Continued Fast
Reread article on baptism to solidify how best to approach people who believe in Christ but believe that salvation occurred at a different time other than their baptism.
Encouraged Eric through text messaging to be faithful in his view that God will work out his job situation.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Faith Journal - Day 7
Continued Fast
Had a great time reading the word, my devotionals and praying
Listened to Ravi Z this morning while going to work
Had a great time reading the word, my devotionals and praying
Listened to Ravi Z this morning while going to work
Monday, March 22, 2010
Faith Journal Day 6
Continued Fast
More good purposes: Be more evangelistic, get closer to God
Acts of faith
- Reached out to Juan at work
- Prayed when I got home; spent good time with God
More good purposes: Be more evangelistic, get closer to God
Acts of faith
- Reached out to Juan at work
- Prayed when I got home; spent good time with God
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Faith Journal - Day 4
Continued fast for Jessie
- Sent email to Caleb about church
- Talked to Chris Neidhart about More Than A Carpenter
- Talked to Chris N about past with Jessie and how that has drawn me closer to God
- Sent email to Caleb about church
- Talked to Chris Neidhart about More Than A Carpenter
- Talked to Chris N about past with Jessie and how that has drawn me closer to God
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Faith Journal - Day 1
"With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith." 2 Thes. 1:11
The above scripture is our memory scripture for the week, and also the basis of this faith journal. In it, we are to make at least two entries every day.
1) Good purposes that I have
- These are basically good things that I'm trying to do. They are purposely broad, and encompass many small acts that will lead to the fulfillment of the broad purpose (for example, if I were married, a purpose I could have we be, "becoming a good husband." Obviously there are many acts that would go into me becoming a good husband)
- We are to be on the lookout for how God is working in our lives to accomplish these good purposes
2) Acts prompted by my faith
- These are much smaller things that I can and will do on a daily basis. They may be things the Spirit prompts me to do, such as share my faith with someone or call someone to lift them up/encourage them or give a homeless person some money/my time.
A good purpose I have is to be a great husband one day. I am not exactly sure how God is or will be working in my life to fulfill this purpose, but I am going to be on the lookout for him working this out.
I had a dream about Jessie last night. The last thing I remember about the dream is I made a joke at her expense, but she found it really funny and laughed her unique laugh that I remember so well. I woke up and began missing her like crazy. It seems that I have a dream about her every couple of weeks. I am in the midst of seeing how God will work things out between us, but instead of just trying to not think about her, I decided to pray for extra blessings in her life, that she would draw closer to God than ever before, and to thank God for working these out between us (whether we get back together or not). I don't want to be presumptuous and say God will definitely bring us back together. But I DO have faith that he will work out this situation for his glory. And that is ultimately what matters.
The above scripture is our memory scripture for the week, and also the basis of this faith journal. In it, we are to make at least two entries every day.
1) Good purposes that I have
- These are basically good things that I'm trying to do. They are purposely broad, and encompass many small acts that will lead to the fulfillment of the broad purpose (for example, if I were married, a purpose I could have we be, "becoming a good husband." Obviously there are many acts that would go into me becoming a good husband)
- We are to be on the lookout for how God is working in our lives to accomplish these good purposes
2) Acts prompted by my faith
- These are much smaller things that I can and will do on a daily basis. They may be things the Spirit prompts me to do, such as share my faith with someone or call someone to lift them up/encourage them or give a homeless person some money/my time.
A good purpose I have is to be a great husband one day. I am not exactly sure how God is or will be working in my life to fulfill this purpose, but I am going to be on the lookout for him working this out.
I had a dream about Jessie last night. The last thing I remember about the dream is I made a joke at her expense, but she found it really funny and laughed her unique laugh that I remember so well. I woke up and began missing her like crazy. It seems that I have a dream about her every couple of weeks. I am in the midst of seeing how God will work things out between us, but instead of just trying to not think about her, I decided to pray for extra blessings in her life, that she would draw closer to God than ever before, and to thank God for working these out between us (whether we get back together or not). I don't want to be presumptuous and say God will definitely bring us back together. But I DO have faith that he will work out this situation for his glory. And that is ultimately what matters.
New Direction
Ok, as you've noticed, I haven't been keeping up with the Paleo Redux journaling. I've been pretty faithful to it (except for my birthday party - had some cake...and going out after the crossfit sectionals - had a cheesesteak...and going out with the guys for wings and beer). I'm convinced I can eat Paleo without caving in if I really want to. The key is finding a balance. I'll more than likely finish off this month of Paleo, then live by the 80% rule, as outlined by Mark Sisson in The Primal Blueprint (eat clean and live healthy 80% of the time. Enjoy the other 20%).
