"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (Chapter 1:3-11)
I have been reading through 2 Peter each day in my devotions over the past couple of weeks. This section in chapter one has stood out to me. We are called to "make every effort" to add these wonderful character traits to our everyday lives culminating in an increase of our faith and love.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
PDA addiction
Sure, you love your BlackBerry, but do you sleep with it?
A study by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts released this week says nearly 87 percent of professionals are so addicted to their PDAs that they’re taking them to bed — and would even choose them over their spouse.
The study surveyed 6,500 professionals from the United States, China, Australia, the United Kingdom and Germany with an individual income of $50,000 and higher.
Nearly 35 percent of those surveyed say they'd pick their PDA over their spouse.
About 84 percent of people say they check their phones either before they go to bed or when they wake up in the morning. (CSBJ daily)
A study by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts released this week says nearly 87 percent of professionals are so addicted to their PDAs that they’re taking them to bed — and would even choose them over their spouse.
The study surveyed 6,500 professionals from the United States, China, Australia, the United Kingdom and Germany with an individual income of $50,000 and higher.
Nearly 35 percent of those surveyed say they'd pick their PDA over their spouse.
About 84 percent of people say they check their phones either before they go to bed or when they wake up in the morning. (CSBJ daily)
Do you have experience?
You couldn't get a job at McDonalds and become district
manager after 143 days of experience.
You couldn't become chief of surgery after 143 days
of experience of being a surgeon.
You couldn't get a job as a teacher and be the
superintendent after 143 days of experience.
You couldn't join the military and become a colonel
after a 143 days of experience.
You couldn't get a job as a reporter and become the
nightly news anchor after 143 days of experience.
BUT....
'From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United
State Senator, to the time he announced he was forming a Presidential
exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate.
That's how many days the Senate was actually in session and working.
After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be
Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World .... 143 days.
We all have to start somewhere. The senate is a good
start, but after 143 days, that's all it is - a start.
AND, strangely, a large sector of the American public
is okay with this and campaigning for him.
We wouldn't accept this in our own line of work, yet some are okay with this for the President of the United States of America ? Come on folks, we are not voting for the next American Idol!
manager after 143 days of experience.
You couldn't become chief of surgery after 143 days
of experience of being a surgeon.
You couldn't get a job as a teacher and be the
superintendent after 143 days of experience.
You couldn't join the military and become a colonel
after a 143 days of experience.
You couldn't get a job as a reporter and become the
nightly news anchor after 143 days of experience.
BUT....
'From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United
State Senator, to the time he announced he was forming a Presidential
exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate.
That's how many days the Senate was actually in session and working.
After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be
Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World .... 143 days.
We all have to start somewhere. The senate is a good
start, but after 143 days, that's all it is - a start.
AND, strangely, a large sector of the American public
is okay with this and campaigning for him.
We wouldn't accept this in our own line of work, yet some are okay with this for the President of the United States of America ? Come on folks, we are not voting for the next American Idol!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Marathon Update 9/9/08
After some painful runs over the past couple of weeks I'm starting to feel better. I've been battling some intense IT band soreness, which is the muscle between your quad and hamstring. As I'm beginning to learn runners often deal IT band issues. I just got a new pair of shoes this week and they have made a world of difference. Additionally my chiropractor has stretched it out a couple of times which really makes my entire leg feel better.
After this evening's 6-miler, my right knee is the only thing that is sore. Praise the Lord! Hopefully, I'll get totally back on track this week and be able to run all the miles on my training schedule.
Less than 5 weeks till Chicago!
"Run for fun, Run for life, Run for Him"
After this evening's 6-miler, my right knee is the only thing that is sore. Praise the Lord! Hopefully, I'll get totally back on track this week and be able to run all the miles on my training schedule.
Less than 5 weeks till Chicago!
"Run for fun, Run for life, Run for Him"
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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