuff Christians Like? I'm glad you stopped by! Here are some highlights from my site thus far. Have fun!

Women's Bible Study: A Quiz Are you of the firm belief that Holiday sequin sweaters and quilted Bible covers are frightening? Are you convinced that not near enough women's ministry events serve wine coolers? This is the post for you.

How To Break The Rules In Bible College & Mr. Salvation Pants - feeding you Bible College curiosity, one mocking post at a time

Finding God: A Reason To Praise - short, sweet and to the point reasons why God's in the small stuff that we often overlook

Since When Are Men Stupid? - Boink! The sound of me getting up on my soap box to defend marriage and men who get thrown under the bus.

Rewriting Song Lyrics from the 80s - People For the Ethical Treatment of Wham

Good Taste, Pigs Feet & 1-888-RU-My-DAD? - Come see what happens when we go grocery shopping in Kentucky. I'll warn you - it's funny. If you're going to pee your pants, you'll have to go outside. This is Kentucky. We only have running water every other day.

And since you're here, why not add your name to the list of super cool people who rock my blog? We have a great time. So come join the party. As you read, remember, I do have standards. It's just that I forgot where I put them.

O-~ (meaning "I think your youth pastor somkes crack"),

Stacy

SFL has lots of readers in SE Texas & I care about what is happening to you. If you are from the HOUSTON/GALVISTON area and are able to get Internet access, I would love it if you would update me as to how things are going for you. You can leave a comment or send a personal e-mail. Know that if you send an e-mail I will not publish what you say; personal mail is treated as such. Know that you are being prayed for and are not forgotten. If there is anything Stacy From Louisville readers can do, beyond prayer, to help with relief efforts, please let me know.

Love and Prayers in Christ,
Stacy

A Correction AND A CONTEST!!!!!

We have 2 orders of business:

1) I will not be posting on SCL on Wednesday. I will be posting on THURSDAY. I thought I would step in and save you some grief. I can't imagine the rioting and looting that might ensue if you went over to SCL looking for me and I wasn't there. Imagine the disappointment for Idaho, only in it's infancy on this site. Idaho, let me tell you what everyone who reads my site regularly already knows: a) I need therapy for narcissism and 2) I don't lie to my readers, ever.

But in light of the confusion I'd like to make it up to you....

2) A CONTEST! A CONTEST!! A CONTEST!!! And right on the heels of "The Trash Can of Terrific"! (Which really ended up being a "Pencil Cup of Crap". But, don't tell the contest winners. I'm pretty sure they don't have their gift yet, but only because it's still sitting on my kitchen counter...) Since it's fairly obvious that Jon Acuff has gone utterly postal and decided to let you-know-who post on his site I think we need to have a contest. All you have to do is guess what topic I'm writing about for his site on Thursday. I will watch the comments for this post from now until Thursday, 12 a.m. on the West Coast. You may ask me "yes" or "no" questions to help narrow down the topic. The 3 people who either guess the topic or guess closest will win. For example, imagine you ask, "Is the topic related to missions?" (which it's not but play along) and I say "yes", that's not enough to win. You have to break it down, piece by piece..."Is it about ethnic food?" Yes. "Is it about fried Gopher?" No. "Is it about getting sick?" Yes. "Is it about getting a parasite on a mission trip?" YES!! YOU WIN!! The first 3 people who guess the right answer will win, based on the time their correct answer was posted to blogger.

I can't reveal what you will win because it is directly related to the post topic. I know that's risky but since when don't you like free stuff?

So here we go... You've got a day and a half starting NOW.... Let the questions begin!!!!!

Where Is Stacy? And A Big Secret

The remnants of Hurricane Ike passed right through Louisville with 80 mph winds. There are over 200,000 homes in Louisville without power since Sunday. There is more damage to the city than in over 30 years of tornadoes. Businesses are closed, gas stations are out of gas, street lights don't work, schools are closed. Luckily, we still have power and no trees down in our yard, which separates us from most.The city needs help, especially since we sent many relief workers to New Orleans and the Houston area. We had 13 friends over to our house for dinner and a cell phone/laptop charging party last night, which was fun.

I'll post again later today so check back then. I got some crazy that's ready to hit the screen but I gotta go be mom first - schools are closed for the week! (PRAY!) Readers, I love you for how you support my site. You haven't been forgotten!!!

Before I get my son out of time out I'll let you in on a secret. Jon Acuff of Stuff Christians Like is going out of town Wednesday. Guess who's doing a guest blog on his site? Come on! Guess! I know who it is but I'm not going to tell. Let's just say that on Thursday I'll meet you at SCL and we'll see what happens.

More later, I promise!!

I have no words....

This maternity shirt can be purchased at Lark News.

Dose anyone else enjoy the irony as much as me?

Oh, people, this is what I live for....

Contest Winners!!! And another giveaway SOON!!!!

It was a close competition for sure. Who knew Idaho was so lovable? Well, apparently all of you! Here are the contest winners:

Kristel, September 8 @ 2:03 P.M.
Kristel loves Idaho because of this t-shirt. Thought I'd pee my pants when I saw it. You go, girl!


Sara, September 8 @ 1 P.M.
I love Idaho because there is a law that forbids a citizen to give another citizen a box of candy that weighs more than 50 pounds.


Eastern KY Pastor , September 8 @ 8:18 P.M.
Who loves Idaho because they have blue AstroTurf.

I would like to give an honorable mention to Teamstrand who made perhaps the most thought provoking comment of all:

"Idaho has a junior senator named Senator Crapo."

Congratulations official contest winners! E-mail me soon: smallworld18@iglou.com

ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!

October 4th is my 34th birthday. You get a gift. More details coming soon.