First before i start not going to talk about atmosphere. Second I am going to talk about something that is relevant.
If you know me one word you would probably use to describe me is driven. If not then you probably don't know me well enough. I learned something in my advertising and promotion class today that has never been clearly defined ever before and i think that it will help us all.
A mission is a reason for existence. Goals are things that you do to reach your mission. Usually we see these terms as synonymous but they are clearly different.
So i ask you what is your mission??? Why are you here on earth??? Why do you exist???
I would venture to say that we don't clearly have that defined but when we do it will keep us focused on what our goals should be.
SSS: New Banana Pudding shake i haven't tried it but i love banana so im super excited. Go get one now!!!
I'm Out!!!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
No Church For Me
Well i didn't go to church at all yesterday which is very weird for me to do. My uncle has been at my house all weekend helping us fix up our bathrooms and stuff. So its like extreme makeover home edition at my house except for we pay for it and we put it in and in no way did any of us cry when it was finished.
Also it gave me a chance to listen to different people i wouldn 't normally hear preach. I heard Steve Gaines at Bellevue, a little of Charles Stanley, and some other guys i have never heard of before. Its always nice to hear different people speak and it provides balance in your spiritual walk.
Not only that but i got to go to the last Memphis home basketball game of the year. It was fun but the atmosphere was pitiful. I am going to talk about this subject probably tommorrow but i will stop there for now.
I also went to Blockbuster to get Madden 07 for the Wii. I've always wondered how awesome my arm would be against professional competition. While i was there this kid rushed in with his parents and instantly flies to the new movie called flushed away. I have no idea what it was about but he wanted it more than anything in the world.
Now this is going to be one of those you had to be there stories but i laughed so hard so i have to tell you: this kid's mom tells her son that he needs to pass his spelling test before he can get the movie. Now in my mind im thinking "sweet im going to get to see this kid pull one over on his mom" cuz kids usually get what they want.
The son proceeds to say who is Patrick Spellingtest??? I laugh and shake my head more at the fact that while this was clearly innocent I saw it as a clear diversion to try and fool the mom into thinking the kid didn't know what was going on and try in a valiant effort to bring the movie home with him.
Moral of the story: spend time with your kids and reward their achievement. They want to be challenged and loved by their parents.
SSS: How bout a chocolate coke today??? Sounds gross right....but until you've tried the caramel flavor of a classic coca-cola with the delightfully indulging rich taste of chocolate you haven't truly experienced life to the fullest...See what you've been missing!!!
And you wonder why I'm in marketing...hahaha I'm out!!!!
Also it gave me a chance to listen to different people i wouldn 't normally hear preach. I heard Steve Gaines at Bellevue, a little of Charles Stanley, and some other guys i have never heard of before. Its always nice to hear different people speak and it provides balance in your spiritual walk.
Not only that but i got to go to the last Memphis home basketball game of the year. It was fun but the atmosphere was pitiful. I am going to talk about this subject probably tommorrow but i will stop there for now.
I also went to Blockbuster to get Madden 07 for the Wii. I've always wondered how awesome my arm would be against professional competition. While i was there this kid rushed in with his parents and instantly flies to the new movie called flushed away. I have no idea what it was about but he wanted it more than anything in the world.
Now this is going to be one of those you had to be there stories but i laughed so hard so i have to tell you: this kid's mom tells her son that he needs to pass his spelling test before he can get the movie. Now in my mind im thinking "sweet im going to get to see this kid pull one over on his mom" cuz kids usually get what they want.
The son proceeds to say who is Patrick Spellingtest??? I laugh and shake my head more at the fact that while this was clearly innocent I saw it as a clear diversion to try and fool the mom into thinking the kid didn't know what was going on and try in a valiant effort to bring the movie home with him.
Moral of the story: spend time with your kids and reward their achievement. They want to be challenged and loved by their parents.
SSS: How bout a chocolate coke today??? Sounds gross right....but until you've tried the caramel flavor of a classic coca-cola with the delightfully indulging rich taste of chocolate you haven't truly experienced life to the fullest...See what you've been missing!!!
And you wonder why I'm in marketing...hahaha I'm out!!!!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Can't Wait For Work
yeah well last night at work we got told our boss's last day was tomorrow, which is now today. Seems like short notice, huh? Yeah he got told on Monday night. It really stinks for him because we are literally the best sort in the country right now. No exaggeration we are the number one sort in UPS.
So you would think a reward would be in order right, wrong. Our boss is going to the midnight sort out at Oakhaven so his hours switch from, 2-10 in the day to 8pm-5am. Just so he can make some "changes on the midnight sort" Needless to say he was very upset.
On top of that we have a part time sup moving into a finance position and one moving into an IE position. So basically its a rebuilding time. For other places it seems like that would be great but we are being broken down. The dynasty is being shutdown.
I write this blog to say a couple things that i was told by my parents at this situation. Number 1 that's life. People get dumped on and the ones that it usually happens to are the ones that are dependable, hard working, trustworthy, full of integrity, loyal, and skilled.
Secondly, there is a positive spin that you can put on anything if you are taking advantage of someone.
Lastly and i think the most important thing is this, We aren't working for people our reward does not come from this earth. It comes from God.
This leads me to wonder how many people that have been walked on, taken advantage of and just plain neglected will be overjoyed when they see their Heavenly Father grant them the blessings that they should have probably gotten on Earth.
It has always been in the back of my mind but i guess it has never really applied but it does now. And i had a chance to really understand what it means. Don't give up hope, God is always aware of what's going on.
No SSS, I'm not in the mood I'm trying to sulk. I'm out!!!
So you would think a reward would be in order right, wrong. Our boss is going to the midnight sort out at Oakhaven so his hours switch from, 2-10 in the day to 8pm-5am. Just so he can make some "changes on the midnight sort" Needless to say he was very upset.
