Perry Noble - New Spring Church
This "aside" was made by a megachurch pastor in Anderson, SC.
Watch and see what you think.
Beautiful_02- Single Guys Outtake from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
Where I agree
Us single guys need to be the initiators. We need to be the ones doing the asking out. We need to hold the door open for our dates. We need to be the ones purposely searching for a woman of noble character.
Where I disagree
I don't think you can just tell a guy "grow a pair!" John Eldredge states, "Remember—masculinity is bestowed by masculinity." We need a father-figure to help us in growing a pair. We just can't grow them on our own.
This is an outtake from a series he did for women titled "Beautiful!" For the rest of this message visit newspring.cc/series/beautiful.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
First Major Anniversary
Our Wedding Anniversary
Yesterday (11/2) was our wedding anniversary. We would have been married 18 years. This is the first of the major anniversaries that I will get to grieve through this season.
I didn't grieve much yesterday. I was not feeling any emotions because I was sick. It's interesting how feeling physically badly will trump feeling emotionally badly.
Today, I wasn't feeling much better but I went into work anyway. I worked most of the day and my boss let me come home a couple of hours early. I'm glad because I will get to get to bed at a decent time tonight. I hope I'm on the mend from my cold. It's been hard the last few days.
Election Tomorrow
I asked to be able to telecommute tomorrow. My boss also approved that and I will be able to go to the polls and vote some time during the day. Tomorrow will be a very interesting day indeed.
Yesterday (11/2) was our wedding anniversary. We would have been married 18 years. This is the first of the major anniversaries that I will get to grieve through this season.
I didn't grieve much yesterday. I was not feeling any emotions because I was sick. It's interesting how feeling physically badly will trump feeling emotionally badly.
Today, I wasn't feeling much better but I went into work anyway. I worked most of the day and my boss let me come home a couple of hours early. I'm glad because I will get to get to bed at a decent time tonight. I hope I'm on the mend from my cold. It's been hard the last few days.
Election Tomorrow
I asked to be able to telecommute tomorrow. My boss also approved that and I will be able to go to the polls and vote some time during the day. Tomorrow will be a very interesting day indeed.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Being Sick is no Fun
It started light
I first came down with what I thought was a cold last Tuesday. I stayed home from work Tue & Wed and felt better and went back to work on Thursday. But the 10 hour day was probably beyond my energy level and then Friday I was wiped out. I did meet with a friend for lunch but I didn't sleep good.
Then it REALLY Hit
Saturday I was on the couch all day. I was able to get up to heat soup and that was about it. I called the church and let them know that they probably needed to find a substitute for me for today. I was scheduled to serve and I hated to give up my spot, but I'm glad today I did.
This Too Shall Pass
I know I'll feel better in a few more days. I've called a few friends to cheer myself up. When I was a kid and got sick, Mom would always get me a plastic model plane or boat to put together. I had a lot of fun assembling and painting those plastic models.
What do you do to cheer yourself up when you get sick?
I first came down with what I thought was a cold last Tuesday. I stayed home from work Tue & Wed and felt better and went back to work on Thursday. But the 10 hour day was probably beyond my energy level and then Friday I was wiped out. I did meet with a friend for lunch but I didn't sleep good.
Then it REALLY Hit
Saturday I was on the couch all day. I was able to get up to heat soup and that was about it. I called the church and let them know that they probably needed to find a substitute for me for today. I was scheduled to serve and I hated to give up my spot, but I'm glad today I did.
This Too Shall Pass
I know I'll feel better in a few more days. I've called a few friends to cheer myself up. When I was a kid and got sick, Mom would always get me a plastic model plane or boat to put together. I had a lot of fun assembling and painting those plastic models.
What do you do to cheer yourself up when you get sick?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Facebook Rocks!
Researcher: social networking trumps porn in web searches
That Ars Technica article headline caught my eye! There is now more Internet traffic for social networking than for porn. I can believe it.
This year, I joined Facebook and now have 38 "friends" that I keep up with. I must admit it is addicting. I find that I login at least once a day and see what my friends are doing. I don't update my status that often. I change it every week or so. I am a firm believer that one can put out TMI (too much information).
Is social networking replacing old-fashioned person-to-person socializing? Or is it using technology to do better socializing? Opinions?
That Ars Technica article headline caught my eye! There is now more Internet traffic for social networking than for porn. I can believe it.
This year, I joined Facebook and now have 38 "friends" that I keep up with. I must admit it is addicting. I find that I login at least once a day and see what my friends are doing. I don't update my status that often. I change it every week or so. I am a firm believer that one can put out TMI (too much information).
Is social networking replacing old-fashioned person-to-person socializing? Or is it using technology to do better socializing? Opinions?
Tommie Powell
Tommie the Mommy
Born January 3, 1920 Died October 16, 2008
My mother-in-law passed to Glory recently. She was an awesome lady.
She was very active in her church and the choir. They had a group of like-aged folks that called themselves the "XYZ" and was the life of the party whenever they went on trips. She was an expert in Scrabble and practically unbeatable. She also was know to reprimand an AJC columnist if they violated a grammar rule.
