2008

As the East Coast is getting ready for the New Years, the West Coast is just starting their parties. For us, we are at home, watching tv right now, Caillou, because Trevor fell and cut his nose a little. Trevor will probably make it longer than Becky or I. Here is to 2008. May we be blessed as much as we have this year.

One of the best Christmas songs this year, which I think can be played anytime.

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GodTube.com - Silent Night

GodTube.com - Silent Night

Becky Loves Josh Groban, and I can agree that he is a great singer and enjoy his songs a lot.  This is on here for Becky and for you to share during the Christmas Season!

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GodTube.com - The Bridge

GodTube.com - The Bridge

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Tom Tom

So for Christmas Becky got me a Tom Tom GPS System. For what we will use it for, get us one place to the next, it will be nice. When you go off the track they give you, it changes the route automatically. They have some services you can order, weather, Traffic and the life. I am very happy with it. I always hate driving places, I don't know. Now I don't have to print off of map quest ever again. Link to Tom Tom

5 Christmas Later

 


For our First Christmas Together I got Becky a Camera, an HP 4.1mp 700 dollar camera. 5 years later, I got her a new one, one she can put into her purse, it is red also, it is 8.2mp and a lot cheaper. The picture is taken from her new camera.

Christmas Pictures

Christmas Pictures are up.

Click here and then click on Pictures on the left hand side if you can't see the option right now.

If you scroll down on this blog you can see a small picture of each picture.

Remember When

I remember when Trevor was this small, kinda miss it in a way. But, he is so big now and so opinionated, to the point of being cute.

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Christmas Eve

We just got back from Christmas Eve Service, where Trevor for the first time went up for the Children's message. It was cute, our good friend, and Trevor's good friend, Jim was doing it, so we knew he, Trevor, wouldn't be shy. He was very good.

Before Church we had dinner and open some gifts, Trevor wants to open up all the gifts even if they aren't his. Christmas Day will be so much fun for Trevor. Pictures will be up soon!

What Can I Give Him?

What Can I Give Him?What can I give Him,Poor as I am?If I were a shepherd,I would bring a lamb.If I were a wise man,I would do my part.Yet, what can I give Him?What can I give Him?What can I give Him?I can give Him my heart.What can I give Him,Poor as I am?If I were a shepherd,I would bring a lamb.If I were a wise man,I would do my part.Yet, what can I give Him?What can I give Him?What can I give Him?What can I give Him?What can I give Him?I can give Him my heart.

Song Lyrics



The other day I was driving somewhere, don't really remember where, when I heard this song, the lyrics are above.  I think it fits well with the Holiday season and with Christmas two days away.  Even if this isn't completely theologically correct the idea of giving your life source to God, who gave you eternal life.  If we all just gave our heart, it would all be good.



Here is a version of the song I found on YouTube

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Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed

Another so called game of the year. This game has its outstanding points for sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed
"The player assumes the role of Desmond Miles, a seemingly normal bartender who is also the most modern member of a long family tree of assassins. He is taken to a facility where he uses the Animus, a machine that allows him to see the memories of his ancestors during the Third Crusade, in the year 1191. Desmond assumes the role of Altaïr (الطائر, Arabic, "The Flying One"), a member of the Hashshashin sect (the original "assassins"), whose objective is to slay the nine historical figures who are propagating the Crusades. As the player finds and kills these targets, their conspiracy is unveiled. The player is able to travel through three cities: Jerusalem, Acre and Damascus as well as Masyaf, the assassins' stronghold."


This game is by far not what is advertise on TV. At least not part of it. I had no clue this was a game that took place in present/future time and its a memory you are going back for the real missions. The game play is outstanding, the graphics are right up there. It does get a little boring doing the same thing over and over again. You go to a city, you get intel by doing a very limited sort of side missions, you climb to the roof tops you eagle soar off the towers, I mean Trevor enjoys that part, he also likes when he is hiding. Trevor will say, where is he, and when he comes out of hiding Trevor will say, there he is. After the intel part is done, you search out your main target and you kill them. They are usually running away from you, cowards, and it is easy to take your hidden blade and jump on them from behind and kill them.

