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.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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
Monday, October 30, 2006
Medical Update
Thank you all for your concerns over my broken big toe. Now for an update. Hint: This is why I am NOT a doctor.
After taking some nudging from my wife, I went to an urgent care clinic to have an x-ray done on my left foot. So, on Saturday morning, I stumbled out of bed at 6 a.m. to be the first in line. All went very well.
As I signed in, the front desk nurse asked me what I did. I told her about tae kwon do class, a week ago Thursday, and kicking the bag wrong. There was just a little pain. She then asked why I waited so long. I simply told her that I'm a male. We're very stubborn. She laughed as I waited for the doctor to call me back.
The preliminary nurse called me back to check my weight, vital signs, and ask me why I waited so long with a broken toe and possibly a broken foot. I gave her the same answer, "It really isn't that bad. My wife told me to have it checked, since I'm a diabetic, and blah, blah, blah." Something was said pertaining to stubborness and being a male, but I forget. Anyway, she, too, laughed as I waited for the doctor.
The doctor comes in, and after mild chit-chat about male stubborness and not listening to my wife when I should have, she grabbed my foot and proceeded to play the little piggy game with it. "This little piggy...". Okay, that really didn't happen, but it sure felt like it. After a few minutes of examining my foot, she believes it isn't broken. But, to be on the safe side, she orders an x-ray.
After about ten minutes, and several foot x-rays later, the doctor gave me the news: I don't have a broken toe or foot. I have a severe contusion. In layman's terms, I jammed the heck out of it. She (the doctor) was amazed that I didn't break it with all the bruising and swelling. I was discharged with instructions to elevate and ice-down my foot, along with taking ibuprofen every 8 hours as needed, and listen to my wife.
Lessons learned:
1. Listen to wife to avoid "nasty stares" and snap-kicks to the butt.
2. Pull toes back when kicking a bag of any type. As John Vesia mentioned, pads are preferable, but I need to learn technique first.
3. Go back and study number 1 again.
After taking some nudging from my wife, I went to an urgent care clinic to have an x-ray done on my left foot. So, on Saturday morning, I stumbled out of bed at 6 a.m. to be the first in line. All went very well.
As I signed in, the front desk nurse asked me what I did. I told her about tae kwon do class, a week ago Thursday, and kicking the bag wrong. There was just a little pain. She then asked why I waited so long. I simply told her that I'm a male. We're very stubborn. She laughed as I waited for the doctor to call me back.
The preliminary nurse called me back to check my weight, vital signs, and ask me why I waited so long with a broken toe and possibly a broken foot. I gave her the same answer, "It really isn't that bad. My wife told me to have it checked, since I'm a diabetic, and blah, blah, blah." Something was said pertaining to stubborness and being a male, but I forget. Anyway, she, too, laughed as I waited for the doctor.
The doctor comes in, and after mild chit-chat about male stubborness and not listening to my wife when I should have, she grabbed my foot and proceeded to play the little piggy game with it. "This little piggy...". Okay, that really didn't happen, but it sure felt like it. After a few minutes of examining my foot, she believes it isn't broken. But, to be on the safe side, she orders an x-ray.
After about ten minutes, and several foot x-rays later, the doctor gave me the news: I don't have a broken toe or foot. I have a severe contusion. In layman's terms, I jammed the heck out of it. She (the doctor) was amazed that I didn't break it with all the bruising and swelling. I was discharged with instructions to elevate and ice-down my foot, along with taking ibuprofen every 8 hours as needed, and listen to my wife.
Lessons learned:
1. Listen to wife to avoid "nasty stares" and snap-kicks to the butt.
2. Pull toes back when kicking a bag of any type. As John Vesia mentioned, pads are preferable, but I need to learn technique first.
3. Go back and study number 1 again.
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