Saddness

In looking at the state of the Church, I see great sadness. Men confidently get up and proclaim truths which they have no basis for, other than thier own selfish motives. Is there really no one in the church with enough discernment to tell that these guys are phony. The truth of God's word is never ending. It is solid, and cannot be distorted for the pride and arrogance of man. I begin to understand what Peter and the disciples felt, when Jesus said to them, "do you wish to leave as well". Peter replied, "where else would we go Lord, you alone have the words of eternal life". I am no saint, but at least I have the sense to remain on the sideines where the judment is less severe. But when you self-promote yourself to a teacher, you are walking a dangerous line where the standard to which you are held is higher. It is no wonder that the world laughs when it sees us, no wonder that we can accomplish so little on this earth. Our leaders puff one another up with vain words, and are concerned more about the praises of men, than the one who gave his very life for us. Have mercy on us, Lord Jesus Christ, son of God.

I wana be a rock star

What a joke, actually I have spent an immense amount of money on guitar equipment this year.
It is actually pretty cool, because now i sound like ten foot tall when i play. Which is a pretty good accomplishment for a guy that is five foot six. I seem to be in a weird stage of life lately, and I'm not really sure which way is up, but i do know that life is changing; like i am entering a different era. Hopefully for the good, that is my hope anyway.

Three Days

Wow, three days and I haven't had any computer related stuff to do. Sometimes I feel like I am just plugged into the Matrix. I just spend all my time either working on computer stuff (work) studying for certifications (just passed my CCNA) or working on websites in the evening (extra cash). It all starts to get old after a while, and three days of Christmas time with nothing to do but relax, spending time with my wife and kids has been pretty awesome. It is kind of nice to have a real life again.

Passed

Hey, I just passed my CCENT certification, the first of many Cisco exams i have to take. Now i only have 6 more to go. Zoinks!!
Thanks to my wife and kids who put up with me while i have been studying subnetting, and ones and zeros ever night...

Sick

My daughter was so sick last night, she was vomiting and shaking like i have never seen. The crazy part is she was up half the night vomiting, and stuff and didn't even remember any of it. The weird part is I submitted her name to the IHOP prayer staff the night before to have them pray for her asthma to be healed.

Gomer

I am constantly reminded that God's love for his people is great. The book of Hosea reveals just how much God really does love his people. As a husband who has been wounded by the sins of his wife, he forgives her time and time again. Hosea's wife Gomer gave herself to other men, and lovers, and yet God tells Hosea to continue on loving her. God willingly commits his servant to a life of utter humiliation, in order to demonstrate His great love for us. Why does God care, why not let his people go astray, and ultimately let them destroy themselves through their own wickedness. My guess is he can't. He can't because his very nature, very fiber of his being is love. That kind of love i simply don't understand, but I know when it touches me. I know that when i experience God's love it cuts through all of my sin and guilt, and the darkness surrounding me.
"even the darkness is not dark to Thee, and the night is as bright as the day" -psalm 139 There is no where i can go, where God's love cannot reach me, which is why he willingly humiliated his servant. To tangibly show his people the extent of his foolish love.

Long time no see

Wow, it has been a terribly long time since I have blogged. I haven't really run out of things to say, just time to say it in. I have been really blessed with a great job, and couldn't be happier. Things are going decent at home, and all is on the up and up. It seems like things always look darkest before the dawn. Just when your eyes are strained and cant seem to focus any longer. Day breaks forth like a mighty chariot drawing for the sun, in splendor and glory. It is good, when things go good, and life is peaceful, and filled with light.