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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Leading a Christian Life
So what does this mean? And how do your really do it? What are the rules, or as Johnny Dep says in "Pirates of the Caribbean", "the guidelines."
I feel like it all starts with the Golden rule, "do unto others." I feel like God looks down on us and blesses us for the things we do to and for others.
Why do I feel so strongly about this notion? Because over the past month or so I have been incredibly blessed with a successful new business, and a feeling of comfort that I haven't enjoyed in many years. The only thing that has gone wrong in the past couple of weeks is that I couldn't match the top, to a bottom, of my tupperware. Pretty minor huh? Any other minor hurdle I've been able to overcome fairly easily and quickly.
I also have the feeling that I would like to share a Christian relationship with a women. I haven't had that feeling in many months. In the past I've had a tendency to date when I didn't have everything in my life dialed in, as a result have had more than one relationship turn into a train wreck. Since I feel like I've got my life dialed in the way I want it, found my center, and have the balance and desire to really commit to a relationship maybe God will bless my life with a Godly women.
Here's what I did to I think earn myself bonus points with God.
My new business maintains foreclosed homes. When I started to have more work than I could handle by myself, I reached out to a local faith based mission for a man or two to help me.
God lead me to and introduced Kenneth and Jerome into my life. These two men are from completely different sides of town than me. They are also ethnically and culturally very different than me. Both of these men are are strong believers, and have dedicated their lives to Christ in order to get back on track. Their commitment to living a Christian life is leading them in the right direction. Without the grace of God, these two men and I would have never met.
Over the past couple of weeks Kenneth and I have spent quite a bit of time together working on various projects. Good things have continued to happen for both of us.
In a sermon a while back a Pastor said "If you want to be happy, get a hobby. If you want to be complete, get a relationship." He said this in the context of a man and a women, but I feel like the same thing applies to any relationship where two people support and hold each other accountable.
So if your looking for step one to leading a more Christian life, find someone that is in need, help them out, and stick with it.
What do you think the most critical elements of leading a Christian life are? I've love to learn more about this from everyone.
Peace,
MPK
I feel like it all starts with the Golden rule, "do unto others." I feel like God looks down on us and blesses us for the things we do to and for others.
Why do I feel so strongly about this notion? Because over the past month or so I have been incredibly blessed with a successful new business, and a feeling of comfort that I haven't enjoyed in many years. The only thing that has gone wrong in the past couple of weeks is that I couldn't match the top, to a bottom, of my tupperware. Pretty minor huh? Any other minor hurdle I've been able to overcome fairly easily and quickly.
I also have the feeling that I would like to share a Christian relationship with a women. I haven't had that feeling in many months. In the past I've had a tendency to date when I didn't have everything in my life dialed in, as a result have had more than one relationship turn into a train wreck. Since I feel like I've got my life dialed in the way I want it, found my center, and have the balance and desire to really commit to a relationship maybe God will bless my life with a Godly women.
Here's what I did to I think earn myself bonus points with God.
My new business maintains foreclosed homes. When I started to have more work than I could handle by myself, I reached out to a local faith based mission for a man or two to help me.
God lead me to and introduced Kenneth and Jerome into my life. These two men are from completely different sides of town than me. They are also ethnically and culturally very different than me. Both of these men are are strong believers, and have dedicated their lives to Christ in order to get back on track. Their commitment to living a Christian life is leading them in the right direction. Without the grace of God, these two men and I would have never met.
Over the past couple of weeks Kenneth and I have spent quite a bit of time together working on various projects. Good things have continued to happen for both of us.
In a sermon a while back a Pastor said "If you want to be happy, get a hobby. If you want to be complete, get a relationship." He said this in the context of a man and a women, but I feel like the same thing applies to any relationship where two people support and hold each other accountable.
So if your looking for step one to leading a more Christian life, find someone that is in need, help them out, and stick with it.
What do you think the most critical elements of leading a Christian life are? I've love to learn more about this from everyone.