I was hoping more from this game, although it is good for a while. I wish in the future/present parts you could use your assassin skills. I know they are using it as a stepping stone for more to come. But you don't make a movie for the sequel. well maybe some do. It is worth getting to have a top name game this year, but I am still searching for the ultimate game for the year.

Next Game to Review will be TBA

Screen Shots

It Breaks my heart

This past week, since I have it somewhat off, I have taken Trevor to preschool and have picked him up. It breaks my heart every time I drop him off. I wish I could sit there and watch him all day long to see what he does. He is growing up so fast and everyday is learning so much more. It is amazing to see him go through thinking process to figure something out or when he doesn't understand stuff. He is getting into the Christmas spirit, so happy when he sees a tree or Santa Claus or anything else dealing with Christmas.

Call of Duty

CALL OF DUTY

This is suppose to be the game of the year, or at least one of them.  I will add a few others that I had the privilege of playing so far this year.  To give a formal background for those who have not played it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_duty_4,
"Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare introduces a variety of game play styles into the single player campaign completely new to the Call of Duty
series. The game moves away from the standard three country-specific
campaign style, and allows the plot to play through more like a film
style plot with interlaced story lines from the perspective of the
player as Paul Jackson, a member of the United States Marine Corps 1st Force Recon and "Soap" MacTavish, a member of the British 22nd SAS Regiment. There is also a variety of cameo-style missions where you play as various other soldiers such as an AC-130 Spectre Gunship gunner, or as one part of a two-man sniper team behind enemy lines in a flashback-style mission."

Now what do I think of it.  I haven't played multi player so this will be just on the Single Player Mode.

Overall it was a great game, although very short to my liking.  More and more games are going to the multi player aspect, which is fun, but for old school players it is not always the best way.  Graphic is outstanding, Controller setup is very easy to use.  Weapons are as good as any FPS.  Beside the short game play, this is a top game.  I am waiting to try out the multi player.  Next game I will discuss in the future will be Assassin's Creed.

Screen Shots of Call of Duty 4

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Bo's Lasting Lessons

I am not the biggest reader in the world. I have started reading more books than Becky has finished reading. I could not stop reading Bo's last words to impact this world. His last testament of what means the most to him. The Lessons he wanted every player of his to know and every fan to learn. Bo's Lasting Lessons is a book for anyone to want to learn how to do it right. No matter what you are doing, What you are coaching, Bo's lessons will teach you something. More and more I read this book, which I only read in a few days, I realize how much I agree with him and how much I use his Lessons every day. Maybe it is because of my Father learned and followed Bo's ways. Maybe its just the right way of doing things. Who can argue with his three rules, "Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility." Every year I tell my kids that my number one rule is Respect. Everything can fall into that one simple word. Today most kids and adults do not respect, but, Bo knew it was the most important quality a person could behold.

If you are a football coach this book will fit you perfectly and will transform your team into a positive and successful (even if you never win a actual game) team.

I urge everyone to read this book, even if your a Buckeye.

Trevor Visit Santa

As from the picture you can see Trevor was not happy. Although last year he cried, this year he is just pouting. He was happy as can be before he went up to see Santa. When he walked up to Santa he was fine. He would high five Santa and everything. We are hoping by next year he will be good with it. He has made improvements already. He will say, when asked what does Santa says, ho ho ho with his hand on his tummy. Momo taught him that one.

