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“To receive recognition for one’s achievements is among the most fundamental of human needs”
Sirota, Mischkind, & Meltzer, The Enthusiastic Employee (2005), p. 223.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
what i want to do is not always what i do
Yesterday, we stopped in at the Verizon store to investigate changing our wireless plan and possibly upgrading my phone. One day I would very much like an iPhone. When the iPhone first became a reality, I imagined myself living a life where I actually needed one. People to contact, business to organize, networking... The reality today: it would be fun and I want one. So the Hobbes in me speaks and we add a free phone and $10 for a family plan and leave the Verizon store.
I can relate to so much of Calvin. I imagine running a marathon. I watch world class athletes in competition and tell myself that there is no better challenge, thrill than disciplining one's self past where you think you can. I can do that! I dream about learning another language, packing up the family and traveling the world. I think that hiking / backpacking and camping would be a fantastic vacation...I could go on with my ambitious self talk but eventually it gets a tad bit discouraging.
So, Hobbes, next year when I am eligible, I will get the upgrade. Then, I will run a marathon! ...just before we sell everything and take our trip around the world!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
a great way to make a come back...
A 16 ounce cup of Starbucks Grande Caffe Americano contains 225 milligrams of caffeine and only 10 calories! Add a shot of skim milk and I get my calcium too.
For anyone considering giving it a shot, an Americano is essentially espresso coffee plus water. In the Grande size, Starbucks will make this a triple shot espresso!!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
sacrifice your money for a specific purpose...how about a $5 ticket to church
So, this morning I got up to first take the dog out and then get some reading done before everyone gets up. I am thinking about what direction to to take in the way of intentional discipleship - should we watch a Nooma video, read...
I decided to check out a web site that I was curious about...a book that is probably trending now in Christian circles, calling people to deeper faith. I like the premise of the book. It calls us away from the "American Dream", to Jesus. I did not read the book, I admit. I had taken to heart the challenge the author puts forth. I will most likely stick with what I have started:
1. Reading through the Bible - chronologically - with Sam. We are behind a couple days right now, we will catch up.
2. Praying for the world, to love what Jesus loves. Today in Pictures is a fantastic guide for that adventure in prayer.
On this web site is an invitation to a house church. Intense. No time constraint study of the Bible. Not for the faint of heart. Prayer for the world. Prayer for the persecuted church. The description is that of taking our gathering as seriously as those who are meeting illegally and in fear of persecution must. It was touching a part of me that has given up on the organization of "church". The description was pulling me in...giving me hope. And then...
I looked to see if the ticket information was going to a cause and could not find anything. I found travel information. They are taking donations for the cause.
Selling tickets to a radical church gathering...can anyone explain it to me?
I know... Covering the cost of materials, paying the pastors, operating the facility... In this case, it just seems counter to the cause. I guess, it's only $5 and internet access that is required. This is possibly an opportunity to live up to one of the challenges of the movement: "to sacrifice your money for a specific purpose".
I decided to check out a web site that I was curious about...a book that is probably trending now in Christian circles, calling people to deeper faith. I like the premise of the book. It calls us away from the "American Dream", to Jesus. I did not read the book, I admit. I had taken to heart the challenge the author puts forth. I will most likely stick with what I have started:
1. Reading through the Bible - chronologically - with Sam. We are behind a couple days right now, we will catch up.
2. Praying for the world, to love what Jesus loves. Today in Pictures is a fantastic guide for that adventure in prayer.
On this web site is an invitation to a house church. Intense. No time constraint study of the Bible. Not for the faint of heart. Prayer for the world. Prayer for the persecuted church. The description is that of taking our gathering as seriously as those who are meeting illegally and in fear of persecution must. It was touching a part of me that has given up on the organization of "church". The description was pulling me in...giving me hope. And then...
Ticket Information
Tickets for ... will go on sale, Monday, February 7, at 9 a.m. (CST) on this page. There will be a registration button on this page that will take you to our ticketing site.
* Tickets will be $5 and include your study guide for the evening.
* Tickets are non-refundable.
* Tickets are only available through our web site.
Live Simulcast...
I looked to see if the ticket information was going to a cause and could not find anything. I found travel information. They are taking donations for the cause.
Selling tickets to a radical church gathering...can anyone explain it to me?
I know... Covering the cost of materials, paying the pastors, operating the facility... In this case, it just seems counter to the cause. I guess, it's only $5 and internet access that is required. This is possibly an opportunity to live up to one of the challenges of the movement: "to sacrifice your money for a specific purpose".
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