I recently hung a framed picture of a portion of I Corinthians 13 in my house. For those that do not know it, here it is:
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
This is probably my favorite verse in the Bible. I look to it to remind me that the love I seek is possible and that, if right, it can not fail.
Anyways, I had a friend who noticed I hung this and a conversation ensued:
Friend: So, do you really believe that?
Me: Believe what?
Friend: Love never fails. I mean.....considering what has happened lately......
Me: Of course I do.
Friend: How could you?
It was really hard to think of a way to explain this. The best way I could think of is giving the example of a parents and child's love....atleast the way I see it. With my son, there is nothing I wouldn't do. No matter what would happen in life, I would be there for him. I would never leave, my love would never end, my faith in us would never waiver. I believe that is true love. When I said this, I was asked:
Friend: So, what you had wasn't true love?
Me: I had true love, but my partner did not.
It always takes two. And in the case of the Bible, the Lord has it for us. There isn't one thing we could do that would change His love for us. We should all approach love and marriage with the same attitude. Both parties, particularly when they are getting married, should have the same faith and love between one another. I believe it is the only way it will work. If you cant make the same blind faith promise that He has made with us to your future mate, then you are destined to fail. However, if you can, you are in for what I believe is a life of bliss.
Peace out...
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
I am an athletic God!
With my recent situation I have had alot of free time on my hands. Because of such, I have looked to fill it. I am working on multiple things, but as of today my Tuesday's dance card is full. A group of friends and coworkers have gathered to participate in the pinnacle of athletic prowess. Every Tuesday night for the next 12 weeks we will meet on the battlefield of sweat and blood. I must train.....and train hard. Many men of my age have a hard time playing in this field of sport as it is so physically brutal. However, I am on the market now and must lend myself to activities that will build my physic to attract the greater gender. I am now in......a bowling league.
Yes......I am in a bowling league now.....and with my manly handicap average of 125 I will smite those that oppose me.
All seriousness aside, tonight was actually fun. While not the most athletic of sports, it is still an acquired talent. What was really weird about tonight was that AMF had photographers on site to photograph the starting leagues. These pictures were to be use in marketing materials for AMF and we had to sign a waiver before we played so we couldn't sue them for using our pictures. Ironically, we are one of the youngest leagues.....and because of such, the photographer came up to me and said she needed some good photographs and that the other geriatric players weren't going to give it to her. She needed some poster ready photos. So, since I am so shy, I told her I would do whatever pose she wanted. So if you are ever at an AMF and see a photo of a really good looking man sliding on both knees.......arms raised.....screaming in victory......well.....you are blessed to know him.
Peace out...
Yes......I am in a bowling league now.....and with my manly handicap average of 125 I will smite those that oppose me.
All seriousness aside, tonight was actually fun. While not the most athletic of sports, it is still an acquired talent. What was really weird about tonight was that AMF had photographers on site to photograph the starting leagues. These pictures were to be use in marketing materials for AMF and we had to sign a waiver before we played so we couldn't sue them for using our pictures. Ironically, we are one of the youngest leagues.....and because of such, the photographer came up to me and said she needed some good photographs and that the other geriatric players weren't going to give it to her. She needed some poster ready photos. So, since I am so shy, I told her I would do whatever pose she wanted. So if you are ever at an AMF and see a photo of a really good looking man sliding on both knees.......arms raised.....screaming in victory......well.....you are blessed to know him.
Peace out...
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Movies & Music
I love movies and music, however movies are my love. Ironically, though, it seems lately I have shifted to more music. When I looked at my most played songs I noticed that a majority of them are from movies and special times in my life.....not just songs that I like. Most people love songs because it reminds them of certain times of their lives. Just like Pesci from With Honors when he picks up rocks, each song concretes a moment within your life that you will never forget. So here are some examples from my most recent most played list........
1. The Touch - Stan Bush - The lead song for the 80's Transformer movie. I showed this to my son and he loves this movie......one should wonder why I have listened to it lately. :)
2. Sway - Bic Runga - Originally on the first American Pie movie, and one of my favorite songs, recently has moved forward on the play list as I think someone out there could sing this and make it even better.
3. Theme from Superman - John Williams - I saw Superman Returns within 48 hours of my son being born in a midnight showing while he was asleep at the hospital. That's how much a die hard Superman fan I am. My son and I now play super heroes all the time and Superman is the fav.