On top of that we have a part time sup moving into a finance position and one moving into an IE position. So basically its a rebuilding time. For other places it seems like that would be great but we are being broken down. The dynasty is being shutdown.
I write this blog to say a couple things that i was told by my parents at this situation. Number 1 that's life. People get dumped on and the ones that it usually happens to are the ones that are dependable, hard working, trustworthy, full of integrity, loyal, and skilled.
Secondly, there is a positive spin that you can put on anything if you are taking advantage of someone.
Lastly and i think the most important thing is this, We aren't working for people our reward does not come from this earth. It comes from God.
This leads me to wonder how many people that have been walked on, taken advantage of and just plain neglected will be overjoyed when they see their Heavenly Father grant them the blessings that they should have probably gotten on Earth.
It has always been in the back of my mind but i guess it has never really applied but it does now. And i had a chance to really understand what it means. Don't give up hope, God is always aware of what's going on.
No SSS, I'm not in the mood I'm trying to sulk. I'm out!!!
Monday, February 19, 2007
What to right...hmmmm
Well sometimes its a struggle for me to find what to write. And yes i mispelled write in my title for this reason. Why is it that we can't be totally transparent all the time. Why can we write some things in our blog but others we can't.
Anyway lately i've had so much stuff to do with school and its boggin me down cuz i don't have the time i would like to hang out with people because of it. I've been thinking of so many things that have nothing to do with school its not contributing to the fact that i need to get the work done.
An update on work...my belt has been either the best or the second best belt in the last three weeks. I'm pretty excited about that. For two reasons, one the work that they are putting in is paying off both mentally and physically. They feel like they are accomplishing things at work, they are having fun, and they are getting healthier all at the same time. Secondly, we will get opportunities. I say we because their efforts help me out too.
We are going to be changing things up soon at work. I would go into more detail but some people from my belt might be reading this. Anyway an update will be coming in about a month about what will be happening.
Last but not least the process is underway in "The Proposal" the story of a girl in SC and a guy from Drummonds who have traversed the difficult road that is long distance relationships and not only survived but kicked it in the teeth. Glory to God believe me I'm sure He told Kristen a couple of times: "He's really not that dumb it just seems that way"
How far along the process am I you might be wondering? somewhere between asking her dad and asking her to marry me if that clears it up for you. (Seriously you think i would say it there baby!)
Anyway for those of you making decisions I ask you do a couple of things. Don't stress it will all work out. Use this time to get to know who you are and what you are about and what you are good at. And last but not least use this time to seek God's will in your life no matter what it may be.
SSS: I'm starting to run out of things that i've tried but today ill give you tj's fav. drink. you can go to www.maketjdrink.com to make the combinations but his favorite is this one: blue coconut, watermelon,cranberry juice, apple juice, and coke. sounds weird but im going to try it.
Have a great president's day!!! I'm out!
Anyway lately i've had so much stuff to do with school and its boggin me down cuz i don't have the time i would like to hang out with people because of it. I've been thinking of so many things that have nothing to do with school its not contributing to the fact that i need to get the work done.
An update on work...my belt has been either the best or the second best belt in the last three weeks. I'm pretty excited about that. For two reasons, one the work that they are putting in is paying off both mentally and physically. They feel like they are accomplishing things at work, they are having fun, and they are getting healthier all at the same time. Secondly, we will get opportunities. I say we because their efforts help me out too.
We are going to be changing things up soon at work. I would go into more detail but some people from my belt might be reading this. Anyway an update will be coming in about a month about what will be happening.
Last but not least the process is underway in "The Proposal" the story of a girl in SC and a guy from Drummonds who have traversed the difficult road that is long distance relationships and not only survived but kicked it in the teeth. Glory to God believe me I'm sure He told Kristen a couple of times: "He's really not that dumb it just seems that way"
How far along the process am I you might be wondering? somewhere between asking her dad and asking her to marry me if that clears it up for you. (Seriously you think i would say it there baby!)
Anyway for those of you making decisions I ask you do a couple of things. Don't stress it will all work out. Use this time to get to know who you are and what you are about and what you are good at. And last but not least use this time to seek God's will in your life no matter what it may be.
SSS: I'm starting to run out of things that i've tried but today ill give you tj's fav. drink. you can go to www.maketjdrink.com to make the combinations but his favorite is this one: blue coconut, watermelon,cranberry juice, apple juice, and coke. sounds weird but im going to try it.
Have a great president's day!!! I'm out!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's
Well its that time of the year. I love this time cuz i think that its one of the funniest holidays on earth.
I went to pick up some stuff to ship Kristen's present in yesterday at Wally World and I saw a mob of people at the Valentine card section. The only thing funnier than the mass hysteria at the cards was how all of the candy was completely destructed.
For you single people out there you come up with some way to cope with your pain or you even say that you hate valentine's day but the reality is you just want to feel loved. I encourage go buy your own stuff some candy flowers whatever makes you happy and celebrate single's awareness day.
And for people in a relationship don't forget this most sacred of days. Women you pretty much control men on these days so take advantage of it. Guys this is your chance to make up for how dumb you've been the first of the year don't let this opportunity go to waste!
Last of all on the pink and red show day, let someone anyone know that you love them. Kristen Barfield i love you and wish we could spend this day together, one day we will. Love you guys and have a wonderful day seeing people express their love to one another.
SSS: Watermelon sprite. This is for those sonic trips after ball games or during the summer heat. Try a sprite with watermelon or grape you will be glad that you did.
Let's go Tigers!!! I'm out!
I went to pick up some stuff to ship Kristen's present in yesterday at Wally World and I saw a mob of people at the Valentine card section. The only thing funnier than the mass hysteria at the cards was how all of the candy was completely destructed.
For you single people out there you come up with some way to cope with your pain or you even say that you hate valentine's day but the reality is you just want to feel loved. I encourage go buy your own stuff some candy flowers whatever makes you happy and celebrate single's awareness day.
