This is referencing the Lord's command to Israel to rebuild the temple around 538 B.C., yet it still applies to us today. It is not an excuse to shirk our responsibilities at home/work nor is it saying that it is wrong to spend effort to improve these situations. For me, it speaks to the questions of motivation, treasure, and priority...and it serves as a great reminder for all us, whatever we are doing, throughout our days.
Haggai 1:2-11
2 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD." 3 Then the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins? 5 Now, therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. 6 You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. And he who earns wages does so to put them into a bag with holes.
7 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. 8 Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the LORD. 9 You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why, declares the LORD of hosts? Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house. 10 Therefore the heavens above you have withheld the dew, and the earth has withheld its produce. 11 And I have called for a drought on the land and the hills, on the grain, the new wine, the oil, on what the ground brings forth, on man and beast, and on all their labors."
28 April 2008
27 April 2008
Guy Style
Sunday afternoon was relaxing. We decided to lay low at home after staying at the cabin all weekend. A mutual decision was reached that we would we hose off and lounge around the house in comfortable clothes. Stacey got ready first and put on her comfy clothes. I got ready second and put on my comfy clothes. When I came downstairs Stacey saw what I was wearing and was confused. She thought I was going “out”.
What’s funny (but probably more then anything, sad), is that apparently there is no distinction between my lazy Sunday clothes and my Sunday best. But, like most other hobo-sexual males, I have no problem with that.
What’s funny (but probably more then anything, sad), is that apparently there is no distinction between my lazy Sunday clothes and my Sunday best. But, like most other hobo-sexual males, I have no problem with that.
26 April 2008
30th Birthday Part 3 & 4
1) ATVs
2) Steak, Beer, Cake, Brownies, M&Ms, Tootsie Rolls, Red Vines, etc (and lots of it)
3) Getting drenched by gallons upon gallons of sewer water
4) A chlorine sponge bath
Obviously, in that order. Thanks goes out to all involved for making this a very memorable day! I love you guys (and I am just having a little fun with it). It'll be our little secret.
2) Steak, Beer, Cake, Brownies, M&Ms, Tootsie Rolls, Red Vines, etc (and lots of it)
3) Getting drenched by gallons upon gallons of sewer water
4) A chlorine sponge bath
Obviously, in that order. Thanks goes out to all involved for making this a very memorable day! I love you guys (and I am just having a little fun with it). It'll be our little secret.
23 April 2008
Liverpool Chelsea
Since I have strict instructions not to post a comment on The Gaw's blog regarding yesterday’s Liverpool Chelsea CL match, I’ll do the next best thing…post it my own blog! Really, there isn’t much to say buddy. Liverpool dominated the game and should have won by AT LEAST 1-0. Cech made some great saves that otherwise would have resulted in a blowout. Liverpool deserved the victory, no doubt about it.
I feel for all of you Liverpool fans right now. The good news is, 1-1 is still a decent score. Liverpool can still get it done! Keep your head up guys.
I feel for all of you Liverpool fans right now. The good news is, 1-1 is still a decent score. Liverpool can still get it done! Keep your head up guys.
Twit...ter
At the risk of offending certain friends that read this blog, here’s my position regarding Twitter (and why I won’t get on this train). Please know that I write this with the utmost respect, admiration, and love for all you. In addition, this is not meant for anyone in particular, simply for the masses of Twitter-ers.
Why do I need to know what you’re having for dinner? Should I care that your left toe itches at this very moment? Am I less of a friend because I don’t want to know what foul odor surrounds you right now? Here’s one for you: I’m just about to eat an orange and thought you needed to know NOW!
Twitter and blogs can be a great way to stay in touch. Unfortunately, they both usually become podiums for the self-absorbed. It’s something we all need to keep in mind (myself included) when “tweeting” or writing a blog. There is a fine line between the two.
Rant over. I need to stop drinking the haterade.
Why do I need to know what you’re having for dinner? Should I care that your left toe itches at this very moment? Am I less of a friend because I don’t want to know what foul odor surrounds you right now? Here’s one for you: I’m just about to eat an orange and thought you needed to know NOW!
Twitter and blogs can be a great way to stay in touch. Unfortunately, they both usually become podiums for the self-absorbed. It’s something we all need to keep in mind (myself included) when “tweeting” or writing a blog. There is a fine line between the two.
