Goodbye Facebook

Well, I went and did it. I de-cluttered my life by getting rid of facebook! Mind you I did not delete my account, I merely deactivated it, but I do not forsee myself going back to it anytime in the near future.

Why, you may be asking. I will tell you now- I have been, for the past several months grown tired of facebook. I have been caught up in the information overload. I hit max overload with the false rumors that facebook will be charging for membership, I checked and this just is not true but it didn't stop many of my friends from posting on their status updates that indeed it was true. I originally joined facebook back in 2007 or thereabouts, to give me more of a web presence. I thought it would be a great way to stay in touch with friends, and re-connect with old friends. To that end facebook did it's job sufficiently, what began to work against me was the fact that I forgot what people do when they see an empty space of internet real estate- they feel that they must fill it in with whatever they feel. In principle that is a good idea, but in theory it only presents me with much garbage to weed through on my way to finding inspiration, inspiration that was very hard to come by. Facebook became, to my 'friends' a sounding board for whatever. I'm afraid I was looking for water in a well that had dried up about a year ago. This is not to say some of my friends didn't post things that weren't interesting to read, to them I was grateful. They say that hind sight is 20/20, what I should have done was to delete probably 67% of my friends, then I would be onto something! But by the time I realized that it was too late, the die had been cast, and I was no longer a member of facebook. I think what really got to me was the fact that I was hearing things from people who, would never have shared these things with me if facebook never existed, and that made me feel very strange. I also found myself looking through friends of friends photo albums before I even realized it. Also making me feel strange for I knew if I grabbed, and then started looking through a strangers photo album, which was in a sense what I was doing, right in front of them, they would have abruptly stopped me and asked just what I thought I was doing, and rightfully so. I found that my social network was becoming an anti-social network.

Let me tell you what did happen in the 2 days since I got rid of my account- I have actually contacted several of my friends via email. These are people that do mean something to me, people that I look forward to sharing with, That list will grow in time. Oh, and no I do not miss these friends, just to name a few; the narcissist, the bragger, the downer, the potty-mouth, the shop-a-holic, the causeheads (a few of those); the please re-posters (also a few of them), the guess-where-I-am-going-on-vacation-this-week, the play-by-play of their life announcer, the do-you-realize-who-you-are-sharing-this-wither, and the what-happens-in-the-bathroom-does-not-neccesarily-stay-in-the-bathroom. Serenity now!

I have it now, I am off to live life on my terms. The End!!

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

I didn't watch the presidents address last night, but I did hear how we are buying too many foreign cars- he specifically mentioned Hyundai and Kia. I took offense to that, my wife and I both own Hyundais, and they have been great cars for us! I am a big believer in buying American, BUT, I am not just going to buy American because it's the right thing to do. I want to buy a product that I know I will be able to rely on. I think back to when my Grandfather was still with us, he was so proud to buy American TV's, appliances, and cars. Now, this was back in the 1970's when we knew how to make good products, he once owned an Oldsmobile (a 1972 Delta 88) that was a great car, it lasted over 20 years, as far as I know the engine from that car is living in a tow truck somewhere. We cared about the products we made, they were made to last, we had pride. Somewhere along the line our "America is the greatest" cry became our downfall when our arrogance took over, we have been to slow to realize that just saying something doesn't make it so, we need to have action behind it!! I think Unions have served their purpose, we needed Unions to help the American gain some dignity, and better pay when they were woefully underpaid. Now, I think Unions have gotten too big for their own good, that is something we need to examine, instead of moving forward, I believe that Unions are holding us back. I love my country, we ARE the greatest nation in the world, we need to get back to basics. I agree with Obama, we do need to buy American, and America has to uphold it's end of the bargain by making products that people want to buy, strong products made by a strong nation. God Bless America!!

Confession or Confusion?

Today I go to the final segment of my laity class today, my 3rd one. We are learning about United Methodist doctrine and theology, as our instructor puts it- the doctrine is the guardrail, theology is the road (or something to that effect.) We are learning about all the doctrine that makes us United Methodist. It is a wonderful class, it's not just the class that makes it worthwhile, it's the fellowship with brothers and sisters of my faith. As I said, i have gone for the past three years, and each time I feel myself being more and more connected with the glory of God! I pray for all of the instructors, organizers, and fellow United Methodists, that they too feel a closer bond with the father, as we all dig deeper into our faith. I also pray that what I learn will give me a deeper meaning of what it means to be a Christian. Amen.

