I woke up again! Lest you think that I am abusing this statement as a blessing - please think again. Scripture commands us to, "Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other." And yes, for those of you who unlearned the eternity of Christ at your local theological cemetary, I do know the context within which this verse was spoken. We are to consider each day and know that God is in charge of it. I am thankful for yet another.
I got to have a free brunch with some friends who are apartment missionaries in a community nearby. (I am what is known as a food freeloader). I also got to serve some people and make waffles!
I got to talk with Raja who is from Pakistan. He is going to high school here and I have shared with him my experiences in Pakistan. Hopefully he will learn to follow Christ soon.
I got to eat some yummy cake and free pizza!!
My friend gave me a gas-powered weed eater. Previously, he gave me a leaf blower and a mulching lawn mower. No, I didn't ask- he asked me. I do not look for opportunities to do yard work.
I got another huge cucumber from my garden.
Yesterday I suddenly developed some terrible intestinal cramping and the accompanying bathroom-related symptoms. Today, I am munching cake and pizza!!!
Today while workin on my physics lab, I listened to a lecture from Richard Feynman. While he was wrong about God (I hope he changed his mind before he died!) he was brilliant and explains the nature of photons and particle theory better than anyone. You can listen to his lectures here: http://www.vega.org.uk/video/programme/45
If you can read this - you were blessed by God today. Have you thanked Him?
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
How God blessed me today - July 13, 2006
God blessed me today because:
1. I woke up again!
2. I didn't have to go to trial, for something I didn't do! (passing a loading schoolbus)
3. I got to spend 5 hours with some mega-rowdy special needs kids. My kid o' the day was Andres, a 12 year old with down's syndrome and genetic diabetes. He was non-stop energy and beligerence and unfortunately, he had to go to "time out" for 5 minutes. The really funny part was, that he was crying the biggest fake cry on earth and then I asked, "Are you hungry" and immediately he stopped crying and plainly said, "yep!" Everyone laughed.
4. I got to pet a wallaby and a baby deer and a not-yet-smelly pig.
5. I learned that Hulk Hogan is 52.
6. I met with Prof. France Brown at CBS and had a neat discussion about grading papers.
7. I got to talk with my pal Wendell Smith. Wendell once lived under a bridge and he isn't a billy-goat. He was a homeless drug addict. Now Wendell is half-way through a bachelor's degree at America's best bible college www.cbshouston.edu.
8. I got to talk to my brother
9. I got to pray for a man I knew who was at the gym a week ago and passed out. His family will be signing a DNR order for him as his brain electrochemical function is zero. This is a direct testimony that you had better know where your eternal reservations are and have your ticket in hand because all tickets to eternity are one-way and non-refundable. Do you know where you will spend eternity? Are you absolutely sure? If someone were to place a revolver between your eyes and say, see you in eternity, sucka, would you be terrified or just frightened? (Terrified is when you don't know what will happen next)
10. I got a free lunch of a yummy sandwich.
11. I was able to put gas into my car.
12. I have a car! Which by the way was given to me by God. "How on earth could God give you a car" you say? Well, I had no car, and then my wife and I prayed and asked God if we could have one, and then shortly thereafter someone called and said, "I don't know why, but I just want to give you my car." This person graciously gave us his car - and I'm not even sure he believes in God. I hope he does.
13. I was able to listen to a pretty cool sermon by Neil McClendon of Grand Parkway former Baptist church, now Elder led, or something like that. I vicariously know Neil through my brother Terry.
14. I have been invited to a video game tournament at the luxurious home of a Houston welathy person. I don't know if I can go, but this will be the bomb = tons of networked XBOX 360's playing in team matches on big screens, with unlimited refreshments.
15. I learned that my friend Carol's son Chris is away visiting and she has some time to herself. This is important because Chris is an adult with CP (he is a BIG adult) and it takes alot out of his mom to care for him.
Remember, you too can receive God's blessings - but you have to know Him first. You know Him by believing in His Son, Jesus Christ. That's it - no religion, no ceremony, no fanfare necessary - just true belief.
ttfn
1. I woke up again!
2. I didn't have to go to trial, for something I didn't do! (passing a loading schoolbus)
3. I got to spend 5 hours with some mega-rowdy special needs kids. My kid o' the day was Andres, a 12 year old with down's syndrome and genetic diabetes. He was non-stop energy and beligerence and unfortunately, he had to go to "time out" for 5 minutes. The really funny part was, that he was crying the biggest fake cry on earth and then I asked, "Are you hungry" and immediately he stopped crying and plainly said, "yep!" Everyone laughed.