And for people in a relationship don't forget this most sacred of days. Women you pretty much control men on these days so take advantage of it. Guys this is your chance to make up for how dumb you've been the first of the year don't let this opportunity go to waste!
Last of all on the pink and red show day, let someone anyone know that you love them. Kristen Barfield i love you and wish we could spend this day together, one day we will. Love you guys and have a wonderful day seeing people express their love to one another.
SSS: Watermelon sprite. This is for those sonic trips after ball games or during the summer heat. Try a sprite with watermelon or grape you will be glad that you did.
Let's go Tigers!!! I'm out!
Monday, February 12, 2007
This is for you J.R.
J.R. told me to look up the non conference schedules for Duke and I would clearly see how much tougher a schedule Duke plays than Memphis so I did:
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
This is for you J.R.
J.R. told me to look up the non conference schedules for Duke and I would clearly see how much tougher a schedule Duke plays than Memphis so I did:
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Duke:
Columbia
Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro
Air Force
#17 Marquette L
Davidson
Indiana
#23 G'town
Holy Cross
G Mason
Kent St.
@#24 Gonzaga
San Jose St.
Temple
Memphis:
Jackson St.
Oklahoma
#19 Ga Tech
#22 Kentucky
Arkansas st.
Manhattan
@Tennessee
Ole Miss
Austin Peay
@ #9 Arizona
MTSU
Lamar
Cincinatti
@ Gonzaga
It looks like to me that Memphis plays the same number of ranked teams even though one of your ranked teams will not be ranked when memphis plays them and at the same time we have to play all of those games away from the Fed Ex Forum.
But we have to go find people to play because we are in a small conference. Also I believe that Ole Miss and Tennessee are two pretty good teams and Oklahoma is a middle team.
I guess we compare those to Air Force, Indiana, and George Mason on ya'll schedule???
Anyway i just thought i would post this for all to see make the decision on your own.
Let's go Memphis and Boston College this Wednesday!!!!
I'm out!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
i hate duke
This is old news but ill tackle this subject anyway. Duke was given the Clemson game, however it doesn't stop there after losing two games in a row last weekend Duke actually moved up in the polls except for one!!! How in the world can you move up in any poll after a two game losing streak. Meanwhile Memphis beats every team by more than 15.
Who do we play though? well first of all we are 7-1 against the SEC over the last two years. And we can choose who we play during the conference schedule.
Who does Duke play out of conference on the road i ask??? How many nonconference road games do they play a year not against loyola or st. mary's or some other bible school or something???
I hate Duke now. Before it was a mild dislike but after this year i hate them. Nothing against you J.R. (who happens to be a Miami fan during football season) but Duke is handed games on a platter and i was estatic to see UNC beat them in the end after all of Duke's hard work.
They'll have ten losses by the end of this season and you know what's sad...they'll still be a 3 seed or higher. That's nuts.
Anyways my guys went 1 for 32000 last week in missorts considering we want 1 for 3000 that's 10 times better than what's expected.
Now for SSS: this is my Dad's favorite: strawberry and chocolate shake. Its pretty good.
Anyways watch for Memphis we're stepping it up when it really counts. I'm out!!!
Who do we play though? well first of all we are 7-1 against the SEC over the last two years. And we can choose who we play during the conference schedule.
Who does Duke play out of conference on the road i ask??? How many nonconference road games do they play a year not against loyola or st. mary's or some other bible school or something???
I hate Duke now. Before it was a mild dislike but after this year i hate them. Nothing against you J.R. (who happens to be a Miami fan during football season) but Duke is handed games on a platter and i was estatic to see UNC beat them in the end after all of Duke's hard work.
They'll have ten losses by the end of this season and you know what's sad...they'll still be a 3 seed or higher. That's nuts.
Anyways my guys went 1 for 32000 last week in missorts considering we want 1 for 3000 that's 10 times better than what's expected.
Now for SSS: this is my Dad's favorite: strawberry and chocolate shake. Its pretty good.
Anyways watch for Memphis we're stepping it up when it really counts. I'm out!!!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Back from an incredible weekend
Well I came back last night and missed the Super Bowl but it was totally worth it. I spent last weekend with kristen and her family we played Wii, went to church, ate at Carabbas(amazing!) and...me and Mr. Dave went on a date!
For some of you this sounds very weird. This weekend was the weekend that I set aside for me and him to talk about mine and his daughter's future together. Anyway me and him talked about things and to make a long story short I asked for his daughters hand in marriage.
I won't go over the conversation but it was encouraging and challenging, Mr. Dave tends to do that which is just another reason that I love Kisten and her family. But he did say yes!!! So now the hunt and anticipation begins my plan is in the works and the date is a mystery and no one knows except for me!
But more than that I learned a lot this weekend. I'm praying and longing for a couple to share our lives and ministry with. Another guy that I can talk about my dreams and goals and we have the same things in mind. I see everyone growing closer to someone around them and it seems that I am left alone in the mix. This is a major consequence of my strenuous schedule. However, I know that God has partnerships in mind in the future that I just can't see right now.
Also, things about worship were reinforced in my mind this weekend. In sunday school the teacher taught how we must come to worship God. (Psalm 95) This is important in ministry because when we come with a heart to see God do amazing things and wanting to spend time with Him then those things usually happen. Also, when our leadership doesn't expect things to happen then they proabably won't.
So much motivation and challenge yet again I feel like I'm being reigned in. It's not time yet still more preparation. Im not worthy of the things that God has for me and Kristen but they are going to be great and awesome and more than I could ever imagine.
Now I'm waiting to see who God is going to put in our path to help us get there.
SSS: Peanut Butter, chocolate, and banana shake. My all time favorite drink ever. Get one today!!!
