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Shut it Kid, or I’ll let a Bear Eat You!

February 27, 2008 — 1 Comment

Respect your Elders

Respect your elders or be eaten by bears. You don’t mess with a prophet of God! Share the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 2:23-24.

Be honest, how many times have you said this blog title to your kids? Be Honest!

I teach children. I like bears. I have always wanted to find a creative way to teach this story. I think it would make a great children’s sermon on your last Sunday to be somewhere. At the very least this teddy bear would make a great office decoration.

(Thanks to BON for the link!)

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Sunday, Sickly Sunday

February 25, 2008 — 2 Comments

There is one day of each week that I just cannot be sick. That day would be Sunday. I know that I could miss, and I don’t mean to say that life wouldn’t go on at church without my presence; but if I can physically drag my body there on a Sunday then I will be there.

This Sunday morning I woke up just not feeling good. I had felt great the day before, so I thought that I could shake it if I just headed to the church. It was a long morning for me. I made a couple dozen trips to the bathroom, and fought through my ailment through all 3 morning services. (And isn’t it fitting that on this particular day we had two kids throw-up in our services!) Luckily I kept it from those who worked with me, and after the services I headed home and laid in bed for 3 hours. This particular Sunday Night I had a leadership team training scheduled. So after sleeping for a few hours, I once again dragged my body to the church to teach a special training session for the Elementary team. One of the longest days of my life.

I sure wish I could plan my down-days for Mondays, so I could avoid the troubles of being sick on a Sunday. So today, on Monday I have called in sick. I don’t feel great today, but I feel much better than I did yesterday. Of course Monday doesn’t demand my attention in the same way that Sunday does.

Do you ever have the fear of being sick on that one day you just can’t be sick? You know, being sick on your wedding day, or graduation day, or during a major holiday? There are just some days that are better than others to be sick, if that makes any sense…

What are your worst days to be sick?

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Huckabee Funny

February 25, 2008 — 1 Comment

UPDATE: You can find the video HERE.

I love politicians that can poke fun of themselves. It’s refreshing.

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Buyer Agrees to Buy from Seller

February 22, 2008 — 2 Comments

It’s officially official. I’ve submitted my earnest money, initialed mounds of paperwork, sat in a Realtors office for hours, and in only 6 months my family and I will move into the newest house we’ve ever lived in. In fact it will be a completely new house, and designed the way we want it; or at least designed the way our budget allows. Here’s hoping for some great building conditions over the next few months!

I’ve bought and sold an old house (read that story here), and have been scared off by the ‘perfect’ house that only needs a ‘little’ love. I’m so excited that I’ll be living in a house that doesn’t need new carpet, new paint, replaced light fixtures, etc…

I can’t help but walk away from this building contract being extremely grateful that God has given me this opportunity. A year ago, I couldn’t have seen myself ever being in a financial situation to do this with my family. God has been good to me this year, and the chance to build a house is a small dream come true for my family. It will be the most modest house on the block, and I still can’t compete with the doctors and lawyers of the world; but my family will have some room to grow for the first time in our lives.

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Relativity Management

February 21, 2008 — 1 Comment

“When you sit with a nice girl for two hours, it seems like two minutes. When you sit on a hot stove for two minutes, it seems like two hours that’s relativity.” — Albert Einstein

I’ve been preparing some training materials for a special meeting this Sunday night with my Elementary volunteers (aka -team members.) As with any teacher training I’m dedicating a small amount of time on time management; both in preparation for the class and during the teaching of the class. Time management… it’s got to be the most boring thing in the world to talk about; but yet it is also one of the most important skills to be good at if you want any level of success in your life, ministry, or yard work. People who aren’t good at managing their time don’t want to hear about getting better, and people who are good don’t usually need the tips. So why do I talk about it? Because it give me an excuse to use my favorite all-time quote.

“The irresponsible will always be at the mercy of the responsible.”

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