Hey yo everyone! OK....this is going to be short and sweet because I've got big news. Surviving the Addiction is getting a makeover. Yes, that's true. Pretty soon you're going to see a whole new site dedicated to finding our god potential (among other things) :-). I'm soo excited as this is one way that I think I can help to spread the word.
So, hang in there folks and until then remember this to get you through those tough days....
He who lives in you is stronger than he who is in the world.
Until next time....:-)
25 August 2009
18 August 2009
Happy
Well, this was a very long day. Whenever I travel I dread that first day back in the office. I needed to get some work done and I didn't want to walk in tomorrow morning and be totally swamped.
I found out today that there is going to be a free concert at the Starbucks in Doral this Thursday. I'm quite excited because that is just the pick me up I need to get me through the week.
Is it weird that I notice a lot of things differently at work towards my co-workers? I know that we should love our neighbor but some of the people that I work with are in the same place that I was in the past. Problem is that I don't see any of them changing or wanting to change. I read a book the other day called "23 minutes in Hell". Now, I know that I should be learning about good things but I think that in order to realize our future we need to be informed of what is out there. I was absolutely shocked at the first chapter. I sat there kind of shaking, not because I was worried about experiencing that myself. It was more because I feel shocked that some of my fellow co-workers will be there to endure that. I pulled out my bible and looked up a couple of verses that I had found. There is no way to God but through his Son. The road to him is narrow and hard. Most people won't make it. The road away from him is wide and easy. Most people will go there. Why is it that I'm so shocked to discover this? Or is the better question, Why would God send good people to Hell? I read something the other day about the rich man and beggar. I don't remember what book it was in but it was about how the rich man had everything and lived life to the fullest. The beggar had sores and had nothing. Soon the beggar passed away and then the rich man followed. The beggar went to heaven and the rich man went to hell. When the rich man was in the fire he looked up and saw the beggar standing next to Father Abraham. He asked if he could send the beggar down to tip his finger in the water to help cool his unquenchable thirst. Father Abraham said that while living, you had everything and that you never gave to help out the beggar. The rich man then pleaded again. Father Abraham then said, "There is nothing that we can do. There is an invisible force between us. No one can travel from here to there or from there to here." Then the rich man, realizing that he was doomed there forever, begged Father Abraham to send the beggar back to Earth to warn his brothers. He said that his brothers would listen if someone came back from the dead to tell them. Father Abraham then said no because the message is already there. If they didn't listen to Moses the first time then they will not listen at all.
This story amazed me. It makes me think that some people are destined to go to Hell. But I think that it's our job to help people realize that is not where they want to be. I just feel sad that some people I know are too stubborn to do anything about it until it is too late.
So those are my thoughts for this evening. Going to check out now and do some more reading.
God Bless.
Until next time...:-)
I found out today that there is going to be a free concert at the Starbucks in Doral this Thursday. I'm quite excited because that is just the pick me up I need to get me through the week.
Is it weird that I notice a lot of things differently at work towards my co-workers? I know that we should love our neighbor but some of the people that I work with are in the same place that I was in the past. Problem is that I don't see any of them changing or wanting to change. I read a book the other day called "23 minutes in Hell". Now, I know that I should be learning about good things but I think that in order to realize our future we need to be informed of what is out there. I was absolutely shocked at the first chapter. I sat there kind of shaking, not because I was worried about experiencing that myself. It was more because I feel shocked that some of my fellow co-workers will be there to endure that. I pulled out my bible and looked up a couple of verses that I had found. There is no way to God but through his Son. The road to him is narrow and hard. Most people won't make it. The road away from him is wide and easy. Most people will go there. Why is it that I'm so shocked to discover this? Or is the better question, Why would God send good people to Hell? I read something the other day about the rich man and beggar. I don't remember what book it was in but it was about how the rich man had everything and lived life to the fullest. The beggar had sores and had nothing. Soon the beggar passed away and then the rich man followed. The beggar went to heaven and the rich man went to hell. When the rich man was in the fire he looked up and saw the beggar standing next to Father Abraham. He asked if he could send the beggar down to tip his finger in the water to help cool his unquenchable thirst. Father Abraham said that while living, you had everything and that you never gave to help out the beggar. The rich man then pleaded again. Father Abraham then said, "There is nothing that we can do. There is an invisible force between us. No one can travel from here to there or from there to here." Then the rich man, realizing that he was doomed there forever, begged Father Abraham to send the beggar back to Earth to warn his brothers. He said that his brothers would listen if someone came back from the dead to tell them. Father Abraham then said no because the message is already there. If they didn't listen to Moses the first time then they will not listen at all.