Rant over. I need to stop drinking the haterade.
22 April 2008
Fletcher Peak Part 2
I've never seen pictures of me on a climb quite like this before...mainly because I'm the one taking them. Awesome! I put them into video form with music but you couldn't make out any of the details. So, you'll have to just click on them one by one.
Update: I've re-sized the pictures so that they are viewable on the web.
Update: I've re-sized the pictures so that they are viewable on the web.
21 April 2008
Loo Loo Anyone?
I love this commercial... I've watched it over and over and can't stop laughing at the facial expressions exhibited. Who knew water could be so invigorating?
19 April 2008
30th Birthday Part 1 & 2
Although my 30th birthday is on the 26th, I started the celebration early. Saturday was a big day. It began at 3:30 a.m. and ended at 11:30 p.m.
In the morning hours I climbed Fletcher Peak with Nathan. Fletcher Peak rises all the way up to ~13,950 feet above sea level, just missing the 14er cut. However, because it is still winter and the fact that 50 feet really isn't that big of deal, this climb was vastly more difficult than the 14ers I did last summer on dry ground. We began the 8 mile round-trip early. The full moon lighted our way in the early morning hours. Snowshoes were required the whole trip. In addition, I don't think was possible to make it to the summit without an ice axe. 7.5 hours later we were back to the car. I had a good time at first, but towards the end I was begging for the trip to be over. I have a love-hate relationship with climbing mountains in the winter...more specifically, I hate doing them but love the pictures and the feeling of accomplishment afterwards. It requires more physical and mental strength then anything else I've ever had to do.
I made it home just in time to take a shower before my parents and the family headed up to the Rapids game in Denver. My parents had purchased tickets to the Rapids - Earthquakes game for my birthday. It was a lot of fun. The food was great and the stadium was packed. The Rapids lost 0 - 2 to the expansion Earthquakes, and in all honesty, looked pretty poor. They are still on top of the western conference, however. A quick drive down I-25 and up the stairs later, I collapsed on the bed at 11:30 p.m.
I feel sore but well today. I feel especially well now that I've had a chance to look at the pictures from yesterday's events.
Music by Skillet (Re-birthing)
In the morning hours I climbed Fletcher Peak with Nathan. Fletcher Peak rises all the way up to ~13,950 feet above sea level, just missing the 14er cut. However, because it is still winter and the fact that 50 feet really isn't that big of deal, this climb was vastly more difficult than the 14ers I did last summer on dry ground. We began the 8 mile round-trip early. The full moon lighted our way in the early morning hours. Snowshoes were required the whole trip. In addition, I don't think was possible to make it to the summit without an ice axe. 7.5 hours later we were back to the car. I had a good time at first, but towards the end I was begging for the trip to be over. I have a love-hate relationship with climbing mountains in the winter...more specifically, I hate doing them but love the pictures and the feeling of accomplishment afterwards. It requires more physical and mental strength then anything else I've ever had to do.
I made it home just in time to take a shower before my parents and the family headed up to the Rapids game in Denver. My parents had purchased tickets to the Rapids - Earthquakes game for my birthday. It was a lot of fun. The food was great and the stadium was packed. The Rapids lost 0 - 2 to the expansion Earthquakes, and in all honesty, looked pretty poor. They are still on top of the western conference, however. A quick drive down I-25 and up the stairs later, I collapsed on the bed at 11:30 p.m.
I feel sore but well today. I feel especially well now that I've had a chance to look at the pictures from yesterday's events.
Music by Skillet (Re-birthing)
17 April 2008
15 April 2008
The Kanzius Machine
A promising new cancer treatment that may one day replace radiation and chemotherapy is edging closer to human trials. Kanzius RF therapy attaches microscopic nanoparticles to cancer cells and then "cooks" tumors inside the body with harmless radio waves.
Based on technology developed by Pennsylvania inventor John Kanzius, a retired radio and TV engineer, the treatment has proven 100 percent effective at killing cancer cells while leaving neighboring healthy cells unharmed. It is currently being tested at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Here's the clip from the 60 Minutes story that aired on Sunday.
Based on technology developed by Pennsylvania inventor John Kanzius, a retired radio and TV engineer, the treatment has proven 100 percent effective at killing cancer cells while leaving neighboring healthy cells unharmed. It is currently being tested at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Here's the clip from the 60 Minutes story that aired on Sunday.
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