Recently I heard a story about a school system where the teachers were not "marking" papers in math class. They did not want to damage the kids creativity, therefor in that system 2+2 can =5. With NASA planning a manned trip to Mars, I wonder if these educators would be comfortable volunteering to fly on that mission if their former students were the engineers on that project? Would they want to stay in a hi-rise if their former students with the architects? I for one want to make certain that those professionals follow the standards. There is black and white, there is right and wrong, there is truth and lies. It is time we stand up for what is right.
In Him,
David
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Moving Great Poppa
Today we spent the afternoon moving some of Janelle's grandfather's stuff from his current residence to an Assisted Living facility. Great Poppa will be 95 on Wednesday and he needs the help that a facility like this can provide but it is hard giving up his independence and leaving the place that he and Granny spent their final years together.
I felt bad for him as his possessions are being packed up and hauled off either to his new home, taken by family members or being sold at an estate sale. While we tell ourselves that this world is not our home, it is still difficult to divest ourselves of the items that we collected over our lifetime....especially if those things were collected with a loved one who is no longer with us.
My heart breaks for him but inside he and I (all those involved) know that it is for the best. How do you tell him that you admire the strength that he is showing during a difficult time like this? We love you Great Poppa.
In Him,
David
I felt bad for him as his possessions are being packed up and hauled off either to his new home, taken by family members or being sold at an estate sale. While we tell ourselves that this world is not our home, it is still difficult to divest ourselves of the items that we collected over our lifetime....especially if those things were collected with a loved one who is no longer with us.
My heart breaks for him but inside he and I (all those involved) know that it is for the best. How do you tell him that you admire the strength that he is showing during a difficult time like this? We love you Great Poppa.
In Him,
David
Friday, June 27, 2008
First Week
Today marks the end of my first week on the new job. It has been a long time since I felt I did not know what I was doing. Being Director of Media Buying and before that an Operations Manager of a TV station I am used to being the guy people go to for answers. Now I am the one with all the questions, learning a new computer system, new IT storage systems and an entirely new job with its own phraseology and acronyms. I like the job and will persevere and at some point look back at this time with fondness.
You know, I probably felt the same way when I was in fifth grade and we went to the Church for the first time. It was near VBS time and when we went to VBS they sang songs I had never heard, had phrases and words that I had no idea what they meant. Now I have been in the Church for 30+ years and I know the phrases, the songs, etc. I must remind myself though that there are people out there who don't know all the terms and it is our responsibility as believers to make the message simple to those who don't know the phraseology, God will take care of the rest.
In Him,
David
You know, I probably felt the same way when I was in fifth grade and we went to the Church for the first time. It was near VBS time and when we went to VBS they sang songs I had never heard, had phrases and words that I had no idea what they meant. Now I have been in the Church for 30+ years and I know the phrases, the songs, etc. I must remind myself though that there are people out there who don't know all the terms and it is our responsibility as believers to make the message simple to those who don't know the phraseology, God will take care of the rest.
In Him,
David
Friday, June 20, 2008
The Truth Project
Last night I went to a video presentation for the Truth Project that was hosted by the Hillsboro church. This series is presented by Focus on the Family and is designed to answer the question "What is Truth" by giving a biblical perspective of a worldview. I am looking forward to taking the full class during the simulcast training session on September 27th. If you would like to learn more go to http://www.thetruthproject.org/ I am encouraging everyone I know to attend, it looks very interesting. Here is a brief preview.
In Him,
David
In Him,
David
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Father's Day
This past weekend was Father's Day weekend. We took the boys to Dollywood on Friday and to see Christopher's face when he saw Bob and Larry from Veggietales was worth the entire trip. He was one excited 3 year old boy. He was also very excited when he got to see Chris and Martin from Zooboomafoo at their animal show at the park. Maybe the best part of that day was when he put his tired head on my shoulder and said "lets go home daddy, lets go home."
As a parent it is wonderful to see that excitement and awe and to also feel the love of your child as they wrap their arms around your neck as they want to go home. WARNING: Obvious spiritual application coming up! As children of God do we still approach the days with wonder and awe? Do we see the amazing love expressed in all of creation and the undying love of the Father when he sent his Son to die for us? Do we still want to climb into the Father's arms and say "Lets go home daddy, lets go home"?
In Him,
David
As a parent it is wonderful to see that excitement and awe and to also feel the love of your child as they wrap their arms around your neck as they want to go home. WARNING: Obvious spiritual application coming up! As children of God do we still approach the days with wonder and awe? Do we see the amazing love expressed in all of creation and the undying love of the Father when he sent his Son to die for us? Do we still want to climb into the Father's arms and say "Lets go home daddy, lets go home"?
In Him,
David
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
This is my beloved son
See my comments at the very bottom...something about that dream led me to this blog.
In Matthew 3 we have the following exchange between John, Christ and the father.
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
I used to think that God was saying this as a follow-up to what had just occurred. I am now wondering if God was saying this as the omnipotent one who knew what Jesus would endure the next 40 days and the next 3 years. Encouraging words from a father "you can do it son", encouraging words from The Father "I know you will do it Son."
"I am well pleased" - Jesus will be in face to face confrontations with Satan and will prevail.
"I am well pleased" - Jesus will spend 3 years teaching disciples to spread the word of God's love, entrusting the eternal message to man.
"I am well pleased" - being a man, loving life, feeling pain; will willingly go to the cross-suffer-die to redeem mankind.
