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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Rad Run
6 down... 266 left
Rad run was awesome. It poured for an hour before we started and 5 minutes into I was wondering what the heck I was doing.
I fell soaked my self in mud less than 5 minutes in and cut me knee open. As I was running the mud and the blood ran together and the Boy Scouts at the water check points asked I I needed medical attention and like the tough guy I am shrugged them off. It was pure survival mode... Pure adrenaline and focus to get done no matter how. Pretty intense, much more than I expected!!
Rad run was awesome. It poured for an hour before we started and 5 minutes into I was wondering what the heck I was doing.
I fell soaked my self in mud less than 5 minutes in and cut me knee open. As I was running the mud and the blood ran together and the Boy Scouts at the water check points asked I I needed medical attention and like the tough guy I am shrugged them off. It was pure survival mode... Pure adrenaline and focus to get done no matter how. Pretty intense, much more than I expected!!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Yeah man That's the Good Stuff
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Sums it up for me. I changed it out, flipped everything on its head and I won't be afraid to be bold with my faith... I want to be called out and called on, rather than weather the storm and say I can't do anything about it, I'll be an example, a leader that moves. I don't want to be on the sidelines but in the game and active. There is settling all around, an attitude of acceptance and tolerance rather than patience for change, expectations of right. They are different.
Your free will helps u create opinions, they become dangerous when they are not led by the only Truth available to us.
I find answers EVERYTIME in the word... I fail to remember that too often!!
Sums it up for me. I changed it out, flipped everything on its head and I won't be afraid to be bold with my faith... I want to be called out and called on, rather than weather the storm and say I can't do anything about it, I'll be an example, a leader that moves. I don't want to be on the sidelines but in the game and active. There is settling all around, an attitude of acceptance and tolerance rather than patience for change, expectations of right. They are different.
Your free will helps u create opinions, they become dangerous when they are not led by the only Truth available to us.
I find answers EVERYTIME in the word... I fail to remember that too often!!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Ten down since 5-27
272 to go
Rad run on Saturday
The hand that disturbs your quiet time in the bathroom
South Dakota Barn!!
Rad run on Saturday
The hand that disturbs your quiet time in the bathroom
South Dakota Barn!!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Listen Upwards
Lately I have been Father more than I ever have. Amber has been working a lot more and having a lot of cool opportunities. She doesn't know that these opportunities are opportunities for me as well. To see them need me more, come to me first. Cal doesn't call me Mommy anymore. Oak can't schmooze me anymore.
Recently I was going to change my job. Make a move, it thought it was all I needed. I prayed about it a little.
It fell through...
But I wasn't crushed. Without these opportunities recently as I have gone through this chase for a new role, I have connected to the boys more. It's my one learning. Without this time... I don't see them like I need too.
Cal looks at me differently, dependent
Oak talks to me like he knows me
My job now allows me to make them happy, overjoyed and feeling needed.
Why would I change that??
I didn't pray enough... Probably but I listened and heard Him
My success measures are found in their smiles.
As I write this I just watches Oakley teach Callahan how to climb to the top of the slide at the Park... Encouraging with every step, show him how and wait for him to reach the bottom.
Anything else I need to prove?
Nah. Give me The Lord
Recently I was going to change my job. Make a move, it thought it was all I needed. I prayed about it a little.
It fell through...
But I wasn't crushed. Without these opportunities recently as I have gone through this chase for a new role, I have connected to the boys more. It's my one learning. Without this time... I don't see them like I need too.
Cal looks at me differently, dependent
Oak talks to me like he knows me
My job now allows me to make them happy, overjoyed and feeling needed.
Why would I change that??
I didn't pray enough... Probably but I listened and heard Him
My success measures are found in their smiles.
As I write this I just watches Oakley teach Callahan how to climb to the top of the slide at the Park... Encouraging with every step, show him how and wait for him to reach the bottom.
Anything else I need to prove?
Nah. Give me The Lord
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mothers Day
My mother is a great mother
My mothers mother was an amazing mother
My wife is an exceptional mother. She knows their little hearts, she knows my heart when i communicate with them, when i dont know what to do she answers my internal struggle.
Children get their paths from their fathers but get their passion, love from their mothers.
My boys would be boulders of stubborness without her...
The beautiful part about all this, is that i choose her and she chose me 10 years ago and together we raise these boys. I choose her more now because of these boys.
Thank You
Saturday, May 11, 2013
F Word ...