Big Decision

Well, this is going to be a weekend where I am in deep thought, I seek the advice of others, but, ultimately I have to do what my gut says. The situation I find myself in now is not good, my future sanity depends on my decision. I have prayed over this, I have asked God for the wisdom to follow the right path. This would mean a big change for me in every aspect, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!! If it is a train, I will hop on and go!!
I hope to be back later with some good news!!

You're my Best Friend!

On the way home from Church this afternoon, after a wonderful service and message, and a great version of Amazing Grace sung by the congregation I heard You're My Best Friend by Queen. I think that God is telling me something. That song put the cherry on top of my Sunday!! Pastor's message told us not to keep Jesus at arm's length, that we should openly welcome him into our hearts and lives. The whole service moved me to tears especially when I consoled a friend who had recently lost his sister-in-law suddenly, they are a very close family and I know he was hurting. "I was lost, but now am Found!" A-men!!!

Oh my...

My prayers go out to the people of Japan in the wake of earthquakes, Tsunamis, and a possible nuclear meltdown (not clear to this writer what the situation is, something happened, but it has not been fully told) The Japanese are a proud people rich in history and culture. They will pull through this. I am also very impressed how this whole disaster is being handled, the Japanese people are working together; helping each other. There is a genuine concern for their fellow countrymen, something not really seen in past disasters or recent crisises in other countries. May God watch over them.

90 Days

Not much to say about this, something personal I need to do. It's high time I faced my demons, I need to start doing what's right. I know what to do, I know what needs to be done, I just have to do it, I have a wealth of resources at my disposal, I just need to reach out. I don't know why I haven't been. Instead of sitting alone in silence and suffering, I need to realize I am part of a community of knowledgeable people. I have to take the bowl off my light- it's time to shine!!

Ashes, ashes...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. A time when it customary to 'give up' something. I always have a hard time with this, each year I try to make this item more and more meaningful. I will come up with something, but... I started to think along with giving something up, why not give also? Give more of myself to others? It's just a thought.

Thank you for your Support

We all need support, if you care about someone, and they need a shoulder, let someone know by your actions that they have your support, give them the love they need to succeed. Let them know that if they stumble or fall that they have a safe place to land. Having support puts success at arms reach.

Friday... Monday?

Friday is here again, yay. The weekend is supposed to be rainy and windy, I'm not sure in what order that will come, but whatever comes, I hope the weekend will be fun for me and the kids. I would like to do something fun to take my mind off a few things. Nothing bad, just need to clear my head for bigger and better things, in several posts previously I stated I have a lot going on in my personal life, I am changing into someone I will be for the rest of my life, I am praying that person is someone I can enjoy spending time with. I want to meet Monday saying that I have used up my weekend.

Freedom of Speech

Well, our decency as a Nation has finally full circle to bite us where we sit- "High Court Rules for Anti-Gay Protesters at Funerals"
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads in part:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Yes, everybody in the US is entitled to free speech, I don't know if the founding fathers even considered what speech was to be protected in the coming centuries. I am sure that they would be appalled at the speech that we consider free. Our Declaration of Independence also states:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

We also have certain unalienable (absolute) rights. Hmmmm... I see a problem here, by defending the rights of a few citizens, we are also dying other people (citizens) of THEIR rights, their right to Liberty (freedom).

This is undoubtedly a tough call, but it all boils down to the fact that while the speech (vile as it is) for the Westboro Baptist Church is being protected under our laws, what about the protection of rights for the grieving families of our military who have paid the ultimate sacrifice? These souls who were fighting for the very rights that now comfortably shroud these hate mongers that unsuccessfully pass themselves off as a Church? I think that the rights of the Declaration of Independence should have some bearing in this case, I firmly believe that. I don't know what to do, the High Court has spoken- I always thought I would be a good judge, I am fair, I can see both sides and feel that I could rule on the side of the right. But when you are talking law it is hard to rule on the side of 'right.' It usually rules on black and white, but the vibrant gray that always exists simply become collateral damage to this judicial machine.
I am against these protests, these families should be allowed to bury their family members in a peaceful, somber ceremony. I don't know what else to say except that we do have a God in heaven, he gave us Jesus who went to die on the cross and cleanse us with his blood. We are, ever since that day, 'free of sin' by that very sacrifice. But, there is one caveat- we need to recognize this sacrifice, we need to accept Jesus as our savior. I don't know how this Church can exist, given my previous statement. Anybody who accepts Jesus as their savior can not, by definition, behave the way they have been, and thanks to the High Court ruling, will continue to. I pray for strength for these grieving families, the words that these protesters speak do not represent the opinion of this author, OR the overwhelming majority of this great Country. God Bless America.