This story amazed me. It makes me think that some people are destined to go to Hell. But I think that it's our job to help people realize that is not where they want to be. I just feel sad that some people I know are too stubborn to do anything about it until it is too late.
So those are my thoughts for this evening. Going to check out now and do some more reading.
God Bless.
Until next time...:-)
17 August 2009
Worship
So, I've been trying to find ways to keep myself going strong on the path towards God. Here it is only one day after the last FRC service at Doral and I'm already wishing next Sunday was tomorrow. LOL
I went onto iTunes and found out that there is a lot of great worship music on there. Since I have some store credit left over from my birthday present I went shopping. When I was driving back from Orlando, I had Z88.3 on the radio and I heard this song called The Lost Get Found. It was by an artist named Britt Nicole. I downloaded her album and after listening to it I have to say it's pretty dang good. The title song really spoke to me but I like most of the other titles on there as well. I also downloaded some Kelly Clarkson songs too. Besides Carrie Underwood, I still think she is the American Idol.
I'm trying to decide also what I want to do at FRC Doral. I know that volunteering is key to helping the campus thrive and grow. But I'm thinking of two things. One, if I get too involved too quickly will I forget about the main purpose that I'm there? But I also feel that need to help out. I guess with all my technical experience I should do something in the video realm but I really would like to do something regarding worship. I really do love music and I have a feeling that maybe that is where I should be.
Also, I found a website called www.xxxchurch.com. It is not what you think and if you have time, I would check it out. It's something that is very passionate to me and I think I'm going to try and get involved later on this year. I'm not strong enough to help out yet as I am still in that growing stage. But I will help out in some way, shape or form.
Well, it's getting late and I need to try and get some sleep. I do have a lot of things to say but there is always tomorrow.
Until next time....;-)
I went onto iTunes and found out that there is a lot of great worship music on there. Since I have some store credit left over from my birthday present I went shopping. When I was driving back from Orlando, I had Z88.3 on the radio and I heard this song called The Lost Get Found. It was by an artist named Britt Nicole. I downloaded her album and after listening to it I have to say it's pretty dang good. The title song really spoke to me but I like most of the other titles on there as well. I also downloaded some Kelly Clarkson songs too. Besides Carrie Underwood, I still think she is the American Idol.
I'm trying to decide also what I want to do at FRC Doral. I know that volunteering is key to helping the campus thrive and grow. But I'm thinking of two things. One, if I get too involved too quickly will I forget about the main purpose that I'm there? But I also feel that need to help out. I guess with all my technical experience I should do something in the video realm but I really would like to do something regarding worship. I really do love music and I have a feeling that maybe that is where I should be.
Also, I found a website called www.xxxchurch.com. It is not what you think and if you have time, I would check it out. It's something that is very passionate to me and I think I'm going to try and get involved later on this year. I'm not strong enough to help out yet as I am still in that growing stage. But I will help out in some way, shape or form.
Well, it's getting late and I need to try and get some sleep. I do have a lot of things to say but there is always tomorrow.
Until next time....;-)
16 August 2009
Back home....
So...this week of recruiting is over and I think that I've found a good group of newbies that want to come in and do some really cool things and shake up the world, so to say. After a while, people get complacent and especially in this line of work, you always have to re-invent yourself. Otherwise, it's time to look for something else. People might think that is wrong in this economy to say that but I disagree. You have to do that no matter what the framework is like out there. We work in an industry of travel. Constant travel by that means. You have to constantly re-invent yourself or you run out of guests. No guests - no money. No money - no job, for anyone. As the Trump once said, "Nothing Personal. Just Business."
