Zoe told me yesterday that a few weeks ago she had gone done am internet search..."How to become popular". She found a site that listed the path to popularity in three easy steps.
1. Talk about what othe people like to talk about
2. Become friends with someone noone else wants to be friends with
3. Condition you hair like this...(followed by illustrations on the correct way to condition your frays)
She says she faithfully followed these instructions and low and behold she is now one of the most popular girls in 5th grade at Peach Plains. Then she squealed " I just LOVE the internet!"
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Hitler
did you ever realize that the Nazi sign is a twisted cross? Thats huge. The definition of twisted is:mentally or emotionally unsound or disturbed .
The Nazi's also used Martin Luthers book "On the Jews and their lies" as the basis for the Holocaust. This was evidence used in the Nuremberg trials.
Martin Luther(founder of the Lutheran church) is the christian who reformed christianity away from the catholics. He translated the Bible from Greek to German so everyone could read it and would not have to depend on the High catholic priests for biblical knowledge. He is still regarded as a hero by christians today, most ignorant that this book was even written by him.
He tirelessly tried to convert the Jews, and when it didnt work he became so frustrated, in his old age he wrote this book advocating that christians take Jews money, burn their synagogues and they be killed. It's a very perverse (or twisted) book. Hence the great symbolism of the "twisted cross"
The Nazi's also used Martin Luthers book "On the Jews and their lies" as the basis for the Holocaust. This was evidence used in the Nuremberg trials.
Martin Luther(founder of the Lutheran church) is the christian who reformed christianity away from the catholics. He translated the Bible from Greek to German so everyone could read it and would not have to depend on the High catholic priests for biblical knowledge. He is still regarded as a hero by christians today, most ignorant that this book was even written by him.
He tirelessly tried to convert the Jews, and when it didnt work he became so frustrated, in his old age he wrote this book advocating that christians take Jews money, burn their synagogues and they be killed. It's a very perverse (or twisted) book. Hence the great symbolism of the "twisted cross"
Saving pillars
This morning it was announced that AIG insurance was crumbling. In an effort to save a "fundamental" piece of our economic structure, the US Government (under the last legs of the Bush admin.) "saved" AIG in an $85B bailout. Thats $85,000,000,000.
One thing I wanted to note was how the reporter explained the reasoning behind the bailout and the imagery he used. He said:
"Imagine a Pyramid, AIG is like one of the columns supporting the structure of the Pyramid, without it, the Pyramid would crumble"
I can't help but think our nation is clingling to its colliseums and pyramids. Can we really save the Pyramids, can we really do anything on our own? How many columns support the Pyramid? Are we going to start shelling out $85B per column, and won't an added deficit of that size only increase the crumbling of the US economy as witnessed in the last 8 years?
Father God, you know the answers to all of this, as we scramble to hold it all together, you already know the outcome. I trust you today and in all the days ahead. Suffering is consequential of our own sin, that is evident in light of things we see daily in our own lives and in the lives of those around us.
I pray for the Garden of Eden and your triumphant return. In the meantime, guide me in spirit and wisdom and let me not fear the events of today. I know that you have it all under control. You are amazing!
One thing I wanted to note was how the reporter explained the reasoning behind the bailout and the imagery he used. He said:
"Imagine a Pyramid, AIG is like one of the columns supporting the structure of the Pyramid, without it, the Pyramid would crumble"
I can't help but think our nation is clingling to its colliseums and pyramids. Can we really save the Pyramids, can we really do anything on our own? How many columns support the Pyramid? Are we going to start shelling out $85B per column, and won't an added deficit of that size only increase the crumbling of the US economy as witnessed in the last 8 years?
Father God, you know the answers to all of this, as we scramble to hold it all together, you already know the outcome. I trust you today and in all the days ahead. Suffering is consequential of our own sin, that is evident in light of things we see daily in our own lives and in the lives of those around us.
I pray for the Garden of Eden and your triumphant return. In the meantime, guide me in spirit and wisdom and let me not fear the events of today. I know that you have it all under control. You are amazing!
Monday, September 15, 2008
ignorance is bliss?
