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Great Day in the Big Apple!
2008-05-28 13:06:00
Had the ultimate NYC experience yesterday. At the last minute Sheri got me a ticket to the Yanks-Mariners game at Yankee Stadium. Got to test my driving skills in the City. First took the George Washington Bridge into NY, this became the Cross Bronx Expressway, then exited onto the Major Deegan which I took to exit 6 for the stadium.Had a little adventure finding parking, got to see some streets in the Bronx that I never would have, on purpose at least. The game was awesome. My seat was in the lower level right behind home plate. The Yanks came back in the 8th to win 6-5 and I enjoyed a cup of Bud and a messy but delicious sausage, pepper and onion sandwich.Afterwards, on the invitation from a guy at work, I left the stadium headed across a bridge (155th?) into Manhattan (Harlem), took a left on Adam Clayton Powell Ave, went down to 139th, left to Lenox Ave (Malcom X) then right down to a secluded little Jazz Club/Art gallery called 449 LA. Awesome music, fresh sangria and great peo...
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New Move!
2008-05-06 19:06:00
I appreciate the comments from those of you that read my blog. I've been going through some major changes lately and I hope to be back soon. I'm starting a new job next week and will be away from my family for a while. I plan on using the time away to get back into my bible study and hopefully my blog will kick back into gear. Talk to you all soon!
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Haven't posted in a while...
2008-03-24 16:30:00
...but that's a different story.I couldn't pass up linking to this blog by Carlos. YOU HAVE TO READ IT!Ranks up there with Chris' blog on Pete's baptism as posts I'll never forget.Why are you still here? GO! NOW!

3/5/08 - Life Journal - Father God (yes I skipped a day...oops)
2008-03-06 03:50:00
...and for a pretense make long prayers.Mark 12:40Jesus was calling out the people that put on a wonderful show of holiness, seemingly trying to prove how much better they are than everyone else.I laughed at this part and I almost laugh out loud when someone gets into one of those prayers that's all, "Lord Jesus, I love you, and Lord Jesus, thank You for everything You, Lord Jesus, have given me, and Lord Jesus, did I say I love you Lord Jesus". It's almost as comical as someone you're with all the time busting out in King James english whenever they pray. Come ON! God knows who we are, he knows how we talk, he even knows what we're gonna pray about. Just spit it out.Father , I'm not the best at prayer so I hope I'm not being too hypocritical, Father God, but I really do love You!
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What's happening down at the Double Deuce?
2008-03-06 02:55:00
While it's true that Patrick Swayze, star of "Roadhouse" and a few other minor movies, is being treated for pancreatic cancer, his physician says he is responding well to treatments and the rumors of him having only weeks to live are false. Continue praying for him.Roadhouse happens to be one of my favorite movies (don't know why, just is). Fans of the movie and Rock N Roll have already felt a big loss this week with the passing of Jeff Healey. The awesome blues guitarist, blind from early childhood, died after another battle with cancer. He was truly amazing.Let's just hope that Sam "I'll get enough sleep when I die" Elliott is taking care of himself.
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3/6/08 - Life Journal - Eyes to the Sky
2008-03-06 02:00:00
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.Mark 13:26Doesn't sound like a quiet rapture of His church, but we won't get into the eschatological debate here. Jesus was warning us of the suddenness of His arrival and the hidden timing of His coming.What an awesome sight if I'm still on this earth when He comes back. He's telling me to keep my guard, not to get lax in my quest for righteousness and also to warn others. With the up and down fluctuations of my faith and discipline it would be a safer bet to die now of natural causes, with time to solidify my faith in my heart than to get caught with my pants down (hopefully not literally) when His time comes.Father, place the seriousness of these passages on my heart.