When my wife and her sister were growing up, all their friends called her "Tommie the Mommy." She was much beloved by all.
You can read the obituary here.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival
Great Weekend Weather
This was the 29th annual fall Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. Trudie had done this show since the first year it was held. It was good to go back and spend time with Avery, Lewis, & Gracie. Avery has been an exhibitor for a number of years. Now, the promoters have given Avery the spot that Trudie used to be in. It was great weather all weekend and it was fun to see some of our friends.
It's a Tough Job but Somebody Has to Do It
That is being a grandPop to Gracie. She is now 2 3/4 years old and very much in the throws of the terrible-twos. The screaming show she put forth when she DID NOT WANT to take a nap yesterday was truly three-booths-down head-turning. I did take Gracie to the petting zoo. We had lots of fun together.
This was the 29th annual fall Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. Trudie had done this show since the first year it was held. It was good to go back and spend time with Avery, Lewis, & Gracie. Avery has been an exhibitor for a number of years. Now, the promoters have given Avery the spot that Trudie used to be in. It was great weather all weekend and it was fun to see some of our friends.
It's a Tough Job but Somebody Has to Do It
That is being a grandPop to Gracie. She is now 2 3/4 years old and very much in the throws of the terrible-twos. The screaming show she put forth when she DID NOT WANT to take a nap yesterday was truly three-booths-down head-turning. I did take Gracie to the petting zoo. We had lots of fun together.
Friday, October 17, 2008
I'm Having Way Too Much Fun
People can't believe it!
I am totally enjoying the reaction that I'm getting when people first seem we without my mustache and beard. It is total shock and awe. I look SO different now. At church last Sunday, they introduced me in the big volunteer meeting as the "new face" on the team. Most people say they like the change. Most people also remark on how much younger I now look. The minimum they have said is that I'm 10 years younger. Some have even said 15 years. I'll take even 10 years younger.
"Pictures Please!"
I've had a number of requests for digital pictures. I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and you can take all the pictures you want :-). I'm having way too much fun to spoil the surprise and I want to see your reactions.
Where's the video?
I had some friends shoot the whole beardectomy process. I have 35 minutes of raw video I will put into a story. It will take time. Please be patient.
I am totally enjoying the reaction that I'm getting when people first seem we without my mustache and beard. It is total shock and awe. I look SO different now. At church last Sunday, they introduced me in the big volunteer meeting as the "new face" on the team. Most people say they like the change. Most people also remark on how much younger I now look. The minimum they have said is that I'm 10 years younger. Some have even said 15 years. I'll take even 10 years younger.
"Pictures Please!"
I've had a number of requests for digital pictures. I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and you can take all the pictures you want :-). I'm having way too much fun to spoil the surprise and I want to see your reactions.
Where's the video?
I had some friends shoot the whole beardectomy process. I have 35 minutes of raw video I will put into a story. It will take time. Please be patient.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Shave Plus 3
It sho' feels weird...
I've been sans beard & mustache for three days. The barber shop shave was awesome. There's a reason shaver ads compare themselves to a "barbershop shave." My face was as smooth as baby's skin on Friday. So yesterday was the first time I've shaved it myself. It felt so weird to shave areas that I have so carefully avoided for decades.
It also feels weird not to have lip hair to comb. I still whip the comb to it when I fluff my coiffure. Woops! nothing there!
I'm slowly getting used to it. I'm also being mean to some friends. At church yesterday, I walked right up and stood in front of a fellow production team member, he glanced at me, and kept going about what he was doing. I didn't say a word so he had no reason to know it was me. I sent him a message later in the day and he was flabbergasted that he didn't recognize me.
I'm liking it more each day. I think I'll keep it.
I've been sans beard & mustache for three days. The barber shop shave was awesome. There's a reason shaver ads compare themselves to a "barbershop shave." My face was as smooth as baby's skin on Friday. So yesterday was the first time I've shaved it myself. It felt so weird to shave areas that I have so carefully avoided for decades.
It also feels weird not to have lip hair to comb. I still whip the comb to it when I fluff my coiffure. Woops! nothing there!
I'm slowly getting used to it. I'm also being mean to some friends. At church yesterday, I walked right up and stood in front of a fellow production team member, he glanced at me, and kept going about what he was doing. I didn't say a word so he had no reason to know it was me. I sent him a message later in the day and he was flabbergasted that he didn't recognize me.
I'm liking it more each day. I think I'll keep it.
Friday, October 3, 2008
It's Done
I can't believe I did it!
Yes, I did it. I shaved the whole thing off! I'm having a "reveal" party tonight so I won't show you what I look like just yet. This is almost the last picture of me with whiskers.
It took the barber over an hour for the haircut and shave. He did many passes with hot towels, shaving cream, oil cream, and the razor.
I'm going to create a video of the whole thing. It is going to be my next video story.
In the mean time. Here's a teaser photo:
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| From The Great Shave |
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Dave Ramsey on the Financial Mess
Check out Dave's take on the economic mess: http://tinyurl.com/4rpuq9. And guess what, he doesn't recommend going into more debt to solve it! [Surprise, surprise]
Most of all, we need to pray! pray! pray! for our countries leaders!
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