Forgiveness
Recently I had an experience. An individual that I had very little prior contact with no relationship verbally assaulted me using profanity and vulgarity. I received it and moved forward. But one thing remained, my contempt and desire for revenge. Soon my anger and disgust weighed far heavier then the actual incident. I dredged through days hoping for an opportunity of revenge... I lost track of the act.
What does it mean?
This means Christ works through me and asks me do I feel terrible about how I feel towards this person or do I feel terrible about what was said to me... Two very different things.
Until I said I forgive you in myself... I was hurt more by my anger then by the words. A confirmation of action through me by Christ. Now I would chose to speak light, speak life to this person, I chase the opportunity harder then I did when I plotted my redemption, revenge...
Matthew 6:14
Col 3:13
It's a simple message that can be shown in complicated and unique ways, when your eyes are open and this becomes normal to you.
Check these out
Speak Life-tobyMac
Lightning Storm-David Dunn
I Am Living In a Land of Death-Ctizens
Relentless-Hillsong United
Monday, May 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Legacy Defined
3 more Miles Down----->> 301 to go
Yesterday I met a Gideon Member out of the Brookings, SD area. I asked him for information on how to join.
Why?
2 reasons
I was a sophomore in High School, i left school and headed to work and as i was leacing i was handing a bright orange pocket size new testament. I placed it on my front seat. I turned the corner and headed down the road and as i drove i watched as the Word of God was thrown out the window, pages strewn about and orange and green books were scattered across the road. My heart broke. And my frustration built as something that i respected and needed to live was destroyed by selfishness.
it was a visual respresentation of arrogance and defiance of what His word said --->>John 8:31-32
I can make a difference, i choose patience not tolerance
My Father In Law is a Gideon
His lasting impression for me is tied directly to his Faith, patience and understanding that He is here for no other purpose than to Honor the Lord. Simple.
The boys are becoming 'brothers' 'teammates' 'support systems' They are relying on each other, they exist with each other not individually, not seperately. Oakley leads and guides Callahan, both good and bad. He is a role model for Cal, my goal becomes to allow the guidance and adjust and direct when needed.
I cant help remind Oakley that you get one chance at this, one shot, dont screw it up because you wont always get second chances. Ephesians 4:31
Yesterday I met a Gideon Member out of the Brookings, SD area. I asked him for information on how to join.
Why?
2 reasons
I was a sophomore in High School, i left school and headed to work and as i was leacing i was handing a bright orange pocket size new testament. I placed it on my front seat. I turned the corner and headed down the road and as i drove i watched as the Word of God was thrown out the window, pages strewn about and orange and green books were scattered across the road. My heart broke. And my frustration built as something that i respected and needed to live was destroyed by selfishness.
it was a visual respresentation of arrogance and defiance of what His word said --->>John 8:31-32
I can make a difference, i choose patience not tolerance
My Father In Law is a Gideon
His lasting impression for me is tied directly to his Faith, patience and understanding that He is here for no other purpose than to Honor the Lord. Simple.
The boys are becoming 'brothers' 'teammates' 'support systems' They are relying on each other, they exist with each other not individually, not seperately. Oakley leads and guides Callahan, both good and bad. He is a role model for Cal, my goal becomes to allow the guidance and adjust and direct when needed.
I cant help remind Oakley that you get one chance at this, one shot, dont screw it up because you wont always get second chances. Ephesians 4:31
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
patience and tolerance
Sunday Night, attended my first prophetic meeting. Unique and Powerful.
The kind of event that a year ago, i said really, c'mon. This is absurd.
Before i became a spiritual battlefield. Now i see it, feel it and desire Holy Spirit Movements. The speaker was named Luke Holter, he is a prophetic minister born in North Dakota, lives in Texas. All he did was share his testimony and share what the Holy Spirit was telling him in the name Jesus Christ. I encourage you to look him up and check him out.
One thing he shared with the group was Biblical definition of patience and tolerance.
Patience--- the acceptance with an understanding and accountabilty that you are expected to change
Tolerance--- Acceptance without the expectation of a change
Proverbs 19:11
Of course this is applicable to all of us, sinners that we are. I loved it because it helps me understand Christ more, His beauty in patience and acceptance, not tolerance. Christ is patient with our Sins, He expects that we improve, we change and move forward to Honor Him, Please Him. Patience existed for me, Grace abounded for me.