For some of you this sounds very weird. This weekend was the weekend that I set aside for me and him to talk about mine and his daughter's future together. Anyway me and him talked about things and to make a long story short I asked for his daughters hand in marriage.
I won't go over the conversation but it was encouraging and challenging, Mr. Dave tends to do that which is just another reason that I love Kisten and her family. But he did say yes!!! So now the hunt and anticipation begins my plan is in the works and the date is a mystery and no one knows except for me!
But more than that I learned a lot this weekend. I'm praying and longing for a couple to share our lives and ministry with. Another guy that I can talk about my dreams and goals and we have the same things in mind. I see everyone growing closer to someone around them and it seems that I am left alone in the mix. This is a major consequence of my strenuous schedule. However, I know that God has partnerships in mind in the future that I just can't see right now.
Also, things about worship were reinforced in my mind this weekend. In sunday school the teacher taught how we must come to worship God. (Psalm 95) This is important in ministry because when we come with a heart to see God do amazing things and wanting to spend time with Him then those things usually happen. Also, when our leadership doesn't expect things to happen then they proabably won't.
So much motivation and challenge yet again I feel like I'm being reigned in. It's not time yet still more preparation. Im not worthy of the things that God has for me and Kristen but they are going to be great and awesome and more than I could ever imagine.
Now I'm waiting to see who God is going to put in our path to help us get there.
SSS: Peanut Butter, chocolate, and banana shake. My all time favorite drink ever. Get one today!!!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
i hate snow!!!
yeah i said it mainly for 2 reasons: we never actually receive this white blessing that equals days off and endless fun. Secondly, we get this other thing called ice. Ice is much worse than snow and it is way more dangerous so for you crazy northern yankees that always trash us cause we get two inches of snow and cry for help you suck.
We don't get two inches of snow we get two inches of this wonderful thing called "wintry mix" which turns to ice or as i like to call it the clear death.
and UPS NEVER SHUTS DOWN this makes me sad as well but also makes us who we are. i hope it never snows again unless its like 14 feet of it then it will be ok.
We don't get two inches of snow we get two inches of this wonderful thing called "wintry mix" which turns to ice or as i like to call it the clear death.
and UPS NEVER SHUTS DOWN this makes me sad as well but also makes us who we are. i hope it never snows again unless its like 14 feet of it then it will be ok.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Why must i get so upset?
So anyway before i burst into flames with anger at something that was said yesterday morning, i would like to let everyone know that you will never ever ever get the name of the person that said this out of my mouth. Promise, and if you ask i might just rip off your ear lobes.
So to begin, I was in the car on Sunday morning after i had just taken the family picture and sat that for about 5-10 minutes in prayer. I was praying that God would show up and that He would speak in my life and let me know where He was leading me in certain decisions in my life. I think that I am extremely close to a decision however. One that will be the best for myself and those around me. So after i prayed i got outta the car and went into church.
As i am waiting for the service to begin a person comes up and in the middle of a conversation we are having they say to me: "It's not like God is going to do anything here today anyway." That person goes on to clarify with: "He will do things in individuals life but definitely not as a corporate body."
First of all for the first time in my life i can honestly say that while i was fuming inside i kept my cool. In the past i would have wrecked there world with a bold statement that instead of teaching them anything would have created a gap in the relationship between me and this person.
However, i was still stinkin mad. I was told after praying a couple of years ago that God shows up at our church because people are praying, reading their Bible, and are following God. And i took my slap on the wrist and decided not to go further but not this time. I've had it.
Many things anger me but this one is now going to be apparent to everyone so listen up. Do not i repeat do not put God into a box and put limitations on what he can and can't do! We learn deep theological truths like whatever God does is just so while i believe that yes He blesses those that do those things does not in anyway mean that God has to save a hundred people or ten people or any people for Him to show up and do a work in people's lives.
God is in no way a puppet that is on strings and can only move in directions previously laid out. By the way why did Jesus heal people and talk to people even when there was no difference going to be made in their lives. Ex: the rich young ruler, the man healed at the pool of Bethesda. There are no clear indications that these people in any way made a change in their lives spiritually.
God is working in our church. Individually and corporately we are being transformed to take the next step that God has for us. So quit being so close minded and angry and bored. It is a reflection on what you expect God to do with unfavorable circumstances.
Preaching not good, people asleep, and you are talking about God not able to do anything corporately. I'm appalled angered and disgusted at this kind of attitude. But before you all jump on the bandwagon, you are probably there too.
What kind of attitude do you come to church with? Do you yearn to see God do something miraculous? Or do you seriously doubt anything with a lasting impact can happen?
In case you forgot when everything was "good" in your eyes, people prayed God we beg for you to fall down, we don't know or understand why you have blessed us in such a way but we beg you not to take your hand away from us.
Now when we need prayer like this more than ever we fall short. Look into your hearts and see if you really yearn to see God do amazing things for people or are you just waiting for yours, your little drop of blessing.
I'm so mad about this if you couldn't tell so there is no SSS today. Later though i promise. I'm out!
So to begin, I was in the car on Sunday morning after i had just taken the family picture and sat that for about 5-10 minutes in prayer. I was praying that God would show up and that He would speak in my life and let me know where He was leading me in certain decisions in my life. I think that I am extremely close to a decision however. One that will be the best for myself and those around me. So after i prayed i got outta the car and went into church.
As i am waiting for the service to begin a person comes up and in the middle of a conversation we are having they say to me: "It's not like God is going to do anything here today anyway." That person goes on to clarify with: "He will do things in individuals life but definitely not as a corporate body."
First of all for the first time in my life i can honestly say that while i was fuming inside i kept my cool. In the past i would have wrecked there world with a bold statement that instead of teaching them anything would have created a gap in the relationship between me and this person.
However, i was still stinkin mad. I was told after praying a couple of years ago that God shows up at our church because people are praying, reading their Bible, and are following God. And i took my slap on the wrist and decided not to go further but not this time. I've had it.
