Archive for September, 2010

Redeem Your Lunch

Crazy Love Curbside

You may have heard the phrase, Redeem your drive.

It’s a powerful daily tool. A great friend of mine has been doing just that by loading up his iPod with Gospel-saturated teaching and encouraged me to do the same. I want to echo that idea to you and encourage you to redeem your lunch break as well.

The idea is simple, right? You have certain periods of downtime that are required for your daily routine to properly function, so use them for the glory of God. Study. Educate yourself on the endless Creator. Seek the Author of life. Grow.

I’ve been attempting to do this by reading on my lunch breaks at work. Yes, I am still reading that same book (as well as a stack of others). Please no comments on my tortoise-like speed. I know. Believe me, I know. I snapped this pic with my BB Bold 9700 eating next to my truck in the lot at work. Feel free to send me your pics via e-mail or text. I suggest you try this simple discipline and apply it to the hectics of your daily life. Be in the Word.

2010
09/27
CATEGORY
Monologue
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The Reconciler

[some daily reading notes]

One of the best learning tools someone once mentioned that I keep in mind when reading the Bible is this- a question: How is what I’m reading describing an attribute of God?

2 Corinthians 5:18-19, where Paul describes God the Father to us as The Reconciler, explains that He is so through Christ, and in Christ we are a new creation.

Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”

I am also reading in Galatians and see some action we are to do as this new creation. Galatians 6:8b-10 “but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10So then as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Read on, we should be as Paul was- ‘crucified to the world’ and bearing one another’s burdens along the way. Not possible for you or I, right? I mean, you’re probably not worth it, I know I’m not. So, despair, or

HOPE! If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, crucified to the world, with a heart of flesh, bearing one another’s burdens in a relationship with the one who has reconciled him to Himself, God the Father: The Reconciler.

2010
09/22
CATEGORY
Monologue
Scale Removal
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Long time, no post.

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1. Really look and examine what Christ did for us.

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serving one another.” Galatians 5:13. How do we serve others the way Christ served the “least of these”? How do we give…obey…love…trust…live the way Christ calls us  to? We don’t without the supernatural ability given from our forgiving God. I think I’m too comfortable with my cozy life. Would any of you agree? As hard as it may get for us (speaking of myself and Michael now) we have still been given more than we deserve. The grace of God is outstanding.

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16. That’s a promise.

“Yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ” - did you get that??- “so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.” Galatians 2:16. Thank you Jesus.

For any of you who know Bob Hausmann, this is just some of what he covered today in Sunday school. I’ve been re-reading what he went over tonight and I thought I could share tid-bits for anyone who wasn’t there. I hope everyone has a good night.

“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.” Habakkuk 1:5

2010
09/19
CATEGORY
Monologue
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What’s Lincoln Been Up To?

It’s been busy in our household lately. Whether it’s  celebrating a holiday that frankly I don’t understand the necessity of or getting caught up on housework, the days just seem to be over before they begin.  Now, there has been some down-time Lincoln spent “working” or bicycling with daddy and going on walks with mommy.

Whenever it’s busy like it has been, I find it easy coming up with excuses for not being in Scripture. During these times I feel myself getting frustrated easier and losing patience faster. There really is a peace that comes with being in the Word…daily.  Isaiah 26:3-4 “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Yes, life gets busy and I pray that myself along with all loved ones can read the breath of God to find peace amid chaos. 2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteouness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”

Yep, we're comfy and looking good

Lincoln and Aunt Briana

Grandma and Lincoln having a swinging time

Mmmm, good

Reading some stories

Thanks for the toast

Raking Grandmama's yard with Jack-Jack

Sunset stroll with mommy

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24


2010
09/08
CATEGORY
Monologue
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Differences Between Daddy & Mommy Interaction

Here is a great simple instance where it can be undoubtedly said ‘There are differences between the marital sexes and the interaction they each have separately with their children.” Allow me to show you what I mean:

Here is a picture Christina posted from Wednesday, September 1, 2010:

Mommy interaction with Lincoln and a rainy morning.

And here is a picture I took of Lincoln & I later that day.

Gearing up for interaction with Daddy on a rainy afternoon.

Which led to this:

Lincoln Everett Weir

I'm outside in the rain! What an inconsiderate parent my Father is, yea!

So, you see, the interactions we each have with our children differs naturally, but both are very important to the development of the child.

From his Mother, he has learned to be cautious, concerned and not act in haste.

From his Father, he has learned that really all you need to do to get outside in a rain storm is buckle on a slicker and jump on a bicycle.

Both important viewpoints with which the child will use to grow his understanding of the things I can do with Mommy and the things I can do with Daddy.

NEXT: Everest?

2010
09/04
CATEGORY
Activity
Outdoors
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CRUCIAL Information

Sucking down an OJ Smoothie

Say HELLO to my new favorite online store:

CRUCIAL SUPPLEMENTS

Matthew & Crystal Wheeler have unveiled a new website selling ONLY the supplements you REALLY need. [catchphrase]

So, the rundown-

Product: Mens health supplements (i.e. protein, creatin, vitamins, etc.) Brand: Optimum Nutrition (ON) Price: Oustanding!

For a good comparison, check out GNC’s website, where I originally went to buy whey protein and left with only a Clif Bar. The container size shown on GNC’s site is 5.5lbs whereas CS’s is 2lbs, but you do the math.

Below is a recipe for one of Lincoln & Mine’s (we developed it’s secret greatness together) favorite smoothie blends:

OJ Smoothie

1 cup of your favorite orange juice

1 12oz. container full of ice

1 heaping scoop of vanilla whey protein

Mix in blender for approximately 20-30 seconds, or until ice is well blended.

That’s it! Lincoln helps me make and drink them all the time. Here is a picture Christina took of us on Lincoln’s birthday this year.

Lincoln says 'Push, push!'


2010
09/04
CATEGORY
Mens Health
Recipes
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September Sentinel Issue

We have just finished a new September Issue of The Sentinel!

After taking the last two months off, it feels really good to be back to work on it. Please pray that the Lord directs the path of this newsletter to serve the spiritual needs of our church body at Strasburg BC.

To read this issue:  The Sentinel, September 2010

To receive The Sentinel by e-mail, please write:  thesbcsentinel@gmail.com

2010
09/04
CATEGORY
Ministry
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A New Day, A New Month

Before  starting, we want to wish Danny a “Happy Birthday”! Hope you enjoy your day.

The first of September has brought a beautiful day; at least I think so. It’s dark, rainy and lovely. Yes the warm sunshine is nice but the rain is very welcome after the scorcher of a summer we’ve had this year. The first thing Lincoln noticed after he woke up was that it was raining. He put on Grandpa’s hat and asked for the umbrella. No matter what, he’s always ready to be outside. Many times Michael and I have talked about how Lincoln could easily live outside. The only reason he comes in is because we ask (force) him to.

“I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”  -Psalm 18:1-3

Now I urge you to go read the rest of Psalm 18.

I want to be outside!

2010
09/01
CATEGORY
Monologue
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