God does not interfere with free will but holds you accountable to your actions. Satan exists, Hell exists.
Unity in Christ was another point that was hammered home from Luke and from Alex Kendrick, another speaker Amber and I have heard in the last couple of weeks.
Denominational differences divide us, Christ unites us. Amongst Christianity we are divided by homosexuality, female clergy, acts, etc. I believe that an understanding of patience and tolerance as i wrote about above is a key to the progress required.
ran another 2, 304 miles left.
Music
A good friend introduced me to Young Oceans, amazing worship.
When you chew SunFlower Seeds during your High School Graduation, this is what you get for graduating College
I got custom plates for the Altima, I will leave you all in Suspense.
And if you feel motivated to do so i would love to see your recommendations or guesses in the comments section below!!!
The kind of event that a year ago, i said really, c'mon. This is absurd.
Before i became a spiritual battlefield. Now i see it, feel it and desire Holy Spirit Movements. The speaker was named Luke Holter, he is a prophetic minister born in North Dakota, lives in Texas. All he did was share his testimony and share what the Holy Spirit was telling him in the name Jesus Christ. I encourage you to look him up and check him out.
One thing he shared with the group was Biblical definition of patience and tolerance.
Patience--- the acceptance with an understanding and accountabilty that you are expected to change
Tolerance--- Acceptance without the expectation of a change
Proverbs 19:11
Of course this is applicable to all of us, sinners that we are. I loved it because it helps me understand Christ more, His beauty in patience and acceptance, not tolerance. Christ is patient with our Sins, He expects that we improve, we change and move forward to Honor Him, Please Him. Patience existed for me, Grace abounded for me.
God does not interfere with free will but holds you accountable to your actions. Satan exists, Hell exists.
Unity in Christ was another point that was hammered home from Luke and from Alex Kendrick, another speaker Amber and I have heard in the last couple of weeks.
Denominational differences divide us, Christ unites us. Amongst Christianity we are divided by homosexuality, female clergy, acts, etc. I believe that an understanding of patience and tolerance as i wrote about above is a key to the progress required.
ran another 2, 304 miles left.
Music
A good friend introduced me to Young Oceans, amazing worship.
I got custom plates for the Altima, I will leave you all in Suspense.
And if you feel motivated to do so i would love to see your recommendations or guesses in the comments section below!!!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Marching On
Welcome to March
4 more down... 308 to go. The weather is creeping warmer. This will help. I upgraded my runners in FL. My last pair will be strictly outside. Lots of great memories with them. My first 5k,10k. I will keep them for a long time, as they helped me out run Satan, if you will.
I have been listening to a lot of switchfoot lately, their lyrics are lights out.
One of my favs
I've tasted fire I'm ready to come alive
I can't just shut it up and fake that I'm alright
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I'll Let it burn the way the sunlight burns my skin
The way I feel inside, the way the day begins
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the other side
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
Cause everyday the world is made
A chance to change But I feel the same
And I wonder
Why would I wait till I die to come alive?
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I still believe we could live forever
You and I we begin forever now
Forever now
Forever
I still believe in us together
You and I we're here together now
Forever now
Forever now
Or never now
Recently I have had some pretty awesome conversations about forgiveness. The topic is deep, much deeper than any human mind will ever understand. One area specifically stands out is forgiving but carrying revenge or a grudge. Can you imagine if Christ died and held His act over humanity as something other than his Act of love, salvation, care and trust that we would take his death as our gift?
Matthew 6:14-15 Jesus tells your forgiveness of others grants you that same freedom.
Mark 11:25 Jesus tells us to pray without holding anything against anyone, forgive them.
It seems God is telling us that forgiveness is key to all of it, without an attempt to forgive you cannot even fathom what Christ has given you. Words will be said, actions taken, thoughts shared and lines crossed daily but until you move forward leading with forgiveness, you will have nothing, nothing.
If I could give Oak and Cal one immediate personality quality, it would be easily be ChristLike forgiveness!!!
I love this, all of it, Amber has been a light in the dark for me and walked me through understanding forgiveness more. Specifically where it comes from, why others don't view it the same and ultimately who is it between, my Father and I.
Now I get to share with Oakley at 4, what I learned the Hard Way (dc talk) at 28.
I am a work in progress, broken for Him.
4 more down... 308 to go. The weather is creeping warmer. This will help. I upgraded my runners in FL. My last pair will be strictly outside. Lots of great memories with them. My first 5k,10k. I will keep them for a long time, as they helped me out run Satan, if you will.
