Han Solo, Jesus, and Thanksgiving = A non-typical Trinity....

So in looking over my last few blog posts, in search of inspiration for this one...I realized something.

In my last 5 posts:

2 - Goofy fun random posts
2 - Encouraging/Motivational posts (mainly for myself)
1 - Only one about Jesus...don't get me wrong...I'm not thinking that it is a terrible deed on my part. However, since I was looking for a good jump start, this is as a good an opportunity as any...so in the words of Han Solo..."This oughtta even the odds!"

I was reading Psalm 111, one of my new favorite psalms, and I decided that it was quite appropriate for the Holiday that we are celebrating.




"Praise the Lord.
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who have pleasure in them.
Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever.
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy,
they are established for ever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!"

Courage to Live

"Have the courage to live. Anyone can die."

My challenge, to the few folk reading this post, is this:

Whatever good action or deed you've been putting off, do it.

Whatever fears you're still trying to resolve or get over, face them.

Whatever problems are starting to make you weaken, prayer time.

Evil triumphs when you forget that you make that the actions that your prompts you to take are not only good, but important.

I believe in you my friend, I really do.

The Injury

I promised a friend of mine that I would post again once I had watched a particular episode of the office, so I did. For those of you that aren't familiar with "The Office" or are and are curious about which episode...here's a summary (Daniel Style).

Michael Scott accidentally burns his foot while grilling bacon on his George Foreman grill, in bed. An interesting method to say the least... When Dwight Schrute comes to "rescue" him, he crashes his car into "the pole" and suffers a concussion. I suppose I should feel like a terrible person for thoroughly enjoying the "new Dwight". However, simply put, the injury makes Dwight more likable and much nicer to his co-workers, particularly Pam.

Not surprisingly, Michael becomes upset with the staff's lack of compassion towards his "disability" (hilarious), and brings in Billy Merchant, who uses a wheelchair, to discuss what it is like to be disabled. BIG SURPRISE: Billy soon leaves after Michael makes several offensive remarks, but not before pointing out to Jim that Dwight has suffered a concussion. Lstm.

Jim and Michael take Dwight to the hospital where Michael insists that his burned foot is a more serious injury than Dwight's blunt force trauma. Before they go, Pam bids "goodbye" to the concussed Dwight, aware that she will probably never see the good-natured version of Dwight Schrute ever again...probably the saddest ending in the history of television. I cried for hours...well not really....

The "Little" Things

The power in such a simple thing can make all the difference.

Little things make such a big difference, so much in fact...that I wonder if maybe there aren't "really" any little things in life. Everything leads to something else.

Pieces of thread become a tapestry.

Flakes of snow become a snowman.

Blades of grass form a field.

DNA becomes you.

Termites are little, but given time, they can eat an entire house.

A match is a "little thing" but it can burn and destroy an entire forest.

The tongue is a little thing but life and death are in the power of the tongue.

"Little things" can destroy a business, a marriage ... and a life. But, little things can also turn a life around!


Little things like saying "I love you." The random phone call. The wave from a stranger. The courtesy of someone you come in contact with. The hug from someone who is happy to see you. Yes ... it's the little things that make all the difference in our world....

The name that sets me Free

When I go, I'm going to go out like Elijah
A chariot to carry me across the bright, bright sky
When I go, I hope that I have no regrets
A laugh and then I'll tell this world goodbye

When I go, I want to know I left this world
A better place then when I came
When I go, I want this whole world to know
A power that's in this single name

Jesus, oh Jesus
When I go, my prayer shall be
Jesus, oh Jesus
The name that's set me free

When I go, don't regret the day or time
Since it's always been the way of things
When I go, I won't be worse for wear
Since it's time to join my Lord and King

When I go, I'll say to those who mourn
Since I'm gone please know you're loved
When I go, I'll wish I'd shared some words
Since I'll have to wait on you up above

Jesus, oh Jesus
When I go, my prayer shall be
Jesus, oh Jesus
The name that sets me free

When I go, I trust you'll know it fine
But now your choice remains
When I go, please find the peace I have
But don't remain in chains

When I go, some may have concerns
But a Christian I know I'm free
When I go, I won't be thinking Atheist
But I will confess it could be fun to be a tree

Jesus, oh Jesus
When I go, my prayer shall be
Jesus, oh Jesus
The name that sets me free