I didn't feel like spending time with God today. That's been one of my biggest problems lately: spiritual depth. I want to go deeper, but that desire quickly fades and I do something else instead. My problem is a love problem: I say I want to go deeper, but I don't want to spend the … Continue reading Tips for Motivation to Praise
Month: July 2012
10 Things I Wish America Understood
There are lots of things I love and hate about this country. True, the good outweighs the bad. For example, I can complain about my issues with the government right here without fear of being black-bagged and killed like "V for Vendetta." Everyone knows America has problems and everybody vouches for their favorite issue: healthcare, … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish America Understood
The Completed Work
I was playing Harvest Moon on the Gamecube (Christians have a small selection of video games) when Dad told me Grandma B., his mother, had passed. She was the first of my grandparents to leave this world and, twist my arm, I'd say I'll miss her the most. Her death was a surprise because, ironically, … Continue reading The Completed Work
My Versatile Blogger Award
Well, good grief, this is fun to see! I got nominated for the Very Versatile Blogger Award TWICE in one week! Thank you so much to Introspections During Quiet Time http://introspectionsduringquiettime.wordpress.com/ and Unsatiated Expectations http://unsatiatedexpectations.wordpress.com/ for their generous nominations. I'd encourage everyone to check out both of their blogs as they have some good posts, sometimes quite funny! Already … Continue reading My Versatile Blogger Award
My Very Inspiring Blogger Award
I got hit with a double whammy today in a good way. Two people nominated me for two awards and I'm ever so grateful! I'll be talking about one award in this post and another in the next. The first one I got was the Very Inspiring Blogger Award from Saint in Training. http://saintintraining.net/ Thank you so … Continue reading My Very Inspiring Blogger Award
Manage Yo’ Self!–Part 4: Talents and Abilities
Have you ever heard the phrase, "God-given talents?" As a Christian, I think it's true. God molds us with certain abilities that others don't have. True, though hard enough work, most of us can do just about anything very well, but if another puts in the same amount of work, they will do better, or … Continue reading Manage Yo’ Self!–Part 4: Talents and Abilities
For my Wife of Two Years
Today, I celebrate two years with my lovely wife. Two years isn't that long (even in today's society), but it's long enough to have plenty of trials. In fact, we just recently overcame one or two emotional milestones that will unlock a few good things in our future. Sometimes it's a struggle, often it's a … Continue reading For my Wife of Two Years
Filled with the Good Stuff
When we got married, my wife and I had a few ideas about what our honeymoon would be like. Aside from the obvious (giggidy), this was going to be the most indulgent vacation we ever had. We had worked hard and were tired and really wanted to let go, so we did! We take vacations … Continue reading Filled with the Good Stuff
Old Musicals: The Loves and Hates
Last night, my wife and I watched "Fiddler on the Roof" for the first time in forever (it's a 3-hour movie; you have to schedule it in). This is not only my favorite musical, but easily my favorite movie of all time. The songs are pitch-perfect and the story is well told and beautifully presented, … Continue reading Old Musicals: The Loves and Hates
Good, no matter the Cost
Taking a brief break from my weekly "Manage Yo' Self" series because something with a little more oomph came up yesterday. I was out looking for new shoes with my wife since all mine were torn up. I don't replace shoes often because I don't often have the money for them. Well, I have a … Continue reading Good, no matter the Cost
Fencing With Ink 