An interesting article…

I found an interesting article online today:
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I truly believe this can be an addiction for both sexes, not just women! I think I need to do some of this evaluation myself and see what time I am taking away from other , more important, things. I’m sure there is a bunch. Maybe it’s time for a reality check?

Wii are family!…

Wow…it’s been a long time since I rock and rolled…hmm…sounds like a song. Anyway, it has definitely been a long time since I updated my blog. Since then, I had a birthday (happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me…etc). On my Birthday (actually a couple days before) my wife bought me a Nintendo Wii! Let me tell you something right now. You have to get one of these things! It gets you up out of your seat for most games, and actually makes you move and exercise a little. That is a GOOD thing! I have to give Kudos to the developers of this Gaming Console. This is a step in the right direction for not only us overweight adults but kids too to get moving again instead of becoming couch Potatoes! Thank you to Nintendo Developers for creating a great gaming system, and thank you (especially) to my loving wife who spoils me dearly!

My Friend, Carlos Whittaker

Hey all, I have not posted in a little while and was reading a blog from my friend, Carlos Whittaker.

He wrote a post that really was special to me today. I especially liked #4 on the list!

Check out his blog, and others that I have listed here. You might find some interesting things that will touch you deeply.

What is in your heart?

I have not posted in a while, but I saw a devotional that I thought I would share with you all.  This one is great for a lot of my friends in my local community that are struggling:

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A man’s heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19 (NIV)

The Bible uses the term “heart” to describe the bundle of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams, and affections that you have. Your heart represents the source of all your motivations – what you love to do and what you care about most. Even today, we still use the word in this way when we say, “I love you with all my heart.”

The Bible says what is in your heart is what you really are, not what others think you are, or what circumstances force you to be (Proverbs 27:19). Your heart is the real you. It determines why you say the things you do, why you feel the way you do, and why you act the way you do.

Physically, each of us has a unique heartbeat. Just as we each have unique thumbprints, eye prints, and voiceprints, our hearts beat in slightly different patterns. It’s amazing that out of all the billions of people who’ve ever lived, no one has ever had a heartbeat exactly like yours.

In the same way, God has given each of us a unique emotional heartbeat that races when we think about the subjects, activities, or circumstances that interest us. We instinctively care about some things and not about others. These are clues to where you should be serving.

Another word for heart is passion. There are certain subjects that you feel deeply passionate about and others that you couldn’t care less about. Some experiences turn you on and capture your attention, while others turn you off or bore you to tears. These reveal the nature of your heart; listen for inner promptings that can point to the ministry God intends for you to have.

When you were growing up you may have discovered that you were intensely interested in some subjects that no one else in your family cared about.

Where did those interests come from? They came from God!

God had a purpose in giving you these inborn interests. Your emotional heartbeat is a key to understanding your shape for service. Don’t ignore your interests; consider how they might be used for God’s glory. There is a reason that you love to do these things.

Listen for inner promptings that can point to the ministry God intends for you to have.

Decided to add a poll this time around…

Should people be angry?…

I was reading an article about the lady in California that gave birth to the octuplets. As Christians we consider the birth itself is considered a miracle, just like any other birth. Now the question comes down to morale ethics.

Should you expect the government , which relates back to the taxpayers, to flip the bill for you in food stamps, hospital expenses, etc?

Here is the article I was reading.

This did make me angry.  Do I have a right to be angry?  I really truly believe I do.  Now, if you have a good argument as to why I should not have any anger toward this article, please comment.  I would love to know why I should not be angry about this situation.  And don’t tell me, that I am not one of those people that have to pay for this.  I think all people pay for these kind of things eventually.  Cost goes up because of things like this, which in turn gets bundeled back to you and me, Joe Taxpayer.

What I am doing…

The last three days were spent working from home.  Today I am back in the office.  Working from home has it’s benefits, but so does working from the office.

While at home, I noticed I could watch TV while working (only works for those that can multitask).  I did however get a quick nap at lunch (about 1/2 hour) which made a big differece for me.

Here at work, you don’t have to do Laundry or Clean dishes.  Although, it’s nice to do so it makes it easier on your spouse so they don’t have that burden when they come home from their job.

At home, the phone ringing wa not an issue.  At work, the phone rings a lot!

Like I said before, both places have their benefits, and I am not sure which one I prefer over the other. 

Which one do you think you would prefer and why?  Be honest.

It’s finally here…

It’s finally here!  Go order your copy today for $13.25 at Amazon.com.  That, folks, is a great deal for a HARDBACK copy! 

Also, visit Anne’s site.  She always has some great things to say.  Let her know that you found her site through mine, and also if you purchase her book from the link here, let her know that you did that too. 

My copy will be ordered this weekend, and I am looking forward to reading this book.  Especially when it comes to the posting I laid out on you all yesterday.  I am so ready to read this and figure out how to overcome it, before it happens.

I had the privilege of meeting Anne at Catalyst 2008 in Atlanta.  She is a sweet lady.  Funny, witty, and just down right entertaining.

Give the book a whirl.  Get over to her website, and give that a go too!  I’m sure you’ll enjoy both very much!

What is happening?…

What is happening to our music leaders in our church recently?  A couple have them have stepped down from leadership roles and also dropped from the worship arts team completely. 

Is it that they are not getting something that they are seeking?  Is it that they are burned out?  Is it that they were asked to step down?

I’m completely baffled from all of this recent activity.  I know things are tough, and I know times are tough.  Jesus lived in a very tough world too.  He did not ever give up on anyone. 

I’m confused as to what is going on.  I know it’s all in the plan for God..He knew it would happen before we did!  I just have a difficult time believing God would allow these wonderful leaders to leave this ministry.  They have touched many lives including mine, in a very spiritual way.  I hope they are reading this blog and realize they have touched my life deeply in a very positive spiritual way!

I’ll be praying for these folks that they will find what they are seeking.  I’ll be praying that God will help them and show them things that they may not see right now.  I’m praying that they will use their talents to please God in every way.

Please pray for our worship arts team and the folks who have left us as well as those that remain that they will continue to touch lives in a positive way and they will bring others closer to God, no matter what the big plan is in store for them.

Amen!

Be Careful What You Wish For…

Be Careful What You Wish For, you just may actually get it!  OK.  For those of you who wished for snow, HERE IT IS!

The only good thing about this snow is I actually got to work from home today!  Other than that, there is nothing good about it.

Can you tell I hate snow?  Well, I actually don’t hate it, but I am not very fond of it.

Anyway…let’s see all you snow bunnies go out and make some snow angels now!  Send pics!