DON'T WATCH THESE IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE!!!!!
No fear....
300 1st fight
"Immortals"
Barbarians and "a beautiful death"
Training and Commitment to war made the Spartans worthy of this depiction.
What would commitment of this magnitude to the LORD result in? How would I look if I received more of God's love... If I went to another level of receiving His love?
I John 4:7-11
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
I must receive His love before I can even THINK about loving myself. I must love myself as Jesus does, because I am commanded to think of myself with sober judgement... I must think of myself in accordance with how God thinks of me. (Romans 12:1-3) I must love myself before I can even THINK about loving others, "as I love myself." (Luke 10:27 & John 13:34). THEN my faith can express itself through love (Galatians 5:6) and my love will look like I Corinthians 13:4-8a:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Don't Despise the PROCESS
There is a lot to be said for the heart of a believer desperately desiring to be clean. However, "if you want the peanut butter jar to be empty, you've gotta make a lot of sandwiches!!!" We have ALREADY been delivered from all of our sins; our addictions; our unrighteousness; our pain. We do not always WALK in a manner that supports that statement, but that does not make it untrue.
Think about this, and research the truthfulness of this statement. Virtually ALL of the commands and exhortations and instructions in the New Testament of the Bible concern "getting your mind right," as I like to say. That is a process. We, as Christians, cannot handle going from being dirty, sinful creatures to being able to walk completely free in an instant. Mentally, we would freeze up and not know what to do. Exodus 23:20-33 displays this PRINCIPLE in natural terms, but ESPECIALLY verses 29-30:
"But I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you. Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land."
Do not despise the process of God cleaning you out! No, you do not walk free from all of your foolish habits. That does not mean that you are not free. It means that you have not learned to walk free from it. The GOAL of your faith is the salvation of your soul (your MIND, your Will and your EMOTIONS). The only part of your soul that you can really control is your will. God will change the rest AS YOU DECIDE to follow Him and be obedient. (Philippians 2: 12-13). That process involves PAINFUL discipline, in the form of hardships. However, the result of that discipline is the holiness, righteousness and peace that you long for. (Hebrews 12:7-13). Do not despise the process!
If your soul was a peanut butter jar, then all of your
"foolishness" that is associated with your mind, will and emotions would be the peanut butter. For your soul to be completely clean, the knife has to be thrust in, twisted and scraped across SEVERAL times...
IF YOU WANT THE PEANUT BUTTER JAR TO BE EMPTY, YOU HAVE TO MAKE A LOT OF SANDWICHES!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
I love you!!!!
Think about this, and research the truthfulness of this statement. Virtually ALL of the commands and exhortations and instructions in the New Testament of the Bible concern "getting your mind right," as I like to say. That is a process. We, as Christians, cannot handle going from being dirty, sinful creatures to being able to walk completely free in an instant. Mentally, we would freeze up and not know what to do. Exodus 23:20-33 displays this PRINCIPLE in natural terms, but ESPECIALLY verses 29-30:
"But I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you. Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land."
Do not despise the process of God cleaning you out! No, you do not walk free from all of your foolish habits. That does not mean that you are not free. It means that you have not learned to walk free from it. The GOAL of your faith is the salvation of your soul (your MIND, your Will and your EMOTIONS). The only part of your soul that you can really control is your will. God will change the rest AS YOU DECIDE to follow Him and be obedient. (Philippians 2: 12-13). That process involves PAINFUL discipline, in the form of hardships. However, the result of that discipline is the holiness, righteousness and peace that you long for. (Hebrews 12:7-13). Do not despise the process!
If your soul was a peanut butter jar, then all of your
"foolishness" that is associated with your mind, will and emotions would be the peanut butter. For your soul to be completely clean, the knife has to be thrust in, twisted and scraped across SEVERAL times...
IF YOU WANT THE PEANUT BUTTER JAR TO BE EMPTY, YOU HAVE TO MAKE A LOT OF SANDWICHES!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
I love you!!!!
