Blogger Confession

I haven't blogged in 6 months. My humblest apologies. I'll catch you up. As you can remember I'm sure you don't. I was laid off in April and I snagged a job at GHA Technologies selling IT. It is a commission only job and it was really tough getting things ramped up. I was made an offer by B2B in July and I accepted and now I at least have a base with the commission to survive off of. I'm very thankful that I didn't burn my bridges when I left in early 09' Ok enough about work for now. Things are kind of trucking along otherwise. I'm attending midweek men's small group at CCC. I'm still attending Men's Small group at Panera on Saturday Mornings. We have moved campuses to Downtown Naperville from the Yellow Box. I still serve at the Yellow Box Kids city and now also serve in DT Naperville location. I'm still working out 3-4 times a week at www.undergroundcorefitness.com.

I will see what I will do with this blog over the next few weeks. I'm gonna ramp it up again. I think. who knows. or I will see you again in six months.

What happens when the wheels come off!

Well, the wheels came off alright!

It has been a wild ride the last two years. I finally got things settled and then I was laid off at the beginning of the month and It's been a wild ride looking for work trying to make ends meet and staying positive.

but I'm starting at a new gig next week at www.gha-associates.com Training in AZ for 5 days and then back to start a new book of business!

Day 96

Started my day yesterday with losing my Job. Filed for Unemployment and now I'm in the job hunt full swing.

Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 4:15-49; Deuteronomy 5 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 11:5-32 NIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 8:32-36 NIV

Day 95 Week10 of working out

After a very awesome Easter weekend I have started week 10 of working out. It was a sweat sweat sweat some more work out with high humidity permeating from the outdoors.

It was a good workout, I weighed in at 278 this morning at home. basically about 25 to 30lbs lighter than my highest weight which was last year and about 15 lighter since I started working out this year. I am feeling great. I've started using the larger kettlebells too so I know I'm pushing myself harder each time!

Lots of catch up reading today!

Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 2:24-37; Deuteronomy 3; Deuteronomy 4:1-14 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 10:25-42; Luke 11:1-4 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 41:7-13 NIV

Day 90

I'm so sore from yesterdays and todays workout. I am starting to feel stronger and more capable to push myself a little harder. Today's workout was extra tough. Although, I think I say that after every workout.

I'm caught up on my reading now.

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 29:12-40; Numbers 30; Numbers 31:1-24 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 8:19-39 NIV

11"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.

I pray for all those people who have been choked by life these past years that they can open their hearts and minds to God's word and produce a crop of abundance!

Psalms Reading
Psalm 39:1-13 NIV

4"Show me, O LORD, my life's end
and the number of my days;
let me know how fleeting is my life.

5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
the span of my years is as nothing before you.
Each man's life is but a breath.
Selah

Day 89

I missed a few days over the weekend and I will catchup today and tomorrow.

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 27:12-23; Numbers 28; Numbers 29:1-11 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 8:1-18 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 38:12-22 NIV

Day 85

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 21:4-35; Numbers 22:1-20 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 6:12-36 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 37:21-31 NIV

Day 84

End of week 9 of working out is complete! Feels good. starting to slowly drop pounds now.


Old Testament Reading
Numbers 19; Numbers 20; Numbers 21:1-3 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 5:33-39; Luke 6:1-11 NIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 8:1-11 NIV

Day 83

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 16:36-50; Numbers 17; Numbers 18 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 5:17-32 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 37:10-20 NIV

Day 82

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 15; Numbers 16:1-35 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 4:38-44; Luke 5:1-16 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 37:1-9 NIV

Day 81

Week 9 of working out has begun. I'm tired. I missed two days out of last week and I think it has had an effect on me. Need to make sure I sleep enough!

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 13:26-33; Numbers 14 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 4:14-37 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 36:1-12 NIV

Day 78

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 7:66-89; Numbers 8; Numbers 9:1-14 NIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 2:41-52 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 35:11-18 NIV

Day 77

NO workout today... twice missed in one week :0*(
have to work a conference today... Booth Duty.

I'm in no mood. Our finances are so messed up :+(


Old Testament Reading
Numbers 7:1-65 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 2:21-40 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 35:1-10 TNIV

day 76

I know I'm not much of an exciting blogger.

Workout was tiring today. I'm glad I'm doing it though. I think that tomorrow is the end of week 9. the last time I worked out this much I was 21yrs old. Even though I'm tired through the workout I know I'm getting stronger and better at it. I think sometimes I'm feeling that the workouts are too short. Yet I'm dying at the end of the workout so I'm sure they are long enough.



Old Testament Reading
Numbers 5:11-31; Numbers 6:1-27 TNIV

More of the early customs explained makes me glad we have changed our ways after a few thousand years.

New Testament Reading
Luke 2:1-20 TNIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 7:6-20 TNIV

Day 75

I missed yesterday's workout so today was extra tough. Lots of Abdominal exercises. I feel very tired.