4. Wild Horses - The Sundays - This version I heard for the first time on a Buffy episode. One of my favorite TV shows of all time and one of the most romantic.....this brings me back to thinking that love is always possible.
5. A Little Fall of Rain - Les Miserables - I love musical theater, and this was the song that cemented it for me.
6. The Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera - I left the musical genre at one point and this is what brought me back.
7. Drive (Deftones Cover) - The last song at my sisters wedding. Everytime I here it it reassures me that I will be back there one day.
8. Alright - Darius Rucker - Played at one of my best friends weddings down in Playa. The words are simple and the idea as well. I will be alright when she is there................
9. Steal Away - Robbie DuPree - I really hate this song, but it reminds me when one of my best friends and I were in college and we tried to come up with songs that you couldnt get out of your head. This was the crowning champion......
10. Consider Me Gone - Reba McEntire - Really easy.....listen to the song and you will know.
11. Every Day I Live - Gateway Worship - My fav at the church I attend now. The people there are great and gives me renewed faith in those within the world.
12. Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band - The last verse about those that serve remind me of my best friends Matt and Chris who I look up to.
13. Kiss a Girl - Keith Urban - Right where I am..... :-)
So, how about ya'll. Any songs that bring great memories or goals for you....?????
1. The Touch - Stan Bush - The lead song for the 80's Transformer movie. I showed this to my son and he loves this movie......one should wonder why I have listened to it lately. :)
2. Sway - Bic Runga - Originally on the first American Pie movie, and one of my favorite songs, recently has moved forward on the play list as I think someone out there could sing this and make it even better.
3. Theme from Superman - John Williams - I saw Superman Returns within 48 hours of my son being born in a midnight showing while he was asleep at the hospital. That's how much a die hard Superman fan I am. My son and I now play super heroes all the time and Superman is the fav.
4. Wild Horses - The Sundays - This version I heard for the first time on a Buffy episode. One of my favorite TV shows of all time and one of the most romantic.....this brings me back to thinking that love is always possible.
5. A Little Fall of Rain - Les Miserables - I love musical theater, and this was the song that cemented it for me.
6. The Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera - I left the musical genre at one point and this is what brought me back.
7. Drive (Deftones Cover) - The last song at my sisters wedding. Everytime I here it it reassures me that I will be back there one day.
8. Alright - Darius Rucker - Played at one of my best friends weddings down in Playa. The words are simple and the idea as well. I will be alright when she is there................
9. Steal Away - Robbie DuPree - I really hate this song, but it reminds me when one of my best friends and I were in college and we tried to come up with songs that you couldnt get out of your head. This was the crowning champion......
10. Consider Me Gone - Reba McEntire - Really easy.....listen to the song and you will know.
11. Every Day I Live - Gateway Worship - My fav at the church I attend now. The people there are great and gives me renewed faith in those within the world.
12. Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band - The last verse about those that serve remind me of my best friends Matt and Chris who I look up to.
13. Kiss a Girl - Keith Urban - Right where I am..... :-)
So, how about ya'll. Any songs that bring great memories or goals for you....?????
Friday, December 9, 2011
Question for the Ladies......
I have been blessed with the best wingman ever....my son. When I go out in public with him it's like I have bathed myself in catnip and a pack of lionesses in heat are stampeding me. Don't get me wrong, I love it, however sadly this does not occur when he is not around. So, what is it with you lovely women and men with adorable kids? Below are the only feasible reasons....choose wisely.
A. You feel it is easier to approach men who have children as you can use them as an "in". Doing otherwise would seem too forward, which is morally reprehensible. (No its not, but many seem to think it is.)
B. Seeing a man with a kid gives you incite that he MAY be a loving and caring father which is a highly sought after attribute in those that you date.
C. Its not the kid, it's my rugged good looks.
D. Stop laughing. C is completely plausible, especially if the meeting is in a dimly lit place.
E. The kid is just too damn cute and I didn't even notice you there.
Sadly, my son is not always with me. So I am thinking of making full size cardboard cutouts of him to take with me on outings. It has also led me toward a possible business idea.......Rent-A-Kid. Single men could rent adorable 5 year olds to take out in public........then again, that sounds really Sandusky like. Scratch that!
Peace out...
B. Seeing a man with a kid gives you incite that he MAY be a loving and caring father which is a highly sought after attribute in those that you date.