The message at Flamingo Road this week was pretty fantastic. You can get the free podcast on iTunes. Just search for Flamingo Road Church in the podcast directory. We are talking about Kings of the Old Testament. Not something that me being a newer Christian thought would be exciting to learn. But I think that the way Pastor Troy (troygramling.com - check it out) delivers the message is amazing. He makes it really easy to understand and parts of it are fun too! I know, fun at church -- Really? YES!!!
I've learned a lot in these last two weeks and now realize a lot clearer a lot of the things that have troubled me. I've made the commitment to surrender all to him and leave it in his hands. Everything. Finances, Stress, Work, etc. etc. etc.
Did you know what the most important commandment is? I was really interested to learn this. I'll give you a hint. It's in Luke (which also surprised me). It says, Love the lord your god with all your heart, all your mind and all your soul. (well, I haven't quite mesmerized it yet but that is the basic jist of it.) And love your neighbor like you love god. I found that amazing.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Until next time....:-)
The message at Flamingo Road this week was pretty fantastic. You can get the free podcast on iTunes. Just search for Flamingo Road Church in the podcast directory. We are talking about Kings of the Old Testament. Not something that me being a newer Christian thought would be exciting to learn. But I think that the way Pastor Troy (troygramling.com - check it out) delivers the message is amazing. He makes it really easy to understand and parts of it are fun too! I know, fun at church -- Really? YES!!!
I've learned a lot in these last two weeks and now realize a lot clearer a lot of the things that have troubled me. I've made the commitment to surrender all to him and leave it in his hands. Everything. Finances, Stress, Work, etc. etc. etc.
Did you know what the most important commandment is? I was really interested to learn this. I'll give you a hint. It's in Luke (which also surprised me). It says, Love the lord your god with all your heart, all your mind and all your soul. (well, I haven't quite mesmerized it yet but that is the basic jist of it.) And love your neighbor like you love god. I found that amazing.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Until next time....:-)
13 August 2009
Cedar Point
I've been here in Sandusky, Ohio for the last two days on a recruiting trip for techs / broadcast techs / etc. I have found a couple really good people and was surprised. Also, the weather here has been so much better than in Miami. I really hate July & August in Miami. The humidity, the feeling that the sun is just taking a few extra years off of you. It's like when Harry Potter met the dementors for the first time. (LOL)
So as of right now, I'm sitting in the lobby of our hotel and waiting to head to Cleveland to the airport and then back to Miami. Tomorrow, more recruiting and I'm off to Orlando. I love Orlando, I would rather live there than Miami.
Well, just a quick update. God Bless everyone and hope all is well.
Until next time.....:-)
So as of right now, I'm sitting in the lobby of our hotel and waiting to head to Cleveland to the airport and then back to Miami. Tomorrow, more recruiting and I'm off to Orlando. I love Orlando, I would rather live there than Miami.
Well, just a quick update. God Bless everyone and hope all is well.
Until next time.....:-)
10 August 2009
Monday Monday LOL
So, today has been a good day. I got to see my good friend Darcie today. We had some good conversations and breakfast down in South Beach at Jimmy Z's. Good food but super pricy. Now I know why I only go down to South Beach when friends are in town.
I'm flying to Cleveland tomorrow so it will give me a couple of hours to start reading my new bible. I'm also trying to finish book 3 of the Zodiac series that I'm reading. My problem is that I can't read two books at the same time. I have to finish what I'm reading currently before I can start another one. I should finish that tonight so I'll be good to go for the next three days.
Busy travel schedule. Tues, Wed, Thur -- Cleveland. Friday -- Orlando, Saturday -- Gainsville and then driving back. Need to be up for church at FRC Doral at 10:30am. Might be a little tired but I think that I'll make it. LOL
I also spoke to my good friend Meg Pie today. I really miss her. We always had a lot of fun together, even when we spent a lot of time together in Germany. Good Times.
Well, I still have to pack, make some dinner tonight and make sure that I don't forget anything. Plus I have a morning meeting up until when I need to be at the airport. Oh happy day. :-)
Take care and God Bless All. :-)
Until next time.......
I'm flying to Cleveland tomorrow so it will give me a couple of hours to start reading my new bible. I'm also trying to finish book 3 of the Zodiac series that I'm reading. My problem is that I can't read two books at the same time. I have to finish what I'm reading currently before I can start another one. I should finish that tonight so I'll be good to go for the next three days.