I feel terrible today and like a total loser. Last week I had a discussion with my friend Jen at work about politics, my first mistake. She REALLY likes Sarah Palin because she is a christian, and i am basically terrified of her for a number of reasons. The problem is this: Jen doesn't pay attention to events in the world, she hears "christian and pro life backed up by a polished speech on Fox news and all of a sudden, the other opponent (pro-choice) is the spawn of Satan.She doesn't want to be bothered with facts or spend the time to know why people on the left are so compassionate about the things they are passionate about, animal rights, environment, pro-choice, ect. They are all basically going to hell as far as shes concerned. This is unsettling to me because I come from a very different place. I want to know EVERYTHING so I can make an informed decision. I am skeptical of polished speeches, and even more skeptical of people who claim to be christians, Im not so easily sold. Possibly its knowing that throughout history we've seen people mame and kill and commit atrocious acts all in the name of christ, so I think it's VERY important to be educated. So I take it upon myself to educate this friend, but in the end she just feels dominated and uncomfortable. She doesn't want to be educated, she is happy being ignorant. And I feel retarded for even trying. She thinks people who care about animal rights are retarded and wasting their time, I told her I could send her videos that would make her easily understand their position within minutes, shes not interested...too busy..."God has not convicted her in this way". This just further reinforces why people on the left, compassionate on lefty issues want nothing to do with christianity. Isn't it our obligation as stewards of Gods creation to take good care of his creation? I thought so, but maybe Im wrong. And seeing a bunch of christians who are uninterested in things ,that are actually biblical, and they are so compassionate about is a big turnoff, how are we building a bridge by this attitude? Do you ever feel like you just dont fit in anywhere? Thats where I am right now, do I do this to myself, am I just to argumentative??? I feel so misunderstood and alone sometimes. I guess I just need to keep my opinions to myself and pray for Gods direction.
a letter to Tim
Tim,
Just wanted to say thankyou for speaking yesterday on the topic of covenenats using grace, truth, and a heart for Gods children.
The other day i was thinking about Gods love for us, trying to wrap my mind around it, because I struggle with this myself. Sometimes it's almost easier for me to give a break to friends and acquaintances I don't see on a day to day basis, or strangers even.
God gave me crystal clear insight into his love and he showed me the unconditional love I have for my children and how His love works in this way. So simple, but something I've failed to consider for years. When my kids behave badly I am angry with them. But I delight again in them when they come back to what is good and right. It is easy to forgive my kids when they say sorry, I forget about their blunders and folly. The truth is we are living as brothers and sisters in this world, and as brothers and sisters often do, we fight and get angry with each other, vying for the attention of our Father in heaven in some cases, competing for the attention of man in others. It's so simple, and it's so easy now for me to understand how easy it is for God to forgive and love us and rejoice when we exchange our hearts and confess our sins. It's the same way I feel about my own children (who fight with each other constantly.
N.E ways, the sermon spoke to me, and I wanted to thank you ( and our king) for this.
We had an interesting week, Mike stumbled upon Buddhism and has been talking to me about it all week. He thinks its the same as Christianity, he's under the "all is one" notion that god is everything (the earth, you, me, a leaf on a tree) I tried to illustrate the example that a creator is seperate from his creation by showing him a picture we had hanging on our wall. I said this is not the artist standing here, but his picture hanging on the wall, a created piece of work that we can enjoy, but not worship. The painting is not the artist but simply a piece of work he created. He doesn't get it, and thinks I am corrupted now by Christian terminology. I'm telling you Tim, I am the worst disciple...everyone I marry turns to Buddhism and drugs and ends up at Christ Community church to learn about eastern mysticism, under the falsehood that it's partly christian!!
What a world we are in, thank God for Jesus.
Just wanted to say thankyou for speaking yesterday on the topic of covenenats using grace, truth, and a heart for Gods children.
The other day i was thinking about Gods love for us, trying to wrap my mind around it, because I struggle with this myself. Sometimes it's almost easier for me to give a break to friends and acquaintances I don't see on a day to day basis, or strangers even.
God gave me crystal clear insight into his love and he showed me the unconditional love I have for my children and how His love works in this way. So simple, but something I've failed to consider for years. When my kids behave badly I am angry with them. But I delight again in them when they come back to what is good and right. It is easy to forgive my kids when they say sorry, I forget about their blunders and folly. The truth is we are living as brothers and sisters in this world, and as brothers and sisters often do, we fight and get angry with each other, vying for the attention of our Father in heaven in some cases, competing for the attention of man in others. It's so simple, and it's so easy now for me to understand how easy it is for God to forgive and love us and rejoice when we exchange our hearts and confess our sins. It's the same way I feel about my own children (who fight with each other constantly.
