Thankful for Dad

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Being a dad is a tremendous blessing. I am fortunate to be married to my high school sweetheart and we are bless with two beautiful daughters. As I think of how blessed I am, it reminds me of how fortunate I am to have a Dad who has always been there for me. Growing up I used to hear horror stories from some of my classmates about their fathers. This was not the case at our house.

I am glad that my daughters have had the opportunity to know their grandfather. Yesterday was a fun time for our family to get together and celebrate our dad's contribution to our lives and simply spend some time with him and Mom.

Hopefully, you had a positive experience with your Father and are able to celebrate with him today.

  

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RIPPEDPAUL1 6/21/2010 6:59AM

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Some people are annoying

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Have you noticed how easy it is for some people to live vicariously through others? I have been a sports fan all my life, but some of the fanatics for certain teams are more than just a little annoying. They think that because "their team" won that they won. It's fine to cheer for certain teams and players. However, when they win, always remeber that you as a fan had very little to do about it. In fact, it might be a good idea to seek self worth from something other than the success of a particular sport's franchise or personality.

Now I feel better.

  

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RIPPEDPAUL1 6/20/2010 9:19AM

Amen! PS you're cute when you're mad Report Inappropriate Comment

TOTALLYFIT2012 6/19/2010 5:37PM

I hear you! I agree!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 6/19/2010 1:22PM

Absolutely. It is good to be happy about it and you can always have some good ribbing between friends when you root for opposing teams, but it shouldn't be such a big thing. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCORPION1352 6/19/2010 1:07PM

Your so cute funny I was just telling my husband that when the guy he pulls for in Nascar lost. You would though that world was about to come to end He was in nasty mood for about an hour. Funny how that works. Have a great weekend Report Inappropriate Comment

Tough News

Friday, June 18, 2010

My wife and her family got some tough news yesterday. Her nephew, with whom we graduated from High School and is more like a brother than a nephew, had some surgery yesterday. They were trying to remove cancer from his colon and were not able to get all of it. In your time of prayer today, please remember Ron as he goes through this difficult time in his life. Also, please pray for his mother who is really struggling with this painful news.

Fortunately we serve a great God who loves us and can carry us through whatever circumstances we face.

  

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JULIEN54 6/21/2010 11:10AM

will add him to my prayer list. Report Inappropriate Comment

WLLMS62 6/18/2010 10:56PM

I'm glad you know where to turn. We'll pray. Report Inappropriate Comment

IOWEIT2ME 6/18/2010 8:38PM

I will also remember Ron and your family in my prayers. I stand in faith with you believing that all will be well. Stay encouraged and be blessed! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCORPION1352 6/18/2010 1:17PM

Praying them Ron and his mother. Also for your family. Dear Lord, Please be with Ron and his family as they go this time of torment. Help to keep them strong in faith and to encourage them in the love of the Lord who can do anything. And Lord keep your loving arms around them protecting them from harm. In Jesus precious name Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 6/18/2010 12:47PM

I'm pulling out my prayer book now and adding him. Report Inappropriate Comment

NAENAE1213 6/18/2010 11:51AM

Definitely will keep him and your family in my prayers!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURA2471 6/18/2010 11:23AM

Praying for them! Report Inappropriate Comment

Getting focused

Thursday, June 17, 2010

It's amazing how a good run, and some time of peace and quiet can help me gain a new perspective on things. During my morning run I was blessed with a nice workout, but an even better time with the Lord. He is consistently reminding me that He is in control.

In the midst of some challenging times for those of us in ministry, as well just the overall challenges of life in our unstable world, it is good to know that there is One Whose focus and love for us remains unchanged.

Hopefully, you've already been able to spend some time with your Maker today. Have a blessed Thursday.

  

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NAENAE1213 6/18/2010 11:52AM

It's amazing how just a few minutes of quiet time with Him refreshes my spirits!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 6/17/2010 2:51PM

It's all so true. We had a talk this morning and things are going well. Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEN54 6/17/2010 1:41PM

YOu know I had almost the same thought after my run last night. Report Inappropriate Comment

WLLMS62 6/17/2010 1:33PM

Thanks for the encouragement. Report Inappropriate Comment

MSBUTTERFLY1976 6/17/2010 1:25PM

Thank you and have a blessed day as well. Report Inappropriate Comment

More of the same

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Yesterday may be a landmark day in the lives of those who call ourselves Southern Baptists, or so we are led to believe. A top-down Great Commission Resurgence has been mandated from this year's meeting of pastors and leaders that is calling for a structural change regarding some of our boards, agencies and state conventions. This man-made structural change is supposed to cause our churches and leaders to become more focused upon the mandate that Jesus gave His church nearly 2,000 years ago.

As I look at the events that unfolded yesterday, I was more annoyed and disturbed than encouraged. While I believe that our focus as believers must be upon sharing the gospel with those in other parts of the world, I also believe that apart from a transforming movement of the Spirit in the lives of believers all the mandates and edicts from denominational leaders are mute points.

Change can only happen when we are changed by the power of God at work in our lives through Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. While yesterday's decision may have appeased a few consciences, it really is just more of the same and business as usual.

My prayer is that all of us who claim the name of Christ would truly begin to seek His face, and allow Him to lead us where He wants us to go.

  

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JBARBER1953 6/16/2010 1:42PM

Is there not a way EVERYONE can simply take the SCRIPTURE and abide together without all the manmade written doctrines out there. And we as Christians wonder why those outside the church don't really want to have part in our worship. We must search ourselves and PRAY the Holy Spirit will lead us. Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 6/16/2010 1:31PM

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) is facing something along these lines as well. There are many who want to take the church more conservative and I, personally, don't necessarily think that that is the answer. Also, as part of the leadership change, our district president is most likely moving up so there is a degree of uncertainty not only on the synod level, but the district level as well. Like the leader of our evangelism committee prayed a few months ago, we pray for big things because you are a big God. Changing the hearts of the zealous and pious is what Jesus came for. We can do no better than to facilitate the change and be vessels of the Holy Spirit. Report Inappropriate Comment