C. Its not the kid, it's my rugged good looks.
D. Stop laughing. C is completely plausible, especially if the meeting is in a dimly lit place.
E. The kid is just too damn cute and I didn't even notice you there.
Sadly, my son is not always with me. So I am thinking of making full size cardboard cutouts of him to take with me on outings. It has also led me toward a possible business idea.......Rent-A-Kid. Single men could rent adorable 5 year olds to take out in public........then again, that sounds really Sandusky like. Scratch that!
Peace out...
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Yo
Hello everyone! I know bloggin is kinda old school by now, but I thought this would be a good outlet to express some lingering thoughts. Now that you are here and captive, I shall impart on you the great wisdom of the world.....or what I had for dinner....its really a crap shoot.
So what to start this blog off with? Let's go heavy......
Marriage......
It's has to be one of the best institutions that I can think of, yet one of the hardest for the people of this great world. Why does something so wondrous seem to cause so much misery in so many people lives? It really is a simple answer. Just like anything in life, there is an instruction booklet on how to make something....and like so many people, they throw it away and think they can build it on their own. Oh how wrong they are. Those that know me know that my first attempt at this has ended in failure. I don't blame myself, although I use to. What I have realized is that in the end, I followed the instructions, its just that the other builder didn't. So what are this great instructions and why haven't you seen them. Well, you probably have. It's called the Bible.
Whether you are a religious person or not, the Bible is a great blueprint on not only how you should live your life but how you should manage your marriage. Too many people these days are so selfish. This is the first thing that you have to leave behind when you get married. The joining of two into one is just that. You must feed each other to survive.....service one another (in more ways than one :) )....be each others best friend, their counselor, confidante, life blood. Your vows are more than words....they are testaments and promises to God and those in your presence. Sickness and health....death do us part......words that many take for granted. I urge those to take heed and know that these words are an oath to which you should always strive to uphold.
I know many people that have been married for 50, 60, 70+ years and are just as in love as the first day they said "I do". I have reached out recently and asked them how they have done it. The most consistent answer was "The other comes first. I do all to make them happy and in doing so I achieve that for myself."
This is not unlike those that give to charities. There is something about being selfless and doing for others that makes us better on all levels. These people always seem to be so happy yet they never seem to think about themselves. How is that possible? I don't have that answer. However, I like these results. On top of that, pick up the good book........guess what....it says the same thing in regards to marriage. "For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife. No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body, which is the church. And we are his body. "
I could go on but blogs aren't novels and I have probably worn out my welcome already as you proceed to delete the bookmark you made five minutes ago. So in closing, I've got the instructions, now I just need to find the person who wants to follow them with me.
Peace out..........
So what to start this blog off with? Let's go heavy......
Marriage......
It's has to be one of the best institutions that I can think of, yet one of the hardest for the people of this great world. Why does something so wondrous seem to cause so much misery in so many people lives? It really is a simple answer. Just like anything in life, there is an instruction booklet on how to make something....and like so many people, they throw it away and think they can build it on their own. Oh how wrong they are. Those that know me know that my first attempt at this has ended in failure. I don't blame myself, although I use to. What I have realized is that in the end, I followed the instructions, its just that the other builder didn't. So what are this great instructions and why haven't you seen them. Well, you probably have. It's called the Bible.
Whether you are a religious person or not, the Bible is a great blueprint on not only how you should live your life but how you should manage your marriage. Too many people these days are so selfish. This is the first thing that you have to leave behind when you get married. The joining of two into one is just that. You must feed each other to survive.....service one another (in more ways than one :) )....be each others best friend, their counselor, confidante, life blood. Your vows are more than words....they are testaments and promises to God and those in your presence. Sickness and health....death do us part......words that many take for granted. I urge those to take heed and know that these words are an oath to which you should always strive to uphold.
I know many people that have been married for 50, 60, 70+ years and are just as in love as the first day they said "I do". I have reached out recently and asked them how they have done it. The most consistent answer was "The other comes first. I do all to make them happy and in doing so I achieve that for myself."
This is not unlike those that give to charities. There is something about being selfless and doing for others that makes us better on all levels. These people always seem to be so happy yet they never seem to think about themselves. How is that possible? I don't have that answer. However, I like these results. On top of that, pick up the good book........guess what....it says the same thing in regards to marriage. "For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife. No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body, which is the church. And we are his body. "
I could go on but blogs aren't novels and I have probably worn out my welcome already as you proceed to delete the bookmark you made five minutes ago. So in closing, I've got the instructions, now I just need to find the person who wants to follow them with me.
Peace out..........
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