Monday, July 30, 2007
speaking in faith
*******I posted this so that ya'll can pray with me, and those of you who are on this list are there because I love you and trust you. I also know that the majority of you already are prayer warriors, and those who are not, I believe that you WILL BE!!!*******
"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he" Proverbs 23:7
"The tongue has the power of life and death..." Proverbs 18:21
"Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4
Here are the desires of my heart:
--> To continually become MORE of a Man of God!!!
--> To continue to grow in faithfulness and blamelessness
--> To marry a woman who easily blows away every "high standard" that I had!!!
--> to finish Chiropractic school with at least a 3.0 GPA
--> To be a best-selling author
--> To be a millionaire by Age 36
--> To open the Tetelestai Industries Disciple Dorm by age 40
--> To be able to sow CRAZY amounts of money into the Kingdom of God
--> To have a body fat percentage lower than 13
--> To be able to run 5K in 20 minutes
--> To build my dream house by 38
I think that's enough for now, but I know a God who bestows favor and honor! I know a God who withholds NO GOOD THING from those whose walk is BLAMELESS!!!! Psalms 84:11 And if you don't ask, you don't get. (John 15:16 & 16:23-27) He loves me much more than my spiritual parents (it's debatable as to whether my natural parents loved me at all) and if I ask them for something, they want to give it to me. How much more does my Heavenly Father want to bless me. (Matthew 7:7-11)
"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he" Proverbs 23:7
"The tongue has the power of life and death..." Proverbs 18:21
"Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4
Here are the desires of my heart:
--> To continually become MORE of a Man of God!!!
--> To continue to grow in faithfulness and blamelessness
--> To marry a woman who easily blows away every "high standard" that I had!!!
--> to finish Chiropractic school with at least a 3.0 GPA
--> To be a best-selling author
--> To be a millionaire by Age 36
--> To open the Tetelestai Industries Disciple Dorm by age 40
--> To be able to sow CRAZY amounts of money into the Kingdom of God
--> To have a body fat percentage lower than 13
--> To be able to run 5K in 20 minutes
--> To build my dream house by 38
I think that's enough for now, but I know a God who bestows favor and honor! I know a God who withholds NO GOOD THING from those whose walk is BLAMELESS!!!! Psalms 84:11 And if you don't ask, you don't get. (John 15:16 & 16:23-27) He loves me much more than my spiritual parents (it's debatable as to whether my natural parents loved me at all) and if I ask them for something, they want to give it to me. How much more does my Heavenly Father want to bless me. (Matthew 7:7-11)
Thursday, July 5, 2007
My first quarter schedule...
Here is my class schedule for the Summer Quarter... Welcome to doctoral studies!
Monday:
Intro to Chiropractic --> 8AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Anatomy and Physiology --> 11AM-1PM
Tuesday:
Intro to Business Principles --> 7AM-9AM
Histology --> 9AM-11AM
Clinical Patient Experience --> 11AM-1PM
Osteology and Arthrology Lecture --> 1PM-3PM
Clinical Patient Experience --> 5PM-7PM
Wednesday:
Intro to Chiropractic --> 8AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Anatomy and Physiology --> 1PM-3PM
Embryology --> 4PM-6PM
Thursday:
Basic Public Health --> 7AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Chiropractic Assembly --> 11AM-12PM
Health Care Terminology --> 1PM-3PM
Friday:
Histology --> 9AM-11AM
Osteology and Arthrology Lab --> 11AM-1PM
Monday:
Intro to Chiropractic --> 8AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Anatomy and Physiology --> 11AM-1PM
Tuesday:
Intro to Business Principles --> 7AM-9AM
Histology --> 9AM-11AM
Clinical Patient Experience --> 11AM-1PM
Osteology and Arthrology Lecture --> 1PM-3PM
Clinical Patient Experience --> 5PM-7PM
Wednesday:
Intro to Chiropractic --> 8AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Anatomy and Physiology --> 1PM-3PM
Embryology --> 4PM-6PM
Thursday:
Basic Public Health --> 7AM-9AM
BioChemistry --> 9AM-11AM
Chiropractic Assembly --> 11AM-12PM
Health Care Terminology --> 1PM-3PM
Friday:
Histology --> 9AM-11AM
Osteology and Arthrology Lab --> 11AM-1PM
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
LORD, give me a sign
It is really interesting...
