I know, I know… the time change was last weekend!
I’m springing forward to March 26th, taking a week off from posting new material here at I’m Just Thinkin’ to focus on two very important blessings in my world…
it’s Love and Life…
Until then…
I’m thankful… (and you may still find me on twitter 
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"Love your neighbor as yourself" ... the most important expression of Unity... and one the whole world can see!
Near the very end of Jesus’ life here on earth He said a prayer… one that provides valuable insight on the theme of Peace, Love and Unity… this prayer for future believers (that would be us) immediately follows a prayer for himself, and for his disciples…
“My prayer is not for them alone, I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:20-23.
Geology LITE is a post series here at I’m Just Thinkin’… It’s a light-hearted view of just about anything related to the earth. As an Earth Scientist I enjoy learning and sharing about the wonderful creation that God has given us to enjoy during our life here.
This bowl-shaped cirque and associated lake are the erosional remnants of glaciation
We know for sure that it was colder during the ice ages… they’re characterized by the presence of large sheets of ice draped over the continents, and extensive glaciation.
Geologists first figured this out, that there were periods of extensive glaciation, followed intermittently by warmer periods, by observing the presence of erratic boulders… large rocks that seemed to be out-of-place, like they were moved to their current location by some force. Then they decided… observed… that glaciers actually are dynamic solids… they flow and at the same time continually change internally. These great sheets of ice and their thicker equivalents… glaciers… carried small and massive boulders alike… moving them considerable distances to out-of-place locations… a sort of “country rock” with a passport… leaving the landscape out of sorts… co-mingled…
Courage in defense of a noble cause… that would be Valor.
I read more definitions of Valor… boldness in facing great danger was a memorable one…
boldness…
for a good, worthy cause…
So I saw the movie Act of Valor this weekend. I really liked it.
Near the end of the movie an inspiring quotation was voiced…
it comes from Tecumseh, a Native American warrior and hero…
The hurdles to believe... are you taking the next step?
A personal goal for 2012 is to focus on the word believe. Why? It’s one of the most important words in the Bible…
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Our walk to believe is like a series of hurdles…
btw, I see a hurdle as an opportunity… maybe more like a milestone… not that I’m clearing all of my hurdles… no biggie, remember, hurdles are forgiving… you don’t have to clear every one of them to keep moving forward… I’ve only cleared some of mine… however… I keep advancing toward the finish line… doing my very best and giving it all I’ve got!
The hurdles to believe… maybe we cross the first one when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Another is our public profession of faith, our Baptism. From there, the journey continues… hopefully… we continue to grow in our faith, learning and applying the knowledge… or wisdom… that we pick up along the way. The milestones, or hurdles, for each of us may be a little different. The timing and events that comprise my journey may be quite different from yours…
The biggest milestone along the journey, for me, was when my faith became bigger than the questions I had about God. I still have questions… some that are significant, some that are really itty bitty…
When my faith became bigger than the questions is the point in time when I can say my faith became most important… and the point at which I put God first in my life. That’s my biggest hurdle… my most important milestone to believe.
What has been your biggest hurdle along the journey to believe?
I’m writing today as a contributor to the Christian Writers Blog Chain. Our theme for this month is “savor.” Christianwriters.com is an excellent place to network if you’re a Christian writer or author.
Savor… to taste and enjoy completely…
Do you enjoy food? Most of us would answer yes. I’m a bit of a foodie… I love the tasty treats that God has given us to enjoy here on the Planet Earth. I’ve eaten my way through several towns… states… countries… and have an insatiable appetite for rich, saucy food. When God put me together he gave me passion… and hyperactive taste buds to match!
Not all food is savory, for sure… it has to have oomph to be savory… sort of like spicy food, the savory morsels continue to heat up our mouth ever after they’re swallowed. Savor… the word speaks warmth to me… not just any food… comfort food.
Savor is one of those words that we’ve morphed in usage… we exchange the high sensory value it brings to mind, and use this word to expound… emphasize… elaborate on most anything.
Savoring memories… and continually making new ones… that’s my morphing of the word…
Having the right attitude provides an opportunity to morph a headache into a savory memory!
I love being around other people. An excellent memory doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive… I can have a resounding good time being stuck overnight in an airport… with the right company. Bad days turn into savory experiences in a hot second… with the right attitude. I remember being stuck in Memphis once overnight on a return work trip from Missouri. Being stranded could have really sucked… but on this occasion I was traveling with my client, a funny and adventurous guy who lived life to the fullest. On this particular night, we could have been home quicker by packing up in a big box and shipping each other through the FedEx hub than the 16 hour unscheduled layover we experienced… but, looking back, it was a savory experience. We made the most of a cheesy room service menu, watched a basketball game on the tube, and shared an experience that brought us closer together… on that day “a client” turned into a friend… forever! It was all about savoring life… and having the right attitude.
What food or memory do you savor the most?
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My Greatest Sin lead me to this…
Foolishness… turns into My Excellent Underemployment Experience.
I’ve spent the last year working part-time in a gym. Planet Fitness, one of the fastest growing gyms in the country… proud sponsor of The Biggest Loser. Do I feel like a loser? Not in the least. I’m thankful…
Here’s the scoop…
A new PF opened in my neighborhood. Hundreds of people applied for maybe 10 slots. I was hired. Why? I really wanted the job… and did my very best to make myself stand out. How? I walked into this place in life with a humble and grateful spirit. It was noticed. I offered everything I had… and graciously asked… seeked… and knocked… Thankful… again.
Once hired, I continued to try and do my very best… all the time. I try to make myself readily available to help out… I am there for them when they need a shift covered… I go the extra yard, doing whatever is necessary to help this business succeed. I’ve mopped the floors… I’ve cleaned the toilets and showers… At 48 and a seasoned professional, I’m completely out of place… some think I must own the place… I do not… I’m Thankful… again.
This spirit pays off… people notice… they offer encouragement… not all, but those who matter do. They see a person who is trying… determined… they treat me with respect… and I’m Thankful… again.
These same people, who number in the thousands… see me in the community… honk and affectionately wave in the grocery store parking lot… stop to say hello… I’m occasionally embarrassed because they know my name, and at the same time there are some that I barely recognize… there are sosososo many… yes, thousands… and I’m Thankful… again.
New doors are opened… I’m optimistic that I’m well on my way down the path that God has planned for me… I am thankful… again… for God’s perfect plan!
Have you, or a friend, ever been underemployed? What happened, how did it turn out?
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