The First and the Last

This football season started out so great, we win from behind in OT. Then came the fires of tribulation. We lost and we lost, we had kids get sick and break their hands. We had to forfeit because of grades. Yesterday was our last game. Game time 3:30, at 3:30 the other team was not there. The refs said I will give them 15mins. Shady way to win, but I will take it, we needed something positive that day. They show up. I try to get the team ready. We kick the ball off, we won every coin toss this year I believe. They walked down the field to score. Great. We have a long day ahead of us. On the next kick off to us. Something happens, we block, we cut, we do everything right and we score on a kick off return. Can't mess up the play if we just score on kick offs. The rest of the first half we stop them cold. We score again and then again on a interception run back at the end of the first half. The kids are pumped, they are ready to play. Second half we get the ball and we are driving. We are within 40 feet from the goal line. I call a play, the play breaks up, my qb scrambles, right then left. We have an open player in the end zone, He throws it, its a lame duck, they intercept it. They then drive down and score again. Later on in the game time is running down, we are up. I put my smallest player in as a 4 back. I started to use the I a lot this year, and will use it next year, I like some of the plays I can run from there. Back to the game, I call I fake 22 dive 42 dive. My 2 back is my best runner and a big kid. I want him to create a hole. My 4 back grabs the ball and runs right up the middle and no one gets him, except himself, he trips and falls. Next play, same play. This time he doesn't trip and scores a touchdown. It was a proud moment. Just a week earlier and every week before he wanted to quit. He wasn't having fun and it was hard on him. I think he enjoys the game much more now. I am very excited about next year team. It will be a lot of hard work and a lot of working hard, but we could have a good team. If it doesn't rain.

1 Person is all the difference?

Yesterday 1 Person affected hundreds of people lives. This 1 person affected my life. You always say, I am just one person what good can I do to a cause that is unachievable. 1 person made a 3/4 of a mile drive a half and hour drive. 1 person caused a crash that caused hundreds of people to be late to something. 1 person caused hundreds of people to think nasty thoughts about that one person, even if we don't know them. One person Saved us all from the death and punishment we deserve. One person can do a lot!

Choo Choo Soul

This is very old, and I still find it relaxing to watch. Trevor loves watching it also.

Office 2007

So, I got a laptop a few months before the end of the school year last year, to help me with my stuff this year. It does help, and its so functional and practical and desk space saver. With it I got a demo of Office 2007 on it. I played around with it, I have Office 2003, so I wasn't going to spend money on 2007 version. Well, I open up an attachment and it opened it up in Word 2007. I wanted/needed this document printed out. I had just one little problem, I couldn't find the little cute printer button anywhere, I couldn't even find the print option. I mean I looked for about 10mins than gave up. Came back another day took a while and by God's grace or pure accident I hit a button in the upper left hand corner, which I just thought was a logo. Year, there were all the options and print was right there with them all. I sure felt dumb for a while, but now I can laugh at people when they have the same problem.


Side Family Note, Trevor is still not feeling the greatest and not eating as much.....

Really that Great?

Well the conspiracy theory continues.... The good news is the last few Heisman winner has lost their bowl game. Sounds very good for Michigan Fans. Which by the way had a player that did much more for their team, dominated in their own position and affected the game for the better. That player is the one and only Jake Long. Who only let 1 sack all year (during the OSU game).

Lets Look at Tebow, at least 20 Passing TD, 20 Rushing TD's (20/20 Vision maybe?) which is good, He is for sure very important to Gator Football and even the entire State of Florida. But is he the best in his position? I say NO!, and maybe I will eat my words after the Michigan game, I did after Vince Young gave it to us a few years back. But, for argument sake lets Look at Three other QB's that are more important to their team and deserved the Heisman more. Dixon from Oregon, Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan, and that team that beat Michigan back in week 1, Appy State QB, Edwards. Now Dixon got hurt, which cost his team a National Title Game, Hawaii QB went undefeated, but against who? Whoever was in front of them. Lastly Edwards I mean what did he do besides beating at then #5 Michigan Wolverines, He got hurt, his team lost, but they have a playoff and for the third straight year Appy is in the National Title Game looking for their third straight Championship. You tell me now who deserved it? Voters mention Tebow helped Florida win a National Championship team last year and that he played solid all year. Yea 1 National Championship can relate to 3 in a Row! Good Call Voters!