DMX always had a song or two on his CDs trying to honor this "Jesus" that his grandmother loves, but this song is actually showing a heart that is really desiring the LORD. I'm choosing to look beyond the fact that DMX is looking for "a sign," (Matthew 16:4) and hoping that his heart is crying out.
The rest of the CD seems like the same old DMX, but I hope that the heart behind this song begins to take over his life! Ya'll pray for DMX!!!
Here's a link to the video
DMX always had a song or two on his CDs trying to honor this "Jesus" that his grandmother loves, but this song is actually showing a heart that is really desiring the LORD. I'm choosing to look beyond the fact that DMX is looking for "a sign," (Matthew 16:4) and hoping that his heart is crying out.
The rest of the CD seems like the same old DMX, but I hope that the heart behind this song begins to take over his life! Ya'll pray for DMX!!!
Here's a link to the video
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Faith, Hope and Love
I've posted a pretty long string of silly blogs in a row. Most of you who know me well, know that I can be a pretty silly (and corny) guy. I love to laugh. As some of you may have noticed, I can occasionally be so joyous that I will start to giggle in the middle of my own sentences :)
I am sure, though, that those of you who really know me also know that I am extremely serious about loving the LORD. I love the Word of God, which I believe the Holy Bible is. There is a concept, and a correlation between faith, hope and love that is difficult to grasp fully. These concepts seem to be difficult to grasp by themselves, but when you put them together and begin to see how they intertwine, it can become rather confusing. I was thinking about this a lot as I prayed today.
Faith:
Faith is Biblically defined as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
*** Without it, we cannot please God (Hebrews 11:6)
*** Everything that does not come from it, is sin (Romans 14:23)
*** It seems that it cannot coexist with possession or sight (Romans 8:23, II Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:7-21)
*** It is the defining characteristic of the life of the righteous (Habbakuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, II Corinthians 5:7, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38)
*** It has its own Hall of Fame (Hebrews 11)
Hope:
Is not as well defined or discussed in the Bible as faith or love, the best definition that I can infer from the context clues in the Bible is as follows:
Hope is the expectation of something good in the future.
*** When it is deferred (or delayed), the heart is sickened (Proverbs 13:12)
*** The loss of hope is likened to depression and death (The whole book of Job, many of the Psalms - Psalms 42 is a good example)
*** If it is placed in the LORD, your strength is renewed (Isaiah 40:31)
*** If it is placed in the LORD, you will not be disappointed (Isaiah 49:23)
*** The Plans the LORD has for you are to give you more of it (Jeremiah 29:11)
*** It is developed in us through perseverence, which is developed in us through suffering --> and it does not disappoint us (Romans 5:4-5)
*** It is the basis of our faith (Colossians 1:5, I Timothy 1:1, Colossians 1:27, Titus 1:2)
*** It is to what we were called (Ephesians 4:4)
*** It protects our minds (I Thessalonians 5:8)
*** It is an anchor for our soul (Hebrews 6:19)
*** It is how we draw near to God (Hebrews 7:19)
Love:
It is Biblically defined thus: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins" I John 4:10
*** It is described in I Corinthians 13:4-8a
*** Love is Patient
*** Love is Kind
*** Love does not Envy
*** Love does not Boast
*** Love is not Proud
*** Love is not Rude
*** Love is not Self-Seeking
*** Love is not Easily Angered
*** Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
*** Love does not Rejoice in Evil
*** Love Rejoices With the Truth
*** Love Always Protects
*** Love Always Trusts
*** Love Always Hopes
*** Love Always Perseveres
*** Love Never Fails
*** It is greater than Faith or Hope (I Corinthians 13:13)
*** It is how faith expresses itself (Galatians 5:6)
*** It is the nature of God (I John 4:8)
Love could be given a much, much, MUCH longer and deeper treatment than I have given it, but you get the idea..... Please take the time and REALLY search out the love that God has for you. Please take the time to read all about love in the Bible. True love is so much deeper than most of this world can fathom.