N.E ways, the sermon spoke to me, and I wanted to thank you ( and our king) for this.
We had an interesting week, Mike stumbled upon Buddhism and has been talking to me about it all week. He thinks its the same as Christianity, he's under the "all is one" notion that god is everything (the earth, you, me, a leaf on a tree) I tried to illustrate the example that a creator is seperate from his creation by showing him a picture we had hanging on our wall. I said this is not the artist standing here, but his picture hanging on the wall, a created piece of work that we can enjoy, but not worship. The painting is not the artist but simply a piece of work he created. He doesn't get it, and thinks I am corrupted now by Christian terminology. I'm telling you Tim, I am the worst disciple...everyone I marry turns to Buddhism and drugs and ends up at Christ Community church to learn about eastern mysticism, under the falsehood that it's partly christian!!
What a world we are in, thank God for Jesus.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The Maverick
Tonight is a great night of accomplishment. The kids and I are watching public tv waiting for McCain to give his campaign speech, and Zoe and Miles got into a got debate over who theyre each voting for. Miles waffled for a minutes saying first he wasn't going to vote for Mc.... wait I change my mind, says Miles, I'm voting for McCain...he's a pronto pup guy like me. Zoe says McCain is too old and cranky and she's voting for Obama. Miles wants to know why she likes Obama, and she says "cause he's sweet dude. Was that on the Obama campaign website??
In other big news, Cooper started walking tonight!!!!!!
Darby just started clapping last weekend at the apartment pool, so while he's not walking yet, he is clapping for Cooper.
Way to go Cooper!!!
Cookies and Milk
Miles was upset last night about his new second grade class. He has no friends to play with, and his buddy Trevor Kallis from the previous year doesnt want to play with him on the playground because he's playing football with Brock and the other boys. So Miles was pretty hurt. So we had cookies and milk after everyone else in the house was asleep. We talked about Miles problem and how we could solve it. He could sign up for football, even though he's not really interested in it just to be part of the football crowd...we decided that wasnt the best idea. So we started discussing the possibility of Miles making friends from his new class. I said "who sits by you?" He said theres a Mexican kid named Mancilla who always plays with his best friend Anna, so I thought he could ask him if he could play with them. Miles insisted that Mancilla and Anna were like 2 years younger than him and couldnt't play. Then he unleased this on me...."I guess I could play with Zach", he says. I said okay, who is this kid. Well, he says he lives down the road on Charles court and hes in my class, and he walks with us to school. So theres a kid in your grade right down the road?,He's lived there as long as we have (more than three years!), why do I have no idea who this kid is???. I think Miles might have a new best friend soon. We'll have to wait and see.
Waking up early
Cooper woke up last night at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and about 4:30. He decided to stay up at this point so I gave up sleeping and just started getting ready for work. Darby slept okay, he was only up once during the night, but he went back to bed. As soon as Cooper started screaming at 6:30 am, Darby was up for the day as well. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get them to sleep by like 8/8:30, but those boys dont go to bed until almost 10pm.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The big pink camaro and little white Korean car
I have a confession. I took Zoe and Miles to the beach yesterday and got into a fight over a parking spot. Well, I didn't exactly "fight" anyone I just REALLY infuriated some young girl wearing a bikini while driving her hot pink Camaro in the city beach parking lot.
Let me explain, we had sat at the entrance to the small and free city parking lot for several minutes patiently waiting for another car to leave so we could take their spot. Finally , people headed to their car to leave and this girl quickly drives around us (who are obviously waiting) and turns on her blinker where said people would be pulling out. Since they were still putting all their belongings in the trunk, I decided to get out of my vehicle, walk over to her, and tell her politely we had been sitting in that "nonspot" for several minutes waiting for the next car to leave, anticipating that she would understand that we really had first dib's on that spot and she would oblige. She didn't exactly respond that way...it went more of something like this: "Sorry sweetie, you should have made your move".