This is what it could be, but nope it is not this at all.

Lions were winning this game all game until 18 seconds left. They lose again, this time by 1, to the best team in the NFC. Now lets take it back a few seconds before Dallas scores the winning TD. Lions cause Romo to fumble, all the Lions have to do is fall on the ball, but do they???? NO.... Redding decides to try to be some sort of super hero instead of a normal Detroit HERO. He tries to scoop up the ball but kicks it right into the Dallas hands. He messed up and it caused them to lose. Try to not blame on the very few Hanson miss FG's. But this is Par for the Lions!

What are we teaching our kids?

This goes back to our last football game. That we lost, in when it pour it storms. Well it wasn't bad enough having 3 of my starters out. This team/coach is a bad example. Down by 3 scores with 26 seconds left, this coach decides to go for another score. After the game I said come on coach thats not right and he just kept saying thats the game, you play to the last second. The refs apologized for this guy, saying they told him to kneel. One of my parents heard the coaches response, he said, they (us) beat us (them) last time. So all this coach want was revenge. In our first game he tried to cheat also. I am never been embarrassed for the game of Football and for Christian athletics. We are suppose to be a Christian league and we have this coach and others try to cheat. The coaches try to change the rules for their own benefits. I just hope basketball will not be like that.

When it Pours it Storms

I guess this is part two of my football sorrows. We lost today against the only team we beat this year. But, that isn't the storm part, I was out not just my RB with the broken hand, but my starting center and starting RB were out for different reasons, and I might have to forfeit games next week because of kids can't get their grades up. How after the first game the season looked so bright, and so fast it is now over and so gloomy.

Girls Basketball starts next week, thank God.

When it Rain it Pours

I have been away because of bad news, Football team is not doing what I thought they would do. Now one of my top players, my back up QB, my Starting QB for next year most likely is out with a broken hand, that he got during our last game, he did play a whole half with it. I only have a few more weeks, then I hope things will turn out good... I am going to be helping or coaching girl's basketball. I hope they are ready for me and how I coach! Maybe that is my teams problem.

Trevor goes Potty

On Friday Nov. 30th at preschool Trevor went potty in the toilet. He is so proud of himself and will tell you when you mention it to him. He yells with excitement and comes and hugs us.

FilmChat: Steve Harvey cleans up his act for God

FilmChat: Steve Harvey cleans up his act for God

Just figure this is old, but is worth a mention here.

Dreading to Post This

I am dreading to post this. We lost our football game today 33-7, 20 - 0 at half time. The biggest problem was having a week off, no practices, no games! On offense, we just couldn't move the ball. Nothing I called worked well, everything they were taught just didn't go down. We are at a breaking point where this season is going to go, down a bad path of not caring or take this game and build from it and make it the lowest point and never get back to it! We will see on Wednesday, our next game against a tough team Desert Christian.

» Church Web Design Part 13: Hobbled Website Horror Stories

» Church Web Design Part 13: Hobbled Website Horror Stories

So I get this blog on my google/ig site and read it when I can. After I read this I thought about how this used to be me. Not the Vampire but the Staff Swamp Monster. I use to spend over an hour a day updating my schools website. Trying to figure out every teacher problem and layout problems. I am so glad I am not in that position anymore, I can relax more and be one of the complainer when things are not done when I want them done. Isn't life grand.

Back at School

Well today was the first day of 2nd trimester and our first day since Nov 2nd. Surprisingly I had every kid here, and not surprisingly we all were really tired! Trying to get back into the swing of things is a little hard, especially when you have only 3 weeks left until Christmas Break. We have a few Field Trips plan in these three weeks, plus trying to get a Christmas program together. I can't wait to that break. I know I just came back and already can't wait. But, I have some important football games between now and then, with one Today. Results will follow. Back to Educating!