HERE IS MY REQUEST:
If you really know me, leave a comment and let me know how the love I have shown you measures up to the Truth of what love is. I want to love you better, stronger, and deeper. Thanks. I love you!!!
I am sure, though, that those of you who really know me also know that I am extremely serious about loving the LORD. I love the Word of God, which I believe the Holy Bible is. There is a concept, and a correlation between faith, hope and love that is difficult to grasp fully. These concepts seem to be difficult to grasp by themselves, but when you put them together and begin to see how they intertwine, it can become rather confusing. I was thinking about this a lot as I prayed today.
Faith:
Faith is Biblically defined as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
*** Without it, we cannot please God (Hebrews 11:6)
*** Everything that does not come from it, is sin (Romans 14:23)
*** It seems that it cannot coexist with possession or sight (Romans 8:23, II Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:7-21)
*** It is the defining characteristic of the life of the righteous (Habbakuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, II Corinthians 5:7, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38)
*** It has its own Hall of Fame (Hebrews 11)
Hope:
Is not as well defined or discussed in the Bible as faith or love, the best definition that I can infer from the context clues in the Bible is as follows:
Hope is the expectation of something good in the future.
*** When it is deferred (or delayed), the heart is sickened (Proverbs 13:12)
*** The loss of hope is likened to depression and death (The whole book of Job, many of the Psalms - Psalms 42 is a good example)
*** If it is placed in the LORD, your strength is renewed (Isaiah 40:31)
*** If it is placed in the LORD, you will not be disappointed (Isaiah 49:23)
*** The Plans the LORD has for you are to give you more of it (Jeremiah 29:11)
*** It is developed in us through perseverence, which is developed in us through suffering --> and it does not disappoint us (Romans 5:4-5)
*** It is the basis of our faith (Colossians 1:5, I Timothy 1:1, Colossians 1:27, Titus 1:2)
*** It is to what we were called (Ephesians 4:4)
*** It protects our minds (I Thessalonians 5:8)
*** It is an anchor for our soul (Hebrews 6:19)
*** It is how we draw near to God (Hebrews 7:19)
Love:
It is Biblically defined thus: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins" I John 4:10
*** It is described in I Corinthians 13:4-8a
*** Love is Patient
*** Love is Kind
*** Love does not Envy
*** Love does not Boast
*** Love is not Proud
*** Love is not Rude
*** Love is not Self-Seeking
*** Love is not Easily Angered
*** Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
*** Love does not Rejoice in Evil
*** Love Rejoices With the Truth
*** Love Always Protects
*** Love Always Trusts
*** Love Always Hopes
*** Love Always Perseveres
*** Love Never Fails
*** It is greater than Faith or Hope (I Corinthians 13:13)
*** It is how faith expresses itself (Galatians 5:6)
*** It is the nature of God (I John 4:8)
Love could be given a much, much, MUCH longer and deeper treatment than I have given it, but you get the idea..... Please take the time and REALLY search out the love that God has for you. Please take the time to read all about love in the Bible. True love is so much deeper than most of this world can fathom.
HERE IS MY REQUEST:
If you really know me, leave a comment and let me know how the love I have shown you measures up to the Truth of what love is. I want to love you better, stronger, and deeper. Thanks. I love you!!!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Four Letter Words
Please excuse the rough language in the following story... I would have deleted them, but the story wouldn't be the same. (Keep reading - you'll laugh)
A young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother.
"Well", said her mother, "so how was the honeymoon?"
"Oh mama", she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic"......Suddenly she burst out crying. "But, mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language -- things I'd never heard before! I mean, all these awful 4-letter words! You've got to take me home! PLEASE MAMA!"
"Sarah, Sarah", her mother said, "calm down! You need to stay with your husband and work this out. Now, tell me, what could be so awful? WHAT 4-letter words?"