Peace,
MPK
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I thought this was funny!
On the first day, God created the dog and said: “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.”
The dog said: “Man, that's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?”
So God agreed.
On the second day, God created the monkey and said: “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty -year life span.”
The monkey said: “Dude, monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?”
And God agreed.
On the third day, God created the cow and said: “You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.”
The cow said: “Hombre, that's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?”
And God agreed again.
On the fourth day, God created man and said: “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years.”
But man said: “Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?”
“Okay,” said God, “You asked for it.”
So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.
The dog said: “Man, that's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?”
So God agreed.
On the second day, God created the monkey and said: “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty -year life span.”
The monkey said: “Dude, monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?”
And God agreed.
On the third day, God created the cow and said: “You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.”
The cow said: “Hombre, that's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?”
And God agreed again.
On the fourth day, God created man and said: “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years.”
But man said: “Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?”
“Okay,” said God, “You asked for it.”
So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.
God turned on my check engine light!
Doesn't it make you crazy when you're driving down the road and your check engine light goes on? You experience that initial moment of panic, then think "Ah, it's probably nothing major" then continue down the road.
A few weeks ago I learned that should your check engine light come on, all you have to do is pull into an Autozone, and they will diagnose the problem...for free! How cool is that!?!?!
So yesterday I'm driving home and my check engine light goes on! Not more than a block from where I was I passed an Autozone...weird huh! I turned into the parking lot, went into the store and asked if they would see why my check engine light came on. Turns out it was one of those pesky oxygen sensors.
As the technician was hooking up to my car whatever they call that thing they use, I noticed he had a tattoo on the back of his left wrist of a cross and inscription that read "God Forgives."
I asked him about the tattoo and he told me that he was an Army sniper in Iraq in 2006-2007. He got the tattoo wrist so that whenever he aimed his gun, he would remember that God would forgive him.
As we talked a little more, he showed me the prayer card he carries in his wallet with a picture of the Virgin Mary, and the Rosary beads he carries in his pocket.
I was truly blessed to have met this man, and had the opportunity to hear his story.
God puts in the places we need to be when we least expect it, and allows us to cross paths with people that enrich our lives. It's funny how God uses these little experiences to help us grow and become better versions of ourselves. Why else would my check engine light have come on... and there was an Autozone right there...and the person that checked my car out was a Christian? Kinda makes ya wonder don't it?
Lord thank you for all of the good people that have surrounded me, crossed my path and blessed my life. Thank you for the good experiences, as well as the bad. Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to connect with you and grow. May we all learn to follow and be close to you.
Amen!!!!!!
Peace,
MPK
A few weeks ago I learned that should your check engine light come on, all you have to do is pull into an Autozone, and they will diagnose the problem...for free! How cool is that!?!?!
So yesterday I'm driving home and my check engine light goes on! Not more than a block from where I was I passed an Autozone...weird huh! I turned into the parking lot, went into the store and asked if they would see why my check engine light came on. Turns out it was one of those pesky oxygen sensors.
As the technician was hooking up to my car whatever they call that thing they use, I noticed he had a tattoo on the back of his left wrist of a cross and inscription that read "God Forgives."
I asked him about the tattoo and he told me that he was an Army sniper in Iraq in 2006-2007. He got the tattoo wrist so that whenever he aimed his gun, he would remember that God would forgive him.
As we talked a little more, he showed me the prayer card he carries in his wallet with a picture of the Virgin Mary, and the Rosary beads he carries in his pocket.
I was truly blessed to have met this man, and had the opportunity to hear his story.
God puts in the places we need to be when we least expect it, and allows us to cross paths with people that enrich our lives. It's funny how God uses these little experiences to help us grow and become better versions of ourselves. Why else would my check engine light have come on... and there was an Autozone right there...and the person that checked my car out was a Christian? Kinda makes ya wonder don't it?