Birth Pangs

Birth Pangs

Apologia315 — Redefining Christian Apologetics - T-Shirt Ministry

Apologia315 — Redefining Christian Apologetics - T-Shirt Ministry

Christian Apologetics Ministries at Sntjohnny.com

Christian Apologetics Ministries at Sntjohnny.com

We will fall!

"We will all at some time in our lives, fall. Life is so very fragile, we are all vulnerable, and we will all at some point in our lives, fall, we will all fall.

We must carry this in our hearts, that what we have is special, that it can be taken from us, and that when it is taken from us, we will be tested. We will be tested to our very souls. We will all be tested. It is these times, it is this pain, that allows us to look inside ourselves."

#1 Complaint

for most of the people I have discussed religion with that are not Christians their number one complaint is that Christians are hypocrites. They think they are higher than thou, but they go out and do exactly what they preach against.

Taken from DC Talk Song What if I Stumble

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today
Is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips
Then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle.
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

But as a Christian I believe all Christians are hypocrites and how can we argue we are not. We are sinful and no matter what we say or know how bad something is, we fall/stumble and we sin we all do what we do not want to do. Romans 3:15 "I do not understand why I do what I do, What I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." (I believe that is the verse)

So how can we Testify to Unbelievers when we are by far the worst hypocrites out there, reminds me of younger horvs screen name the1sinner

How true is it to us all...

God Loves You!

What I think is very Rude during Church

A lot of things could be Rude, Kids with ipods and psps, adults talking during the sermon, the older generations sipping on their coffees during the service, or the Pastor proclaiming we are all going to hell if we do not donate money to the building program. But with all that, that isn't the rudest thing I witness Last night during Church. During the Offering the Organist was playing a solo, nothing spectacular or hard, but using some God given talent. When the Organist was done a member in Church started clapping profusely and saying praise to God. Now why is this RUDE, well to me when someone performs in Church (Choirs, Bell, Organist, Solo, or whatever) it is not a time to be selfish. The Glory should be given to the Lord and not how well they nailed it. Clapping to them is stating we are professing they are more important to why the person performed. (This goes to why I believe Choirs and Others should not perform in the front of Churches) What you focus on when you first walk into a Church can tell you a lot about the Church, Baptist Churches have huge Batismal dunk tanks, Born Again Mega Churches have a Podium in the center, but Most Lutheran Churches (Should be all) have a Cross, where our eyes need to focus on. We are about the Lord Savior and his Death and Life he gives us!

So next time you think your being rude, you could be, but that could be rude to just humans, unlike being rude to God when we take our focus and praise off of him.

Just because something is New does not mean it is good

Just because something is old doesn't mean it doesn't work. Flash and Dash isn't better. I have been a Lutheran Teacher for five years now and I have not been met spiritually yet at a LEC worship service. I understand contemporary music style is the latest fad. I even understand people like to have a better reception (see picture) to God as they sing with their hands raised. But there are a few, more than you think, want something more traditional. Just singing a hymn jazzed up is not what I am talking about. I urge and challenge them to try it once every five years.

Trevor has some new pics up

 

Check out the Pictures, Trevor has some new pics up. Some Halloween pictures and some from LEC Conference and even with Great Grandma and Grandpa Burk.

More will come!

LEC conference was a blast!

LEC conference was a blast! Great speakers! I will get into it more later. everyone needs to see "the chalk guy" his art and story is amazing.

We won our 1st football

We won our 1st football game 38 - 37 in ot. At half it was 31 - 18 them. My boys came up huge in the 2nd half. I am so proud of them.