Old Testament Reading
Numbers 4; Numbers 5:1-10 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 1:57-80 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 34:11-22 TNIV

Day 73

Doing some major catching up today reading for the last few days combined. I will be back on track tomorrow morning.

I did finishe the Farber books yesterday. Very inspirational stuff and helps keep me focused on positive actions.


twenty percent done with the bible. Finished Leviticus and Mark

Old Testament Reading
Numbers 1; Numbers 2:1-9 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Luke 1:26-38 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 33:12-22 TNIV

Day 69

I didn't post yesterday... didn't have the time with training all day and a rushed morning.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 21; Leviticus 22 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 15:1-32 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 31:19-24 TNIV

Day 66,67

Overslept for my workout, so I workedout in the Garage for 35min. got a good sweat going but not as good as going to Jeremy.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 17; Leviticus 18 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 14:17-42 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 31:9-18 TNIV

Day 65

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 14:1-57 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 13:1-31 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 30:8-12 TNIV

Day 64

It doesn't seem right to not workout in the morning. But, I needed to stay up late last night so it all worked out.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 13:1-59 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 12:28-44 TNIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 6:20-29 TNIV

Day 63 End of week 7

I was happy with this weeks workout it was tough. I am also happy that I have a morning off tomorrow.

I need to try to eat better over the weekend though.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 11; Leviticus 12 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 12:13-27 TNIV

I Love the stories of Jesus as told by the disciples.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 30:1-7 TNIV

Day 62

one more workout in week 7 and I'm really tired.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 9; Leviticus 10 TNIV

YOWZA!

Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions of the alter. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. Leviticus 9:24

New Testament Reading
Mark 11:27-33; Mark 12:1-12 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 29 TNIV


I pray for a good solid day. Successfull interactions as I build my sales usiness. Keep my family safe and keep their minds focused and hearts strong in your love.

Help me be a light to those around me.

In the name of Jesus
Amen

Day 61

I feel just a little extra tired after the workout today. was tough. feels good in that I just worked out tired kind of way.

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 7:11-38; Leviticus 8 TNIV

Leviticus is one wierd book.

New Testament Reading
Mark 11:1-25 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 28 TNIV

Day 60 start of week 7

This Monday was considerably harder for me than most M0ndays. Just felt tough to get going after the weekend. I think it's cuz I ate too much. At least if feels like I ate too much.


Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 5:14-19; Leviticus 6; Leviticus 7:1-10 TNIV

Thankfully we no longer hold on to the traditions of the offerings in Leviticus. I'm sure PETA would not approve.

New Testament Reading
Mark 10:32-52 TNIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 6:12-19 TNIV

Day 59

Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 4; Leviticus 5:1-14 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 10:13-31 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 27:7-14 TNIV

Day 58

Week 7 of working out starts on Monday.



Old Testament Reading
Leviticus 1; Leviticus 2; Leviticus 3 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 9:33-50; Mark 10:1-12 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 27:1-6 TNIV

Day 57

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 39; Exodus 40 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 9:2-32 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 26:1-12 TNIV

Day 56 end of week 6

I didn't like the workout today. I never do when he has 4 iterations per cycle with 8cycles. too many different things to do. I still got a good sweat going and I could barely do some of the exercices.


Old Testament Reading
Exodus 37; Exodus 38 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 8:14-38; Mark 9:1 TNIV

Every one always quotes "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul!" But they don't continue

"Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Fathers glory with the holy angels."
Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 6:1-11 TNIV

Day 55

Have you ever been stood up by a Date? Well it doesn't feel any better if you are stood up on a salescall!



Old Testament Reading
Exodus 35; Exodus 36 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 7:31-37; Mark 8:1-13 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 25:16-22 TNIV

Day 54

Any time I see 60 second intervals on the board I know I won't like it. Workout was tough as usual. I'm getting stronger though and that I like!

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 33:7-23; Exodus 34 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 7:1-30 TNIV
"Don't you see that nothing that enters a man from outside can make him 'unclean'? for it doesn't go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body."

"What comes out of a man makes him 'unclean'" for from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts , sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed,malice, deceit,lewdness,envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make him 'unclean'.
Psalms Reading
Psalm 25:8-15 TNIV

Day 53 start of week 6

Today's workout was tough. Monday's seem to be tough after three days off. I'm really starting to feel like I'm making a little progress. Of course today I got home from working out and shoveled the driveway. Thick heavy wet snow. :-) Post Workout workout.


Old Testament Reading
Exodus 31; Exodus 32; Exodus 33:1-6 TNIV

The Lord calls the Israelites stiff-necked people and based on these accounts he was being polite. unfortunately similiar to our own lives these days it doesn't take very much to get us to go back to our sinful ways and to forget the glory the Lord has bestowed on us.