Avoidance or Tolerance...

As an addendum to my Social Slowdown Post.. While talking to my wife about my latest 'feud' with social media, her opinion was to just ignore posts that caused me angst, a simple solution to my problem, but my retort was that in order to find out if the post was unsatisfactory or not was to actually read it. But by then I was already befouled by it's banality. I would rather take a break from reading posts. Again she advises that I would miss good posts along the way. I really had no argument for that. Tolerance is usually the way to go, if I could just get myself to look beyond these posts and realize that people are people, and they will do what they do no matter what else may be happening. More simply put these things occur whether I read the posts or not, I need to rise above it. But, avoiding them takes them completely out of the equation, out of sight out of mind... tolerance on the other hand will cause me to see people for what they are, to learn about them. I am still up in the air, but I am grateful that I have other opinions to guide me. Time will tell...

Toastmasters

A group of us from work went down the street to visit another companies Toastmasters meeting to aid us as we make the hourbey to start up our own Toastmasters group.

We have visited 2 so far, both were very different in how they conducted their meetings, but the people are all the same, energetic, forward-thinking folk who want to broaden their lives (all aspects) and climb to heights that never would have been imaginable had they not taken the plung into this vibrant endeavor. Eventhough we have yet to get our group off the ground, we have the numbers on our side to form our own independent group, we just need to get our paperwork in order so that we can get off the ground. I am, needless to say, very excited to start our group, I will post often about this, maybe even post transcripts of speeches that I give. Wish us luck on our journey to further our self-development. Click here to learn more!!

Just what is a blog?

Whatever a blog is, it is very popular, I obtained the definition below from WikiPedia-

BlogFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A blog (a blend of the term web log)[1] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Most blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other via widgets on the blogs and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites.[2]

Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (art blog), photographs (photoblog), videos (video blogging), music (MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting). Microblogging is another type of blogging, featuring very short posts.

As of 16 February 2011 (2011 -02-16)[update], there were over 156 million public blogs in existence.[3]

Social Slowdown

I turned on my computer this morning, and I did not immediately go onto Facebook or Twitter to the latest whaty-what.

I must say I prefer Twitter over Facebook, I did finally get around to checking my social networks, what did I find... exactly, aside from the day-to-day updates I get from the many pages I 'like', there's the usual parade of attention seekers trotting out their news of the day as if that news would affect MY life, it does though... now, mind you this is news that while still relevant to that specific person, has little or no effect on me except for the fact that I am now forced to read it becuase we are 'connected' I know by being a member of the social media, I have jumped right into the fray of kids accomplishments, the latest event, or even home remodel. There is a saying that you can never get to much of a good thing, well social media has proven that pithy statement entirely wrong. Why do we as a society feel the need to get into other peoples heads? Shouldn't we use this time to get into our own heads? I am still trying to figure out what makes me tick, and I feel that reading each new post from 'friends' takes me further away from getting myself in order. At 46, I am always discovering things about me, while I am still getting my arms around my faith, and digging deeper into the Bible. There is also a saying that states don't believe everything you read, I think that is true when it comes to social media, or any media for that matter. So what am I saying? What do I mean to learn from this post? I guess I am saying that enough is enough! I honestly do not think I have my life in the kind shape that can handle all of this information from folk who post as if their lives are in perfect order, I am not one to wear masks (although I do) I am what I am, maybe that's the issue I have with my position in the social media combine. I have things that I want to do, lessons I still have to learn. I do not see any benefit in concerning myself with what everybody else is doing, sure I will go back at some point, but right now, this is where I feel at home. The only opinion of myself that matters is the opinion I have of myself, and before that opinion goes south, I intend to 'write' the ship! This is now my social network- RANDOM THOUGHTS!!