6 Years Later, but could be today.

I can remember that day quite well. As a teacher it is funny how many remember or were even alive. My class this year was about 1-3 years old at the time. I on the other hand, do not think I will ever forget. I was a senior at CUW, a RA. I didn't have class that morning, or I forgot to go to class, because I was still sleeping on my couch. One of my residents was yelling and it woke me up. I went out to yell at him to shut up so I can go back to sleep. He said we were under attack, they flew a plane into the WTC. I turned on the news just in time to see the second plane hit. I was in shock and awe. The reality set in. My dad! He was flying from LAX to Chicago and then up to Milwaukee for business and to visit me. I call home, no answer, he must already left for the airport or was he already in the air somewhere. I call my mom at work, she didn't know, I try to search online to track his airplane, no luck. For the first time in my life, I did not know where my father was. I did not have a clue and thought what if his plane was hijacked. I know my dad would fight back. Being the big guy he is and former D1 college football player, he wasn't going to let some people hijack his plane. I always thought of my dad as a superhero type, always there to protect, never really getting hurt. I thought I lost my dad that day. God being who he is, my dad was on a plane, but they were delayed a little and then was waiting in line to be taxied when all airports were shut down. I did not hear from him until like 4pm Central time.



Every 9/11 has hit me pretty hard, I am very patriotic and no matter how bad this country looks, I love it to my dearest and think the Armed Forces are the bravest people in the world. I have/had many friends and family members serve. 9/11 always was a downer day. But God is so powerful and truly cares for each one of us.



2 years ago, on 9/11 5:35am, God gave me a son. He is the joy of my life. Now on 9/11 I will always have something to celebrate! He was almost born exactly to the time the first plane hit. God works in such a marvelous way.



God has a plane for each one of us and he loves us!

We moved our stuff today

We moved our stuff today more info 2 come

New meds 4 Trevor. We

New meds 4 Trevor. We hope no more rash. We were there 4 almost 3 hours

The 4th was not that

The 4th was not that good. Trevor had a temp of 104.5 and we took him to urgent care. We are back because he is reacting bad to the medicine.

So i got off at

So i got off at the next street, it was not a safe street. Gang members and homeless covered the streets. I never feared 4 my life like that b4

Another adventure today and i

Another adventure today and i thought i was going 2 get shot. Becky was following me up 2 lancaster, well we got separated.

We got it

Well, we were approved for the town home, we financially move in May 15th, but officially wont be completely moved over until July 20th. Which will be nice, we can take things up on the weekends until then. The sad thing is, they say they have not received our cashier's checks. That may or may not be a problem yet. we will have to see.

The Money Pit

Many of you may remember this Tom Hanks movie, where they buy a house and everything goes wrong and they put everything they have into it. Well ironically hopefully the next couple of months Becky and I will have to be paying double rent. There is only really one place we want to live in Lancaster that has everything we want, but if we wait any longer for when we want it, we might not get it. SO, We are stuck paying if we are accepted double rent, here and there. But, it will be nice to have a place already so when we go up to take stuff there is a place we can spend the night.

Trevor's Solo

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finishing up outdoor ed stuff

Our last full day was full of activities, Hatcher/Tomahawk throw, Rifle/BB Shooting, Shelter building, Compass, fire building, and beaver trapping.
Hatching throwing and rifle/BB shooting I was perfect, not to brag, but I am proud. It was great fun and a great week. God has blessed us.
On Friday we woke up to the snow falling. We got about an inch before we left. It was fun and nasty to drive home in. It was a great week. Relaxing in many ways.

WHAT? Which Student?

Really, is one of my students trying to take me out? What is up with that?

We got to use an

We got to use an atlatl, Indians could launch them 200yds my 1st time I got about 40yds. Farther than anyone in our group.

Is camp suppose to be

Is camp suppose to be so cold? It was freezing, even though I had 5 layers on plus 2 pair of socks. Even as cold as it was it was a fun day

What a cold morning! Hopefully

What a cold morning! Hopefully it will warm up. We will be learning about Native Americans today.

I flew through the air

I flew through the air and grab a bar a few ft away. Message of the day luke 6:23 and psalm 56:4

What a rewarding & priceless

What a rewarding & priceless day. We did some high ropes courses. I climbed up a 32ft pole, stood ontop of it as it swayed in the wind and jumped

I woke up a few

I woke up a few times during the night, but woke up at 5:30 am. It was a great morning so far. But, I am a little sore. Ropes course is later.