New Testament Reading
Mark 6:30-56 TNIV

The miracle of Jesus feeding five thousand with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Then Jesus walks on Water and due to the lack of understanding in their amazement the disciples hearts are hardened. Interesting! How many people today reject God? Their hearts are hard because they just don't get it.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 25:1-7 TNIV

Remember me Lord!

Day 52

Tonight we feed the elderly of Martin Ave Chilli! 40 have signed up. This will be fun.

Now that I'm feeling better I've caught up all my reading and we are officially 52/365 days into reading the bible every day.



Old Testament Reading
Exodus 29; Exodus 30 TNIV

Exodus is in the sections were God is giving the instructions to Moses to build the temple, Altar, Tabernacle, consecrate priests etc...

This is not to be taken lightly by the israelites because the end result of incorrectly performing the rituals are death.

New Testament Reading
Mark 6:6-29 TNIV

The more you read into how Jesus lived and his actions especially after you read parts of the Old Testament it really makes you think that God just got tired of how things were and he wanted to set things straight with his children. It only makes me think of now that it is a few thousand years later. How does he feel?

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 5:15-23 TNIV

Saturday's Reading

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 27; Exodus 28 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 5:21-43; Mark 6:1-6 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 24:1-10 TNIV

Day 50 end of week 5

I start week 6 of working out on Monday. I'm pretty excited because the soreness now only lasts a day or two at best when I use a new muscle area.
I'm also glad this cold wasn't worse than it was. I was able to work out three of the four days this week.



Old Testament Reading
Exodus 25; Exodus 26 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 4:30-41; Mark 5:1-20 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 23:1-6 TNIV

Day 49 end of week 5 working out

I fought through the cold and worked out three times this week. IT felt good to do it and I think I'm recovering faster because of it.

Pam is down for the count. This cold is kicking her butt and it makes it hard for me to work from home when she is camped in the bOld Testament Reading



Exodus 23; Exodus 24 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 3:31-35; Mark 4:1-29 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 22:22-31 TNIV
edroom where my office is. I will have to set up in the living room downstairs if I want to get any calls done. It's better then the hallway cubicle at the office.

Day 48

I didn't work out yesterday because I was feeling really sick. But I felt good enough today

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 21; Exodus 22 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 2:18-27; Mark 3:1-30 TNIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 5:1-14 TNIV

Tuesday

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 19; Exodus 20 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 1:29-45; Mark 2:1-17 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 22:12-21 TNIV

Day 46 /365 Day 1 week 5

Started getting congested sinus yesterday. A gift from my wife. Happy Valentines Day to me :-(

I was up at 3 cuz I was having trouble breathing through my nose. I took some wal dryl generic of benadryl and it started to work. I went to my workout and that was tough to do while feeling crappy. But, I fought through it. was sleepy drivin home. got home and literally crashed in bed and then woke up late for work. working from home anyway.


Old Testament Reading
Exodus 17; Exodus 18 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Mark 1:1-28 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 22:1-11 TNIV

Day 45

Walking the Zoo for exercise today. I love going there in winter!

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 15; Exodus 16 TNIV

This is an interesting part of the story of Moses. The Israelites have been saved by several Miracles. God made himself known to them through a cloud and swallowed Egypt's army in the Red Sea. Yet, when challenged again they all begin to grumble! This is really the hard thing with life. I can say that in my life I was saved miraculously and then new trials came to my life. New challenges that have you crying out to God for help. The mood in the steps and crying out is what I think is important. Using Job as an example. One thing to call out and another thing to gripe!

New Testament Reading
Matthew 28:1-20 TNIV

Jesus has Risen!

Psalms Reading
Psalm 21:8-13 TNIV

Happy Valentines Day Pam!

Pam,

Sixteen Years ago was our first Valentines day together. We first knew each other seventeen years and some months ago in 92' but we didn't start dating until the summer of 93. We met at Twentysomethings small group gathering on Tuesdays and began dating officially on the Fourth of July weekend in 93. This of course means that on Dec 31st we will have been married 17 years. This means if I buy you the modern anniversary gift this year it would be furniture. This is a good thing cuz God knows that we need new furniture in a bad way. We have had our share of downs the last few years and getting through it together has been a huge up! I'm excited about the future because it has you in it. When we are together all the craziness around us is so much easier to handle. We have both grown as people over the years. Our hearts and minds have been stretched through the trials of life and we stand better because we survived it all together. For better or for worse. Our love has seen the worse and we are better for it.

I love you Pam more today then ever before.

Day 44

Today's workout brought to me by the Girl Scout Cookie distribution. box hauling!

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 13; Exodus 14 TNIV

It's been such a long time since I read this. I didn't remember the details of the parting of the Red Sea.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 27:45-66 TNIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 4:20-27 TNIV

20 My son, pay attention to what I say;
turn your ear to my words.

21 Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;

22 for they are life to those who find them
and health to one's whole body.

23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.

24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.

26 Give careful thought to the [a] paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.

27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.