I have been listening to a lot of switchfoot lately, their lyrics are lights out.
One of my favs
I've tasted fire I'm ready to come alive
I can't just shut it up and fake that I'm alright
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I'll Let it burn the way the sunlight burns my skin
The way I feel inside, the way the day begins
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the other side
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
Cause everyday the world is made
A chance to change But I feel the same
And I wonder
Why would I wait till I die to come alive?
I'm ready now
I'm not waiting for the afterlife
I still believe we could live forever
You and I we begin forever now
Forever now
Forever
I still believe in us together
You and I we're here together now
Forever now
Forever now
Or never now
Recently I have had some pretty awesome conversations about forgiveness. The topic is deep, much deeper than any human mind will ever understand. One area specifically stands out is forgiving but carrying revenge or a grudge. Can you imagine if Christ died and held His act over humanity as something other than his Act of love, salvation, care and trust that we would take his death as our gift?
Matthew 6:14-15 Jesus tells your forgiveness of others grants you that same freedom.
Mark 11:25 Jesus tells us to pray without holding anything against anyone, forgive them.
It seems God is telling us that forgiveness is key to all of it, without an attempt to forgive you cannot even fathom what Christ has given you. Words will be said, actions taken, thoughts shared and lines crossed daily but until you move forward leading with forgiveness, you will have nothing, nothing.
If I could give Oak and Cal one immediate personality quality, it would be easily be ChristLike forgiveness!!!
I love this, all of it, Amber has been a light in the dark for me and walked me through understanding forgiveness more. Specifically where it comes from, why others don't view it the same and ultimately who is it between, my Father and I.
Now I get to share with Oakley at 4, what I learned the Hard Way (dc talk) at 28.
I am a work in progress, broken for Him.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Florida Run 3.0
Last run in FL for a while...2 more down. 312 left!! Six plus miles this week!! Feels awesome!!
The my workouts this week were truly unique in consistent with vacation. My first run on Monday was in temps around 75-76 and on Wednesday around 70 but very humid!! And today around 60 no humidity. Crazy part was the best run was on Wednesday in the humidity I averaged 8:02 miles. Today and Monday I was at 8:15 miles. I am pretty happy with these times, ideally I would like to be around 7:30 for a 3 mile run by My Birthday!!
Florida has been awesome, vacations always seem like a blur as days begin to run together. The Lord truly blessed us with awesome beach weather on Monday and Tuesday and that has made the rain not a problem the last couple of days! The boys flew great and have been awesome this entire week. We are praying for a smooth trip back!!
I'll load pictures up on Sunday or Monday!!
The my workouts this week were truly unique in consistent with vacation. My first run on Monday was in temps around 75-76 and on Wednesday around 70 but very humid!! And today around 60 no humidity. Crazy part was the best run was on Wednesday in the humidity I averaged 8:02 miles. Today and Monday I was at 8:15 miles. I am pretty happy with these times, ideally I would like to be around 7:30 for a 3 mile run by My Birthday!!
Florida has been awesome, vacations always seem like a blur as days begin to run together. The Lord truly blessed us with awesome beach weather on Monday and Tuesday and that has made the rain not a problem the last couple of days! The boys flew great and have been awesome this entire week. We are praying for a smooth trip back!!
I'll load pictures up on Sunday or Monday!!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
So
723 is ridiculous, 327 is realistic... I have 321 to go.
Congrats to CC making the HOF
Good Luck to AD in the MVP race tonight!
Cals World Take 2
Congrats to CC making the HOF
Good Luck to AD in the MVP race tonight!
Cals World Take 2
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Murmur Mission
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. (Proverbs 17:28 NIV)
The temptations continue to arise but now I see them as temptations not 'opportunities' the silence will speak for itself and my conversation with God will answer for me...
Most days I see a situation that I would have handled differently a month ago. A compliant at work, someone wrongs me or someone opens up to me. I cannot handle these without Christ and His guidance. Thus far I have been strengthened to silence and seen His work take place, not mine. I thank Him and am grateful for this 'opportunity'
The temptations continue to arise but now I see them as temptations not 'opportunities' the silence will speak for itself and my conversation with God will answer for me...