Many things anger me but this one is now going to be apparent to everyone so listen up. Do not i repeat do not put God into a box and put limitations on what he can and can't do! We learn deep theological truths like whatever God does is just so while i believe that yes He blesses those that do those things does not in anyway mean that God has to save a hundred people or ten people or any people for Him to show up and do a work in people's lives.
God is in no way a puppet that is on strings and can only move in directions previously laid out. By the way why did Jesus heal people and talk to people even when there was no difference going to be made in their lives. Ex: the rich young ruler, the man healed at the pool of Bethesda. There are no clear indications that these people in any way made a change in their lives spiritually.
God is working in our church. Individually and corporately we are being transformed to take the next step that God has for us. So quit being so close minded and angry and bored. It is a reflection on what you expect God to do with unfavorable circumstances.
Preaching not good, people asleep, and you are talking about God not able to do anything corporately. I'm appalled angered and disgusted at this kind of attitude. But before you all jump on the bandwagon, you are probably there too.
What kind of attitude do you come to church with? Do you yearn to see God do something miraculous? Or do you seriously doubt anything with a lasting impact can happen?
In case you forgot when everything was "good" in your eyes, people prayed God we beg for you to fall down, we don't know or understand why you have blessed us in such a way but we beg you not to take your hand away from us.
Now when we need prayer like this more than ever we fall short. Look into your hearts and see if you really yearn to see God do amazing things for people or are you just waiting for yours, your little drop of blessing.
I'm so mad about this if you couldn't tell so there is no SSS today. Later though i promise. I'm out!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Let the sparks fly...
Competitions started last week at Bartlett for the best belt in the building. Basically, we get packages that are supposed to go into certain trailers that take them to a correct location. If those packages are put into the wrong trailer it is called a missort.
The basic competitive format is that whoever has the better frequency at the end of two weeks is the winner and the belt is given free pizza at the end of the night.
To determine frequency you take the number of packages scanned divided by the number of missorts accumulated.
Well if you know me I am extremely competitive. Every pickup game is the national championship, every walk to the car is the Boston marathon, and every sudoku puzzle in the Daily helmsman is another opportunity to flex my number patterning guess and check method(patented by me in case you were wondering). So this competition means alot.
But more than just the competition at work I explain to my guys that you will always have something to compete against. And your effort that you put in is a direct reflection i believe on your performance.
"Average effort equals average performance, better effort equals better performance, but the most effort equals the best performance" quoted by a future author J.C. Thompson.
So what characterizes your life? Do you just go at things in your life ho-hum? Do you leave effort and energy untapped in your life? Or do you give it all you got really all that you got? Wonder why your organization or skills are struggling, look at the effort that you are putting into it?
However, let's not forget that God is in control and sometimes in the sovereignty of God things just might not work at all no matter how hard you try. But in the end if you have done all that you can, if you have 'shown thyself approved' it will turn out well.
God weighs the heart remember that always remember that.
SSS #2: Cranilla Craze its sweeping the nation literally like a broom and dustpan. You can ask for it by name and they can make it for you. Basically its a combination of sprite, vanilla and cranberry juice. Its simply succulent.
Tigers are now number 11 in the country and are undefeated in conference play. I'm out!
The basic competitive format is that whoever has the better frequency at the end of two weeks is the winner and the belt is given free pizza at the end of the night.
To determine frequency you take the number of packages scanned divided by the number of missorts accumulated.
Well if you know me I am extremely competitive. Every pickup game is the national championship, every walk to the car is the Boston marathon, and every sudoku puzzle in the Daily helmsman is another opportunity to flex my number patterning guess and check method(patented by me in case you were wondering). So this competition means alot.
But more than just the competition at work I explain to my guys that you will always have something to compete against. And your effort that you put in is a direct reflection i believe on your performance.
"Average effort equals average performance, better effort equals better performance, but the most effort equals the best performance" quoted by a future author J.C. Thompson.
So what characterizes your life? Do you just go at things in your life ho-hum? Do you leave effort and energy untapped in your life? Or do you give it all you got really all that you got? Wonder why your organization or skills are struggling, look at the effort that you are putting into it?
However, let's not forget that God is in control and sometimes in the sovereignty of God things just might not work at all no matter how hard you try. But in the end if you have done all that you can, if you have 'shown thyself approved' it will turn out well.
God weighs the heart remember that always remember that.
SSS #2: Cranilla Craze its sweeping the nation literally like a broom and dustpan. You can ask for it by name and they can make it for you. Basically its a combination of sprite, vanilla and cranberry juice. Its simply succulent.
Tigers are now number 11 in the country and are undefeated in conference play. I'm out!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Finally...marketing
Well if you don't already know I'm a marketing major and go to the university of Memphis, go Tigers! anyway I've spent basically the last 3 years of my life going through basic education, science, math, English, and a few core business courses all of which was kinda a review of my 13 years in primary education.
But this semester and really today has peaked my interest more than ever. I will explain what marketing consists of and then those of you that know me will understand why it is so amazingly interesting and exciting to me.
First, math math math. Numbers are my thing and I've usually been pretty good with them and them with me.
Secondly, psychology. I would never ever be a psychologist however the way and patterns of people's thoughts always peak my curiosity.
Thirdly, communication. You must be an excellent verbal and script communicator in order to excel in the marketing field.
And last but not least, marketing. Marketing concepts and terminology combined with the other 3 elements make up my favorite part of business.
So basically excited to finally get to do things that i have been waiting to do since high school. Research proposals, watch commercials, do case studies on segmented groups of people, etc. etc. etc. I'm ecstatic.
Also im going to start a new feature on my blog. One i think everyone will love. I'm calling it the "Sonic Suprise of the Second" (like the alliteration?) It will be a section on different crazy Sonic drink concoction that I am really interested in right now.