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Craig Groeschel's talking to us at Journey
2008-03-04 17:48:00
Check out this post, great addendum to Adam's message Sunday. Don't worry, it's short... (c:
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3/4/08 - Life Journal - Can't Put God in a Box
2008-03-04 17:19:00
And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!"Mark 11:9,10The people of Jerusalem greeted Jesus with cries of "Hosanna", a word to praise God. It means 'we want God to save us'. Seems like, for now at least, they recognize Him as their Savior, cheering Him on, laying palms before Him. Quite a different tune they'd sing when in the presence of the priests when they condemn Him to crucifixion.We all, I, do the same thing all the time. Sunday mornings, hands in the air, the church is full of praise and worship. Then we leave, and we forget. We're not even out of the parking lot when we're yelling at our kids, honking at others, arguing with our wives, remembering work the next morning, etc, and He is forgotten. Jesus? Come on, it's Monday morning, who's got time for Him. He'll be waiting for us at church when we get there next w...
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3/3/08 - Life Journal - The Eye of a Needle
2008-03-04 02:45:00
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.Mark 10:21,22Jesus wasn't necessarily telling all of us to give everything away, well not necessarily. Here He has pinpointed the one thing that this man values over all else. It didn't have to be wealth but in this instance money was this mans idol and proved to be the undoing of his salvation.What am I holding onto that's keeping my relationship from being what He wants it to be. What's my camel I'm trying to squeeze through the eye of a needle? We all have one thing above all else. What would He confront You with?Father, search me and convict me. I'm not where I should be, what's holding me back?
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Worship Sunday - 3/2/08
2008-03-03 23:21:00
Here was the set from yesterday,Love the Lord - Lincoln BrewsterBlessed be the Name - Tree63Mighty to Save - HillsongShout to the Lord - Darlene SzezchIt is Well - Jeremy and Adie CampBeautiful Contrast - KAZI missed the ending to Love the Lord and threw in some miscellaneous hits that ended up sounding like I just threw my sticks at my kit......gulp......I don't think to many people noticed.
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3/2/08 - Life Journal - A Light Yoke
2008-03-03 23:05:00
After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer.Mark 9:28,29The disciples couldn't cast out this demon and had no idea why. They asked for help and Jesus went about healing the child. "Why couldn't we do it?" They didn't go to the Father. They didn't pray......they thought they could do it themselves. I think I can do it all by myself and I'm worn out. Why can't I cast my life before Him. I'm walking my Christian walk with a severe limp because I haven't given myself totally to Him. He wants to help. He wants to carry the load. He wants the pressure off of my back. Just give it to Him and follow. It's a light yoke. Lord, help me, I can't do it alone anymore.
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Now you know my quiet place....
2008-03-03 22:54:00
I was sitting at my desk this morning, probably banging my head on my desk, when a co-worker came up to me. I recognized what was in his hand before he even asked, "Is this yours?" It was my trusty pocket ESV bible. Yes, forgive me Father, I left Your word in stall number 1. I looked up at him and said, "Yep, I left it in there for you to read." Pr-ett-ty cl-ev-er, huh? Anyway, I just thought it was cool that after finding a bible in the bathroom, this person knew right where to look to find it's owner.
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3/1/08 - Life Journal - More Brains than Faith
2008-03-03 22:44:00
And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation."Mark 8:12The Pharisee's were like "Prove it, Mr. Big Stuff". All he could do was shake it head, I mean look at the situation. Jesus was THERE WITH THEM and they were still blinded, hearts were still hardened. More signs weren't gonna change a thing.Where's the proof? That's the cry of the atheist. I can't see it so I don't believe it. I guess they've never read Hebrews, "...the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.", and all that. Like the Pharisee's, I believe the non-believer could be hit over the head with the most, well, miraculous miracle and still not believe. It comes from the heart and soul. The mind just gets in the way.Father, let my little bit of love be a light for those who are too smart for their own good. I used to be one of them.
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2/29/08 - Life Journal - Faker
2008-03-03 22:37:00
The reading plan's got nothin for the 29th so I thought I'd throw out this tidbit. Ever feel like you're just faking it? It's all a show? No? Just me? ACK!Anyhow, whenever the song "Fake It" by Seether comes on it gets me all screwy:And just fake it, if you?re out of directionFake it, if you don?t belongFake it, if you feel like infectionWhoa, you?re such a f&#*&n? hypocriteSorry, just one of my moods..............
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Retro Cell Phone Handsets...
