The greatest day of the year is here! I had to go get my fuzzy slippers out of my closet... yea!!
And on a completely related note: Here is my partial birthday/Christmas wish list: a new set of fuzzy slippers (these are the Marvin the Martian ones that my dad got me a long time ago, and they both have worn through the soles), and a "full" size electric bed warmer (the kind that you put under your fitted sheet and it looks like a fitted sheet... I have one (thanks Sara), but it takes about an hour to warm up 3 degrees... time for a new one!).
I can't think of much else that I want this year, outside of monetary supplications for my financial situation. (And I will always enjoy my iTunes gift cards from Sara!)
Matthew
More Ephesians...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm...
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
~Ephesians 6:10-14a, 18a (thanks, Kellie)
Matthew
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
~Ephesians 6:10-14a, 18a (thanks, Kellie)
Matthew
RSS...
Monday, October 13, 2008
I was just reading my RSS feed from FoxNews.com. Here is one of the "news" articles on the website:
FOXSexpert: Sex on the First Date, Do or Don't?
Sex on the first date can be tricky. Can you pull it off?
Wow. This frustrates the heck out of me, when mainstream media outlets are "reporting" these types of "stories". And we wonder why our culture is so infatuated with sex.
And on a totally different and happy note: Read this
Matthew
FOXSexpert: Sex on the First Date, Do or Don't?
Sex on the first date can be tricky. Can you pull it off?
Wow. This frustrates the heck out of me, when mainstream media outlets are "reporting" these types of "stories". And we wonder why our culture is so infatuated with sex.
And on a totally different and happy note: Read this
Matthew
The Cross
Black day, stormy night
No love, no hope in sight
Don't cry, he is coming
Don't die without knowing the cross
~ Kevin Max
Matthew
No love, no hope in sight
Don't cry, he is coming
Don't die without knowing the cross
~ Kevin Max
Matthew
Christianity
Christianity boiled down into one chapter, and my second favorite passage in the Bible:
Ephesians 4:17-5:21 (note verse 26, as it pertains to my previous post)
Matthew
Ephesians 4:17-5:21 (note verse 26, as it pertains to my previous post)
Matthew
So much, so little
Sunday, October 12, 2008
There is so much I want to type out for my blog, but I am way too lazy to actually do it.
The good news: this morning I found that I could control my anger towards a petty offense... at least I did it this time (with the help of prayer), I hope I can do it again in the future.
Off to type out an apology to the person I was angry at, even if they didn't know I was angry at them. =: >
Matthew
The good news: this morning I found that I could control my anger towards a petty offense... at least I did it this time (with the help of prayer), I hope I can do it again in the future.
Off to type out an apology to the person I was angry at, even if they didn't know I was angry at them. =: >
Matthew
Gas...
Saturday, October 11, 2008
So yesterday I filled up with gas: $2.999 a gallon! Woop! The first full tank of gas less than $60 in a long time! And I saw a place today for $2.879! We are dropping fast!
On a related note, why is the media not covering the drop like they covered the rise? I know this happens every year (early summer they report the rise, during the fall they don't cover the drop in prices), but I am still surprised by it.
Oh, and I am surprised that the price is falling this fast even through all of this "economic turmoil". With the stock market falling as much as it is (last week the stock market fell more than any other week in it's history).
Oh well, life goes on.
Matthew
On a related note, why is the media not covering the drop like they covered the rise? I know this happens every year (early summer they report the rise, during the fall they don't cover the drop in prices), but I am still surprised by it.
Oh, and I am surprised that the price is falling this fast even through all of this "economic turmoil". With the stock market falling as much as it is (last week the stock market fell more than any other week in it's history).
Oh well, life goes on.
Matthew
A (not so real) update
Friday, October 03, 2008
Yes, I know I need to post... I have several things that I want to talk about, like my new cell phone, Jackie, and the problems with waking up Rhonda.
But that will have to be at a later time. I am going to try to go to sleep soon (after I burn a DVD for church), tomorrow I will be refereeing flag football from 7:30 to noon, then I go straight from there to my job at Blue Moon Cinemas, and I won't get home until after midnight. Sunday morning I will be up early again to be at church to make sure everything runs smoothly (I am not running church, I just have to be there for the first service).
Anywho, wish me rest the next few days.
Matthew
But that will have to be at a later time. I am going to try to go to sleep soon (after I burn a DVD for church), tomorrow I will be refereeing flag football from 7:30 to noon, then I go straight from there to my job at Blue Moon Cinemas, and I won't get home until after midnight. Sunday morning I will be up early again to be at church to make sure everything runs smoothly (I am not running church, I just have to be there for the first service).
Anywho, wish me rest the next few days.
Matthew
An end to this madness
Saturday, September 27, 2008
So I ranted the other day about the government spending $700 BILLION to bail out bad debt. If you feel the same way (and even if you don't, or even if you don't care, or even if you have no idea what is going on), then this is a must see:
Link
The above link is to a site that may just have the answer. Dave Ramsey the other day talked for 30 minutes, explaining WHY all of this is going on, and one option to fix it (and that one option has nothing to do with $700,000,000,000). In the link above there is an audio version of the discussion (IE: it's original format), and a transcript for those that are time challenged.
I HIGHLY recommend that EVERYONE listens to or reads what he said. He does a great job of explaining simply what all is going on, and how it can be fixed. Even if you don't have 5 minutes to spare today, change your plans to read what he has to say!
What are you waiting for? GO!
Matthew
Link
The above link is to a site that may just have the answer. Dave Ramsey the other day talked for 30 minutes, explaining WHY all of this is going on, and one option to fix it (and that one option has nothing to do with $700,000,000,000). In the link above there is an audio version of the discussion (IE: it's original format), and a transcript for those that are time challenged.
I HIGHLY recommend that EVERYONE listens to or reads what he said. He does a great job of explaining simply what all is going on, and how it can be fixed. Even if you don't have 5 minutes to spare today, change your plans to read what he has to say!
What are you waiting for? GO!
Matthew
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