Loftier pursuits

I am finding that as I pursue goals other than what I am 'supposed to' I find that my life comes more into focus, and there are fewer things to stress over. Just focusing on work creates more stress in my life, whereas if I have more and varied outside interests- Church, my writing, choir, childrens educational goals, physical exercise, health; I am more focused on things that usually create stress. I have more balance in my life than if I just focus on things that I am supposed to. I like branching out, and I will continue to... to search for even further balance in a life that I have been given by God. My gifts need to be shared.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

I am helping my son (4th grader) finish his report on Martin Luther King Jr. for Black History Month. I knew that Dr. King was a great man, but after going through his life with my son, I myself have learned a lot more about the man from our research.

You can view the timeline from his life by clicking here: Martin Luther King, Jr. TIMELINE. He was arrested several times as he fought for civil rights; Lunch counter sit-ins began in Greensboro, North Carolina. In Atlanta, King is arrested during a sit-in waiting to be served at a restaurant. In 1960 he was sentenced to four months in jail, but after intervention by John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, he was released. It is easy to take for granted what Dr. King did for civil rights, from joing the bus boycott in Montgomery, AL to lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, NC to his many speeches he gave during his life. Dr. King once said-

Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Dr. King was a man of great faith, he lived what he spoke and preached. No, he didn't see the whole staircase, he didn't need to, he just knew it was there; a staircase that he would have used in his "I've been to the Mountaintop speech"
To this day we are taking up his battle, still step by step, it has been a long, slow battle and the top of the staircase is getting closer and closer.

I am glad my son picked Dr. King as his topic for his report, I learned a lot and my son did also. I will try never to take for granted what any man has done in his lifetime, especially when that lifetime is cut tragically short because of his strong convictions to make right what is obviously wrong.

Sunday School

Mom's not been feeling well, so I have been working the class myself, with the help of some great parents. I think it may be time for a week off. Kids are great, but I want to remain fresh. This will also mean bailing on Church. We'll see what happens as next Sunday draws closer. I will pray about it this week. But right now, I know how I feel.

Writing, writing, writing...

Forgot how much fun it is to post to my Blog (imagine that) I actually had something in mind to write about, but as soon as I sat down... you get the picture. And now, it's almost time to get ready for Church, and then Sunday School. I am very excited about Script Frenzy I have never written a script before, but I do have a lot of ideas running around in my head, maybe I wll empty out something good. Basically I have a month to reasearch script writing!! Still have no idea what to write about? Maybe something I imagine? Something I know a lot about? I have a month...

From was to is...

They say that everyone you meet, know, are cared for by makes you who you are. You are a conglomeration of all of your associations in your life

Oh, God!

Just watched Oh, God! Bk II. Forgot what a great movie, and moives these are! Think God, I wonder if a mainstream movie like this could be made in 2011? The message this movie sends is wonderful, God speaks to, and converses with a child who sees nothing wrong with seeing God, the adults in the movie of course, are perplexed by the childs admission that she actually sees God and becomes one (of MANY) of his disciples. I am biased, as I too talk to God with words and actions. I don't know how I would react if I ever saw God himself, and spoke with him. What would I say? What would he say? But, I know that as long as Jesus stays in my heart, I will see God one day, at the time and place of his choosing. As the Easter season quickly approaches, I know I have God's love covering me, protecting me like a blanket. I know this because he gave his only son... for ME. If God can see something in me that makes me worthy of sacrificing his only son, well than i can see that something in me also.

People are people...

Yesterday (Friday) was not my best day- work was, well work, nothing terrible, just a very demanding day by some very demanding people. Driving home, and getting gas was also challenging. As I was sitting at the pump finally getting gas for my car after sitting behind a car that was done getting gas but not moving because the driver had very thoughtfully gone inside the Quick Chek. Anyway, I was thinking of how I follow Gods commands, and try my best to live an upright life, it seems people alway try to make my life more difficult, I feel that by doing what's right I make other peoples lives easier, but all I get in return is hassles, and inconveniences. Then I thought how happy I have Jesus, and what he's done for me. I am very thankful!!

Can't we all just get along...?