"Please don't make me tell you, mama," wept the daughter. "I'm so embarrassed, they're just too awful! COME GET ME, PLEASE!!"
"Darling, baby, you must tell me what has you so upset. Tell your mother these horrible 4-letter words!"
Sobbing, the bride said, "Oh, Mama..., he used words like: dust, wash, iron, and cook..."
"I'll pick you up in twenty minutes," said the mother
A young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother.
"Well", said her mother, "so how was the honeymoon?"
"Oh mama", she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic"......Suddenly she burst out crying. "But, mama, as soon as we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language -- things I'd never heard before! I mean, all these awful 4-letter words! You've got to take me home! PLEASE MAMA!"
"Sarah, Sarah", her mother said, "calm down! You need to stay with your husband and work this out. Now, tell me, what could be so awful? WHAT 4-letter words?"
"Please don't make me tell you, mama," wept the daughter. "I'm so embarrassed, they're just too awful! COME GET ME, PLEASE!!"
"Darling, baby, you must tell me what has you so upset. Tell your mother these horrible 4-letter words!"
Sobbing, the bride said, "Oh, Mama..., he used words like: dust, wash, iron, and cook..."
"I'll pick you up in twenty minutes," said the mother
Saturday, May 12, 2007
The Stages of Acceptance
Other than the cursing, I feel this giraffe's pain... HA HA HA HA
I think Robot Chicken has hit the bottom of stupid!
Robot Chicken - 5 Stages of Acceptance
I think Robot Chicken has hit the bottom of stupid!
Robot Chicken - 5 Stages of Acceptance
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Animal Diaries
I thought this was cute :) The cat reminds me of Stewie from Family Guy:
A Dog's diary
6:00am - At last! I Go Pee! My favorite thing!
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
6:00 pm - They're home! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
"Excerpts from a Cat's Diary"
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...
:)
A Dog's diary
6:00am - At last! I Go Pee! My favorite thing!
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
6:00 pm - They're home! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
"Excerpts from a Cat's Diary"
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...
:)
Monday, March 12, 2007
Why?! OH WHY?!!!
Why does it feel so strange for someone to:
- Be who they say they are?
- Do what they say they are going to do?
- REALLY LOVE YOU?
Why does it make you want to run away when someone makes you feel so good?
I wish I could say that I have never run away because something was too good
Father, please help me to understand that I don't have to deserve your love to receive it. Please help me to understand that YOUR DECISION to love me is what makes me "worthy." It is your love and you can give it to whoever you want!!! Help me to stand there and press through my own discomfort in being loved so powerfully and lavishly. Your love will never leave me, so I don't have to fear that it will be taken away from me if I get "too comfortable!" Learning to live in your love will take me to greater levels of walking in the freedom that is ALREADY MINE in you! Help me, LORD!
- Be who they say they are?
- Do what they say they are going to do?
- REALLY LOVE YOU?
Why does it make you want to run away when someone makes you feel so good?
I wish I could say that I have never run away because something was too good
Father, please help me to understand that I don't have to deserve your love to receive it. Please help me to understand that YOUR DECISION to love me is what makes me "worthy." It is your love and you can give it to whoever you want!!! Help me to stand there and press through my own discomfort in being loved so powerfully and lavishly. Your love will never leave me, so I don't have to fear that it will be taken away from me if I get "too comfortable!" Learning to live in your love will take me to greater levels of walking in the freedom that is ALREADY MINE in you! Help me, LORD!
Monday, February 26, 2007
This is a PARTICULAR brand of sillyness
I'm sorry... This never fails to crack me up. I saw this in the theater with Butta and I was laughing so hard during this scene that was kicking the seat in front of me, saying "Stop! I can't breathe!"
Evan's unique newscast
Evan's unique newscast
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Just in case you want to support a brother!
I'm really focusing on school and on selling copies of my book to help offset the cost of said schooling SO, if you would like to support a brother, and read what is (in my opinion) a really good book. Go buy a copy or two... or 10
Since I am a first time author and not very well known, my book will probably not be on the shelves at your local bookstore.
