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It’s Friday again. Here’s a few quick-hitters to get you through the day.
1) I early-voted. There were only 8 people in line ahead of me. It took longer to get out of the parking lot than it did to vote. It appears all the blue-hairs yankees Democrats old farts early birds are out.
1.5) I surprised myself with some of my votes. I won’t tell you who I voted for, but if they supported the $700B bailout, they’re gone. No, I didn’t write in my own name for president. Or sheriff.
2) Trunk-R-Treat was a success last night! We all had a great time, aside from Riley. She doesn’t like masks or spiders. Kyle as Peter Griffin and Gabe as Ricky Ricardo were classic.
3) Halloween is tonight. Josh is excited. Me and Riley aren’t that excited. I don’t like clowns. Or kids begging for candy. Or my doorbell ringing. I’m dressing up as a grumpy old man.
4) Blockbuster changed their rental scheme. Again. Just when I had it figured out. The poor guy at the counter got the brunt of my frustration.
5) Time “falls forward” this weekend. The only good thing I see in this is the extra hour of sleep. Why does the government and Blockbuster have to mess with everything?
That’s it for me. Happy Friday!
This one may get me in trouble.
Before you throw rocks, hear me out. I’m not bashing a candidate or espousing my political views. Just calm down, it’s only a title.
I’ve gotten a few e-mails over the past few months basically stating what the title of this post is saying. Extensive research has been done in the books of Daniel and Revelation to “justify” the above statement. The people doing said research obviously believe in the Bible, or at least in the books of Daniel and Revelation. They believe it enough to draw the parallel between Barak Obama and the Antichrist. <Stay with me.>
These researchers then put this list in the form of an e-mail in order to convince others that their supposition is correct, that Obama is truly the Antichrist. <This is where it gets really interesting.> Then they encourage you to vote for McCain, or at least not vote for Obama. LIKE IF OBAMA WAS THE ANTICHRIST WE COULD DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!
LIKE NOT VOTING FOR HIM WOULD CHANGE ANYTHING.
THESE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE THE BIBLE ENOUGH TO NAME THE ANTICHRIST FORGET THAT THAT SAME BIBLE SAYS THE ANTICHRIST WILL COME.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 breathe, breathe.
Let me see if I get this. The Bible, God’s word, says the Antichrist will come, but if I don’t vote for him, God will change his mind? He’ll send out a revision to the Bible due to popular vote? Or maybe God wasn’t telling the truth. Wow!
I think these people who believe the Bible so much forget that God is still in control, and he reigns on His throne! Their “intelligence” has led them to minimize God’s power and fooled them into thinking they are greater than God.
Vote for whoever you want. God will use them. If that person turns out to be the Antichrist, so be it. That is part of God’s will. He says so in the Bible.
Now you may throw your rocks.
Most of you know by now that Ginny is pregnant with our third child. (If you didn’t know, I’m sure I will hear about it soon that you had to read it on my blog. Get over it.) Anyway, this decision was not one we entered into lightly. We are in our early 30’s, and we needed to come to a consensus soon. (Did I mention that Ginny had the stipulation that she would not be pregnant in the summer?)
Honestly, Ginny wanted a third child but I was on the fence. I think 2.5 kids is a good number, but half a kid is just weird. I mulled over it. I prayed about it. It consumed me for weeks. Then one day it hit me. You could say God gave me a sign. Nonetheless, as soon as I saw it I was sold. It stopped me in my tracks.
This is the picture that convinced me that we should have a third child:
I saw it. I cried. I knew.
It’s time to cull my Google Reader. There’s too much static in there right now. Below is a copy of my entire reader:
Today is the day. (The rescheduled day.)
Boo Boo Cat (I call him “Boob” for short) is getting his claws removed. (At a significant hit to the Mathews budget, I might add.)
Update: I just heard from Ginny and the patient made it through surgery just fine.
Side Note: If a furniture salesman tells you there is a lifetime warranty against scratches, don’t believe him.
It’s a bit chilly outside.
It’s Monday, which means my Sunday Rewind is 10 hours late.
Timm started a new series at RPC- Uncensored, where he will be tackling some topics heavy on his heart. He spoke with tons of passion, and you could feel it.
Gabe led worship and really did a great job. It was a different kind of a set list, and a different feel. Especially with Rebecca backing Gabe up. They opened with Weezer’s Beverly Hills, which tied into the message.
The big idea – Timm is not a rockstar. (some of us knew this)
Some memorable phrases from yesterday:
- The church has lots of rockstars.
- Paul was a rockstar.
- We should market Bill Gaither’s pocket lint. – I seriously almost spit coffee on KFJ when he said this.
- It’s possible to promote Jesus AND yourself. But it’s not cool.
- We are bankrupt without Christ.
- I don’t want to see how far Timm Can Take us. I want to see how far God can take us.
- We can’t see Jesus for all the crap we put in front of him.
- We can change a life for a little while. God can change a life FOREVER.
- Spurgeon was a rockstar.
- If you’re not impressed with Jesus, then you don’t know him.
There was an impromptu altar call, and a handful of people made commitments to Christianity. Bobby baptised in the second service, which is always a win. Aside from the smoking light in the first service, it was a great day.
After service, I got to co-host NEXT with Travis, Emily and Bobby. I love NEXT, and we got to meet 6 great people.
That’s it for me. Have a good week.
Happy Friday! Here’s five six for Friday.
- It’s raining. I love it when it rains. Except when I plan on taking Riley to the park. Bummer.
- Movie Night is tonight at church. We’re watching Iron Man (if Devin shows up). It starts at 6 if anyone wants to come (like Jamison). I bought popcorn.
- Josh dominated second base again last night. Then we moved him to first base and put Jeremy (the shy kid) on second. Jeremy made two outs in a row! These t-ball kids are really coming around.
- I’m planning a giveaway on this site as soon as my student loan is paid off. More to come.
- My goal of reading 12 books this yearis right in line. I may actually finish slightly over my goal. My list is there on the left if anyone is interested. My plan is to do a review on the books. That’s the plan, anyway.
- I get to preach a 2-part series at churchover Thanksgiving. We’re trying to get some pyro and make it rain, but I don’t know how Timm and the Fire Marshal will feel about that. I’m excited about the series!
That’s it for me this Friday. I was afraid I jumped the shark on Tuesday, but I was wrong. Enjoy your Friday.
I couldn’t wait until Friday to add this to my Friday Five, so here’s my Tuesday Two. (Twosday?)
- Josh DOMINATED second base last night! Seriuosly. He knocked down a fly-ball that should have gotten past him. He batted pretty well, too, hitting a two-run double. A-Rod better watch out. Madonna may be coming after my Josh soon.
- Riley is DOMINATING the potty training. Apparently bribing rewarding her with gum is the trick. If she’s out of diapers soon, I may be able to save some money before the next diaper ruiner comes in April.
Yep, my kids are pretty much awesome. Happy Tuesday!
I am officially retiring from bowling. Not that I ever officially bowled.
My 5-year-old son beat me at bowling yesterday. The score was 112 to 103 in his first ever non-Wii bowling experience. He actually beat everyone, including my wife and Emily. Of course he used bumpers, but that doesn’t help my ego. I won round two, so according to Josh, we’re tied.
BTW – he bowled a 147 on the Wii right before we left for the bowling alley. I think the practice helped. He may just be a prodigy.
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