Lord thank you for all of the good people that have surrounded me, crossed my path and blessed my life. Thank you for the good experiences, as well as the bad. Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to connect with you and grow. May we all learn to follow and be close to you.
Amen!!!!!!
Peace,
MPK
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
God has blessed me!
Almost exactly a month ago I started a new company that specializes in cleaning up and maintaining foreclosed houses. Mainly what we've been doing is rekeying doors, cleaning up the yard, removing debris, and other small tasks that are are required to get a foreclosed home into shape to sell. Needless to say given the amount of foreclosed homes coming on the market, I've been busy!
With a small amount of money that my Father loaned me, I bought a lawn mower, blower, weedeater and some other equipment. That was enough to get me started. For a guy that has always driven a desk, driving my truck around town and pushing a lawnmower is a humbling, yet liberating experience.
One of my closests and dearest friends, K.C., is a Real Estate Agent that specializes in listing foreclosed homes so I had a source for some work. Up to this point, she's kept me busy and been an incredible resource for building my business. I don't think I will ever be able to tell her how much I appreciate her support, encouragement, but most of all Christ like friendship.
As I got busier, I knew I was going to need some help but was not sure what I was going to do, or where I was going to go. When I needed some help the most, God lead me to the Salvation Army where I met Ken and Jerome.
These two men are incredible spirits who, like me, are relying on God to help us get our lives back on track. They have great attitudes, work hard, are smart, but most of all believe that having a strong relationship with God will lead them in the right direction.
About the same time I met Ken and Jerome, God gave me another customer! And more work! This doesn't only benefit myself, but also Ken and Jerome.
My Mother told me "The Lord works in mysterious ways!" Given what has happened in the past month, I would say that this is definitly true. How else can you explain why I have been blessed with such incredible parents, friends, Ken and Jerome, and a new customer? Sure a little luck might be involved, but I'm pretty sure none of this could have come together as well as it has with out a little devine intervention.
When I think back to where I was a couple of months ago, I have to pinch myself as a reminder that all of this is real. I am so greatful for God's help in all of this.
Lord thank you for everything! Thank you for my parents, for KC, for my family, for my friends, for Ken and Jerome, and for the ability you gave me. Thank you for allowing me to be your humble servant!
Peace to everyone and may God bless and surround you with good people!
Peace,
MPK
With a small amount of money that my Father loaned me, I bought a lawn mower, blower, weedeater and some other equipment. That was enough to get me started. For a guy that has always driven a desk, driving my truck around town and pushing a lawnmower is a humbling, yet liberating experience.
One of my closests and dearest friends, K.C., is a Real Estate Agent that specializes in listing foreclosed homes so I had a source for some work. Up to this point, she's kept me busy and been an incredible resource for building my business. I don't think I will ever be able to tell her how much I appreciate her support, encouragement, but most of all Christ like friendship.
As I got busier, I knew I was going to need some help but was not sure what I was going to do, or where I was going to go. When I needed some help the most, God lead me to the Salvation Army where I met Ken and Jerome.
These two men are incredible spirits who, like me, are relying on God to help us get our lives back on track. They have great attitudes, work hard, are smart, but most of all believe that having a strong relationship with God will lead them in the right direction.
About the same time I met Ken and Jerome, God gave me another customer! And more work! This doesn't only benefit myself, but also Ken and Jerome.
My Mother told me "The Lord works in mysterious ways!" Given what has happened in the past month, I would say that this is definitly true. How else can you explain why I have been blessed with such incredible parents, friends, Ken and Jerome, and a new customer? Sure a little luck might be involved, but I'm pretty sure none of this could have come together as well as it has with out a little devine intervention.
When I think back to where I was a couple of months ago, I have to pinch myself as a reminder that all of this is real. I am so greatful for God's help in all of this.
Lord thank you for everything! Thank you for my parents, for KC, for my family, for my friends, for Ken and Jerome, and for the ability you gave me. Thank you for allowing me to be your humble servant!
Peace to everyone and may God bless and surround you with good people!
Peace,
MPK
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