Wow, let me say nothing ruins my day(s) like being sick. Especially the kind of sickness that doesn't necessarily render you useless as far as strength and work ability, but yet tethers you to the house/apartment anyway. Grrr...
Well, I just had to vent a little. Now I am going to try and enjoy my day as best as I can.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Isaiah 40
All I can say is wow. I read Is. 40 over breakfast, and since I am early today, I just felt like writing a little. My first thoughts are of vss. 6 - 8:
"...All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God shall stand forever."
Talk about a little perspective! It humbled me for sure.
For me and for many of you as well, vs. 31 is very familiar, and is a great piece of encouragement in itself. That said, I would encourage anyone to read from verse 12 through 31 as a whole. I feel it adds even more to that last verse. That section of Scripture speaks of the majesty of God. It reminds me a little of Job 38. Something else I noticed: immediately preceding the majesty of God is verse 11:
"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young."
What a picture of the many dimensions of our God! I think I'll amend a previous statement and recommend the entire chapter. It has blessed me to read it this morning, and I hope it will you as well, should you have the opportunity to read it yourself.
"...All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God shall stand forever."
Talk about a little perspective! It humbled me for sure.
For me and for many of you as well, vs. 31 is very familiar, and is a great piece of encouragement in itself. That said, I would encourage anyone to read from verse 12 through 31 as a whole. I feel it adds even more to that last verse. That section of Scripture speaks of the majesty of God. It reminds me a little of Job 38. Something else I noticed: immediately preceding the majesty of God is verse 11:
"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young."
What a picture of the many dimensions of our God! I think I'll amend a previous statement and recommend the entire chapter. It has blessed me to read it this morning, and I hope it will you as well, should you have the opportunity to read it yourself.
Not-So-Deep Thoughts by Ash Crash
I don't have much to say, except that I just awoke from 11.5 hours of sweet, sweet rest. I feel amazing considering I felt nearly dead after work yesterday. Well, I guess that'a about it.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Friends....I Love Ya All
So tonite at about 9:30, I decided to make an effort to catch up on blogs that I have neglected to read for quite some time now. I have recently tried to get my own blog running again, so I figured this was the logical next step.
About a third of the way through the blogs I currently have on my Favorites list (about 15 or so) the devil starts telling me that I'm too tired, this list is too long, and I should just go to bed. Grace gave me the strength to continue, and I was thankful for many of the various blog entries that help me to remember the countless blessings God has chosen to bestow upon me. This led me to the thought that the reason the list seemed so long at first was because God has given me the opportunity to love and know some amazing people! So, this post is dedicated to my friends, beloved brothers and sisters, those from the past but certainly not forgotten, those in the present that I certainly take for granted, and to those I haven't even met yet.
I apologize and ask forgiveness where I have failed to adequately communicate my love and appreciation for each and every one of you.
P.S. - Sorry if the previous post was too graphic or descriptive. I tend to get into writing without always thinking of the readers. :)
About a third of the way through the blogs I currently have on my Favorites list (about 15 or so) the devil starts telling me that I'm too tired, this list is too long, and I should just go to bed. Grace gave me the strength to continue, and I was thankful for many of the various blog entries that help me to remember the countless blessings God has chosen to bestow upon me. This led me to the thought that the reason the list seemed so long at first was because God has given me the opportunity to love and know some amazing people! So, this post is dedicated to my friends, beloved brothers and sisters, those from the past but certainly not forgotten, those in the present that I certainly take for granted, and to those I haven't even met yet.
I apologize and ask forgiveness where I have failed to adequately communicate my love and appreciation for each and every one of you.
P.S. - Sorry if the previous post was too graphic or descriptive. I tend to get into writing without always thinking of the readers. :)
Friday, June 10, 2005
Sometimes the craziest things get to me....
As the title to this post indicates, I don't understand why little things sometimes really get to me. Case in point: I'm at work, starting to close things down in the shop as the clock nears 5 pm. I walk through the doorway into the shop, and catch a movement towards me on the floor just out of the corner of my eye. I happen to be in mid-stride, and as my left foot comes down, I feel something soft under my foot. I look down, and there on the concrete is a little brown mouse, maybe five inches from nose to tail. I have only crushed it enough to wound/cripple it, but not enough to kill it very quickly. It lay there shaking and struggling, so I had to put it out of its misery. So I carefully put the side of my shoe on its head (I could have eaasily covered the whole thing with my shoe, but I really did not want that kind of a mess) and tried to crush the skull as quickly as I could. As I did so, all the little legs and the tail of the mouse stuck out and tensed as the little creature passed out of this life.
Now here is where I start to lose faith in my understanding. It has been roughly an hour since this took place, and it is STILL bothering me. Why does the death of a little animal, a rodent no less, make me feel like I've done something terribly wrong? It isn't something I've never done before, so why is it such a big deal all of a sudden? I am somewhat confused about the whole situation, I must say. I guess I must be turning into a softie or something.
Well, that's my little tidbit for today. Now, naptime.
Now here is where I start to lose faith in my understanding. It has been roughly an hour since this took place, and it is STILL bothering me. Why does the death of a little animal, a rodent no less, make me feel like I've done something terribly wrong? It isn't something I've never done before, so why is it such a big deal all of a sudden? I am somewhat confused about the whole situation, I must say. I guess I must be turning into a softie or something.
Well, that's my little tidbit for today. Now, naptime.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Not-So-Deep Thoughts by Ash Crash
Not-So-Deep Thoughts by Ash Crash
Ok, I'm sorry if no one reads this because I have noticed that it has been over three months since my last post. Anyway, I don't have alot to say, just that the days really start to run together when you are working full time, especially during the summer. I am thankful that there are several people working here in Manhattan this summer because it has been a blessing to be able to continue things like the Monday night prayer meetings, or just hangin' out, getting coffee, etc. I would like to give a special thanks to Luke for forwarding Jeff Wiegand's e-mail to me, as I had an encouraging chat with Jeff on the phone about it. Luke, if you don't read this, I'll try to tell you in person sometime in the future. :)
One last little joy - I saw the Phantom of the Opera the other day, and the soundtrack got so stuck in my head that I had to go out and get it after work. I am still listening to it, right now in fact, some three days later. It is awesome!
Well, I guess that's about it. I am hoping to make it to Latty, although it isn't super promising right now. I also am going to try really hard to make it to Detroit over the Fourth, and it is getting harder to not get over excited about it.
Hmmm... Ok, I think that is REALLY about it :)
Ok, I'm sorry if no one reads this because I have noticed that it has been over three months since my last post. Anyway, I don't have alot to say, just that the days really start to run together when you are working full time, especially during the summer. I am thankful that there are several people working here in Manhattan this summer because it has been a blessing to be able to continue things like the Monday night prayer meetings, or just hangin' out, getting coffee, etc. I would like to give a special thanks to Luke for forwarding Jeff Wiegand's e-mail to me, as I had an encouraging chat with Jeff on the phone about it. Luke, if you don't read this, I'll try to tell you in person sometime in the future. :)
One last little joy - I saw the Phantom of the Opera the other day, and the soundtrack got so stuck in my head that I had to go out and get it after work. I am still listening to it, right now in fact, some three days later. It is awesome!
Well, I guess that's about it. I am hoping to make it to Latty, although it isn't super promising right now. I also am going to try really hard to make it to Detroit over the Fourth, and it is getting harder to not get over excited about it.
Hmmm... Ok, I think that is REALLY about it :)
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