Thursday, October 23, 2003
brief maybe
i stand a bit corrected (thanks greg). just wanting something isn't bad...but it can be. Last night for some reason I was bitten by the consumerism bug and I WANTED a mac. Like i sat here and thought "what can I sell or do to get a mac. I must have this THING." I think that's bad...but over all I would really like to have one - I would find it useful and fun, blah blah blah...and there is nothing wrong with that. It's easy to fall into that when we are rallying against consumerism and materialism - and thinking that to want anything other than a sandwich is bad could lead to some really pious b.s.
in other news greg hubbard has a nice summary of Kingdom and some interesting thoughts on loving/analyzing people...it's my blog pick-o-the day!
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in other news greg hubbard has a nice summary of Kingdom and some interesting thoughts on loving/analyzing people...it's my blog pick-o-the day!
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Wednesday, October 22, 2003
What I'm thinking right now:
I want a mac. I want a mac. I want a mac. I want a mac.
It's bad to WANT. but i do.
and here's why: in many ways mac's iLife (i-movie, i-tunes, i-DVD, and i- somethingelseithink) were previously a palate for artistic expression for me. Some days I have these ideas but I have no palate.
maybe I should just take up painting. it's much cheaper (but I am a very sloppy person and my artwork looks like something from a 4 year old). We'll just have to wait and see!!!
That's what I am thinking right now. Tomorrow I work a short, but early day. Then I have to spend the rest of the day waiting for a drivers license. yay. I am now a georgian. La-tee-freakin'-dah.
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It's bad to WANT. but i do.
and here's why: in many ways mac's iLife (i-movie, i-tunes, i-DVD, and i- somethingelseithink) were previously a palate for artistic expression for me. Some days I have these ideas but I have no palate.
maybe I should just take up painting. it's much cheaper (but I am a very sloppy person and my artwork looks like something from a 4 year old). We'll just have to wait and see!!!
That's what I am thinking right now. Tomorrow I work a short, but early day. Then I have to spend the rest of the day waiting for a drivers license. yay. I am now a georgian. La-tee-freakin'-dah.
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Saturday, October 18, 2003
whatnot
it's abundantly clear that my second blogging honeymoon is over:-) To illustrate this I am not really going to blog any of my own thoughts.
If you read phil's post that I recommended a bit ago, he has a follow-up post that I think really brings some clarity to the whole issue - if you'd like to check it out follow the link to your right. emergency exits are located HERE and HERE.
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If you read phil's post that I recommended a bit ago, he has a follow-up post that I think really brings some clarity to the whole issue - if you'd like to check it out follow the link to your right. emergency exits are located HERE and HERE.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Repost
so....
the conference was really really good. It was an awesome time to reflect and connect -stick that in your three point sermon and...something. All around an excellent time.
I was so pleased that Melissa was able to come and I totally echo the thought that we have to deal with child-care issues and get our wives involved. Melissa has said to me on many occasions at McChurch and the un-mcChurch that she sometimes feel like it's all "my thing" and that she's just along for the ride...she fully acknowledges that it isn't reality, but the fact that she feels that way is telling. I love my wife and she is enormously gifted - i can't wait to see the ways in which God will use her.
IN NO ORDER - other reflections re: connections:
mike - great getting to know you even though i feel like I do because you look like a guy I went to college with -his name is Chadwick Kellenbarger - consider yourself fortunate-. You were a real encouragement to me.
Kevin - there is a sense of peace in your spirit - or maybe you were just very very tired.
will and sarah - we barely know you guys, but it seems like we've known you for some time...weird, huh? you guys are awesome. and tofu is expensive.
Rodney - you made the whole thing a conversation...thanks
Tom- it's a small, small world.
everyone from augusta - hey, i feel a sort of kinship with y'all -I'm working on the southern thing...let me know how I'm doing Scott- - if you're ever in the neighborhood feel free to crash on our sofa.
jennifer - thanks for letting God use you to lead us into a meaningful time of worship.
ernie and amy - so when are you guys moving next door?
brian - thanks for the encouragement regarding settling into a new environment. I didn't realize it, but I needed to hear it.
greg and heidi - sorry we didn't get to hang out more, but heck, we both live here. thanks for providing such great beverages and whatnot and just being awesome hosts. you guys are good at that
jim - love the beard man.
speaking of jim sharp, what is up with all the celebrity look alikes -jim looks like James Taylor-?? see greg's blog for more. .
I look forward to doing something like that again.
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the conference was really really good. It was an awesome time to reflect and connect -stick that in your three point sermon and...something. All around an excellent time.
I was so pleased that Melissa was able to come and I totally echo the thought that we have to deal with child-care issues and get our wives involved. Melissa has said to me on many occasions at McChurch and the un-mcChurch that she sometimes feel like it's all "my thing" and that she's just along for the ride...she fully acknowledges that it isn't reality, but the fact that she feels that way is telling. I love my wife and she is enormously gifted - i can't wait to see the ways in which God will use her.
IN NO ORDER - other reflections re: connections:
mike - great getting to know you even though i feel like I do because you look like a guy I went to college with -his name is Chadwick Kellenbarger - consider yourself fortunate-. You were a real encouragement to me.
