Time Hog

Ok here's the deal, anyone who knows me knows that it really takes a lot to make me aggravated. But there is one thing that really irritates me. Time Hogs. A Time Hog is someone who talks all the time about things that they think are relevant to the topic but is so far off that by the time they're done you've forgotten what the topic was in the first place. There is a Time Hog in two out of my three classes. The worse thing is is that it is the same person. I try to sit there and listen contently and patiently but after a while I just zone out. As this person goes on and on about their job or kids or experiences I lose it. The instructor seems to be engaged in the conversation but I'm not. I bet this person wasted 10 minutes of class today telling us how to choose what area of Human Services we should or should not get into. It almost seems like the Time Hog wants to teach the class.

Am I being selfish or do I have a valid point? Do I say something to the instructor or not? What you think?

How Great is our God?

Last Saturday I went out to do my usual running around. I went to Menard's to get some supplies to paint my bedroom, Aldi for groceries, and Meijer to pick up a few things. When I got in my truck to leave Meijer the battery was dead. I sat there running all the scenarios through my head (who can I call, can a flag some one down to get a jump) and decided to just go back in and buy one of those handy jump starters. I stood there looking at the different models they carry and the cheapest one is $45. I looked at the batteries and they were $65. My budget is extremely tight. I had the money to buy one but that would leave me short on paying bills. I went ahead and got a new battery, took it out to the parking lot, jumped my truck and went home. All the way I was thinking about my bills and what was I going to do. When I got home I went to get the mail and there was a letter from my mortgage company. Now what? I opened it and enclosed was a check for $288.00, a refund for over payment into the escrow account. And to top it off the house payment went down $15 a month.

How great is our God?

Greater than our problems.

Back to School

Well today is my first day back to school. I started this new adventure during the summer semester and this place was a ghost town compared to today. Man there is people all over the place. I stopped by the bookstore last week to pick up my books and one of them had not came in yet. The lady told my to check back later. So I came in before class this morning and stood in line for 50 minutes only to find that it's still not in.

I am taking 7 credit hours (3classes) this semester, all my classes are on Tuesday so it makes for a long day. The cool thing is that 2 are hybrid so I'm only in the class room every other week. And the other weeks assignments are due online.

I am so excited to be here today. I feel this is exactly where God wants me to be.

OneThought.net

My friend and Pastor Dan Vukmirovich has started a new blog that is simple and to the point. Check it out. Awsome stuff man!

Be Still

I get a daily email from Joel Osteen Ministries titled Today's Word. I don't always read them due to time or just not in the mood, but I read today's and thought I'd pass it along. Just fits where I am today.


Be Still

Today's Scripture

"Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV).


Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

In this day and age, our culture has become so accustomed to having constant activity going on; computers, cell phones, television, email, video games. And there’s nothing wrong with that stuff but sometimes, we have to stop and be still so we can focus on knowing God. This is especially true during the difficult times in life. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend or talk about it with a neighbor, but at some point, you have to stop and say, “God, I rest in You. I know You have me in the palm of Your hand.” Remember, our battles are spiritual battles. The people in your life aren’t your enemy, the forces of darkness are. When you choose to be still and know that the Greater One lives on the inside of you, you are saying to the whole world, “I trust God. He is my Defender.” When you choose to believe in Him you will enter into His rest. Remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. As you are still before Him, You will see His hand of victory and blessing in every area of your life!

A Prayer for Today

Father in Heaven, I humbly come before You. I choose to be still before You. Speak to my heart so I can know You more. Fill me with Your peace as I put my trust in You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

So with school starting next week and I have a lot of questions on my mind, I decided to take a ride up to Michigan City and walk out to the lighthouse. It's always been one of those places I go to have some alone time with God. A place to be still.

I sat there for a long time watching and listening to the waves, I started to feel a little sorry for myself. And then a voice inside said "I didn't come here to get depressed! I came here to be energized, strengthened, set free!" WOW that was it! I stood up and looked out over this huge body of water. One of the largest lakes in the world and realized that maybe my dreams have been too small, I have work to do, I've been called to something much bigger than I've imagined. My questions have been answered. I am energized, strengthened, set free.

Be still indeed

Spiritual Gifts

Most of you know that I've been a quest to find my potential in life. I've spent a lot of time reading, researching, taking personality profile tests, strengths tests, etc... and I'm always open to try anything that is a help in finding out more about myself. A close friend asked me to go to a Spiritual Gifts class at Vineyard Community Church with him tonight. Before the class we where asked to take a Free Spiritual Gifts Analysis on Church Growth .org. This is another tool to help me in my quest, even though I know what my traits are. I recommend that everyone take a test like this or other personality profiles.

Here is how my analysis came out

Spiritual Gifts


Evangelism 15

Prophecy 11

Teaching 10

Exhortation 15

Pastor/Shepherd 21

Showing Mercy 18

Serving 13

Giving 10

Administration 13

Go to link above, click on the Free Spiritual Gifts Analysis on the right side of the page, then click on Individual users.

Post your gifts and let me know if your analysis came out the way you thought it would.

Should be fun!!!!

Bring the Rain

Bring The Rain
Mercy Me

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty