Painfulness...

So today I quit my job because they were going to let me go tomorrow anyways. Not surprised, really. The only trouble is is that I need to find another job soon. Money doesn't grow on trees like it does for those Laguna Beach kids...oh well, something will happen

I went to Reality on Sunday night and it was interesting. The kids were fun, the atmosphere was pretty cool, and the ministry seems to be on the rise. Hopefully things can work out at NWoods for Bethany and I. We really need a church home. And we really DESPERATELY need to get connected with people our age.

On a final note, I was struck tonight about the fact that I am not a kid anymore...not even close. It is Halloween and I almost forgot. This was perhaps the most exciting day of the year for me and my brothers as we would prepare to wisk the neighborhood and get as much candy as we possibly could, and then end up trying to steal more from each other. Life isn't "fun and easy" anymore. Things aren't handed to me anymore like they used to be when I was just a kid.

Other than all of this, life is pretty good. There aren't too many things that remain consistent at this point. So, if you are a consistent in my life...thanks

This is interesting...

Perhaps every democratic senator thinks that Miers stepping down forom the Supreme Court nomination is a direct result of pressure from the far right ring. They also think that that there was not enough "conversation" about who should be nominated in the first place. How idiotic when one of the first people to be seen with Miers is a democrat proudly boasting, "I said this should happen". I love how some people are stupid.

I have come to a new point in my walk with GOd, where I have found a new favorite passage. It is in Hebrews chapter 4...the last paragraph...

The High Priest Who Cried Out in Pain

14Now that we know what we have--Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God--let's not let it slip through our fingers. 15We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all--all but the sin. 16So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

I love this because it pretty much shows salvation in a small picture and defines Jesus as someone who has been there and has understodd what I am going through this very minute. It's pretty awesome that we can have eternity with God for only living for Him while we are here.

This weekend should be interesting. I am supposed to work tomorrow, however, Bethany and I made plans to do something most of the day, and well, my place of work is going to fire me soon anyways, I think I'll just call in tomorrow. If they are gonna get me, I want to get them first. (Wow, in light of the last idea on here about my favorite verse, this seems to be an odd "next topic")

I hate the White Sox

As for the Packers, I do not know who they play this week, which is odd because that is my only sports fun for a while...

Okay...

So my oldest brother is getting married soon and there seems to be some opposition to it. I say, lets poop in a box and send it to the "opposition" and tell them how we really feel!

My step mom stayed home from work today so that someone could be at our house to let the dogs out. How incredibly moronic is this? I mean, these people (my parents) pattern their lives after two dumb dogs who will hopefully die soon. It is rather annoying how stupid they are with these things.

So my Packers lost again...seemingly the trnedy thing to do this year. They have lost 4 games by a sum total of 9 points. And on top of that, they have injuries out the wazzou...next year will be the year! (Oh great, here we come....Cublike scenario)

I am reading a book called 'Velvet Elvis' by Rob Bell. Rob is a very creative writer who likes to ask a lot of questions. He is a more creative and young version of Dr. Bob McKay. I am not too sure what I think of the book, really. Bell challenges modern thinking and suggests that we must continue to "re-paint" the Christian faith. And he points out that those who say they know a passage of Scripture are out of their minds. My question is, where does he have authority then to write about God, or to talk about God as he pastors a church? Perhaps he doesn't and perhaps that is his entire point. We spend so much time defending ourselves to other Christians, when in fact, that doesn't matter. We deliberate on things that have no eternal meaning...

So I am quitting my job because my employer is forcing me to work 30-35 hours a week, 15 more than the agreed 20 we discussed BEFORE I was hired. How cool is that?

Church

So here I am probably beginning a new chapter in church life and I am excited about it. Bethany and I have visited Northwoods Community Church several times and I think we both think it is an awesome church. This is good because agreeing on a church is incredibly important.

I will be getting involved with the High School Group there and maybe at some point in the next few years get an internship there or something....

On to the rest of the weekend....

GB lost a rough one today...although that is right on par with the rest of the season so far. They have lost 4 games by a total of 9 points. UGLY!!! Oh well, at least every other team in our division sucks.

Well, bed is calling me, though I cant seem to fall asleep. Oh well, gotta try anyways!

In the Beginning...

So, this is my first post on here! Yippy!! I decided I needed this, well, wanted this so I could release the things that I could not put into spoken words. So here is the beginning...

I work a crappy job, doing crappy work, answering crappy phone calls for mostly crappy people. Okay, okay, so not everything about my job is crappy, but at my stage in life, it feels that way. It's hard for me to stay motivated to work at a place that doesn't even want me to work there, so hopefully, I can find something else.

I have a lunch meeting tomorrow that hopefully will spark a new era of minstry in my life. A new season, a new church, fresh faces...pretty much a new everything. Really, at this point, I'm just desperate for community and accountability. Hopefully I can convince Bethany to come up there with me tomorrow for church, that way I'm not sitting by myself like a big turd...I'll think of somethin...

Green Bay at Minnesota this week....looks like a crappy one on paper, hopefully Favre can not throw too many int's and hopefully the defense will be like it was two weeks ago against Division III New Orleans.

Just started reading a book by Rob Bell. Hmm, interesting thoughts through the first chapter...which means I will read the second chapter and not just set it on my bookshelf....hopefully.

School sucks. It is difficult to do work at home and to stay focused...only 41 more credit hours left..however long that takes me

Thats all for now...have a great weekend. (Not sure why I said 'have a great weekend', its not like anyone will read this today or tomorrow)