Archive for May, 2004
legends of my youth
Sunday, May 30th, 2004I sat next to the wall at the end of the back row. Our small group leader’s meeting was well underway as the pastor outlined a new plan for the small group ministry and took questions. I listened. “I’m pretty sure everyone has asked a question except for me”, I think. [...]
problems, encounters, and belief
Friday, May 28th, 2004I used to wonder how people could refuse to believe the gospel. Even when presented with evidence of its fundamental differences from every other belief as well as logical defenses of its truth. But now I see more and more the reason you cannot convince someone to a belief in Christ [...]
so far I’ve sqandered my morning
Wednesday, May 26th, 2004Ahh. Another day, another awkward small group leading. I don’t think I came off as awkward or uncomfortable. But man! Shoot me. Please.
As for yesterday, I was in a funk all day after my discouraging phone encounter. I let it bother me more than it should have. But [...]
so much for feeling good about myself
Tuesday, May 25th, 2004There is nothing more encouraging than audible, honest disappointment when someone you’re calling realizes it’s you.
school days
Monday, May 24th, 2004Last week I realized that my 500-level online class requires that I read 4 books…along with many articles and online discussions. I was overwhelmed there for a day or so…but I think I’m okay now…I read one of the books this weekend, so I’m a little ahead. Brain dead…but ahead.
As for my other [...]
fear the awkward breakfast
Thursday, May 20th, 2004Two weeks ago I was volunteered to lead my men’s small group bible study for two weeks while our regular leader was on vacation. Most of the men in the group are in their 30’s and 40’s. Yet, somehow it fell to me to fill in. I generally don’t mind [...]
summer school
Tuesday, May 18th, 2004Tomorrow summer classes start.
I was walking across campus today after buying my books and was thinking about the first time I was in college. They have completely reworked the campus. Well, at least all the places I used to hang out. The fact that all my old hangouts were now offices and [...]
packing rats and taking names
Wednesday, May 12th, 2004Well, tomorrow I’m off to the beach until Monday, so howz about a post to tide you over until my return? Sound good? No? Here we go!
I am a pack rat. I keep everything. I mean everything. You never know when you might need something. So why take [...]
Whatever I’m doing…..
Tuesday, May 11th, 2004I don’t do well with the whole “whatever you do, do as unto the Lord” thing. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I want to, I’m all for it, but often times I just want to get something done so I don’t have to deal with it anymore. Finish writing a [...]
beds, breaksfasts, and beyond
Thursday, May 6th, 2004Since I’ve been married my wife and I have been big fans of bed and breakfasts. There is one in particular that we try and go to every year at the coast. With the exception of one year, when we had the option to eat alone on a back balcony, breakfast is downstairs [...]
and you will be my witnesses
Wednesday, May 5th, 2004I was always taught that Christians were supposed to witness. “Share your faith” my church would tell me, and then follow it up with methods to awkwardly fit a gospel presentation into a conversation. They weren’t meant to be awkward, but there was no getting around it. It always was. [...]
the matrix is telling my brain…
Tuesday, May 4th, 2004I am amazed at how my perception of reality is tied into my environment. And when I say “environment” I’m speaking of course of my heating/air conditioning unit. We had a cold front come through after a few weeks of 80 degree temperatures. The trees are leafy, the grass is high [...]
hold the mayo
Monday, May 3rd, 2004Wednesday I’ll be going to eat mexican food in honor of Cinco de Mayo. I have no idea what Cinco de Mayo represents, but it’s a good excuse to eat Mexican food. Score! I also have to admit that recently this thought progression went through my head:
“Cinco de Mayo…the 5th of May. [...]
cry havoc and release the sprawl!
Saturday, May 1st, 2004A few miles down the road there sits a small building off the side of the road. I can’t decide whether or not it’s a barn, or a cabin. Sitting in the middle of the field, the farmer now plows and plants around it every year. Either it has some historical value, [...]