Some will be great others I am just kinda curious about but im sure everyone will love it. So for my first SSS I will give one of my personal favorites(except when I'm with Kristen because she'll call me weird) is:
BLUE COCONUT CREAMSLUSH WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUP.
The bright blue flavor is extremely died down with the addition of the chocolate syrup but also thickened and results in a creamy dark sweet drink that is sure to please the senses. Anyways I'm out.
But this semester and really today has peaked my interest more than ever. I will explain what marketing consists of and then those of you that know me will understand why it is so amazingly interesting and exciting to me.
First, math math math. Numbers are my thing and I've usually been pretty good with them and them with me.
Secondly, psychology. I would never ever be a psychologist however the way and patterns of people's thoughts always peak my curiosity.
Thirdly, communication. You must be an excellent verbal and script communicator in order to excel in the marketing field.
And last but not least, marketing. Marketing concepts and terminology combined with the other 3 elements make up my favorite part of business.
So basically excited to finally get to do things that i have been waiting to do since high school. Research proposals, watch commercials, do case studies on segmented groups of people, etc. etc. etc. I'm ecstatic.
Also im going to start a new feature on my blog. One i think everyone will love. I'm calling it the "Sonic Suprise of the Second" (like the alliteration?) It will be a section on different crazy Sonic drink concoction that I am really interested in right now.
Some will be great others I am just kinda curious about but im sure everyone will love it. So for my first SSS I will give one of my personal favorites(except when I'm with Kristen because she'll call me weird) is:
BLUE COCONUT CREAMSLUSH WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUP.
The bright blue flavor is extremely died down with the addition of the chocolate syrup but also thickened and results in a creamy dark sweet drink that is sure to please the senses. Anyways I'm out.
Monday, January 22, 2007
another. to add to ...
Sunday school great stimulating discussion, inquisitive young people, and a teacher with a passion for a relationship with Christ. That is what happened on Sunday.
I usually teach my sunday school class but i literally had the worst headache ever. The kind where you have to close your eyes and clinch your teeth and buttcheeks as tight as you can to bare the pain. So i let my class join jeff and dan's while i observed. My guys are usually incredibly inquisitive were more so today than on other days.
Jeff wanted to encourage and inspire the guys to dig deeper into the word of God and as the discussion intensified you could tell that they were intrigued. Different things happened and i came away more excited and happy than i have been in a long time.
Now as far as the service not as good. Someone actually got saved this Sunday which was suprising but exciting all the same. It's becoming more and more apparent as i think and pray and strive to see where God is leading me that i am here in this present location for a reason. One that i am not sure of but is of utmost importance. God always answers, remember that.
I've felt like God is not leading me one way or another right now. As i read his word the only thing that He is making apparent to me is that He is in control. Prov. 21:1 and pretty much all of Prov. 16.
This should lead me to peace but it doesn't, perhaps because of the condition of our church but more apparently the condition of my heart. I have always been a part of great things.
But when things aren't so great where i'm at do i cower into complacency? Do i just forget about where im at and look for a better situation? I should strive to make an impact now or else i wasted time.
The present is where i'm at and since i can't change the past or travel into the future my decisions have to have an impact on my current settings. Do i still question what the future holds? Absolutely. Do i wish that i knew what the decision is that i have to make? Of course. But if God is not leading me one way or the other there is a reason why and i must figure out what it is.
Analyze what God is saying to you and figure out what you should be doing to progress towards that today. I'm out.
I usually teach my sunday school class but i literally had the worst headache ever. The kind where you have to close your eyes and clinch your teeth and buttcheeks as tight as you can to bare the pain. So i let my class join jeff and dan's while i observed. My guys are usually incredibly inquisitive were more so today than on other days.
Jeff wanted to encourage and inspire the guys to dig deeper into the word of God and as the discussion intensified you could tell that they were intrigued. Different things happened and i came away more excited and happy than i have been in a long time.
Now as far as the service not as good. Someone actually got saved this Sunday which was suprising but exciting all the same. It's becoming more and more apparent as i think and pray and strive to see where God is leading me that i am here in this present location for a reason. One that i am not sure of but is of utmost importance. God always answers, remember that.
I've felt like God is not leading me one way or another right now. As i read his word the only thing that He is making apparent to me is that He is in control. Prov. 21:1 and pretty much all of Prov. 16.
This should lead me to peace but it doesn't, perhaps because of the condition of our church but more apparently the condition of my heart. I have always been a part of great things.
But when things aren't so great where i'm at do i cower into complacency? Do i just forget about where im at and look for a better situation? I should strive to make an impact now or else i wasted time.
The present is where i'm at and since i can't change the past or travel into the future my decisions have to have an impact on my current settings. Do i still question what the future holds? Absolutely. Do i wish that i knew what the decision is that i have to make? Of course. But if God is not leading me one way or the other there is a reason why and i must figure out what it is.
Analyze what God is saying to you and figure out what you should be doing to progress towards that today. I'm out.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
oh yeah by the way
i see on bloglines that i only have one subscriber which makes me a lil upset but then i got really upset when i realized that i was the lone subscriber! read my blog please!!!!
imagine if...
have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you could just change a couple of big decisions that you've made. Like for instance, if i would have eaten cheerios instead of nothing this morning for breakfast i wouldn't be so hungry.
now i am imagining how if i never worked at UPS i could watch network prime time television and actually know and understand what is going on with shows like 24, American Idol, Scrubs, and Scooby Doo. Oh wait sorry that was on prime time the last time i watched tv on a weekday.
i think that we can get ourselves into trouble if we look so much at the have nots and not enough at what we have. so when we get into thinking about what could have been we lose focus on what we have.
just a lil food for thought. Also i have a wii and it is the single greatest invention of all time except for the light up keyboard that tells you where to put your fingers and those biscuits from argentina but besides those two things it's the greatest.