Day 43

It really is weird now to not workout early in the morning. I will have to start getting up early on Fridays and doing my own thing. This is a crazy weekend too with Zoe at Blast weekend in the dells and extra activities for us at church. Valentines day to say the least.


Old Testament Reading
Exodus 11; Exodus 12 TNIV

Pharoah could honestly care less about Egypts people and his heart was really hard on the situation. The passover is established.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 27:11-44 TNIV

Barrabas is chosen over Jesus to be freed by the crowd. Jesus is beaten and prepared for the crucifixion.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 21:1-7 TNIV

More from "Radical Leap" by Steve Farber

Challenge: "Do what you love in the service of people who love what you do."

Day 42/365 end of week 4 (one month of working out!)

Honestly, I did not want to get out of bed at 4:30 this morning. My back felt tight and I was telling myself just stay asleep stay in bed. then the alarm went off at 4:45 and I said heck with it. I can workout the tightness.

The workout was killer today but I know I didn't push myself hard enough. I could of and should of done better. still I worked up a good sweat and now one month of working out at www.undergroundcorefitness.com is down. I haven't actually lost any weight yet. But I have reduced by at least two sizes in the upper body. My suit buttons can button. and my neck is down 1/2 a size. I am starting to build the endurance up as well and I feel much stronger than I have in years!

My Goal is fitting into the suits my mom bought me about 9 years ago. (probably another 7-8 sizes down. and getting my neck down to 17 from 18 1/2 (was at 19) I'm thinking a core weight of 225 would be awesome! another sixty pounds to go! I got out of the hospital in 2008 weighting around 265 and got to over 300 by early 2009 and then I just started to watch what I ate and dropped to 285 and that is where I have been for the last month.



Old Testament Reading
Exodus 9; Exodus 10 TNIV

Pharoah's heart is so hard that he does not let the Hebrew people go. Even as Egypt is ruined around him he does not let them go. As soon as he makes a decision to let them go he changes his mind. Plague after plague!

New Testament Reading
Matthew 26:69-75; Matthew 27:1-10 TNIV

Jesus is turned over to Pontius Pilate and Judas has remorse and hangs himsel.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 20:1-9 TNIV

More from Steve Farber "Radical Leap"

"Relationships in the world of Business are won in Analogous ways," " By paying nearly obssessive attention to the needs,desires,hopes,and aspirations of everyone who touches your business. by knowing not only when to stand firm on principle -- there is such a thin as tough love-- but also when to sacrifice some of your own short term needs in order for us to all be successful in the long run. And by proving through your own actions that you really love your business, customers, your colluges and employees."

I love it!!!!! (pun intended)

Day 41/365 Day 3 of week 4

EARTHQUAKE this morning. The cat woke me up about ten minutes before the quake and then I couldn't tell what it was. It felt like a big train going by. ( since we live by tracks this is a common occurence. ) But I heard no train. That was the first Quake I have ever felt.

Workout was extra tough and I couldn't make it all the way through when my back got tight on lower right side. I stopped before I did any serious damage to it and stretched with back exercises. I don't usually have back pain but then again if you sum up the last three four years. I don't usually work out.

Old Testament Reading
Exodus 6:13-30; Exodus 7;Exodus 8 TNIV

God tells Moses that Pharoahs heart will be hard. After all the miracle plagues Pharaoh still doesn't give in.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 26:47-68 TNIV

Jesus is turned over to the priests for judgement

Psalms Reading
Psalm 19:7-14 TNIV


More from Radical Leap by Steve Farber

"Love generates Energy, inspires Audacity, and requires Proof. LEAP, is simply the Extreme Leaders active, dynamic expression of love."

This basically sums up what is missing in most people as they trudge through the day!
I think that a christ-follower who is truly trying to make a difference should be LEAPing through life! Nobody expoused the meaning of LEAP more than Jesus!

Day 40

Workout was really tough today... I was creaky in my body just to get started.
I'm feeling like I can do this now. It won't be long until I don't have to take breaks anymore.


Old Testament Reading
Exodus 4; Exodus 5; Exodus 6:1-12 TNIV

Moses is sent to Egypt by God to free his people. Pharoah gets mad and punishes the israelites. So they are not happy with Moses.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 26:31-46 TNIV

Jesus goes to the garden and prays as the hour of his betrayal draws near. Another spot when anger is seen in Jesus as he comes from his praying and sees his disciples sleeping.

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 4:10-19 TNIV

I love Proverbs. they are so cool!

Day 39/365 Day 1 of week 4

Good workout this morning. I went up one size in the weight and I only had to stop a few times. Workout felt good. I hear the Rocky music in the background " getting stronger" "getting stronger"




Old Testament Reading
Exodus 1; Exodus 2; Exodus 3 TNIV

The Story of Moses begins in Exodus. Not as frilly to start out as in the movies. Good stuff nonetheless.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 26:1-30 TNIV

The plot against Jesus
Judas betrays Jesus
The Lords Supper

I didn't remember that Jesus actually said "Yes, it is you" to Judas when Judas denied betrayel.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 19:1-6 TNIV


Going to add a few minutes of reading leadership/motivational book

Steve Farber "The Radical Leap"

What is Leadership?