So I had a decision to make...would I show mercy and self control and just leave the beach that day? Perhaps go to the paid parking lot instead?, or choose a more psychopathic route? I went right to option B. I walked back to my car patiently, sat down in the drivers seat and decided to make my next calculated move. This is what the move looked like: basically me wedging my small car right in front of her car and the "about to leave" car, backing up slowly until she started screaming that I was going to hit her pink car. I stayed calm throughout the entire episode exercising some could argue ,a bit of self control. I even refrained from responding to her obscenities with other obscenities but instead chose psychopathic silence and calm as I nearly backed into her vehicle. It was quite a scene and drew a pretty good crowd.
It ended with the three of us getting the parking spot and her screaming she would call the police, who never came. In hindsight, I might have let her just take the parking spot if she hadn't called me sweetie and was driving a less obnoxious car. Perhaps if I'd had more sleep the night before, or more sleep every night for the pervious several months, perhaps if I didn't have to wake up eight times a night to take care of my infant twin boys, or wasn't paying a baby sitter $30 to watch the twins for 2 hours just so I could take Zoe and Miles to the beach for their first time all summer.
It probably wasn't the best thing to do, but I have to tell you that it felt really good to win one, and I think the kids felt proud of their mom for standing up to this twenty something bikini laden foul mouthed parking space stealer. Thank God I didn't get shot.
Let me explain, we had sat at the entrance to the small and free city parking lot for several minutes patiently waiting for another car to leave so we could take their spot. Finally , people headed to their car to leave and this girl quickly drives around us (who are obviously waiting) and turns on her blinker where said people would be pulling out. Since they were still putting all their belongings in the trunk, I decided to get out of my vehicle, walk over to her, and tell her politely we had been sitting in that "nonspot" for several minutes waiting for the next car to leave, anticipating that she would understand that we really had first dib's on that spot and she would oblige. She didn't exactly respond that way...it went more of something like this: "Sorry sweetie, you should have made your move".
So I had a decision to make...would I show mercy and self control and just leave the beach that day? Perhaps go to the paid parking lot instead?, or choose a more psychopathic route? I went right to option B. I walked back to my car patiently, sat down in the drivers seat and decided to make my next calculated move. This is what the move looked like: basically me wedging my small car right in front of her car and the "about to leave" car, backing up slowly until she started screaming that I was going to hit her pink car. I stayed calm throughout the entire episode exercising some could argue ,a bit of self control. I even refrained from responding to her obscenities with other obscenities but instead chose psychopathic silence and calm as I nearly backed into her vehicle. It was quite a scene and drew a pretty good crowd.
It ended with the three of us getting the parking spot and her screaming she would call the police, who never came. In hindsight, I might have let her just take the parking spot if she hadn't called me sweetie and was driving a less obnoxious car. Perhaps if I'd had more sleep the night before, or more sleep every night for the pervious several months, perhaps if I didn't have to wake up eight times a night to take care of my infant twin boys, or wasn't paying a baby sitter $30 to watch the twins for 2 hours just so I could take Zoe and Miles to the beach for their first time all summer.
It probably wasn't the best thing to do, but I have to tell you that it felt really good to win one, and I think the kids felt proud of their mom for standing up to this twenty something bikini laden foul mouthed parking space stealer. Thank God I didn't get shot.
A wall of Clouds...just ahead
The other day after my prayer walk I was driving down Pontaluna rd over highway 31 and I saw a giant wall of clouds in front of me. Stretching all along the skyline as far as I could see was a wall of clouds heavy with rain waiting to pour out. God was showing me that blessings are ahead, just ahead he is ready to pour out his blessings on me. I just need to continue to look up and seek him through everything. Thankyou Lord for the wall of clouds, and the dry times we endure so we appreciate the blessings when you pour them out over us.
I was also reminded of how Moses led his people through the desert for 40 years, following a cloud by day, and a fire by night. And look what was at the end of that blessed cloud, the promised land!! Please Lord help me to remember you when the rain falls down on me, so you receive all the glory when my family is blessed.
I was also reminded of how Moses led his people through the desert for 40 years, following a cloud by day, and a fire by night. And look what was at the end of that blessed cloud, the promised land!! Please Lord help me to remember you when the rain falls down on me, so you receive all the glory when my family is blessed.
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