Kevin - there is a sense of peace in your spirit - or maybe you were just very very tired.
will and sarah - we barely know you guys, but it seems like we've known you for some time...weird, huh? you guys are awesome. and tofu is expensive.
Rodney - you made the whole thing a conversation...thanks
Tom- it's a small, small world.
everyone from augusta - hey, i feel a sort of kinship with y'all -I'm working on the southern thing...let me know how I'm doing Scott- - if you're ever in the neighborhood feel free to crash on our sofa.
jennifer - thanks for letting God use you to lead us into a meaningful time of worship.
ernie and amy - so when are you guys moving next door?
brian - thanks for the encouragement regarding settling into a new environment. I didn't realize it, but I needed to hear it.
greg and heidi - sorry we didn't get to hang out more, but heck, we both live here. thanks for providing such great beverages and whatnot and just being awesome hosts. you guys are good at that
jim - love the beard man.
speaking of jim sharp, what is up with all the celebrity look alikes -jim looks like James Taylor-?? see greg's blog for more. .
I look forward to doing something like that again.
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Thursday, October 09, 2003
my day off
it's great to have thursday off now and then. Today is not an example of that. Last night we couldn't resist the urge to swing by Wendy's for some 99 cent fun - it stayed with me. I woke up every half hour burping chili (sorry if that's too graphic). then this morning I just felt absolutely horrible. So melissa took the kids and did her thing while I stayed home in bed...I would have caught up on my tv watching, but the power was off from 9:30-1 because of work they were doing in the building. Good times....i hope I start feeling better before the much anticipated conference arrives.
I have nothing profound to say which sucks since I'm on a sort of blogging honeymoon again now that our computer is unpacked and our phone is functional.
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I have nothing profound to say which sucks since I'm on a sort of blogging honeymoon again now that our computer is unpacked and our phone is functional.
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at last
i have comments again...from commentthis!
not too flashy, but fully functional. I got melissa hooked up with enetation and now her blog seems to lag a lot when you try to go to it...try it out and let me know.
life is good - we're feeling moved in and just feeling real again. soon we need to bust out the games and have what has formerly (in MD) been referred to as "Game Night at the Wheelers." Doesn't it sound exciting. BYOB.
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not too flashy, but fully functional. I got melissa hooked up with enetation and now her blog seems to lag a lot when you try to go to it...try it out and let me know.
life is good - we're feeling moved in and just feeling real again. soon we need to bust out the games and have what has formerly (in MD) been referred to as "Game Night at the Wheelers." Doesn't it sound exciting. BYOB.
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Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Introducing. . .
discussion
my wife really challenged me recently on my use of language. in many ways, I've relaxed my vocabulary and slipped into what I would call some bad habits. still, i kind of basked in it all with the pride that says, it's not bad, I'm just "real." and that's garbage. I'm not saying that Jesus would make a big deal out of his friends say damn it (which of course they probably did). But Jesus wouldn't have said that- and it brings Him no glory when I do. That was the point my wife made. and she's right.
I'll probably continue to occasionally say damn it - but I certainly won't be intentional about it...hopefully it will be when I've smashed my finger or wrecked my car (please no), not just because i'm "real." that's just B.S. :-)
as a side note I'm really feeling the pain of just being too busy for community- and it sucks. No wonder we like it when churches schedule it out for us. Unfortunately my work schedule is heavy on evenings lately - still I've got to make time to hang out with people in real ways.
one more thing - read Phil's Blog and then go give something away or cry or pray. Phil, you have a handle on materialism in America and it's pitfalls. May God grant me your wisdom.
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I'll probably continue to occasionally say damn it - but I certainly won't be intentional about it...hopefully it will be when I've smashed my finger or wrecked my car (please no), not just because i'm "real." that's just B.S. :-)
as a side note I'm really feeling the pain of just being too busy for community- and it sucks. No wonder we like it when churches schedule it out for us. Unfortunately my work schedule is heavy on evenings lately - still I've got to make time to hang out with people in real ways.
one more thing - read Phil's Blog and then go give something away or cry or pray. Phil, you have a handle on materialism in America and it's pitfalls. May God grant me your wisdom.
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Sunday, October 05, 2003
The infamous update
I was bored with my blog so I spiced things up a bit. I've probably just been watching too many design shows on TLC.
We're in our new place and loving it. It's interesting. We were house sitting (actually we were blessed with nearly free housing...much more humility there) for a year and then lived with Greg and Heidi for a month. We are opening boxes of things we haven't seen in a year. It's all very weird. and nice. The only bad thing is a minor roach problem in our kitchen that we are working to resolve.
I'm probably missing links I had before - but all things must come to an end. However, if you notice something that you would like to see return, simply let me know.
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We're in our new place and loving it. It's interesting. We were house sitting (actually we were blessed with nearly free housing...much more humility there) for a year and then lived with Greg and Heidi for a month. We are opening boxes of things we haven't seen in a year. It's all very weird. and nice. The only bad thing is a minor roach problem in our kitchen that we are working to resolve.
I'm probably missing links I had before - but all things must come to an end. However, if you notice something that you would like to see return, simply let me know.
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