HOWEVER, if you go to the customer service desk at your local bookstore, they CAN order one for you so that you wouldn't have to pay shipping.
IF YOU WANT TO GET IT ONLINE, you can do so at any of these websites:
My Publisher's Website
Barnes & Noble:
Amazon:
Walmart:
ChristianBook.com
Since I am a first time author and not very well known, my book will probably not be on the shelves at your local bookstore.
HOWEVER, if you go to the customer service desk at your local bookstore, they CAN order one for you so that you wouldn't have to pay shipping.
IF YOU WANT TO GET IT ONLINE, you can do so at any of these websites:
My Publisher's Website
Barnes & Noble:
Amazon:
Walmart:
ChristianBook.com
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
A? Did you say A?
WOW!!!!
Considering I feel like I didn't understand A THING, I'm pretty darn happy! I got an A in Chemistry 111!!! And it happened without a tutor!
You can't tell me that God doesn't love me!!!!
Considering I feel like I didn't understand A THING, I'm pretty darn happy! I got an A in Chemistry 111!!! And it happened without a tutor!
You can't tell me that God doesn't love me!!!!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
A most ATYPICAL survey
This is definitely a DIFFERENT kind of survey! It seems rather melancholy, though. I am having a great time with the LORD right now. Things are not easy, but I'm not "down" at all. God is awesome and I'm enjoying the process! That said, here's the survey:
1) Something you wish your mother or father had warned you about:
Neither of them had the wisdom to share, unfortunately
2) Something that's holding you back from achieving your dreams:
Nothing, I am on my way
3) Something you think you could win an award for:
Singing (I have)
4) Something you fear more than anything:
I don't know... I have a reverential fear of God. But the idea of going through a divorce makes my stomach turn.
5) Something you wish people would understand:
Jesus is who He says He is, no matter what "church people" do
6) Something that keeps you going everyday:
Jesus Christ
7) Something amazing that happened last summer:
WOW! Last summer was not a fun time. I did learn that I really enjoyed teaching.
8) Something you hate that people say:
"I'm sorry, but..." --> If you have the "but" in there, you aren't really apologizing. You are justifying what you did. It's a waste of breath. It is insincere.
9) Something you refuse to pay money for:
an imitation of something else
10) Something you wish you could have told that person that you never saw again:
The Gospel
11) Something that really stands out about last year:
2 things stand out:
how much God did in my heart and
Finding out how awesome she is!
12) Something you like that everyone else thinks is weird:
I really enjoy the little "imperfections" in the people that I love.
13) Something that makes you laugh every time it happens:
It doesn't take that much to make me laugh, seriously!
14) Something that makes the problems in your life not seem so bad:
Heaven's Mentality (not the CD, the mindset)
15) Something you listen to when you're in a really good mood:
I have a WIDE variety of music that falls into that category
16) Something you do when you're trying to calm down:
Worship the LORD
17) Something you do when you wake up at three AM:
I'm actually up at 3AM more often than not, but... I pray. I read the Bible. I check my email and MySpace.
18) Something you love doing on cold rainy days:
chilling with friends
19) Something amazing that's happened this year:
God has been working me on receiving His love, to another level.
20)Something that you always run into/trip over:
Nothing. I very rarely trip
21) Something that irritates you more than anything:
Religious people who stand on tradition more than what is in the Bible and give no regard to the voice of the LORD
22) Something you're addicted to/can't stop doing:
love
23) Something you had to give up but didn't want to:
her
24) Something that really stands out about you:
I asked someone about this, "that I am gentle natured" - I am told.
25) Something about you that's like everyone else:
I was miserable and wretched when compared with the standard of the 10 Commandments
26) Something that really stands out about that Certain Person:
She is tremendous... you could end up reading all night.
Here are a few things:
She's preternaturally pulchritudinous
She has a heart that amazes me every time I catch another glimpse into it
She was willing to nag me, about something I should be doing on, our first date (which was EXTREMELY attractive to me)
She is very valued by everyone that knows her (at least from what I have seen).