LEAP

Love, Energy, Audacity, Proof

Extreme Leadership

Live in pursuit of the OS!M? Oh S***! Moment!

Day38

Old Testament Reading
Job 40:3-24; Job 41; Job 42 TNIV

God replies to Job and Job is humbled... God rebukes Job's friends and lets them repent by Job praying for them. Job is restored and made twice as prosporous as before. He lives a full life.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 25:14-46 TNIV

Parable of the Talents and the sheep and the Goats.

This is tough stuff. We are called to help the least of these.

Matthew 25:40

I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:43-50 TNIV

Day 37

Old Testament Reading
Job 38; Job 39; Job 40:1-2 TNIV

New Testament Reading
Matthew 24:32-51; Matthew 25:1-13 TNIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:37-42 TNIV

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Day 36/365

Today was a little of a sluggish morning but its time to get my butt in gear and start getting things rolling on my accounts. Trying to not let the pressure get to me.
Praying everyday for the wisdom to do things right and the peace to let things happen.





Day 36


Old Testament Reading
Job 35; Job 36; Job 37 TNIV

Young Elihu challenges Job if he knows God for who he really is with a diatribe that describes God and his relationship with mankind. Challenge to compare his woes with mankinds woes.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 24:1-31 TNIV

EEK! Jesus describes the End Times. It's not pretty. But, he does not say when.

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 4:1-9 TNIV

Listen to your fathers instruction. Seek out wisdom and embrace it!

Day 35 week 3 of working out completed.

I almost went the day without getting my reading in.

Workout this morning was good and annoying. 2 minute intrevals and a active recovery rest. worked up a really good sweat today. Then got home to the internet doesn't work. which took 20 minutes on the phone with ATT. the actual tech call was easy cuz I needed help changing my password. this though made me miss my 8am con call. I recovered on the con call and then proceeded with my day working from home

but I forgot to do my reading in the morning.

finally fixed all the internet issues just now at 9pm

Old Testament Reading
Job 33; Job 34 TNIV

A very interesting rebuke of Job

New Testament Reading
Matthew 23:1-39 TNIV

This might actually be the most angry Jesus is in recorded history and he's mad at hypocritical religious leaders!

Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:25-36 TNIV

Day 34/365 day 3 of week 3

Wow... my workout really made me tired today. My upper body(shoulders are stiff today) was feeling it in the glutes all day yesterday.


Old Testament Reading
Job 30; Job 31; Job 32 TNIV

Job laments and questions God's allowing of his losses. Younger Elihu son of Buzite questions their wisdom and sincerity and justification of Job's defiance by questioning God.



New Testament Reading
Matthew 22:15-46 TNIV

I love Matthew 23:46 and the build up to it. The pharisees and the Saduducees of the time(high priests) challenged him with different questions that were traps and Jesus not only stumped them with their answers but he sent them off wondering what happened to them.

Matthew 23;46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:16-24 TNIV

I'm sure glad that Jesus changed the name of the game. No longer am I beholden to my own rightousness. Now I ame freed from my bondage by Christs surrender on the cross. His grace covers me and my burden has been lifted as he took my place for my sins to be forgiven.

He died for me so that I could live for him!

Day 33/365 day 2 of week 3

This morning was tough. I was sore and a little stiff from the day before. I'm hoping that I'm a little looser for tomorrow's workout. Starting to see results in how clothes fit but not in pounds as of yet. that will come in time.


Old Testament Reading
Job 25; Job 26; Job 27; Job 28; Job 29 TNIV

Job and his friends get sarcastic! Yet Job never let's go of his dignity and does not curse God questions him but does not curse. Not surprisingly, he longs for the days when his life was in favor.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 21:33-46; Matthew 22:1-14 TNIV

Interesting parable of the king who invites his servants to the banquet.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:7-15 TNIV

Day 32/365 Week 3

Week 3 has started and it was grueling working out this morning. Now, I just want to go back to sleep... LOL!



Old Testament Reading
Job 22; Job 23; Job 24 TNIV

Job's friend calls him out again
Job struggles with his bitterness

New Testament Reading
Matthew 21:18-32 TNIV

If you ever wonder if Jesus ever had a temper besides when he tossed the carts in the temple read this passage. Fig tree has no fruit so he wipes it.

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 3:21-35 TNIV

If you have a helping hand for a neighbor don't hold it back.

Day 31

Week 3 of working out starts tomorrow.

One month down of reading.

Old Testament Reading
Job 19; Job 20; Job 21 NIV

Job and his friends exchange barbs. Job questions God but never curses him. His friends question Job's rightousness.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 21:1-17 NIV

Jesus gets a triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This raises concerns with the pharisees (chief priests)



Psalms Reading
Psalm 18:1-6 NIV

Day 30

Mens Group today no workout. Honestly can't wait till Monday. I like the workouts.



