Friday meetings.
There are many ways to get through meetings (besides actually paying attention and taking notes). You can play buzzword bingo, sleep, web-browse, think of what you are going to do on the weekend.
What do I do?
There is a worker with a name that sounds like "Interpol". So our business meetings become high-risk adventures of corporate espionage and international politics....
"Did you get the information to Interpol?"
"Interpol is requesting the latest numbers on the last migration."
"Interpol has been compromised! Contact all field agents and rendezvous at auxiliary depot A7B29."
All in a day's work.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Spin
I was thinking about Bonnie's spin on the Good Samaritan. After reading it, I had a Lou Ferrigno moment... ("CHRISTIAN RAGE!") With indignation, I exclaimed to myself (and anyone within a stone's throw) the attitude of Christ that is lost on so many Christians today.
At this point, you have probably realized where this is going.
On Monday nights, I have ice hockey. On the drive to the rink, I happened upon traffic. Silently cursing the individuals who don't know how to drive, I finally came to the cause of the slowdown. Two cars had crashed in the intersection and it left just enough room for cars to drive around them.
As I approached the crash and maneuvered my ride around the accident, I had a painful realization that I was the Levite, side-stepping the incident, set on my destination. I wish I could say I turned back. As the accident faded in my rear view mirror, so did my desire to stop and help.
I prayed for forgiveness. For a man who prays for more opportunities to serve the Lord, I am very slow to pick up on those moments. God is faithful to His children.
He furnished another opportunity to stop (after practice) and I did. The lady was grateful, but her husband and a tow truck would be there soon. There were some things I could have done better at that stop, but I know that now and next time will be better.
By the grace of God, I am what I am and will become what He wills.
At this point, you have probably realized where this is going.
On Monday nights, I have ice hockey. On the drive to the rink, I happened upon traffic. Silently cursing the individuals who don't know how to drive, I finally came to the cause of the slowdown. Two cars had crashed in the intersection and it left just enough room for cars to drive around them.
As I approached the crash and maneuvered my ride around the accident, I had a painful realization that I was the Levite, side-stepping the incident, set on my destination. I wish I could say I turned back. As the accident faded in my rear view mirror, so did my desire to stop and help.
I prayed for forgiveness. For a man who prays for more opportunities to serve the Lord, I am very slow to pick up on those moments. God is faithful to His children.
He furnished another opportunity to stop (after practice) and I did. The lady was grateful, but her husband and a tow truck would be there soon. There were some things I could have done better at that stop, but I know that now and next time will be better.
By the grace of God, I am what I am and will become what He wills.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
QOD
[I do not] want to leave the impression that reading many books is important. Reading great books and reading them well is what is important. Meditative reading, reading which stops and ponders, reading which sees deep into reality—that is the kind of reading which profits. That kind of reading should never end for you. Growth and stimulation and transformation will never end for you. You will be in the company of the greatest minds and hearts for the rest of your life, and you will become their peers if you read for understanding and for life.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Anxious
Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."
John 6:26-27
Was meditating on John 6 and 7 over lunch today. As well, have kept this verse in my mind:
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Pet 5:6-7
I read a lot. I have been trying to get a more solid grasp of economics, history, and politics. My university education has been woefully deficient in these areas. My friends aren't really into these sorts of thing. So I have been feeling a little isolated, in terms of what is going on currently and how to prepare for the future. But, that is another topic for another day.
So with all these burdens and problems on my heart, I took the only reasonable course of action.... I drowned myself in video games. I think I am over that stage now. (Although, I don't think I'll be cutting video games out of my life anytime soon.)
Perhaps, I am an overly anxious person. I am not superman. I cannot solve budgetary issues in the United States that will inevitably affect the quality of life here. I cannot overturn legislation that outlaws Christianity. I cannot single-handedly undo years of brainwashing and social reform that undermines the family unit. There are many things I cannot do.
However, there is one thing I can do... I can believe and trust in Jesus.
Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."
John 6:26-27
Was meditating on John 6 and 7 over lunch today. As well, have kept this verse in my mind:
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Pet 5:6-7
I read a lot. I have been trying to get a more solid grasp of economics, history, and politics. My university education has been woefully deficient in these areas. My friends aren't really into these sorts of thing. So I have been feeling a little isolated, in terms of what is going on currently and how to prepare for the future. But, that is another topic for another day.
So with all these burdens and problems on my heart, I took the only reasonable course of action.... I drowned myself in video games. I think I am over that stage now. (Although, I don't think I'll be cutting video games out of my life anytime soon.)
Perhaps, I am an overly anxious person. I am not superman. I cannot solve budgetary issues in the United States that will inevitably affect the quality of life here. I cannot overturn legislation that outlaws Christianity. I cannot single-handedly undo years of brainwashing and social reform that undermines the family unit. There are many things I cannot do.
However, there is one thing I can do... I can believe and trust in Jesus.