Most days I see a situation that I would have handled differently a month ago. A compliant at work, someone wrongs me or someone opens up to me. I cannot handle these without Christ and His guidance. Thus far I have been strengthened to silence and seen His work take place, not mine. I thank Him and am grateful for this 'opportunity'
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Yep we'll see
Update on murmur mission... Words of compliant come easily, I mean easy.
My best alternative trust that you will learn from this and that
Goal to Run 723 miles this year, crazy yes, very crazy but let's give it a whirl
Update 719 miles to go, oh Winter your teaching me motivational techniques #murmurmission
My best alternative trust that you will learn from this and that
Goal to Run 723 miles this year, crazy yes, very crazy but let's give it a whirl
Update 719 miles to go, oh Winter your teaching me motivational techniques #murmurmission
Monday, January 21, 2013
My Challenge
Speak words of Thanksgiving not words or compliant
Seems impossible but when I step back and view what this actually means, this challenge becomes even larger.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Seems impossible but when I step back and view what this actually means, this challenge becomes even larger.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Soft Heart
Soft and Sensitive
This was a portion of my devotional this morning.
When we give our lives to God, He puts a sense of right and wrong deep within our conscience. But if we rebel against our conscience too many times, we can become hard-hearted. If that happens, we need to let God soften our hearts so that we can be spiritually sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
I was very hard-hearted before I began really fellowshipping with God. Being in His presence regularly softened my heart and made me much more sensitive to His voice. Without a heart sensitive to the touch of God, we will not recognize many of the times He is speaking to us. He speaks gently, in a still, small voice, or with gentle conviction about a matter.
A hard-hearted person is also in danger of hurting other people and not even being aware that they are doing so, and this grieves the heart of God. Those who are hard-hearted and busy "doing their own thing" will not be sensitive to God's will or voice. God wants to soften our hearts with His Word, because a hardened heart cannot hear His voice or receive the other many blessings He longs to give.
God's word for you today: Keep your heart soft and sensitive to God's voice.
How many times have i been made aware of doing my own thing, or doing it on my own... I cannot do this without an hour passing, a minute passing and being reminded of Him. I have been hard hearted and hard headed since i have known what it means. I struggle with it all the time. I dont want my way, i need my way.
But my way will NOT be the RIGHT way until it is HIS way. I can know physically and mentally feel the effects of me not getting my time with Christ. All things click through Him.
Ezekiel 11:19 I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh
This was a portion of my devotional this morning.
When we give our lives to God, He puts a sense of right and wrong deep within our conscience. But if we rebel against our conscience too many times, we can become hard-hearted. If that happens, we need to let God soften our hearts so that we can be spiritually sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
I was very hard-hearted before I began really fellowshipping with God. Being in His presence regularly softened my heart and made me much more sensitive to His voice. Without a heart sensitive to the touch of God, we will not recognize many of the times He is speaking to us. He speaks gently, in a still, small voice, or with gentle conviction about a matter.
A hard-hearted person is also in danger of hurting other people and not even being aware that they are doing so, and this grieves the heart of God. Those who are hard-hearted and busy "doing their own thing" will not be sensitive to God's will or voice. God wants to soften our hearts with His Word, because a hardened heart cannot hear His voice or receive the other many blessings He longs to give.
God's word for you today: Keep your heart soft and sensitive to God's voice.
How many times have i been made aware of doing my own thing, or doing it on my own... I cannot do this without an hour passing, a minute passing and being reminded of Him. I have been hard hearted and hard headed since i have known what it means. I struggle with it all the time. I dont want my way, i need my way.
But my way will NOT be the RIGHT way until it is HIS way. I can know physically and mentally feel the effects of me not getting my time with Christ. All things click through Him.
Ezekiel 11:19 I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Animal Crackers and Couture: Good Day
Animal Crackers and Couture: Good Day: Today has been a very good day!! First both boys are napping so I am taking a few quick moments to blog what I can and hopefully take some ...
Check This Lady Out
All Love
jansathome.blogspot.com
Check This Lady Out
All Love
jansathome.blogspot.com
Friday, January 11, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Music Love
Michael Kiwanuka is a solid Rhythm
I'd like to thank the Vikings for exceeding expectations and given me something to look forward too...
AP is the one of the athletes I will let the Boys say they want to be like...
Others: Cal Ripken Jr and Tim Tebow
I'd like to thank the Vikings for exceeding expectations and given me something to look forward too...
AP is the one of the athletes I will let the Boys say they want to be like...
Others: Cal Ripken Jr and Tim Tebow
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