Old Testament Reading
Job 15; Job 16; Job 17; Job 18 NIV

Job laments and his friends are not exactly helpful almost mock him.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 20:20-34 NIV

...whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave ----Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life for ransom for many.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 17:13-15 NIV

Day 29

No workout till Monday... of course that means sleeping in on accident and barely getting kids out the door.

Old Testament Reading
Job 11; Job 12; Job 13; Job 14 NIV

Job's friends in a sense question Job's stature and Job then calls them out on their arrogance.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 20:1-19 NIV

Parable of the Workers in the vineyard

workers are hired in the morning for 1 denarius. Workers hired 3 hours later are paid the same as well as the workers who are hired at the last minute.
Psalms Reading
Psalm 17:6-12 NIV

Day 28/365 Week 2

End of Week 2 of workouts and I feel pretty good. slowly getting stronger and I'm feeling the body tighten up a bit. don't think I'm losing lbs yet as my muscles are reacting to being used. I'm already down a size or two upper body. Need to make sure I drink enough water!

Old Testament Reading
Job 8; Job 9; Job 10 NIV

Bildad gives Job a motivational speech... Job doesn't seem to be buying the motivation

New Testament Reading
Matthew 19:16-30 NIV

The first will be last and the last will be first!

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 3:11-20 NIV

kid pulled out of the rubble after 15 days today. Lord please help the people of Hait in their time of distress.

Day 27 Week 2

Workout was tough today. fought through a headache while working out. But I did it! :0)

Old Testament Reading
Job 4; Job 5; Job 6; Job 7 NIV

Job's wife tells him to curse God and get it over with. Job's friends come and are so shocked of his state that they just sit with him for 7 days and say nothing. Then Job laments and his friends are not much help either.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 19:1-15 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 17:1-5 NIV

Pam posted that she was Thankful for me and blessed by me. I'm truly humbled.

I love my wife endlessly and am so thankful to God that he put the two of us together.

Bible Day 26/365 Workout day 2 of week 2

The workout was extra tough today. I should get myself a mat so I don't carpet burn my arms as much. I really feel extra weak and can't wait to get to the point were I feel strong. So far so good. I'm pushing through and I think I'm almost ready to crank it on the eating side too so I can maximize weight loss. waiting for my body to get in a good groove.

NIV Bible reading 26/365

Old Testament Reading
Job 1; Job 2; Job 3 NIV

Job is one of my favorite books that basically got me through my days in the hospital in 2008. I'm so glad we are jumping to Job!

New Testament Reading
Matthew 18:10-35 NIV

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, " Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy seven times." Then the parable of the king settling accounts with his servants.



Psalms Reading
Psalm 16:1-11 NIV

Day 25 week 2

Week 2 of my working out begins.

I actually feel pretty good for the most part. Back is better muscles are getting used to being used. Gut in knots... need more water I think. Hungry!

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 49; Genesis 50 NIV The last days of jacob and Joseph and in the end his childhood vision in his dream comes to fruition.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 17:14-27; Matthew 18:1-9 NIV

Psalms Reading
Psalm 15:1-5 NIV


Lord God,

I pray for the people of Haiti. for all the workers, for all the children struggling through another day. They need you protection and a way back to you.

grant me wisdom and guidance in the words I speak today as I build my business up.

Pray for the Men in my group for their relationships and for their path with you. Open the heart and minds to you. Help Mike B. connect to you soemewhere!

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Old Testament Reading
Genesis 47:13-31; Genesis 48 NIV

New Testament Reading
Matthew 16:21-28; Matthew 17:1-13 NIV

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 3:1-10 NIV

Day 23/365

Started with Men's group today. Good to see David and glad to hear his son is doing good

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 45; Genesis 46; Genesis 47:1-12 NIV

Joseph comes clean with his Brothers and moves his family to Egypt to survive the famine.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 16:1-20 NIV

Jesus is the christ and asks his disciples to not mention that to the people

Psalms Reading
Psalm 14:1-7 NIV

Day 22/365

It's funny how things play out. You never know what the next big challenge in your life is going to be and just as things start to look good in a specific area it's truly unknown how long that good is going to last. These are truly the challenges of life that one must overcome in order to stay on track. The path is not clear of obstacles for very long.


Old Testament Reading
Genesis 43; Genesis 44 NIV

Joseph can barely contain his emotions as he plays and elaborte trick on his brothers.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 15:10-39 NIV

"What goes into a mans mouth does not make him unclean, but what comes out of his mouth that is what makes him unclean." Matthew 15:11

Psalms Reading
Psalm 13:1-6 NIV

No Workout till Monday

three day break :-)

Day 21 ; Day 3

Ok, I've been sparse in my commentary the past few days. Mostly due to the lack of time and energy. LOL!