As it stands, we're starting a new series at midweek where we'll be keeping a prayer journal. I tried to start a separate one on another blog site, but it was giving me problems. So I'm gonna use this one! I WILL stay faithful to keeping this for 30 days. It's gonna be great!
As it stands, we're starting a new series at midweek where we'll be keeping a prayer journal. I tried to start a separate one on another blog site, but it was giving me problems. So I'm gonna use this one! I WILL stay faithful to keeping this for 30 days. It's gonna be great!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Paleo Redux Day 4
Pre-workout
- milk and protein powder
Breakfast
- Almond meal pancakes w/honey and banana
Lunch
- Two turkey burgers w/low-sugar ketchup
- mixed veggies
- macadamia nuts and almonds
Dinner
- same as lunch
Snack
- Pepperoni, ham and colby jack cheese
- Milk w/protein powder
- milk and protein powder
Breakfast
- Almond meal pancakes w/honey and banana
Lunch
- Two turkey burgers w/low-sugar ketchup
- mixed veggies
- macadamia nuts and almonds
Dinner
- same as lunch
Snack
- Pepperoni, ham and colby jack cheese
- Milk w/protein powder
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Paleo Redux Day 3
Pre-workout
- 2% milk + protein powder
Post-workout
- Smoothie (milk, protein powder, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
Breakfast
- eggs and egg whites w/cheddar cheese
- apple
Lunch
- tuna fish
- mixed veggies (red, green and yellow peppers, onions, broccoli, water chestnuts)
- macadamia nuts and almonds
Dinner
- 1/2 El Pollo Rico Chicken
- Coleslaw (don't know how paleo this is)
Snack
- milk + protein powder
- 2% milk + protein powder
Post-workout
- Smoothie (milk, protein powder, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
Breakfast
- eggs and egg whites w/cheddar cheese
- apple
Lunch
- tuna fish
- mixed veggies (red, green and yellow peppers, onions, broccoli, water chestnuts)
- macadamia nuts and almonds
Dinner
- 1/2 El Pollo Rico Chicken
- Coleslaw (don't know how paleo this is)
Snack
- milk + protein powder
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Paleo Redux Day 2
Breakfast
- eggs with cheddar cheese
- mixed berries
Snack
- Almonds and Macadamia nuts
Lunch
- Beef burgers
- Mixed veggies w/peppers, onions, water chestnuts, broccoli
Dinner
- Spinach
- Chicken breasts w/cheddar cheese
Snack
- 2% milk w/protein powder
- eggs with cheddar cheese
- mixed berries
Snack
- Almonds and Macadamia nuts
Lunch
- Beef burgers
- Mixed veggies w/peppers, onions, water chestnuts, broccoli
Dinner
- Spinach
- Chicken breasts w/cheddar cheese
Snack
- 2% milk w/protein powder
Monday, March 1, 2010
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What's your dream car?
I've never been much of a car to drool over cars. I used to really want a jeep cherokee, but not so much now. I used to want anything stick shift, but that was just a phase. Now, I've got a silver chevy cavalier and that works just fine. When the time comes to get another car, I may get a truck or something I can take off-road. We'll see!
Re-upping on Paleo
So I've kinda let myself go on the whole eating thing...lots of burritos, pizza, sweets and other definitely non-paleolithic foods. So in order to stop the bleeding, I'm doing another 30 days of Paleo (31 days this time, at it will encompass the entire month of March). I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 179.4, which means I've gained back almost all the weight I've lost since my first 30 Paleo days (booo!). I'm pretty much going to be doing the same thing I did last time, only this time around I'm adding milk and protein powder (as part of my pre and post-work out smoothies). Let's see how this thing goes!
Pre-work out
- Smoothie with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, 2% milk and protein powder
Post work out
- 1 cup 2% milk with protein powder
Lunch
- burger paties
- mixed veggies
- reduced sugar ketchup
Dinner
- chicken breasts
- mixed veggies
Snack
- three eggs w/cheddar cheese
Pre-work out
- Smoothie with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, 2% milk and protein powder
Post work out
- 1 cup 2% milk with protein powder
Lunch
- burger paties
- mixed veggies
- reduced sugar ketchup
Dinner
- chicken breasts
- mixed veggies
Snack
- three eggs w/cheddar cheese
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