"I am well pleased" - the plan from the beginning of time is fulfilled in Christ.
As a son I longed to please and get the praise of my father. As a child of God I want to be pleasing to The Father. "I am well pleased", amazing words, amazing love, amazing grace.
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Last night I had a dream where my father (who has been gone for 18 years) was driving and my brother and his four girls and me and my two boys were all in the car with him. It all seemed so natural. I know I moved my legs in my sleep trying to hit the imaginary brake to get my dad to slow down as he was driving in my dreams. The conversation seemed so real. In my dreams I could still see his face and still hear his voice and in my dreams he was able to interact with my boys, his grandsons that he never got to meet here in life. Dreams can be wonderful and dreams can bring an occasional tear. I still love you too dad, very much.
In Him,
David
In Matthew 3 we have the following exchange between John, Christ and the father.
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
I used to think that God was saying this as a follow-up to what had just occurred. I am now wondering if God was saying this as the omnipotent one who knew what Jesus would endure the next 40 days and the next 3 years. Encouraging words from a father "you can do it son", encouraging words from The Father "I know you will do it Son."
"I am well pleased" - Jesus will be in face to face confrontations with Satan and will prevail.
"I am well pleased" - Jesus will spend 3 years teaching disciples to spread the word of God's love, entrusting the eternal message to man.
"I am well pleased" - being a man, loving life, feeling pain; will willingly go to the cross-suffer-die to redeem mankind.
"I am well pleased" - the plan from the beginning of time is fulfilled in Christ.
As a son I longed to please and get the praise of my father. As a child of God I want to be pleasing to The Father. "I am well pleased", amazing words, amazing love, amazing grace.
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Last night I had a dream where my father (who has been gone for 18 years) was driving and my brother and his four girls and me and my two boys were all in the car with him. It all seemed so natural. I know I moved my legs in my sleep trying to hit the imaginary brake to get my dad to slow down as he was driving in my dreams. The conversation seemed so real. In my dreams I could still see his face and still hear his voice and in my dreams he was able to interact with my boys, his grandsons that he never got to meet here in life. Dreams can be wonderful and dreams can bring an occasional tear. I still love you too dad, very much.
In Him,
David
Monday, June 9, 2008
New Job
Today starts a new chapter in our life. Today I turn in my letter of resignation and in two weeks I will have my first job in 19 years that is not television or advertising related. The old job was a blessing and I am thankful for it. It allowed me the freedom to take time off to do Katrina relief work, attend funerals for friends and early off on days when we had something special planned (birthdays, camping, etc.).
While here I met Janelle, got married and now have two wonderful boys. I have a church family that loves and supports us and have met many wonderful people through my job. It has been a wonderful experience and now it is time to move on.
The new job is in the health field which will offer more security in these economic times. It also offers new challenges and I am really looking forward to getting started and building my new career. Thank you for all who have prayed for us and offered words of support.
In Him,
David
While here I met Janelle, got married and now have two wonderful boys. I have a church family that loves and supports us and have met many wonderful people through my job. It has been a wonderful experience and now it is time to move on.
The new job is in the health field which will offer more security in these economic times. It also offers new challenges and I am really looking forward to getting started and building my new career. Thank you for all who have prayed for us and offered words of support.
In Him,
David
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Cardboard Confessions
I haven't posted a You Tube video here so let the experiment begin. I found this video very touching. We talk about transparency and confessing our sins, please take time to watch and see these examples of it being lived. God does heal and forgive.
Need I say more?
David
Need I say more?
David
Recovery and Renewal
Yesterday I went to the doctor concerning a sinus infection that I have had for over two weeks. The last few nights had been barely tolerable and sleep only came when the desire for it overcame the pain that was racking my head and jaw. Being on a new "insurance plan" which is a Health Savings Account, I had been reluctant to see the doctor not wanting to spend my own money and having no idea what it would cost under the new plan. Foolishness!!! I should have gone 2 weeks ago and been done with this. As now, I am on the road to recovery and feeling better every hour.
As for the renewal, that comes on two fronts. #1, I had two interviews with a company on Monday and even with my sinus infection and the pain racking my brain, I think I did very well. I am hoping to hear from them soon. I don't think they caught on to how I felt and it was a good experience meeting their people and talking to them. That evening I went home, ate dinner and went to bed. I slept over 12 hours that night.
Renewal #2 has come from reading a new book on prayer recommended by a friend and then we had a lesson on prayer this past Sunday in class. I think God is getting my attention, "we need to talk more". I am working on it. It still isn't where I want it to be, but it is getting better.
I guess you could say that any time spent with my family is a time of renewal as well, they bring me so much joy. So that makes 3.
In Him,
David
As for the renewal, that comes on two fronts. #1, I had two interviews with a company on Monday and even with my sinus infection and the pain racking my brain, I think I did very well. I am hoping to hear from them soon. I don't think they caught on to how I felt and it was a good experience meeting their people and talking to them. That evening I went home, ate dinner and went to bed. I slept over 12 hours that night.
Renewal #2 has come from reading a new book on prayer recommended by a friend and then we had a lesson on prayer this past Sunday in class. I think God is getting my attention, "we need to talk more". I am working on it. It still isn't where I want it to be, but it is getting better.
I guess you could say that any time spent with my family is a time of renewal as well, they bring me so much joy. So that makes 3.
In Him,
David
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