Question the norm, the expected, the rational path
Jul/090
As I was talking with a friend this evening, it hit me that this world (society – our lives) is so infiltrated with deception. In particular, I was ranting how men aren’t men anymore. Why can’t we guys take responsibility for our romantic relationships? The women in our lives are constantly attacked with lies about their identity, where to find value, gossip, loneliness, and so much else. So, when God lays out the fact that men need to take responsibility to protect the women – are we not protecting these treasures from the lies they constantly battle? What kind of reassurance is it to the woman to leave her wondering about something so very dear to her (something that likely occupies much of her thought) – her romantic relationship. Blurring the line between the responsibilities of men and women cannot lead to the joy that these relationships were meant to exude. For, how can anything that is apart from God’s perfect plan most full and amazing? Let’s be men; let’s be clear; let’s lead with responsibility and humility; let’s live the full life!
Along similar lines, we have been so brainwashed by our world with a feeling of entitlement, independence (maybe American independence is actually ripping us from what we need the most, dependence on the body of Christ), and arrogance that we don’t even realize it. The Evil one has worked against the goodness in society for generations to where we see tendencies that move us away from God as actual traits that are godly. We are so deceived. “It’s natural, there are good reasons for this mentality, and it’s necessary to exist in this society” – I agree with all of these. However, in the parable of the unmerciful servant, there is a king who forgives a servant, then a servant who doesn’t forgive. Moral of the story – forgive when forgiven. But, Rob Bell goes a step further and points out that maybe it’s not as simple as do X, but it’s a complete perception and society issue. Maybe our world and how it works may be against the God who created us and His design. Take a gander for yourself.
Sermon: http://www.marshill.org/cart/download/062109.mp3
Scripture: Matt 18:21-35; http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matt%2018:21-35;&version=31;
“If I stick with the accounting system, this guy is never going to pay me back.” ~ kings thoughts.
Somebody has to pay the debt. The king pays the price, bears the cost, and dies to the system so that the servant may have a new life. [Sound something like Jesus?]
Forgiveness costs somebody. When we decide to get revenge, we are essentially saying, “I’m not paying for this one.”
What if I chose to pay the cost when somebody sins against me? What if I chose to say, “I’m not going to keep track of all of the wrongs or rights.” What if I didn’t view the world as if there are scales with good on one side and evil on the other? What if I saw the beauty of truth for what it really is – the face of God.
Follow this up with a few songs.
Passion – One Pure And Holy Passion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I17edLkBDCo
Give me one pure and holy passion
Give me one magnificent obsession
Give me one glorious ambition for my life
To know and follow hard after You
Dizmas – Redemption Passion Glory: Лаптоп Магазин лаптопhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5zMdWgDYAE
This is redemption,
that you would die for me
And this is salvation,
that you would live in me
This is rejection,
that they would all hate me
And this is submission
that I would live holy
Hillsong – In Your Freedom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLJctSXX-fA
In Your freedom I will live
I offer devotion, I offer devotion
Simple Prayer
May/090
Jesus, when I skip out on reading your word, postpone prayer, or otherwise neglect our relation, I am totally dissing you. It’s like you go out of your way to hang out with me and I walk right past you with some inaffectionate but polite excuse. You simply stand there in the rain waiting while I go on with the many things I believe are important to do. However, you let me continue to break your heart as your beloved (me) walks away in my own ignorance toward destruction. Oh, how you wish you could control my decisions or that I would listen and believe you enough to do what is best (for all) – what you keep trying to tell me. Oh the frustration you must endure because as your beloved and heart’s desire politely neglects you. Your heart agonizes as you must watch me hurt myself (just as any good parent or lover must endure as their loved ones experience pain).
Migration to Bugzilla 3.2.x from custom defect tracking solution
Feb/092
Since I use Google and blog and forum posts frequently to help solve problems, I felt it only appropriate to contribute back to the interwebs some of the solutions I have developed to solve problems. So, here are the details for migrating from a custom defect tracking system in MS Access to Bugzilla 3.2.x. I will be installing this in a Windows environment, but I like to work in the simpler world of Linux and then just copy over the data to Windows (If you want to use Windows as your sandbox, set it up by following https://wiki.mozilla.org/Bugzilla:Win32Install).
“Wicking” undies
Aug/081
So, after the realization yesterday that washing socks makes them smell much less and feel great, I wanted to share another recent clothing revelation.
“Wicking” undies.
That’s right, forget those cotton things you guys wear around. These synthetic briefs, boxer-briefs, and boxers are the way to go. No longer do my man-parts swim in sweat throughout the day. Also, that horrible smell that comes with sweaty man-parts is gone. I no longer am plagued with man-parts sticking to most anything it can attach to. As an added bonus, for those of you with jock-itch, the wonderful dry-nature should reduce or eliminate this problem. And maybe, guys will soon to be seen as a species of sophistication – there may be much less of a need to scratch/adjust man-parts.
Finally, without sweating, there’s no need to wash or change undies. Ultimately it’s like being naked, but wearing clothes. As I continue to test out the undies, I’ll know more. So we’ll see how long I can wear these without showering or changing while maintaining a respectable amount dignity – going on 36 hours (1.5 days).
UPDATE: Some of you may think this is gross, but I assure you – it’s not. That’s the reason for the test. So, four (4) days of wearing the same synthetic undies have left me smelling decent and feeling incredibly comfortable and dry. After four days, there was some smell begining to stick, but nothing more than you get out of your regular cotton undies after a few hours.
I purchased mine from REI – check out their Boxers and Briefs.
Sorry God, I’m too busy doing good stuff
Mar/065
Have you ever been too busy? Too busy to help someone out? Well, as I being to look at how I spend my time, I am seeing a definite busyness. But, I’m busy doing good things.It is a very sad and pathetic day when I have to tell a good friend that I can’t care for him/her because I’m too busy being a Christian. As I think about it, I am appalled, angered, enraged at the hypocrisy that comes out of my life.
Seeking Christian Male Roommates
Jul/050
Seeking young Christian men to fill a house near 7-Corners. Looking to make this house a place where men can live in a Christian faith-based environment. Seeking clean and respectful men who desire to live lives that are pleasing to God. Looking for people who will do more than reside and pay rent, but rather be involved in the small community built around those living in the house.There is still room available; please contact me to setup a time to see the place and meet the guys. You can move-in as soon as the lease is signed; so whatever fits your schedule.More Info: www.jason1365.com/house
San Francisco
May/050
I had a the opportunity to spend Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco thanks to my company sending me to training the three days prior to the extended weekend. I was able to live in SF for the extended weekend for only $10 out-of-pocket. SF was awesome because I was able to meet up with some people who knew the area. Overall, I have concluded that hanging out local people makes the trip exciting rather than just going to touristy places with other tourists.
Deloitte Systems Analyst (SA) Training Week
Aug/040
Colorado was a lot of fun and a lot of work. We spent at least 10 hours a day working on our projects and learning. Then following that was another 5 hours + of hospitality. Hospitality just means that there is open bar all night long. Then when that shuts down, the partners open up their suites until everything has completely died down.
NYC Trip for July 4th 2004
Jul/040
New York City for the 4th of July weekend.A fantastic low-budget trip to NYC for the 2004 4th of July weekend. This time in the city I managed to hit up a comedy club, a Broadway show (Rent), fireworks over the river, and the statue of liberty. I spent the days with friends and the nights crashing at friends’ places.