Friday, August 24, 2007
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
I'm thinking of changing the name of this blog to something like "Musings of a _______".
It's that last word that I'm having a hard time thinking / verbalizing / writing...
(And this post is simply one to post into July 2007 so that the archive that was mistakenly created by blogger can actually have something in it.)
It's that last word that I'm having a hard time thinking / verbalizing / writing...
(And this post is simply one to post into July 2007 so that the archive that was mistakenly created by blogger can actually have something in it.)
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Yes, it's been a while since I've posted. Lots of things going on, and no time to discuss them. I can't and shouldn't complain - though I want to and feel like I need to (sin!).
However, I do feel compelled to blog about something else: something that is important (maybe even more so regarding the current things/environment/circumstances that I am going through...) - the "It" referenced in the title...
I know that my purpose (and indeed, everyone's purpose) while here on planet Earth is to do just one thing. To do "It": to glorify God. Simple statement, eh? I've summed up what I feel to be the most important thing that I (or anyone) can ever do, and yet, I know that "It" isn't so simple.
So I've been struggling to better define "It". I sometimes think "Wow, 'It' would be so much easier if only I were on the mission field..." Or "if only I were a pastor..." Or "if only I were a doctor..." etc... Where does that kind of thinking get me? Besides, I'm not so sure that some, if not most, missionaries / pastors / doctors don't struggle with "It" too...
I've come to the conclusion that God has me here (time, place, and *circumstances*) for His reasons, for my ultimate good, and for His glory. "It": To glorify God in all that I say, do and act. As a visual person, I want to know what that looks like. I've been asking myself the above question... What does it look like - while working at RainGard, while at home, while working in the yard, while talking to my neighbors, or while _____________ [fill in the blank]? Over and over again, I ask. I wonder if I'm coming close to "It".
I'm addressing this question in two ways: Bible reading and prayer.
From my Bible reading, I see examples of those who struggled, who failed, and who succeeded and sometimes did all three! (I know I struggle and fail, not completely sure about my success...) I also see guidelines for success. I know I need to be more diligent and disciplined in my reading.
I also pray (and need prayer!) that I do "It". I'm praying that as I try to do "It", I fulfill the most important and greatest commandment of all [Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-31; Luke 10:25-28].
I needed to write this. I need this as a reminder and as encouragement. With the end result that those around me don't hear me, don't focus on me or my actions, but rather they see God and He be glorified over all.
However, I do feel compelled to blog about something else: something that is important (maybe even more so regarding the current things/environment/circumstances that I am going through...) - the "It" referenced in the title...
I know that my purpose (and indeed, everyone's purpose) while here on planet Earth is to do just one thing. To do "It": to glorify God. Simple statement, eh? I've summed up what I feel to be the most important thing that I (or anyone) can ever do, and yet, I know that "It" isn't so simple.
So I've been struggling to better define "It". I sometimes think "Wow, 'It' would be so much easier if only I were on the mission field..." Or "if only I were a pastor..." Or "if only I were a doctor..." etc... Where does that kind of thinking get me? Besides, I'm not so sure that some, if not most, missionaries / pastors / doctors don't struggle with "It" too...
I've come to the conclusion that God has me here (time, place, and *circumstances*) for His reasons, for my ultimate good, and for His glory. "It": To glorify God in all that I say, do and act. As a visual person, I want to know what that looks like. I've been asking myself the above question... What does it look like - while working at RainGard, while at home, while working in the yard, while talking to my neighbors, or while _____________ [fill in the blank]? Over and over again, I ask. I wonder if I'm coming close to "It".
I'm addressing this question in two ways: Bible reading and prayer.
From my Bible reading, I see examples of those who struggled, who failed, and who succeeded and sometimes did all three! (I know I struggle and fail, not completely sure about my success...) I also see guidelines for success. I know I need to be more diligent and disciplined in my reading.
I also pray (and need prayer!) that I do "It". I'm praying that as I try to do "It", I fulfill the most important and greatest commandment of all [Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-31; Luke 10:25-28].
I needed to write this. I need this as a reminder and as encouragement. With the end result that those around me don't hear me, don't focus on me or my actions, but rather they see God and He be glorified over all.
Monday, April 2, 2007
This post has been a few weeks in the making - I've been much busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs... I won't bore you with those details (after all, it's the people who read this who already know the details because they were the details.) This post is about my book reading...
Three weeks ago, I finally finished this book. WHEW! I think one day (when I have very little to do - as if that'll happen!!!) I'll go back and read the book and make notes such as: Where, When, Background, Who vs. Who, Pivotal Action, etc. It would probably make the book more interesting and I'd probably get more out of it.
Then I picked up and started Thr3e by Ted Dekker. I read it in two nights. It was a pretty good read - suspenseful and well paced. I might not agree with the background theology that Dekker's characters believe, but it was nice to read a book without foul language, and without having to skim over "racy" sections...
But now, three weeks later, I've again fallen behind on my Bible Reading for the Year. Today is as good a day as any to get back rolling... I should mention that I think I really started to fall behind when I ordered and started reading J. Vernon McGee's Thru the Bible series. I was hoping to use it to expand on my daily reading: reading my daily portion and then read the "Thru The Bible" commentary for that portion. The problem is that I started reading it (the day after I finished "Thr3e") and reading through Genesis chapter 1 took thirty-two pages. Ouch!
Three weeks ago, I finally finished this book. WHEW! I think one day (when I have very little to do - as if that'll happen!!!) I'll go back and read the book and make notes such as: Where, When, Background, Who vs. Who, Pivotal Action, etc. It would probably make the book more interesting and I'd probably get more out of it.
Then I picked up and started Thr3e by Ted Dekker. I read it in two nights. It was a pretty good read - suspenseful and well paced. I might not agree with the background theology that Dekker's characters believe, but it was nice to read a book without foul language, and without having to skim over "racy" sections...
But now, three weeks later, I've again fallen behind on my Bible Reading for the Year. Today is as good a day as any to get back rolling... I should mention that I think I really started to fall behind when I ordered and started reading J. Vernon McGee's Thru the Bible series. I was hoping to use it to expand on my daily reading: reading my daily portion and then read the "Thru The Bible" commentary for that portion. The problem is that I started reading it (the day after I finished "Thr3e") and reading through Genesis chapter 1 took thirty-two pages. Ouch!
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Sometimes I see something and I can't help but think it's funny. Today, Jason decided that we needed a new mailbox at work. I guess he's become tired of having to answer the door to receive mail-order stuff. In fact, he calls the new mailbox the "Jim Todd Mail Order Special Mailbox". I'm not sure if they even make a larger mailbox! Anyways, in the time from the removal of the old mailbox until the placement of the new mailbox, I saw the post sticking up and couldn't help thinking "Hey, that's a Redneck Mailbox..."
Enjoy the pictures and I hope you find them funny too...
Enjoy the pictures and I hope you find them funny too...
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