She's very honest and open (but with increasing depth) and quick to acknowledge weakness in herself
27) Something that you say a lot that others have picked up on:
there are a few:
"It's not that serious."
"jahnke"
Dag, there ARE more, I just can't think of them right now.
28) Something that makes you change the channel:
something I don't want to see
29) Something that really turns you on:
Godliness
30) Something that really turns you off:
being religious, or fake
31) Something you wish you could change about your life:
I believe everything worked out for the best (so far). I believe all that I dislike at the present moment will be worked out for my good! I believe this because I know God. I love Him and I have been called according to His purpose!
32) Something you think about every night before you go to sleep:
I go to bed praying, and specifically praying for her again and asking how I can more faithfully walk through tomorrow than I walked through today.
33) Something that you don't think will ever change about you:
My love and passion for the LORD and others, especially those that I believe He has called me to.
34) Something about you that you think will soon change:
A lot --> Almost every area of my life is set up to be exponentially better very soon.
35) Something that broke your heart as a child:
When I was 6 my mother told me that she hadn't wanted me since I was 5 and I didn't "really" meet my father until I was 16 and he didn't want me either. He just lied about it.
36) Something that really sparks your interest:
The Human Body
37) Something that truly disgusts you:
religious people
38) Something you wish that Certain Person would see in you:
A man that she could fall in love with... Her husband
1) Something you wish your mother or father had warned you about:
Neither of them had the wisdom to share, unfortunately
2) Something that's holding you back from achieving your dreams:
Nothing, I am on my way
3) Something you think you could win an award for:
Singing (I have)
4) Something you fear more than anything:
I don't know... I have a reverential fear of God. But the idea of going through a divorce makes my stomach turn.
5) Something you wish people would understand:
Jesus is who He says He is, no matter what "church people" do
6) Something that keeps you going everyday:
Jesus Christ
7) Something amazing that happened last summer:
WOW! Last summer was not a fun time. I did learn that I really enjoyed teaching.
8) Something you hate that people say:
"I'm sorry, but..." --> If you have the "but" in there, you aren't really apologizing. You are justifying what you did. It's a waste of breath. It is insincere.
9) Something you refuse to pay money for:
an imitation of something else
10) Something you wish you could have told that person that you never saw again:
The Gospel
11) Something that really stands out about last year:
2 things stand out:
how much God did in my heart and
Finding out how awesome she is!
12) Something you like that everyone else thinks is weird:
I really enjoy the little "imperfections" in the people that I love.
13) Something that makes you laugh every time it happens:
It doesn't take that much to make me laugh, seriously!
14) Something that makes the problems in your life not seem so bad:
Heaven's Mentality (not the CD, the mindset)
15) Something you listen to when you're in a really good mood:
I have a WIDE variety of music that falls into that category
16) Something you do when you're trying to calm down:
Worship the LORD
17) Something you do when you wake up at three AM:
I'm actually up at 3AM more often than not, but... I pray. I read the Bible. I check my email and MySpace.
18) Something you love doing on cold rainy days:
chilling with friends
19) Something amazing that's happened this year:
God has been working me on receiving His love, to another level.
20)Something that you always run into/trip over:
Nothing. I very rarely trip
21) Something that irritates you more than anything:
Religious people who stand on tradition more than what is in the Bible and give no regard to the voice of the LORD
22) Something you're addicted to/can't stop doing:
love
23) Something you had to give up but didn't want to:
her
24) Something that really stands out about you:
I asked someone about this, "that I am gentle natured" - I am told.
25) Something about you that's like everyone else:
I was miserable and wretched when compared with the standard of the 10 Commandments
26) Something that really stands out about that Certain Person:
She is tremendous... you could end up reading all night.
Here are a few things:
She's preternaturally pulchritudinous
She has a heart that amazes me every time I catch another glimpse into it
She was willing to nag me, about something I should be doing on, our first date (which was EXTREMELY attractive to me)
She is very valued by everyone that knows her (at least from what I have seen).