2008-02-28 23:34:00
...that I will be buying for my wife when she sees them! These babies will give you the old fashion comfort you remember from those old land lines when you're relaxing with your cell. We all know you can't do the old "tuck the phone between head and shoulder" with your Q!You can get yours at Perpetual Kid for only 15 bucks!
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Kudos for George Bush...
2008-02-28 23:31:00
...from Brian McLaren on the strides he has made in Africa, plus a hope that our next president continues his work.
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What can I learn from our youth?
2008-02-28 23:25:00
A lot apparently. Check out this blog on:"...doing whatever He has put before you with all your heart, regardless of whether it appears significant or not, you will find yourself benefited and strengthened, ready for next thing." Hopefully I'll take some of this to heart when it comes to my daily grind. Read the entire post over at The Rebelution.
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2/28/08 - Life Journal - Simple Man
2008-02-28 17:22:00
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.1 Corinthians 13:12Paul knew his knowledge was limited to his earthly mind. He didn't have all the answers, but eventually, when he met Jesus face to face he would be perfected and everything will be known.I know nothing. Really. Compared to the vastness of God's wonder I know nothing. I can make a quasi-educated guess based on my study with help from above but it's just a fraction of what I'll know then. I think this was tacked on to the "Love Chapter" to emphasize how we need to go about our mission. I need to be humbled enough in the understanding of my limited knowledge to let love take the lead. Bashing people over the head with doctrine and man-made rules that I don't even fully comprehend when they are just infants in Him will severely retard their growth. There will be a time for all of that but first I must let them know the love of the ...
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Book MEME, part deux
2008-02-28 02:18:00
Adam hit me up with a Book MEME.....Unfortunately I had already done it and dead ended it........the link's below.Check it Out!
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How to make a woman/man happy...
2008-02-27 18:16:00
HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPYIt's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:1. a friend2. a companion3. a lover4. a brother5. a father6. a master7. a chef8. an electrician9. a carpenter10. a plumber11. a mechanic12. a decorator13. a stylist14. a sexologist15. a gynecologist16. a psychologist17. a pest exterminator18. a psychiatrist19. a healer20. a good listener21. an organizer22. a good father23. very clean24. sympathetic25. athletic26. warm27. attentive28. gallant29. intelligent30. funny31. creative32. tender33. strong34. understanding35. tolerant36. prudent37. ambitious38. capable39. courageous40. determined41. true42. dependable43. passionate44. compassionateWithout forgetting to:45. give her compliments regularly46. love shopping47. be honest48. be very rich49. not stress her out50. not look at other girlsAnd at the same time, you must also:51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself.52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself.53. give h...
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2/27/08 - Life Journal - Hometown Zero?
2008-02-27 17:52:00
And He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. And He marveled because of their unbelief.Mark 6:5,6Homecoming! Victor's parade, proud family, banners proclaiming, "Nazareth's got our Savior, what's your town got?"...wait...back up the truck...let's start again...Homecoming! Who does this kid think he is? Savior? Yeah, right. Just the son of a carpenter. Brother? No idea who he is. Healer? I'm not so sure, I think I was already getting over this leprosy before he got here.They didn't believe. How could they not believe? He was right there, they'd heard the stories and seen the proof. I'm only a bit better. Yes, I believe. But do I live out that belief? Do I live my life by faith stemming from that belief? Not hardly. Always trying to do it on my own. Not living the example of a joyous life in my freedom in Him. Not thankful for all His blessings. Not sacrificial in my giving to help expand His kingdom and lukewarm in ...
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Worship Sunday - 2/24/08
2008-02-27 00:48:00
OK, this'll be a quick one....here it is:Marvelous Light - Charlie HallLive for You - ConnersvineEast to the West - Casting CrownsFrom the Inside Out - HillsongYour Love O Lord - Third DayGlory of it All - DCBSee you next week............in two weeks be on the look out for a drummer on acoustic in a duet with Joe singing "If I Had a Million Dollars".......gulp
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"Pedal"
2008-02-26 18:21:00
The Road of Life At first, I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there sort of like a president. I recognized His picture when I saw it, but I really didn't know Him. But later on when I met Christ, it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride, but it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that Christ was in the back helping me pedal. I don't know just when it was that He suggested we change places, but life has not been the same since. When I had control, I knew the way. It was rather boring, but predictable... It was the shortest distance between two points. But when He took the lead, He knew delightful long cuts, up mountains, and through rocky places at breakneck speeds, it was all I could do to hang on! Even though it looked like madness, He said, "Pedal !" I worried and was anxious and asked, "Where are you taking me?" He laughed and didn't answer, and I started to...