I watched the Memorial in Arizona last night, and several times throughout the night. I was impressed with the speeches, especially President Obama's, he took Just the right tone, I am glad he dove into the political aspect that has unfortunately has floated over this tragedy like a rain cloud. I was looking for anger from the president, as if to tell those people who blame everyone except the shooter that they were way off the mark. He didn't get angry, he calmly crafted tributes to those who lost their lives that day, and hope for those who were still in hospital fighting for their lives. He was not blaming people this night, no, he also wanted to heal wounds that had not been caused by bullets, but by words. We will get over this tragedy, but never forget what happened that day, I hope we can heal the wounds of words that have taken up far too much of our time. Our country must move forward, yes we are a two-party political system, but we are still One Nation under God, and that was made clear by all or most of the speakers, I also feel that some of the division not due to the shootings has slowly begun to close. Sure people can, and will disagree, it is just human nature. But the hurtful nature of some of these disagreements has to stop- if we are to truly grab the plow and keep looking forward. Thank you Mr. President for coming through on a night when your country needed you, you did not disappoint.

~L8R

AZ shootings

Bad enough is the tragic and senseless shooting that occurred at Gabrielle Giffords event in Arizona. There is no explanation for what happened except that a very sick, deranged man opened fire on the crowd that fateful day. What, I believe may be equally disturbing (in a different way of course) is the spin that certain people have put on this story, particularly blaming Sarah Palin for this tragic happening. I have seen the crosshairs on her website... and I did not get chills, I saw the word target... and I did not get chills. This is ridiculous!! Anybody with a shred of common sense knows what this image was intended for. Very sad that at a time when you think the country would pull together, and for the most part it has. The majority of the people see things for what they are- a senseless tragedy.

Arizona Tragedy - Whom to blame....?

Recently heard about the shooting in Arizona at a public appearance by Democrat Gabrielle Giffords, prayers go out from my family to all those families affected by this violent and senseless tragedy. What disturbs me deeper is the fact that there are some out there who blame Sarah Palin for this tragedy with her 'target' map (not going to post it here, you can find it yourself.) Her targets were pointing out where her followers needed to focus in order to for republicans to take back the house, nothing more. It did not take this tragedy for people to dislike Sarah Palin, as was stated in the movie Rocky- "Some people hate for no reason". This tragedy just gives people a soapbox on which to climb to spew their hatred to the world, the funny thing is that whomever their hatred is directed does not really matter- these folk have hatred in their hearts, in the cold dark emptiness where nothing lives... lives hatred. No matter what anyone does, or says this hatred still exists just waiting for it's next victim. I guess we should pray for these misguided folk also.

~L8R

The Choir Blues

I suck. But... I am not doing bad for someone who has absolutely not had any formal music training... ever. I got frustrated at practise today because I so want to be a viable member of the choir and I feel like I am never going to get this, ever. The gang has been great, the leader has been wonderful taking me aside and giving me pointers. I have to stop being so hard on myself, I will get it. With the help of the keyboard, I can and will do this.

~L8R

My Journey

So far so good reading the Bible, eventhough I have read these parts of the Bible before going through the Bible systematically is giving me a whole new experience, I am going through the Bible exactly as it was written. Reading New Testament, Old Testament, Proverbs and Psalms ties everything together, and is giving me a whole new perspective on the word!

~L8R

Cussing and the Cross

I saw two news stories literally within minutes of each other, and they left me speechless, but not word-less. First was a story about how, with the help of the ACLU, the PA State Police will no longer be able to hand out citations for foul language. The argument is that it is an infringement of free speech, fair enough, but when that speech is offensive to people in the near vicinity, or within ear shot, what about those peoples rights? I am someone who happens to believe what the bible says about what goes into your mouth does not make you unclean, but rather what comes out of your mouth that makes you so. I choose not to cuss because I think there are far better ways to express yourself than to drag yourself down by using foul language. Maybe, just maybe if a person got cited for abusive language thay would think about better ways to express themselves (hand gestures do not count as an acceptable alternative.) The ACLU talks about freedoms, how about the freedom of the authorities to protect the citizens, those who choose to use wholesome words when engaged in an argument?