She's very honest and open (but with increasing depth) and quick to acknowledge weakness in herself
27) Something that you say a lot that others have picked up on:
there are a few:
"It's not that serious."
"jahnke"
Dag, there ARE more, I just can't think of them right now.
28) Something that makes you change the channel:
something I don't want to see
29) Something that really turns you on:
Godliness
30) Something that really turns you off:
being religious, or fake
31) Something you wish you could change about your life:
I believe everything worked out for the best (so far). I believe all that I dislike at the present moment will be worked out for my good! I believe this because I know God. I love Him and I have been called according to His purpose!
32) Something you think about every night before you go to sleep:
I go to bed praying, and specifically praying for her again and asking how I can more faithfully walk through tomorrow than I walked through today.
33) Something that you don't think will ever change about you:
My love and passion for the LORD and others, especially those that I believe He has called me to.
34) Something about you that you think will soon change:
A lot --> Almost every area of my life is set up to be exponentially better very soon.
35) Something that broke your heart as a child:
When I was 6 my mother told me that she hadn't wanted me since I was 5 and I didn't "really" meet my father until I was 16 and he didn't want me either. He just lied about it.
36) Something that really sparks your interest:
The Human Body
37) Something that truly disgusts you:
religious people
38) Something you wish that Certain Person would see in you:
A man that she could fall in love with... Her husband
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Chemistry and Physics
OK, so this quarter I am taking two accelerated Chemistry courses and a Physics course (I switched out of the accelerated version of Physics).
I don't know what to say. I feel like I should be studying more, but I also don't feel like I really need to. It is a weird feeling. The stuff we are going over in class makes sense to me, so I don't feel like I need to study as much as just reviewing the material (which doesn't take nearly as much time). However, I don't really trust how I am feeling about these classes right now. I had spent my entire college career dreading these courses... so much so that I may be a little paranoid about them. I understand, and I'm uneasy about that!
I think most of the problem is that I have no confidence in my natural ability in these general science courses. I am VERY confident about being able to roll through the actual doctorate courses, but these general science pre-requisites have me shaking a little bit. Having said that, here is the truth: God is in me, I am one spirit with the LORD (I Corinthians 6:17) and I have the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16) and God is the "Wonderful Counselor" (Isaiah 9:6) and the Holy Spirit will teach me all things (John 14:26) and will teach me what to say when I am questioned (Luke 12:12). I have ALL confidence in God and His ability to enable me to understand and flow through school with good grades and understanding. I am so excited that God is going to allow me to be a doctor! I am looking at the goal (my doctorate in Chiropractic medicine) with anticipation, but I am not despising the process. I think school is going to be a lot of fun. A lot of work, but a lot of fun!
My goal is to get above a 3.0 this quarter and I am actually pretty confident about being able to do that!
AGAPE!!!
I don't know what to say. I feel like I should be studying more, but I also don't feel like I really need to. It is a weird feeling. The stuff we are going over in class makes sense to me, so I don't feel like I need to study as much as just reviewing the material (which doesn't take nearly as much time). However, I don't really trust how I am feeling about these classes right now. I had spent my entire college career dreading these courses... so much so that I may be a little paranoid about them. I understand, and I'm uneasy about that!
I think most of the problem is that I have no confidence in my natural ability in these general science courses. I am VERY confident about being able to roll through the actual doctorate courses, but these general science pre-requisites have me shaking a little bit. Having said that, here is the truth: God is in me, I am one spirit with the LORD (I Corinthians 6:17) and I have the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16) and God is the "Wonderful Counselor" (Isaiah 9:6) and the Holy Spirit will teach me all things (John 14:26) and will teach me what to say when I am questioned (Luke 12:12). I have ALL confidence in God and His ability to enable me to understand and flow through school with good grades and understanding. I am so excited that God is going to allow me to be a doctor! I am looking at the goal (my doctorate in Chiropractic medicine) with anticipation, but I am not despising the process. I think school is going to be a lot of fun. A lot of work, but a lot of fun!
My goal is to get above a 3.0 this quarter and I am actually pretty confident about being able to do that!
AGAPE!!!
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