2/26/08 - Life Journal - Glory Be to God
2008-02-26 17:24:00
Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said to them, "Hear now, you rebels: shall we bring water for you out of this rock?" And Moses lifted up his hand and struck the rock with his staff twice, and water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their livestock. And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe in me, to uphold me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them."Numbers 20:10-12Moses veered from God's directions a little here with dire consequences. First, listen to his words, "shall WE bring water....", like Aaron and Moses could draw water from a rock. Second, what's with the theatrics of striking the rock twice? More showmanship, implying to the people that he, not God, was the source of their good fortune. Just a little bit of pride slipping into Moses cost him plenty, "...therefore you shall not bring this assembly in...
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2/25/08 - Life Journal - Guide Me in Truth
2008-02-26 17:18:00
They may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven.Mark 4:12The parable's were for His disciples. Jesus was there to explain them to them. The meanings were lost on those that hadn't made the commitment to Him.I read the bible before I was saved. Great story but the depth and truth it contained escaped me. It wasn't until I accepted Him by faith that I began grasping the message. I had to receive the Holy Spirit to guide me through His word. Still, if I read now with my thoughts elsewhere I'm right back where I started.Father, I come to You with a mind empty of me. Fill me with Your Spirit and guide me in truth.
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Can't let my daughter see this.........
2008-02-25 18:14:00
My oldest has always said if she wins the lottery she wants a library in her house. This bed is the next best thing. It's a bed surrounded by an igloo made of books! How awesome!HT SpluchFor more pictures go here
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Nerd Factor of 10! (gotta have it)
2008-02-25 18:03:00
Han Solo frozen in carbonite destk! Ultimate in geek furnishing.HT Neatorama
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Quotable Jon Stewart
2008-02-25 17:42:00
Speaking at the Academy Awards on Barack and Hilary battling for the nomination:"Normally when you see a black man or a woman President, an asteroid is about to hit New York City."
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2/24/08 - Life Journal - No Fear
2008-02-25 17:29:00
Only do not rebel against the Lord; and do not fear the people of the land, for they will be our prey. Their protection has been removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them.Numbers 14:9Caleb's pleading with his people, telling them that God is with them, reminding them of His promises. The land is ours to take! It doesn't matter the size of our enemies. God has dominion over all and if He says we're to take the land then we take the land. He has lifted His protection from them. If we find ourselves called by Him, whatever that calling might be, if we're assured of it's validity through prayer and study of scripture, positive that it's His will then we're bound to go for it! What do we have to fear? (yeah I know fear itself) Death? Jesus has already conquered death. Sustenance? He has promised to take care of our daily needs. Ridicule? The "world" hates us already. Ignoring His call only delays the blessings waiting us. All I know is I don't want to wander in...
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2/23/08 - Life Journal - With Arms Wide Open
2008-02-23 21:23:00
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, "We should by all means go up and take possession of it, for we will surely overcome it.But the men who had gone up with him said, "We are not able to go up against the people, for they are too strong for us."Numbers 13:30,31The chiefs from the tribes had returned from scouting the land promised to them. Although it was everything the Lord said it would be only Caleb had the faith in God's word and the confidence to go on. The rest (excluding Joshua) proved to be unfaithful cowards spreading fear throughout the camp.Unfortunately I would have been in that group. I've often let opportunities given me by God pass by, lacking confidence and a false comfort, living out my "change is bad" philosophy. Believe me, my life is awesome but who knows where I'd be if I was more receptive to the chances I've been given. My biggest fear is passing off my "squatter" mentality to my children. Borrowing some wisdom from Scott Stapp of Creed, I...
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