More Than Happier

I've Moved!

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:23:50 -0400

I started this blog on Tumblr to kinda get a feel for it in a familiar place. I used to have a...

Front Row Baby!

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:50:00 -0400

My best friend posted that on my Facebook page. It is a truth we’ve lived by for the last 11 years....

Consuming Fires and Their Place in Our Lives

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:04:35 -0400

(Breaking Good? Part 2) Anyway, what I really wanted to say when I got lost in telling you about...

Breaking Good?

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:16:05 -0400

Every summer A comes home from college and says, “You have to watch this show!” It’s usually some...

Captioning Your Memories (or “You Did What to That Antique?!”)

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:46:00 -0400

A couple of years ago, I cleaned out the boxes in our “attic”. I got rid of the stuff we thought we...

It's Kor-REEN not Kor-RIN

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:17:00 -0400

Yesterday, Dan Haseltine, lead singer of Jars of Clay, tweeted, “Officially Pronounced: ...

"If you tell a woman you like her new (shoes, outfit, purse, pillowcases, anything), she will tell..."

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:05:33 -0400

“If you tell a woman you like her new (shoes, outfit, purse, pillowcases, anything), she will...

One of Those Days (or Little Victories)

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:27:49 -0400

It’s Monday. Not only is it Monday, it’s one of those Mondays. And they don’t necessarily have to...

How to Clean Your Bathroom

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:01:00 -0400

“Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” - Lord Chesterfield Earlier, I...

"That’s what."

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:18:23 -0400

“That’s what.” - She (A little Office humor)

I used to have another blog called Gomertopia. For years, it was...

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:14:46 -0400

I used to have another blog called Gomertopia. For years, it was home base for the Gomers, the world-wide family of fans of a rock band I love called Third Day. I started the Gomers in 2001. At one time, there were over 40,000 members. They call me Mama Gomer. (The name of this blog, More than Happier, is actually a line from Third Day’s song “Gomer’s Theme”. I’ve always loved line, because it sounds so screwy. I mean, it’s either, “He was happier” or “He was more than happy” not “He was more than happier.” But it’s cute, and I love it, so my title is an homage to Third Day and the Gomers.)

But life being a growing and changing thing like it is, I’ve moved here, and the Gomers home base has moved to Facebook. If you’re a Third Day fan looking for other Third Day fans, check out the Gomer family. They’ll make you feel welcome and loved.

All that to say this: I turned on my radio this morning and Discover the Word was just coming on KHCB. This show is three friends sitting around a table and talking through a Bible study. Their latest study concentrates on sorting through some things in the Bible that may be confusing. Today was the third and final part on the story of Hosea and Gomer from the book of Hosea.

The thing that is confusing about this book is why would God ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? Not a repentant prostitute, but one who still had ideas of continuing her lifestyle, married or not? But God, as always, knew exactly what He was asking Hosea to do. He wanted Hosea’s love for Gomer to reflect His love for Israel, who were prostituting themselves with other gods instead of loving God as their first and only love. It was God letting them see Hosea marry this unclean person who showed him no love or respect, yet he loved and cared for her. Then Hosea could say to Israel, “Do you think my wife is terrible?” and of course they would say, “Yes! You should stone her!” and Hosea could say, “God set this whole thing up to show you how you are treating Him!” and Israel would say, “Whoa…” You get the idea.

You can listen to all three parts of the discussion of Hosea and Gomer on the Discover the Word website, but the part that will really touch your heart is the third and final part. Click below and give it a good listen. (It’s only about 13 minutes long.) You might need a tissue or two when you hear how much God loves you. It’s an amazing story that will give you some insight into the depth of God’s love.

Got to admit, this is what I had for breakfast this morning....

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:53:00 -0400

Got to admit, this is what I had for breakfast this morning. (What? They’ve got eggs & flour in them, same as eggs & toast or pancakes, right? Cue Bill Cosby’s “Dad is great! Gives us chocolate cake” bit.)

After I posted my chocolate chip cookie recipe (below), my son J texted me, “Do we have the stuff to make cookies?” I thought that was quite the coincidence, but no. Seems J’s sweet girlfriend Andi read the blog, and it made her crave the cookies. So of course, J jumped to his feet to make some for her.

No, seriously. He’s just that kind of boyfriend, and it thrills me no end! I’m happy to say both my boys have learned much from their father about how to treat their woman. They are such caring boyfriends. Makes me happy, and makes Hubby proud.

So yesterday J made these cookies for Andi…and he let us have a few. They are so big and fluffy, I just couldn’t pass them up this morning. Now Andi and I are wondering if this would work for other things, like say I blog about ironing. Andi reads it and says, “Sigh, that reminds me. I have a few shirts I need to iron, but I just haven’t found the time.” Will J jump up and do it for her?

Never underestimate the influence of a good woman, nor the willingness of the man in love with her.

Better Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:32:00 -0400

If there’s one thing I can make really really well every time, and there’s really only one thing,...

Everything to Everybody (or We're All Superwomen, Right?)

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:34:23 -0400

When I started this blog, the idea was to post three to five times a week. Hubby thought that was a...

"Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans."

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:29:36 -0400

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” - John Lennon

Dirty Soda Cans Hazardous to Your Health?

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:50:19 -0400

I was all set to blog about the dangers of drinking from soda cans before you wash them off. It has...

Quick Tip: Quicker Breakfasts

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:25:58 -0400

There’s nothing I love for breakfast better than soft tacos with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and...

It’s a Kind of Magic

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:21:00 -0400

From time to time on this blog, I’m going to talk about products I’ve used and really like or...

"I believe that a godly home is a foretaste of heaven. Our homes, imperfect as they are, must be a..."

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:44:40 -0400

““I believe that a godly home is a foretaste of heaven. Our homes, imperfect as they are, must...

Reason #2 or "That's What Mom's Are For"

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:01:54 -0400

My younger son (I have two.) lives in a condo near the University of Texas campus. For the past two...