Grizzlies please don't try to win please. We want Kevin Durant or Greg Oden. Go Memphis sorry J.R. but coach K refusing to sign big name 1 year players will hurt your program. anyways like my friend Mr. T always says drink school, get 8 hours of drugs, stay in milk, and don't do sleep. I'm out
now i am imagining how if i never worked at UPS i could watch network prime time television and actually know and understand what is going on with shows like 24, American Idol, Scrubs, and Scooby Doo. Oh wait sorry that was on prime time the last time i watched tv on a weekday.
i think that we can get ourselves into trouble if we look so much at the have nots and not enough at what we have. so when we get into thinking about what could have been we lose focus on what we have.
just a lil food for thought. Also i have a wii and it is the single greatest invention of all time except for the light up keyboard that tells you where to put your fingers and those biscuits from argentina but besides those two things it's the greatest.
Grizzlies please don't try to win please. We want Kevin Durant or Greg Oden. Go Memphis sorry J.R. but coach K refusing to sign big name 1 year players will hurt your program. anyways like my friend Mr. T always says drink school, get 8 hours of drugs, stay in milk, and don't do sleep. I'm out
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
well, well, well
So first off i haven't held strong in my new years resolution. School has started and my usual routine takes place. 7:30 wake up class at 9 then school til around 3. Next i drive to work and get off at around 9. Then i get home eat spend time on the phone with kristen and finish any tasks that are necessary for me to do it all over again tommorrow.
But anyway besides that more and more i am thinking about what to do with the rest of my life. Kristen found some interesting news out about her life and how she will be spending a few years of it at least we think. And its exciting to see her passionate about something. She has found her niche and I am still waiting on mine. I was frustrated for myself when she told me her great news because i am still clueless as to the next step after school and her purpose looks like it is coming together, however as she was encouraged so was I. I am realizing more and more that everything is in God's timing. And He has the best planned for my life and He wants to use me in an incredible way. But as I am reading a book by Chuck Swindoll I am learning that God's word is my relief and my encouragement in my time of confusion. People i don't think realize that the Bible is how God really speaks to us. I am beginning to really understand and grasp this concept. I was reminded yesterday that God is in control and if i haven't been told yet then its not time for me to know. I would be lying if i told you that i was being calm cool and collected about all this cuz inside i am beginning to freak out. But instead of going on doctor phil or oprah I am letting God counsel and train me for His next post that He has waiting for me. I pray that all of us will remain focused on God's plan, not our own and that we will chase that plan with all that we have. So if you are like me dig and scratch and push forward to find your purpose and for those of you that know read to remain strong in your pursuit of that purpose and let nothing hold you back. You've got one life and One God leading you and guiding you on how to make the most of it and don't let anything get in your way. I'm out
But anyway besides that more and more i am thinking about what to do with the rest of my life. Kristen found some interesting news out about her life and how she will be spending a few years of it at least we think. And its exciting to see her passionate about something. She has found her niche and I am still waiting on mine. I was frustrated for myself when she told me her great news because i am still clueless as to the next step after school and her purpose looks like it is coming together, however as she was encouraged so was I. I am realizing more and more that everything is in God's timing. And He has the best planned for my life and He wants to use me in an incredible way. But as I am reading a book by Chuck Swindoll I am learning that God's word is my relief and my encouragement in my time of confusion. People i don't think realize that the Bible is how God really speaks to us. I am beginning to really understand and grasp this concept. I was reminded yesterday that God is in control and if i haven't been told yet then its not time for me to know. I would be lying if i told you that i was being calm cool and collected about all this cuz inside i am beginning to freak out. But instead of going on doctor phil or oprah I am letting God counsel and train me for His next post that He has waiting for me. I pray that all of us will remain focused on God's plan, not our own and that we will chase that plan with all that we have. So if you are like me dig and scratch and push forward to find your purpose and for those of you that know read to remain strong in your pursuit of that purpose and let nothing hold you back. You've got one life and One God leading you and guiding you on how to make the most of it and don't let anything get in your way. I'm out
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Getting some things off my chest
Im gonna start by getting some things off my chest and then ill give an update on what is going on with me.
First if you are teaching people not to do something and then you make them do it. Don't expect your credibility to rise. Second, my church needs to wake up. We had less than a hundred people there on Sunday night. The young people are bored, even the adults have a hard time justifying why they are falling asleep in church. It does not suggest that we are in a spiritual slump but instead that we are more concerned with who we are as a church instead of ministering and teaching people. Make an effort don't just pass it off as one of those things that happens. Take responsibility and intiative. Alright that's enough of that.
Alright as for what is going on with me. Finishing up hub school which im so ready to get done with. I'm ready to see my guys and dominate the shipping industry once again. Also, im looking for opportunities after school. I have a few options. And to go along with JR's blog i have to pick where God leads me. He leads us to the best not to the better or good. I'm sure that people will be upset and possibly even hurt by the decisions that we make but if God makes the decision then we will just have to leave it up to Him. I'm just leaning on His word and waiting for His direction. No rash decisions out of desperation waiting is not hesitating it is marinading to make you better than you were. Nice lil rhyme huh? Anyway go Memphis!! I'm out!
First if you are teaching people not to do something and then you make them do it. Don't expect your credibility to rise. Second, my church needs to wake up. We had less than a hundred people there on Sunday night. The young people are bored, even the adults have a hard time justifying why they are falling asleep in church. It does not suggest that we are in a spiritual slump but instead that we are more concerned with who we are as a church instead of ministering and teaching people. Make an effort don't just pass it off as one of those things that happens. Take responsibility and intiative. Alright that's enough of that.
