Stupid Is As Stupid Does - Governor Jim Doyle

CNN.com...Wisconsin governor vetoes abortion bill

Gov. Jim Doyle, Democrat governor of Wisconsin fell victim to his liberal self and vetoed a bill that would require doctors to inform women who are seeking an abortion that their fetus would feel pain. Doyle cites unscientific evidence that a fetus feels any pain.

When is society going to learn the value and importance of life?

It goes much deeper than this bill. The issue is LIFE. If a woman is seeking an abortion, she is seeking to end a life. A life she would rather not take responsibility for.

You want to be a missionary out in the world? Try visiting a family-planning clinic and speaking to one of these women with humbleness and compassion for her and her baby. Legislation won't save souls; but through Jesus, we will.

WMF Virus

A nasty Microsoft-virus is going around called, "WMF trojan". The trojan virus comes through meta-information usually attached to websites, web images, and email. Please update your PC's whenever possible. Here is the Microsoft link for the patch:

WMF patch

An Apple Powerbook is looking better and better.

New Year's Blahs

I am suffering from NYB - New Year's Blahs.

Why?

Work. My job has dried up and I'm frustrated. I am actively looking and networking, but it's still depressing. I look forward to going home every day and cherish the time with my wonderful wife and wild-at-heart boys. Nothing like relieving a little stress by making my boys laugh hysterically.

If you're going through the same rut, check out Dan Miller's website, 48 Days.com. Dan has experience rebuilding careers and devising creative income. His "48 Days" book is excellent as well.

Please keep me in your prayers as I seek God's wisdom and patience in a new and exciting career.

Bowl Games

Update: Penn defeats FSU by 3 in 3 OT's. Go figure...
Oh, and one more thing, Donald Miller is pulling for Texas. Hook 'em Horns!

Three teams deserve huge recognition for their play and subsequent wins: 'Bama, the Wisconsin Badgers, and West Virginia.

Alabama 13 - Texas Tech 10
The Tide managed to hold a high-octane offense, in Texas Tech, and shut them down. Tide's kicker, Jamie Christensen kicked a "lame duck" field goal, with 5 seconds left in the game, to give Alabama a 13-10 win over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. As big fans of the Croyle family and Big Oak Ranch, we couldn't be more happier for Brodie.

Wisconsin 24 - Auburn 10
Next, we move on to Wisconsin and Auburn in the Capital One Bowl. I'll be honest: I didn't give much hope to Wisconsin winning. Could they keep it close against a powerhouse like Auburn? Sure, but somehow with Wisconsin's history against SEC teams, I doubted they could pull off a win. With big contributions from both the offense, e. g. the running game, and defense, e. g. maintaining pressure on Auburn's quarterback and shutting down their passing, Wisconsin pulled off probably the biggest upset of this year's bowl games. A huge thank-you to Coach Alvarez who turned the Wisconsin football program, from a 1-10 team, into champions. May your new job as Athletic Director be prosperous.

West Virginia 38 - Georgia 35
Last, we have my second beloved team, the Georgia Bulldogs. I could go on and on about Georgia taking West Virginia lightly and their pride got the best of them. But, West Virginia proved they could've beaten any team last night. They played with heart and took down a mighty giant. To Georgia's credit, they never gave up. I'm sure Coach Richt will watch this game and make the necessary adjustments for next year.

My pick for the Orange and Rose Bowls: Penn State will run over Florida State and Southern Cal will rout Texas. I'm pulling for Texas, but USC is extremely powerful. Let's hope I'm wrong.

2006: A Fresh Start

This year I will accomplish several personal goals. As many of you are aware, this past year has been very difficult for me, mentally and spiritually. God has shown himself in several ways. He introduced me to many people who desire a deep relationship with Him. Many of these wonderful people are not ministers by profession; they just want to show the world Christ's love and grace. Yet those who are minsters, whom I met, they too long to live for Christ and be a lighthouse for the lost.

Here are my personal goals in no particular order:
1. Strengthen my relationship with God by being his servant through local ministry opportunities.
2. Learn true humbleness.
3. Pray openly.
4. Find a career that I love AND allows me more flexibility.
5. Strive for financial freedom.
6. Continue to build relationships with new people and strengthen the ones I have.
7. Write for quality, not quantity.
8. Photograph God's glory in nature and people.
9. Eat better and get outside more.
10. Love my wife and boys for today. We cannot control yesterday nor tomorrow.

God's blessing to you all and welcome to the new year.