Day 3 of my workouts. I tweaked my back today. It already feels better and my general muscle soreness seems better. I think the tylonol is working finally too.

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 41:41-57; Genesis 42 NIV

Joseph becomes governor of Egypt and then Joseph's brothers return in a time of famine for food and don't recognize him. Joseph tests them. Joseph shows some awesome restraint.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 14:22-36; Matthew 15:1-9 NIV

Jesus walks on water and Peter does too and doesn't start sinking until he feels the wind. Then Jesus chides the pharisees.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 12:1-8 NIV


Well I feel like I'm starting to get things in order in 2010

New Job with promise. Albeit their are many hurdles at www.laurustech.com for us to overcome this opportunity has the most promise I've ever had in a job to be a breakthrough career position.

I'm connecting more spiritually as I read the Bible everyday and go to my small group. Building friendships and praying more too. Kids City and church relationships moving along. Gift Mart was awesome.

Now 3 days of exercising in one week. I feel like I will be able to get into the groove of this physically.

I still feel like that I need to add one more element. Not sure what but I'll figure it out. Something intellectual to stimulate my brain more.

Day 20 ; Day 2

Day 2 of working out I'm sore and tired. need to get to sleep earlier
www.undergroundcorefitness.com

good stuff. I'm sore as heck in the upper body. But it is the right thing. I need to get into shape before I get into worse shape.

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 40; Genesis 41:1-40 NIV

Joseph's story unfolds as he goes from prison in Egypt to second in command of all of Egypt

New Testament Reading
Matthew 14:1-21 NIV

John The Baptist is beheaded by Harod as a gift to his daughter.

Proverbs Reading
Proverbs 2:12-22 NIV

Day 19 Day 1

Day 19/365 of Bible reading

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 38; Genesis 39 NIV

More OT Intense Drama in the story of Judah and Tamar in Gen 38. Not to be outdone;the story of Joseph starts to unfold as he resists temptation from potiphers wife and then he gets thrown in jail.

New Testament Reading
Matthew 13:36-58 NIV Jesus explains his parables and then is shunned in his hometown.

Psalms Reading
Psalm 11:1-7 NIV


Day 1 of my workout at underground fitness

I'm tired/sore/and happy I'm starting to do this!

MLK Day

Kids have off today but, I have to go to work.

I actually have a pretty full day scheduled. It's time to get the ball rolling big time!

Todays reading starts with the beginning of Joseph's story and in NT the parable of the sower. (one of my favorites)

This really is one of the most awesome books you can read!

Tomorrow I'm going to go work out in the morning. I sure hope I can get to bed on time tonight

Day 16

Half a month into reading the bible.

One of the top ten events in the OT well at least twenty. Jacob wrestles with God.
Today Jacob meets Esau. Thinking that he is going to get attacked by him but instead he is greeted happily.

Day 14

Jacob takes his wives (daughters of Laban ) and sneaks out and drives his flock/entourage. Not exactly a small undertaking since he was very wealthy and had huge amounts of livestock. Rachel stole her fathers House Gods as they left. When Laban saw them leaving and the stolen house Gods. He chased after them and caught them after 7 days. He searched all the tents and Rebekah had the Gods in her Camel saddle bags which she was sitting on and she asked forgiveness as she lied saying she had her period and couldn't stand up. (LOL!). Laban fell for it. Jacob was angry he was accused but, then the two of them made a covenant not to attack each other and for Jacob to take care of his daughters.

Old Testemant Soap Drama continues tomorrow.

In the NT study Jesus is accused of healing on the Sabbath. His reply is that if your lamb is stuck in a crevice on the sabbath you would go and rescue it. How much more valuable is a man over a lamb? Then he heals a man with a shriveled hand and then the Pharisees start to plot to kill him. (Some drama in NT too!)

Day 13

I read ahead a little bit too.

The OT Drama Continues as Jacob steals Esau's blessing and then runs off to marry his cousin in fear that Esau will kill him. His Uncle deceives him and marries him into his older daughter Leah and Younger daughter Rachel. Those two have a baby making competition which Rachel initially loses at but she uses her maidservants to catch up.

Day 12

I didn't post yesterday. but I did read.

Genesis covers a ton of ground. Now we are at the point of Abrahams death and Isaac's life.

The birth of Jacob and Esau leads to one of my favorite characters in the bible. Jacob, the sneaky underhanded one talked Esau out of his birthright.

Day 10

Abraham is rewarded for his faithfulness by God with a son (Isaac). Then Abraham again is rewarded for obeying God's command by willingly almost sacrificing his son. God tells Abraham that his descendants will be more numerous than the stars.

then in the NT reading.

Jesus drives out demons and the town asks him to leave. LOL! Then he heals a paralytic and the Pharisees call him a blasphemer. He preaches to sinners and again the pharisees are annoyed with him. Classic!

Matthew 9:12-13 "On hearing this, Jesus said " it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means : " I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come for the righteous,but sinners."