Tonight was a chapel which

Tonight was a chapel which put things into prespective. We are so small compared 2 what God has created. This was reenforced on a night hike.

We already done a lot.

We already done a lot. We took a nice long hike up some steep hills, my legs do hurt a little. But, it is beautiful here and peaceful!

As I was driving up

As I was driving up 2 OE it was very foggy and cars had snow on them. i was scared until we got at 5000 ft then the sun came out. more will come.

New Pictures

Uploaded some new pictures, take a look.

What a monkey

I really don't know what to do with him. He is such a boy. I am afraid he will break a bone. The same day as this pic was taken he ran off the edge grabbed onto the bar above him and swing out with his legs off the ground and came back to his feet. Becky and I had a heart attack right there and then. I am glad though he enjoys himself.

Hi

Hi

Synja should feel bad. He

Synja should feel bad. He should be kicked off. Gina is way better than him. Maybe next week.

Test 2

Test 2

Test from my cell

Test from my cell.


So I was checking out this new feature, well new to me to see if it would work. Now I can blog on the go. It is a neat feature, maybe when I am at outdoor ed I will be able to blog. Keep you all informed.

It is never too late!

Turning in homework 3 weeks late maybe too late to get a good grade or even a grade. It is too late to change your recent report cards. Turning to God three weeks before you die is not too late! Turning 3 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes, or even 3 seconds before you die is not too late. It takes some time for some people to learn or understand the ultimate truth. The truth that we all know very well. The thief on the cross finally understood and saw that Jesus is the only way we can be saved. For him, he decided that it was not too late to change his heart and to believe.

I did not want to talk about the thief on the cross as much as I want to talk about another Bible Hero Saul/Paul. What you see may not be what you get?
Saul is first mention in the New Testament as a young man about thirty years of age at whose feet the witnesses laid their garments on during the stoning of Stephen. We read it as Saul is the one who is giving the order or consent to kill this Christian. From there Saul becomes the main Christian hunter. Many Christians feared for their lives because of Saul. He wasn’t a very nice guy.
While Saul was traveling to Damascus to put Christians in prison he fell to the ground from a light from heaven. He has a little discussion with God. He tries to open his eyes but he was blind. The Lord had a disciple to go to him to make him be able to see again. Saul could see and was baptized. Saul was a new man, He turned in his Christian Hunter badge and picked up scrolls to preach the word of God. People were confused, have you ever known someone who was suppose to be mean, but when you meet them or talked to them they were really nice. Shortly after this Saul goes out preaching, which the Bible then uses his name Paul. We always looked at it as, Saul was before knowing Christ and Paul is after knowing Christ. Although, Paul was always part of his name since birth it is nice to have a fresh start. How many of you like to start over. Maybe have a second chance to get good grades or not to break something.

Two people that are famous in their own right that had a fresh start are C.S. Lewis and Lee Strobel. They were both at one time in their lives like Saul, not believing and even proclaiming there is no God. God used close friends and loved ones to help both of them see the ultimate truth. For C.S. Lewis one of his best friends J.R.R. Tolken pushed and pushed him to convert. C.S. Lewis then decided to prove his buddy that there was no God. In doing so he could not do that. He could only prove there is a God. C.S. Lewis although known for his Chronicles of Narnia books is very popular Author among theological educators. Lee Strobel is a more now a day converting. He was an investigator that wrote for the newspaper. His wife became a Christian and pushed and pushed Lee to convert. He decided to prove her wrong and prove that there is no thing as God. He took it as an investigation standpoint. He is now a famous author for the books The Case for… series.

Both friend and wife had some things in common but no more than praying. They both prayed for their loved ones to change. I am sure Christians prayed that Saul would change also. When you pray lives can be changed. Your lives can be changed; the lives of your loved ones can be changed. If you know someone who is like Saul, pray and pray, they may change. For it’s never too late to change to believe in Christ. Sunday is Easter it is a time for renewal of life being born again in Christ. When you wake up and you open your eyes think about how Saul was blind and opened his eyes and believed.

