It Could Be A Long Season

If the pre-season is any indicator it could be a very long season for us Canuck fans. They are currently 1-4 in the preseason and are having big problems scoring goals. This is not a surprise, the loss of Bertuzzi and Carter are big holes in the lineup. Between Bertuzzi / Carter the Canucks are missing over 50 goals on the right side. The writer of Ecclesiastes says there is a time for everything: This may be the time for the Canucks to rebuild and lose some games for a while. I would be okay with this. Anyway I don't have much to say, I'm really tired.

If you can't beat em, beat em!

I Love It!

Yankees Clinch!

Ah yes. It is a sweet day for me as a Yankee fan. The fact that the Yankees clinhed their division tonight because of a Boston loss is very sweet. The Red Sox can now resume phase two of their current world series drought. In my opinion the words champions and Red Sox never went well together anyway. New York on the other hand, with 26 World Series Championships, are the best franchise ever. The Yankees are the perfect villian. Everyone loves to talk about how they buy their team. What people don't realize is that in order to be successful you need to spend money. Sure there are a few exceptions, but for the most part you need to put up the dough. Look at the Blue Jays G.M., saying that they need to spend more cash. The fact is, yes, New York spends money. But why wouldn't they. The difference between them and everyone else is that they win. That's why people get mad, they simply use the money thing as a reason to hate them. It's all good though. It appears that there is a little trouble, could A-Rod be playing his last year for the Yankees? It's okay, maybe they could trade him for some pitching. Go Yankees Go. Bring home number 27!

"What's in your hand"

This weekend our staff at YFC spent the weekend at Arlington Beach for our annual Board/Staff retreat. The weekend was very good, though not much of a retreat for my family, as Alex never seems to sleep well except for at home, and my wife is quite sick. I'm not sure why they call it morning sickness, because she seems to be sick all day long. Anyway our weekend was good. I was particularily challenged by a message from Rick Warren, the Purpose Driven guy. He talked about Exodus/Moses. The message was titled "What's in your hand". What I gathered from it was, how are we as God's children using our affluence and our influence to better our world. I have a lot of respect for Rick Warren. He and his wife give 90% of their income. They have chosen to keep the lifestyle they had before he became famous. I admire that. I wonder if I would be able to handle success in such a manner. I was really challenged in the area of materialism. For me this is a great struggle. Warren said the best way to curb materialism is to give more. I had one of those moments of clarity at that point, now though is time for the rubber to hit the road. I need to conquer the beast that is materialism. "So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for Him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. Lord, help me to desire you and your Kingdom alone. I can't do it Lord. I need you.

Inked!

I watching T.V. today at my mom's place (they have satellite), I have to report that I have a new favorite T.V. show, Miami Ink. For those who don't know me, I really like tattoos. I have heard about this show a little bit from my friends, but had never saw it myself. I thought it was great, it was a little cheesy at times, but I did enjoy the fact that they tried to explain why people were getting tattooed and what they were getting tattooed. I think if you are getting tattooed it should mean something, not everyone will agree with me, but hey that's their right. I enjoy hearing stories of why people get tattooed. Tattoos can really tell a story. I feel that mine tell of my life since coming to know the Lord. My tattoos are basically Faith & Family, the two most important things in my life. The NFL season began this week. I was stoked to see that the Chicago Bears kicked butt in Green Bay beating them 26-0. This is great for me, as Green Bay is my dad's favorite team, and the Bears are mine. A good start for Da Bears. The Riders on the other hand let one slip away, again. Oh well, I come to expect mediocraty from the Riders. How long have they been in the league and only won two Grey Cups. Gimme a break. Though I do expect good things with Eric Tillman as G.M. Bye for now. Go Canucks, Yankees, Bears!

Engulfed in Flames

I can't believe it. It is like a virus. Calgary Flames fans are everywhere. My entire care group at church are Flames fans. What is going on here? Is it because Robyn Regehr is from the area? What is it? I know many Flames fans are die hards and have cheered for them for a long time, but it does appear that there is a bandwagon situation going on here (I don't mean our care group, but society in general). I suppose the same could be said of the dreaded Oilers after last years run. I did see a lot of those goofy Oiler flags in car windows (I had one for England in the World Cup). I guess what I am saying is that Vancouver is the best. Some of us are going to Flames/Canucks game on February 3rd in Calgary. I can't wait. I am going to wear every piece of Canucks clothing I own. I may even go buy more so I can round out my wardrobe, maybe even underwear! I am going to be so loud. Win or lose, I will be out of control, 100% Canucks baby! Go Canucks Go!

My thoughts for today

Howdy. Just finished watching Canadian Idol and watched Tyler Lewis get voted off the show. I'm not a really big Idol fan but I did like Tyler' singing. I'm not really a huge T.V. guy. Although I used to be and probably would be if I wasn't so busy. I'd most likely watch sports all day if I could, but that's another story. Personally, there is stuff going on in my life that remind me that God is my true Father in this life and for eternity. I am reminded how God has taken my life and turned it around. A cycle has been broken that only God could do. I feel very blessed to come home to a loving family, to a son who cries when I leave, and who opens his arms when I come home. I wouldn't trade those moments for anything. To have another child on the way is truly a blessing. As hard as it is (being a parent) it is like nothing else. Without God I think I might be dead or in jail. Everything I have I owe it to the Lord. Go Canucks Go!