4. I got to pet a wallaby and a baby deer and a not-yet-smelly pig.
5. I learned that Hulk Hogan is 52.
6. I met with Prof. France Brown at CBS and had a neat discussion about grading papers.
7. I got to talk with my pal Wendell Smith. Wendell once lived under a bridge and he isn't a billy-goat. He was a homeless drug addict. Now Wendell is half-way through a bachelor's degree at America's best bible college www.cbshouston.edu.
8. I got to talk to my brother
9. I got to pray for a man I knew who was at the gym a week ago and passed out. His family will be signing a DNR order for him as his brain electrochemical function is zero. This is a direct testimony that you had better know where your eternal reservations are and have your ticket in hand because all tickets to eternity are one-way and non-refundable. Do you know where you will spend eternity? Are you absolutely sure? If someone were to place a revolver between your eyes and say, see you in eternity, sucka, would you be terrified or just frightened? (Terrified is when you don't know what will happen next)
10. I got a free lunch of a yummy sandwich.
11. I was able to put gas into my car.
12. I have a car! Which by the way was given to me by God. "How on earth could God give you a car" you say? Well, I had no car, and then my wife and I prayed and asked God if we could have one, and then shortly thereafter someone called and said, "I don't know why, but I just want to give you my car." This person graciously gave us his car - and I'm not even sure he believes in God. I hope he does.
13. I was able to listen to a pretty cool sermon by Neil McClendon of Grand Parkway former Baptist church, now Elder led, or something like that. I vicariously know Neil through my brother Terry.
14. I have been invited to a video game tournament at the luxurious home of a Houston welathy person. I don't know if I can go, but this will be the bomb = tons of networked XBOX 360's playing in team matches on big screens, with unlimited refreshments.
15. I learned that my friend Carol's son Chris is away visiting and she has some time to herself. This is important because Chris is an adult with CP (he is a BIG adult) and it takes alot out of his mom to care for him.
Remember, you too can receive God's blessings - but you have to know Him first. You know Him by believing in His Son, Jesus Christ. That's it - no religion, no ceremony, no fanfare necessary - just true belief.
ttfn
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
July 12, 2006
Does God really bless me every day? Absolutely, and I'll tell you how right here. All truth, and no baloney.
Today God blessed me because I woke up. According to various sources, anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 people die every day around the world.
Today God blessed me because I woke up next to my wife of 18 years. Nearly 50% of those who marry in America will stop having to wake up next to someone they love.
Today God blessed me because I know Chris Chavez, who, although short, is pretty cool. He needs a wife though.
Today God blessed me because I prayed yesterday for relief from a trial that I was to attend. I was accused of a traffic violation which I didn't commit (a BIG one - not having to do with alcohol or drugs or guns) and I was sweating the preparation. Then, as I was studying physics, my attorney called and said it was postponed indefinitely.
Today God blessed me because I have 3 children who love me and who obey me.
Today God blessed me because I am able to understand the physics of wave motion, harmonics and sound.
Today God blessed me because even though it is 94 degrees and 60% humidity, I was able to run 2+ miles.
Today God blessed me because I had food to eat and water to drink. Millions don't www.water.cc
Today God blessed me because I work with a group trying to end suffering in very sad places. www.innovativehs.net
Today God blessed me because my friend Greg encouraged me on my way to medical school.
www.colonyheart.com
God wants to bless you too! All you have to do is ask.
Today God blessed me because I woke up. According to various sources, anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 people die every day around the world.
Today God blessed me because I woke up next to my wife of 18 years. Nearly 50% of those who marry in America will stop having to wake up next to someone they love.
Today God blessed me because I know Chris Chavez, who, although short, is pretty cool. He needs a wife though.
Today God blessed me because I prayed yesterday for relief from a trial that I was to attend. I was accused of a traffic violation which I didn't commit (a BIG one - not having to do with alcohol or drugs or guns) and I was sweating the preparation. Then, as I was studying physics, my attorney called and said it was postponed indefinitely.
Today God blessed me because I have 3 children who love me and who obey me.
Today God blessed me because I am able to understand the physics of wave motion, harmonics and sound.
Today God blessed me because even though it is 94 degrees and 60% humidity, I was able to run 2+ miles.
Today God blessed me because I had food to eat and water to drink. Millions don't www.water.cc
Today God blessed me because I work with a group trying to end suffering in very sad places. www.innovativehs.net
Today God blessed me because my friend Greg encouraged me on my way to medical school.
www.colonyheart.com
God wants to bless you too! All you have to do is ask.
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