Day 9

Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed in a reign of fire and then Lot is deceived by his daughters so the bloodline can continue. OT is better than Dynasty or Dallas!

Day 8

Wow... Genesis 17 Abraham was circumcised at the age of 90. ouch. A true miracle that he survived if you think of the medical advancements of he day back them. ummm hot sharp knife!

Day 7

Lots of snow outside starting to fall... very pretty and pretty annoying. LOL!

today we are learning more about Abraham and powerful reading in Matthew 5 and 6. Love they enemies, our father prayer, and you can't serve two masters. (God and money)

and Psalm 6

Do not rebuke me in your anger.

Amen to that!

Day 6 of reading

Story of Abram (Abraham) has started. Jesus talks about Divorce, Adultery, and walking the extra mile if oppressed.

Psalm 5 is a nice one that starts with

"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing."

Verse of the day is

Matthew 5:42

"Give to the one who asks you and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."

Day 3 of new job

I hope I can get into the training module today so I can start studying for certifications.

Day 5

There are so many interesting stories in the Bible.
Today I read of the tower of Babyl, Beatitudes and psalm 4 that is a request for relief from distress.

"In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent." Psalm 4:4

Daily Reading

4 days in to the one year bible reading. I do hope I make it through all the way. I have done this before. I get excited of the thought.

today we finished Noah and his ark in Genesis and Jesus gathers his disciples in Matthew

Day 4 is upon me

I'm off to my new post at www.laurustech.com this morning

plenty of excitement and nervous butterflies to go around. Nothing to be nervous about, its just first day jitters.

This was a good weekend. Pam and I had a great anniversary. We saw Avatar in 3D and then we went to the Greek Islands for a late lunch. Came home and stayed up til midnight with the kids and watched the ball drop.

Happy New Year!

Saturday I talked to Bill L. about leaving EDL and it was amicable.

then had Kids City with Karen H. Best of 2009 and that was fun!

Sunday Church the message was on the Prodigal Son and then later took the Christmas decorations down.

all in all an awesome weekend. I

New Years Resolutions

I hate them only because they never stick for long enough. Since Pam is off working out and that means I know her resolution. I figured I would post mine and see how long I can keep up the resolve this year.

1. Get my spiritual house in order

A. Read bible cover to cover
B. quiet time in prayer everyday for at least a few minutes
C. Get some kind of Devotional together as family at least once a week.
D. Increase IMPACT Volunteerism.
E. try to help as many people as I can.

2. Get my financial house in order

A. Get new job ( accomplished)
B. Pay off unsecured debt.
C. Get mortgage caught up.
D. Increase IMPACT Giving.

3. Write more.

A. Blog
B. my book

4. Languages

A. French
B. Greek


Maybe with me actually writing down my goals I will have a better chance to stick to them everyday.

I've already set my Blog as my home page. I think that will help me write. and stay on my bible reading goal.

Thank you Dawn Hinton for the wwww.biblica.com link.

Is blogging still cool?

Well since I'm the farthest thing from Cool according to my 14 yr old daughter. I must contradict and pick up the blog once again. I don't think I ever did get serious about it. But the thought was nice. My favorite part is that nobody is listening so does it really matter?

If Man blogs in the woods would anybody notice? ok.. stupid joke reference but what am I to do.

Happy New Year!!!

Well at least New Years is one of those resolutions that you don't have to really look up. How did this whole "Happy New Year" thing get started anyway? It may not need an explanation but a definition is in order!

New Year's Day is the first day of the year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though other dates were also used in Rome). In all countries except for Israel using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, it is a public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts. January 1 on the Julian calendar corresponds to January 14 on the Gregorian calendar, and it is on that date that followers of some of the Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate the New Year. In Western Christianity New Year's Day, January 1, is the eighth day of Christmas.

Probably observed on March 1 in the old Roman Calendar, New Year's Day was fixed on January 1 by the period of the Late Republic. Some have suggested this occurred in 153 BC, when it was stipulated that the two annual consuls (after whose names the years were identified) entered into office on that day, though no consensus exists on the matter.[3] Dates in March, coinciding with the spring equinox, or commemorating the Annunciation of Jesus, along with a variety of Christian feast dates were used throughout the Middle Ages, though calendars often continued to display the months in columns running from January to December.

Among the 7th century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year, a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius (died 659 or 660), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, "(Do not) make vetulas, [little figures of the Old Woman], little deer or iotticos or set tables [for the house-elf, compare Puck] at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks [another Yule custom]." The quote is from the vita of Eligius written by his companion, Ouen.

Most countries in Western Europe officially adopted January 1 as New Year's Day somewhat before they adopted the Gregorian calendar. In England, the Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March, was the first day of the new year until the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. The 25 March date was known as Annunciation Style; the 1 January date was known as Circumcision Style, because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day counting from December 25.[citation needed]

Thank you wikipidea! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Day

Whatever way you celebrate!!! Happy New Year!!