Alright as for what is going on with me. Finishing up hub school which im so ready to get done with. I'm ready to see my guys and dominate the shipping industry once again. Also, im looking for opportunities after school. I have a few options. And to go along with JR's blog i have to pick where God leads me. He leads us to the best not to the better or good. I'm sure that people will be upset and possibly even hurt by the decisions that we make but if God makes the decision then we will just have to leave it up to Him. I'm just leaning on His word and waiting for His direction. No rash decisions out of desperation waiting is not hesitating it is marinading to make you better than you were. Nice lil rhyme huh? Anyway go Memphis!! I'm out!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
The Sims UPS style
First of all i would like to report to all of you Fed-Ex junkees out there that you ran 9.8 million on your heaviest day of the year, while your competition ran 22 million for 4 days in a row think you can match up with the big dogs? I think not. Anyways today in hub school we talked with a big wig. His name was Bob Cowhen basically he's like 5 down from the CEO! He shook my hand and asked me my name and stuff. And while im in the competitive mood let me mention that while Fed Ex is huge in Memphis. The number one district in all of UPS is also the Mid-South so just remember that we were, are and will be the best. But getting to hear him talk and ask him questions was extremely interesting to me. But i just thought i would mention that to all of you out there.
Now on to the subject of my post. We have 20 people in our class all part-time sups. Divided into 5 teams of 4 people a piece. We are each given different assignments throughout and all together are in a competition to become hub champions! One of those things is a 6 round business simulation complete with virtual employees and problems that can occur on the job and as a team we must decide from a list of options the best route to take with our employees. The decisions affect skill, morale, and how they feel about us as a supervisor, this in turn determines our belt's performance (misloads, mistoggles, mispicks, safety, etc.). Not only is our team first but also there is a large gap between us and the next team. We have had zero employee turnovers, drastic improvement in all areas of production and overall increases in skill and morale. But this is what i have learned through this crazy business video game. When you spend time with your people and aren't too busy to help them become the best. They will get better. They will learn. They will achieve and make gains you never thought possible.
Why can't churches and more importantly church leaders take this approach to leadership? Why can we here our ministers from the pulpit but how often are they spending time with their congregation. How crazy would it be if we canceled church one Sunday to all go minister to homeless people. How about donate all of the money that we took up in the offering to a family that needed our help without asking for an extra love offering. Why don't we stress to our people that they need training. They need guidance more than words and counsel but on the job training.
Parents, you are on the frontlines every day. Spend time with your kids. Dads spend time with your kids they need you. They need you to train them for the battle that is life.
I find myself frustrated I am being fed with so much meaningful stuff at my job but so much la di da stuff at my church. I am losing the passion that i once welled inside. Im not afraid to say it. I'm being taught more at UPS how important people are than I am at church! Absurd but true. Im becoming frustrated and confused. Am i in freak out mode...no prov. 3:5-6 which was yesterday's reading urged me to rely on God and trust Him. There are reasons why everything happens don't rely on what you know but wait it out and God will show you. That is my life story right now. Waiting...just waiting. Burn with passion show your students, children, adults that you care and want them to succeed and most importanly show them how to do it. Keeping up with my resolution so far should be more to come
I'm out.
Now on to the subject of my post. We have 20 people in our class all part-time sups. Divided into 5 teams of 4 people a piece. We are each given different assignments throughout and all together are in a competition to become hub champions! One of those things is a 6 round business simulation complete with virtual employees and problems that can occur on the job and as a team we must decide from a list of options the best route to take with our employees. The decisions affect skill, morale, and how they feel about us as a supervisor, this in turn determines our belt's performance (misloads, mistoggles, mispicks, safety, etc.). Not only is our team first but also there is a large gap between us and the next team. We have had zero employee turnovers, drastic improvement in all areas of production and overall increases in skill and morale. But this is what i have learned through this crazy business video game. When you spend time with your people and aren't too busy to help them become the best. They will get better. They will learn. They will achieve and make gains you never thought possible.
Why can't churches and more importantly church leaders take this approach to leadership? Why can we here our ministers from the pulpit but how often are they spending time with their congregation. How crazy would it be if we canceled church one Sunday to all go minister to homeless people. How about donate all of the money that we took up in the offering to a family that needed our help without asking for an extra love offering. Why don't we stress to our people that they need training. They need guidance more than words and counsel but on the job training.
Parents, you are on the frontlines every day. Spend time with your kids. Dads spend time with your kids they need you. They need you to train them for the battle that is life.
I find myself frustrated I am being fed with so much meaningful stuff at my job but so much la di da stuff at my church. I am losing the passion that i once welled inside. Im not afraid to say it. I'm being taught more at UPS how important people are than I am at church! Absurd but true. Im becoming frustrated and confused. Am i in freak out mode...no prov. 3:5-6 which was yesterday's reading urged me to rely on God and trust Him. There are reasons why everything happens don't rely on what you know but wait it out and God will show you. That is my life story right now. Waiting...just waiting. Burn with passion show your students, children, adults that you care and want them to succeed and most importanly show them how to do it. Keeping up with my resolution so far should be more to come
I'm out.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Stayin on track
So two posts in a row crazy i know. Yesterday at hub school after an hour lecture on accountability and loader dispatch forms, the boss comes in and tells all the memphis sups to go back to memphis and tells the barlett and oakhaven sups that we need to get ready to work. So i am psyched because i haven't worked in like 2 weeks so i am fired up and i want to try and blow up the automated machine that is oakhaven. I learned an essential truth during this 7 and a half hour workday. One of the first concepts in accountability is making sure that the person knows what he/she is supposed to do. This seems simple but an able body with a desire to work couldn't do anything because i had no direction or instruction. Too often we expect so much from our people and our church members but are we shouldering the responsibility of letting them know what is expected of them. If they don't know how can we keep them accountable? Are we doing more than our share to let people know what is expected of them and how they should behave and live according to the word? I think not. If you are upset at how people act tell them what they should do because for all you know they might have more desire than you do to impact the world they just don't know how to do it. More schooling and a commitment to blogging this year. But for now I'm out.
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