Busy travel schedule. Tues, Wed, Thur -- Cleveland. Friday -- Orlando, Saturday -- Gainsville and then driving back. Need to be up for church at FRC Doral at 10:30am. Might be a little tired but I think that I'll make it. LOL
I also spoke to my good friend Meg Pie today. I really miss her. We always had a lot of fun together, even when we spent a lot of time together in Germany. Good Times.
Well, I still have to pack, make some dinner tonight and make sure that I don't forget anything. Plus I have a morning meeting up until when I need to be at the airport. Oh happy day. :-)
Take care and God Bless All. :-)
Until next time.......
09 August 2009
A Fresh Start
Today is Sunday, August 9th and I'm sitting at home watching the NFL Hall of Fame game. I'm so happy that football season is back. I am still a fan of soccer and baseball (at times) but it's good to watch the pigskin.
So, it's been about a year and a half since I've blogged. Wow...so much has happened. I fell back into the addiction that I tried so hard to avoid (and the reason why this was started in the first place). I guess that times in your life, you have to be able to just survive.
But I don't need to do that anymore. I have never felt better tonight than I do right now. Yes, I still have a bunch of problems but now I feel like I've got a hand on them.
What's changed? Well, God. Jesus. Music. Church. I found a place where I feel like I can be home. Flamingo Road Church (www.flamingoroadchurch.com). I went and listened to the service on Saturday night and everything that the Pastor said spoke to me. Not that he was speaking directly to me but his message was everything I was doing in my life. I had that emptiness and sorrow and just feeling like I was living day by day. At the end of the day, that is what we all do but what about the afterlife? If people would have asked me what it is that I'm afraid of, it's being alone. For the first time in my life, I'm not afraid of being alone or death. I know it's strange but it's a great feeling. I accepted Christ into my life and have seen everything differently today.
There is a lot more to learn and grow from but I feel like this is where I belong. This is where I'm going to thrive and prosper. This is where I should be. I've been pretty much everywhere and done almost everything. at the end of the day where has it got me? a few mintues of fun and enjoyment then depression afterward. So, now the blog will continue and I have to keep this going to keep myself accountable. That is one of the main things I need to do to rid myself of the thoughts and old behavior.
I also changed my profile pic to the Left Behind series. Even before I found the church, I read this series because it is fantastic. the writing is superb and it follows a subject that everyone loves to talk about. The end times.
Well, I'm going to get some sleep.
Until next time.....:-)
So, it's been about a year and a half since I've blogged. Wow...so much has happened. I fell back into the addiction that I tried so hard to avoid (and the reason why this was started in the first place). I guess that times in your life, you have to be able to just survive.
But I don't need to do that anymore. I have never felt better tonight than I do right now. Yes, I still have a bunch of problems but now I feel like I've got a hand on them.
What's changed? Well, God. Jesus. Music. Church. I found a place where I feel like I can be home. Flamingo Road Church (www.flamingoroadchurch.com). I went and listened to the service on Saturday night and everything that the Pastor said spoke to me. Not that he was speaking directly to me but his message was everything I was doing in my life. I had that emptiness and sorrow and just feeling like I was living day by day. At the end of the day, that is what we all do but what about the afterlife? If people would have asked me what it is that I'm afraid of, it's being alone. For the first time in my life, I'm not afraid of being alone or death. I know it's strange but it's a great feeling. I accepted Christ into my life and have seen everything differently today.
There is a lot more to learn and grow from but I feel like this is where I belong. This is where I'm going to thrive and prosper. This is where I should be. I've been pretty much everywhere and done almost everything. at the end of the day where has it got me? a few mintues of fun and enjoyment then depression afterward. So, now the blog will continue and I have to keep this going to keep myself accountable. That is one of the main things I need to do to rid myself of the thoughts and old behavior.
I also changed my profile pic to the Left Behind series. Even before I found the church, I read this series because it is fantastic. the writing is superb and it follows a subject that everyone loves to talk about. The end times.
Well, I'm going to get some sleep.
Until next time.....:-)
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