Discovery

Tonight our family went to my son's school to meet his "Discovery" teacher for next year. This years teacher is retiring. Discovery is the "gifted" program for Georgia. Everything about education and learning is discovery...I wish more students had the opportunity to be taught with these methods. It is really neat...

I am very proud of our kids and our school!!

My Vision...blurred???????

When I fail to accomplish something that should be EASY to accomplish...I always ask, "Is this my vision or his?" Often the things that hold me back and/or blur my vision are things that are way beyond my control. My new choice is to measure wins in areas that I can and do have an effect on.

Excited and Content, Another Piece

Finding the elusive balance between these two emotions is my next goal. Paul wrote this:

Philippians 4:12 (New International Version)
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

Apparently he had worked out contentment in his life. Sometimes I think I get too excited to be content (if that makes sense), but I am working on it specifically right now.

NO SOFT DRINKS...Coffee for me...

I was a multiple-a-day Mountain Dew guzzler. Then I transitioned to a 4+ a day ENERGY DRINK sucker. Both in conjunction with my LOVE for coffee.

Now I am free. I have had water/zero Calorie flavored water only for two months.

My next step is to focus on doing some enjoyable things like biking and being involved with music.

The best part of this is my relationship with God. I believe more each day that all things are possible.

One Piece

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (New American Standard Bible)
17 pray without ceasing;

One part of me un-boxing God is to substantially increase my prayer life. I've been guilty of being a quick prayer at meals, quick prayer with the kids before school, and quick prayer before bed type of guy. I have also prayed a lot of self-centered prayers (bless me, my friends, my family, etc.). My "revitalized" relationship with God is starting to focus more on prayer life. I LOVE IT!

More soon!

10 Years...New Challenge

It has been awhile, I'm sure you get it. I've never used this blog with the intention of getting a bunch of readers...and won't start now...I am doing it for me. I am also going to use this blog as a part of my "new challenge".

The challenge is "30 days to live" and is part of a series the is going on at The Bridge Church in Cleveland GA. For me, a big part of the challenge is actually taking my relationship with God and unboxing it and integrating into my life. This is what I am praying toward tonight...I'll post more on this later.

This year, my wife and I have hit the 10 year mark in our marriage...it seems like just a short time. I am very proud of her. Now I want to take our great marriage, great kids, and awesome life to the NEXT level...fulfilling the call that Jesus has for ALL BELIEVERS.

Perhaps I will update the look of the blog soon as well!!

Why not??

Picking on on the "don't act like Dr. House" ending from the last post...

Gregory House is complex as a character (even though he is fictional, many real lives are equally complicated). Words like "perspective" and "world-view" are tossed around almost like excuses for people. I am going to make a statement, I want any reader that wants to comment or just call me to please do so...I AM CURIOUS.

"Human nature is flawed (or sinful), but we do have the propensity or capability of choosing to do the right thing." (read Genesis through Chapter 5)

To Be Continued....................

MP Continued

Why? Because it is possible to focus on pleasing others so much that you neglect the Creator. By neglecting the ONE that we are supposed to Love with all of our heat, mind, soul, and body...we subsequently neglect ourselves. In Isaiah (and other spots in the Word), we are to be the clay...God is the potter. Follow me on this...

Instead of saying, I'm going to fix "whatever" or I'm going do do better in "this area", how about taking the focus off of what "we" think "we" can do. God has clearly gifted his creation in many ways. We are capable of becoming "successful" (from a human standpoint), on our own. However...we will 1.) probably not reach our full potential and 2.) not be terribly useful in the Kingdom if we constantly focus on ourselves and our need to please other people.

Clearly I would not recommend being like Dr. House (on FOX)... TO BE CONTINUED

Multi-Personafied

Not a real word. Probably not an accurate fake word, but what do I call it?? Various groups want/expect different things from me. I'm flexible and I'm a YES man. Saying No is ridiculous...it goes against my wiring. I am capable of "background" or behind the scenes work. I am capable of leading/decision making. I can be overly serious (I usually am), but can be light/funny/beligerent as well. There's a fine line between being authentic, and being a master of "mask" or "disguise". I learned early that if you show people what they want to see, they are happy and show their approval. Approval feels nice. HOWEVER...seeking approval from other people is a DANGEROUS game...

TO BE CONTINUED...

Three Months

Here's a current pic of the kiddos!!

It has been three months since my last post. My only current thought is...I REALLY NEED A I-MAC, and an i-phone to go with it.

--perhaps it would spur me to post more (or play with Photoshop/Garage band/i-work '09/pro-presenter/VM Ware Fusion 2/ETC.)

--OR-- It could just look better on my desk than a plain jane 22" LCD