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Just testing out how if I add a photo to the Blog, it will be automatically uploaded to my pictures. No real news.

My Poor Car

Well I got word, It will cost about $3500 give or take a few hundreds. At least I only have to pay $500. We only have a few more payments on the car also. I just hope it looks close to what it did before the crash. Oh its going to be a few weeks also. UGHHHHHHHH

So....

So whats up with my parents, I am not even 2 yet and I have been in 2 accidents. I still love them though. my word right now is ok and no. I can say no in so many different ways also. Mrs. Vetter got me some Crocks they have toodles on them. What you don't know what toodles is, its from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, my favorite show. Any time I see Mickey or Disney I say TOODLES... I have the easy life, eat, sleep, play, do what I want. Lately I would say tweet tweet when I see a bird. well time to hit the hay... laterz

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March Madness is almost over

Tonight is the main event, OSU and Florida, a rematch from earlier this year, but also rematch from the College football championship. Maybe OSU will pull this one off. If they do, I might win a prize for the first time in my life. The only free but has a prize bracket I did this year, I have done well in. Usually I am way wrong, last year in my Family brackets I picked Florida to win and got Lucky. This year for them I picked Pitt, but they blew it. Anyways, back to my chance of winning. Right now I have 250 points out of 320 points. I had 3 of the Final 4 picked, and 6 of the Elite 8. I only have 16 wrong picks also. Pray that OSU can win tonight.... and then pray that no one else has as many points as I do.

Junk

I am trying to get ready for the end of the year, which means moving. I never realize how much Junk I do have. It is hard for me to throw anything away, I am not as bad as I saw on Opera once (Becky was watching, I was in the room, didn't have the energy to get up). I am working on just letting things go. Mostly I held on to t-shirts, I have still some from 1994. Do they fit? NO... I was skinny then. I have thrown about a dumpster worth of garbage out. It is fun though to read through some old papers I wrote or thought about.

Car Crash

I never realize how fast something can change until Friday after school. Trevor and I were heading home, I had a list of things to do. All of sudden, bam... I hit the car in front of me. With a blink he was speeding up to a complete stop. This is my first accident and thank God, I did not get a ticket. His damage, none, mine the hood caved up and maybe some damage inside. What does it mean, well I am out 500 dollars plus whatever my raise in insurance will be. Hopefully that will be offset when we move by lowering our premium. Although I did not have towing included I did have rental services. So I do have a car to get around places. Just made me think how one moment in life can change everything. One moment can make an unbeliever a believer. One moment can make you lose a game to winning the game. Take those one moments and hold onto them. They can change your life!

Time for a Change

God has called me to accept a new call. I will be a 3rd grade teacher at Grace Lutheran in Lancaster, CA. Becky and I are looking forward to this move. We will be moving from the Glamorous Orange County to the High Desert of Lancaster. When Becky and I visited the area, we liked it a lot. It reminds us of places in Arizona, but also reminds me of section of Grafton, WI or Cederburg, WI. Housing will be a lot more realistic for a young family to save to buy a house.

This will be my 3rd Call in 5 years. This will also be somewhat the 3rd time I will be teaching a new grade. My teaching credential is adding up very quickly. I have taught 4th grade homeroom with 2nd-8th grade PE. 5/6th Grade homeroom with 5-8th PE, 7/8th Science, History, Art, and computers. 5th grade self contained classroom. Now I can add 3rd grade self contained Classroom.

It was difficult decision to make. We are leaving behind many friends and a terrific babysitter. You can't tell God, NO though. I know God will protect us in our move and have only the Best in place.

It will be a great adventure that I will keep you updated on.

Here and There

I have been bad, very bad... I haven't updated my family website, or done anything to let other know what is going on. Here is a hopeful way to share my family with you.