Kay sent me the following article today.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/08/26/o.divorce.dreams/index.html
The picture Ellen Tien paints is one of wretched meaninglessness. As I am about to post this to my blog I ask myself why? Why pass this along? Why spread something I would categorize as evil around? Why expose my friends to this mental dribble? Certainly one of my reasons is to illustrate just how far we have fallen into selfish decadence. That isn’t reason enough though. As a Christian I should present an opposing picture.
That picture is one of ever increasing joy. I can honestly say that each day my life is filled with more joy than the last. Is it the paxil talking? Is the fact that I have finally achieved the life I always dreamed of? Married to a wonderful woman with an awesome little girl? I certainly cannot deny either of those factors, but there is more to it than that. Every day I am trying to bring my will more into line with God’s will. I can feel myself putting off the old me that railed against my circumstances and dreamed of some far off better days. I can feel God’s peace.
Is this easy for me to say? Am I at some kind of plateau of peacefulness in my life? Not really. I have more work, and more stress at the office than during either of my breakdowns. I had to borrow money from my brother so we wouldn’t bounce checks this month. We’re about to try to have another child which of course brings up all kinds of stressful questions. Can we get pregnant? Can we afford it? Will Kay’s back hold out long enough? Through all of this I’m keeping my humor and I feel so good. Again is it the paxil or circumstances? Perhaps, but I tell you this - I believe I have a peace within me that goes well beyond anything a drug could provide and it is not dependent on circumstance.
Ms. Tien my prayers will be with you for some time to come.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Evolution
There is much debate regarding creationism and evolution these days. There are think tanks dedicated to the study of each. Ben Stein recently came out with a pro-creationism movie. Several states have introduced laws to teach creationism in public school science classes. It is one of the biggest sticking points between non-believers and believers. Keith and I were actually discussing it the other morning. He made some good points and it clarified my position on evolution.
This is a delicate matter. If I say I don’t believe in evolution then the non-believers that read my blog will write me off as non thinking idiot. If I say I believe in evolution then the Christians that read my blog might write me off because I have belittled the power of God. However, I feel it is an important topic that I need to weigh in on. So now I will let you all know my opinion on evolution.
Don’t care.
That’s right I just don’t think the answer to this question matters. It’s an interesting topic to discuss and debate, but ultimately it doesn’t matter. The only question in life that really matters is if there is a God. That single question drives your whole philosophy on life and therefore your experience in it. Then if you believe God does exist you have to decide what your relationship with Him is. For me this all leads to the other big question in life. Is Jesus Christ who He said He was.
This is a delicate matter. If I say I don’t believe in evolution then the non-believers that read my blog will write me off as non thinking idiot. If I say I believe in evolution then the Christians that read my blog might write me off because I have belittled the power of God. However, I feel it is an important topic that I need to weigh in on. So now I will let you all know my opinion on evolution.
Don’t care.
That’s right I just don’t think the answer to this question matters. It’s an interesting topic to discuss and debate, but ultimately it doesn’t matter. The only question in life that really matters is if there is a God. That single question drives your whole philosophy on life and therefore your experience in it. Then if you believe God does exist you have to decide what your relationship with Him is. For me this all leads to the other big question in life. Is Jesus Christ who He said He was.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday Morning Thoughts
There is no formula for being a disciple of Jesus.
There are as many walks with God as there are people.
I walk with the Lord as only I would.
Just being bill.
There are as many walks with God as there are people.
I walk with the Lord as only I would.
Just being bill.
Monday, August 4, 2008
and now a word from our sponsor
While writing my latest beer of the week blog I decided to try to post my beer list to the blog. It worked as you can see to the right. Anyway, this led me to remove the top 10 Coffee Shops in Austin. I'm just not getting to coffee shops right now. That feature and blogs may return, but for now I'm really enjoying beer. Probably has something to do with the 100+ degrees it is here every day.
Thanks for reading! bp
Thanks for reading! bp
Two Beers Are Better Than One
A couple of weekend ago I went to the Saucer two nights in a row. The first was my usual - planned usual as twice doesn’t make it a usual thing I suppose - Friday stop by after work with Mack. The next night Kay and I dropped Mack off for babysitting co-op, and stopped by the Saucer with Michael and Angie for a beer before we went on our respective date nights.
Both nights a lovely young lady named Laura was my waitress. She was fun and knew a lot about beer. My kind of girl!
The first night I had Sol (Beer 2 of 200). There is nothing like a good Mexican beer with lime in the middle of an Austin summer. At home I’ve been drinking Tecate which is one of my favorite. The Saucer oddly does not have it so I went with Sol. I remembered it as another good Mexican beer. Perhaps I was expecting too much because it was disappointingly bland. It’s a light beer like Corona but it lacked any bite like Corona or Tecate.
Saturday night I had Boddington’s Pub Ale (3 of 200). Another good beer I remember. Sadly I was disappointed by this one as well, but I had a second one just to make sure. The second one was better. Boddington’s is a very hoppy beer and I think I just had to get my palette used to it. Despite the over abundance of hops it goes down smooth. It is definitely in my top 34.
Both nights a lovely young lady named Laura was my waitress. She was fun and knew a lot about beer. My kind of girl!
The first night I had Sol (Beer 2 of 200). There is nothing like a good Mexican beer with lime in the middle of an Austin summer. At home I’ve been drinking Tecate which is one of my favorite. The Saucer oddly does not have it so I went with Sol. I remembered it as another good Mexican beer. Perhaps I was expecting too much because it was disappointingly bland. It’s a light beer like Corona but it lacked any bite like Corona or Tecate.
Saturday night I had Boddington’s Pub Ale (3 of 200). Another good beer I remember. Sadly I was disappointed by this one as well, but I had a second one just to make sure. The second one was better. Boddington’s is a very hoppy beer and I think I just had to get my palette used to it. Despite the over abundance of hops it goes down smooth. It is definitely in my top 34.
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