2007 Goals

Yes, I'm setting goals. Not just any goals mind you, but goals I need to accomplish. So without further rambling, here they are:

1. Give more time to my family - Where we live right now isn't the best for travelling to and from our jobs. On average, my wife and I travel an hour each way to our jobs. This is causing severe stress for both her and our boys. We will resolve this issue by spring.

2. Spend more quality time with God - This is really number 1. The more quality time I have with my Father, the better my life will be.

3. Church - We've been church hopping for 6 months now and it is wearing us down. This actually goes along with number 1 and will cease in the spring.

4. Read more, write more - I love to read and write, but usually don't have the time.

5. Exercise - I'm not getting any younger and, if I want to be a good role model to my boys, I need to exercise. I'm still amazed at how great Chuck Norris looks at 66. I've read that he [Norris] works out for an hour a day. He also reads the Holy Bible everyday with his wife Gena. He is inspiration for all of us.

Please keep me in prayer as I set out to accomplish these goals.

Peace, If Only For A Moment

Luke 2:14:

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

If only for a moment we could take a break from our hectic lives and contemplate what God did for us some 2000 years ago.

Wonder at how Joseph and Mary travelled such a long, long way. Their journey was just the beginning...

As you prepare and celebrate Christmas, take time to give thanks to God for what he did for us then and what he is doing now.

Merry Christmas and may God grant you peace, if only for a moment.

A Hero: James Kim

Update from CNN...

If you're a big fan of CNET like I am, then I'm sure you've enjoyed the many articles by James Kim. He [along with Misawa] were the sole reason I became interested in MP3 players. I can't tell you how very sad I am that he's gone. Being a husband and father of two children, James did what he had to do; he was willing to do anything to ensure their survival.

Please keep his wife and two young children in your prayers.

Are You Joyful?

Yesterday I put in 12 hours at work. It was one of those "Monday on a Tuesday" days. I was consistently busy.

I also received a wonderful compliment from a visitor to our office. After helping her with a number of technology-related issues, she said I was very "joyful". She went on to say that she had noticed me throughout the day that I was always joyful.

Whether I am home, work, or whatever I may be doing, I try to have a positive attitude. I try to see the sun above the clouds. It's not easy especially when you are surrounded by negativity. Fight off the fog of doubt and despair and be joyful.

Lastly...

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need." (Romans 12:12-13)

Chuck Norris On World Net Daily

Chuck Norris is now writing columns for World Net Daily.

Here is his first column... "A force of 1"

Norris has a wonderful way of incorporating wisdom in his stories, especially since he came back to our Lord.

Enjoy!

HT: Tim Ellsworth