Stry II- The second story revolves around a cross, a cross that was erected to honor those that fought in the Korean war, my father was one of them. They fought for my freedom, and I wasn't even born yet. The atheists and ACLU are (aside from being one in the same) trying to take away what we stand for, God. A cross is a symbol of hope, of a promise that manifested itself on the earth some 2,010 years ago. If the cross is offensive to those of a faith, and not of the christian faith, what about religious tolerance? I am afraid I am guilty of this also with the proposed mosque near ground zero, as I write this, I am also examining my own prejudices and intolerance, more on that in a later post. If I saw a Star of David over a memorial, I hope the first thing I thought of would be something positive, and how nice it was to honor those of Jewish faith that also fought for my freedom, even though i wasn not born yet. We all believe in something, we all, or most of us honor a God that has done great things for us. If anyone does not believe in a God, please do not try to take him from us. All you are doing is driving us closer to him, and yourselves further away from he, God loves all of us, and I pray for those who have yet to see his wonderful deeds.

~L8R

Not this time...

Well, the lottery drawing came and went... didn't hit the big, big jackpot with my work group. Big dreams, big hopes again are unrealized. I am thinking maybe this isn't the way to go, we are doing okay with the money my wife and I make, but it would be nice to have the piece of mind that all that money would have brought in. Maybe it isn't meant to be for me, maybe God wants more for me than that, I know whatever happens I have Jesus, and that is one thing that can NEVER be taken away from me, and I am overjoyed at that... I am rich already!

~L8R

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday- Celebrating my wifes's birthday with the boys and a nice dinner out. Ahead of the Bible reading schedule for day 4, it has been an eye opening experience. This is a wonderful journey I am on, I am enjoying every one of Gods words.
~L8R

Bible in a year.

I have taken to my journey of reading the Bible in a year!! I read my first 3 days worth this afternoon, and after just one day I realized what a wonderful piece of literature this is! I have made many New Years 'Resolutions' this year, and this is one of many that I plan to do my best to achieve. I will also blog about my journey through this wonderful book.

~L8R

The Kids

I vow to be there more for my kids, not just physically, but to be there for them completely. I will show them by example, I will teach them to do what I do!! I also need to teach them to listen to what I say also, it's going to be a great year.

L8R!

Thoughts on the New Year... and my God.

So far the new year has been good for me, I have definite plans for 2011, I want my plans to have an immediate effect on my christian life, family life, and work life. I want to tie them all together. This is going to be the best year of my life, God is in charge, and I take my lead from him.
~L8R

Football, Life and GOD.

Sitting on my sofa, watching football wondering what 2011 has in store for us. With God on our side it can only be a year full of wonder, a year full of promise. I will follow God's plan for my life this year, I have complete faith in my God. Jesus has my back as long as I keep looking ahead!!

Church Service, first of year

Great first Church service of 2011!! Sermon was spot on. I do however have some praying to do, I signed on to teach 3 to 4 year olds. However, I do really miss my adult class, I miss the exchange with the other members. I need a good bible class to deepen my scripture knowledge. I know God will direct my feet where to go.

Lamentations 3:22-24

"The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. The Lord is all i have, and so in him I put my hope."

One of my many resolutions this year entails reading the Bible in a year, I have probably already read the Bible a few times already, but that was jumping around from book to book. I have always wanted to read this wonderful book 'straight through.'

I truly hope that this new year has it's fill of hope and love for all people and nations. But I am going to, this year, be the change I want to see in the world. Let it begin with me, and all that. I just made sure my mobile blogging works on my phone... it does, so I will be doing alot of that this year. As I said- my goal is to blog more this year than ever, I fully believe I can do that this year. In fact, I may even blog more this year than I have in my past years COMBINED.

I also want to blog things that will be helpful to people, that they can learn from. First, I think I will Blog about the Bible and the wonders it holds, then I may get into social and/or political topics.

I also plan to apend more time blogging this year than social media'ing, I am getting to the point where Facebook's banality is beginning to show through. It would be cool to actually blog more than I change my status updates!!!

L8R!!

Mobile blogging

First mobile blog post for 2011, I may just use this for thoughts or ideas that bear posting.

Happy New Year!!!

Well, it is now officially 2011 here on the east coast. I plan to, and have every intention to make 2011 a more positive year. Not only for myself, but for others that are close to me (not only in my heart, but proximity as well) I hope that everyone will see the change and hopefully the positive effect I will have on others. I cannot worry about those who will still continue to drag themselves down by previous years mistakes. I can only pray for them and hope that the Holy Spirit comes upon them and 'shows them the light' then I must move on. Negativity has no place in my life, or what I consider negativity, others may not even see it as negativity, but rather the way things are. I refuse to believe this, I only hope that these folk will turn it around and go to the light... the ligt of truth. God Bless you all!!!!