Book Suggestion

I went to Scott's Parable yesterday and picked up Philip Yancey's new book called Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? I have only read the first three chapters but I can say that I am really enjoying the book and would recommend it even though I haven't read through it yet. What I get from it so far is that God just wants the real me (us). Yancey does a great job of helping the reader realize that we are not in control. In light of our lack of control, we are to take some time and reflect on who God is. "Be still and know that I am the Lord." I've done a lot of underlining so far and I can say that I am very excited about the rest of the book. One thing that I thought was interesting was how prayer is mentioned as a social skill, as it relates to our context (praying aloud). Basically saying that sometimes we pay God lip service without being real with him. I hope this makes sense. It's 1:00am and again I cannot sleep.

Da Bears are 6-0!

I can't believe the Bears escaped with a 24-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals were leading 20-0 at halftime. Besides that Bears QB Rex Grossman threw four interceptions and fumbled twice. You gotta love the Bears defense. They did it all last night. This is the first time the Bears have gone 6-0 in twenty years. I am very pumped about the Bears chances come Super Bowl time, but I am a little leary when I hear coach Lovie Smith say that they are a team of destiny. To me it's a little early for that. But I will enjoy it while it lasts. Go Bears!

24 hours a day!

Howdy. It seems like forever since I last posted. Lots going on these days, though I have been home with the flu for the last three days. I can't remember when I have had the flu this bad. On a good note it seems that my wife is getting a little better, which is encouraging. My son Alex is doing new things all the time. He is a lot of fun right now which is cool. Kinda makes up for all those dirty diapers I have changed in the last year and a half. My wife and I finished watching the first season of 24. I must say I really enjoyed watching this show. I have always been a Kiefer Sutherland fan, but beyond that I really liked how the show works. The real time thing is pretty cool, and the twists are cool as well. I put this picture in because I like to see Roberto Luongo in a Canuck uniform.

God Appointments!

Hey all. Canucks 3 Red Wings 1, enough said! Anyway, yesterday I was on 20th street putting up some missing person posters and handing out cards in the neighborhood advertising our thing at the Bridge. On my way to work I spent the time in the car in prayer. I felt quite connected to the Lord and I had prayed that God would use me somehow, someway. I have been feeling a little discouraged with what I do, was hoping that God would show me he is still working and that what I do isn't a waste of time. Pretty much as soon as I got out of my car I ran into Cody. Cody is a buddy that I met through family services. I was his mentor for about 3-4 months before he fell off the map. Cody has overcome Crystal Meth, but still lives in chaos. I asked him how it was going, he said he was not doing well. To make a long story short, there is no doubt that this meeting was by accident. Cody poured his heart out to me, I have never seen Cody like that before. I was glad that I could be there for him. Praise God. I believe that he has big things for Cody. My prayer is that Cody would not get sucked in by the world, and by those who only want to use him.

Inked Pt.2

Howdy all. Not too much going on lately. My wife is still quite ill, which stinks. My son is a lot of fun at this stage, which is very cool. He is talking so much, I can't believe how much he learns each day. Miami Ink is still my favorite show. My buddy at work downloaded season one for me last week. I was stoked, I watched like three episodes in one shot the other day, I couldn't sleep, which is another story. Anyhow I really enjoy the stories of people and what motivates them to get tattoos. I have included a picture of one of my tattoos. I was inspired to put them on my blog after watching Miami Ink. I am for the most part proud of my tats, though I am quite careful about showing them off, as some people don't share my enthusiasm for tats, which is cool. They certainly are not for everyone. If you are looking at getting any work done I can recommend a couple of good shops in the city, and also a couple of great artists who are fun to be tattooed by. I use the word fun loosely here, as getting tattooed is not always a pleasureable experience. I am also stoked about the new NHL season. Even though my Canucks will be in tough for a playoff spot. It's all good though, as long as Calgary doesn't win the cup I'm happy.