Category Archives: Bloggin

BLEEPIN Article!

I just read this interesting article about a 14 yr old from South Pasadena that started a no cussing club. From there the City of South Pasadena council declared it to be a cussing free zone. Check out the article
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-03-06-cuss-free-zone_N.htm#uslPageReturn

If you do check out the article make sure to read some of the comments; some are pretty funnny, some are just immature, and some are just blah. I have to say I commend this boy, very pay it forward kind of thought. But I’m sorry I if trip or hurt myself, you should know whats coming next.
This story reminded me that when my brotherinlaw came out to visit, we went to this book store and as we were leaving there was this security guard who was offering some help to fix a door that had broken. As we passed them by he then said something like , “You know what you need? Yah need a damn crowbar”. With heavy emphasis on the “damn”. We thought it was funny. WHy? Cause it just seemed like such an inappropriate use in that particular sentence or situation.
Anywho, I am not about eradicating all use of words. I suppose in some ways there is a time and a place. A large part of what people see of you comes from the vocabulary you use. Is that always right, no. But words are powerful, they can penetrate us. SO watch your mouth foo!

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I’ve started a list!

The other day I had an idea (inspired by the bucket list) to make a list of things that I would like to accomplish in my lifetime.
So here is my small list for now: (note: there is no particular order)
-Skydive (I’m not a thrill and spill junkie)
-Restore a 65 Impala or Licoln Continental (Not Ghetto style)
-Make my own acoustic guitar
-Write a book
-Go to Istanbul
… just a few, someday!

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I’ve started a list!

The other day I had an idea (inspired by the bucket list) to make a list of things that I would like to accomplish in my lifetime.
So here is my small list for now: (note: there is no particular order)
-Skydive (I’m not a thrill and spill junkie)
-Restore a 65 Impala or Licoln Continental (Not Ghetto style)
-Make my own acoustic guitar
-Write a book
-Go to Istanbul
… just a few, someday!

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New Friends/Healthy Start

So I think it has been like 5 days since I lasted blog ( sounds like I’m confessing something). It has been a most triumphant 5 days. Recap:
Saturday – I got to hang out with one of the best friends a guy could ask for, Dan Olson. If there is anyone in this world that can just see me for me (besides my wife) its this guy. It had been at least 4 or 5 months since I had seen him last and he was rockin a sweet beard. It was nice catchin up.
Sunday – Church was awesome, and I got to see the behind the scenes work and just watch some of our amazazing volunteers (we are truly blessed). Heck I’m just blessed I get to help out. After that we had a fun BBQ in the back of the church always good times.
Monday – ahh… nothing much happened.
Tuesday – Okay, tuesday is the new friday in my world. We had our life group wii fiesta. So much fun, so much good food, so many good times.

We rocked the Wii night away with a little bit of Guitar Hero! New favorite game!

Wenesday – I got a call about 4:30pm, it was Rob ,”Hey man you wanna play some tennis?”, “Hells yeah, I do” I replied… So it ended up working out and I got the blisters to prove it. Good times!

I have truly been blessed these past 5 days!

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Thought of the day

Last night we had our life group, and once again it was just an encouragement to be apart of something real. We talked about “shame”. It is really difficult to put into words sometimes what you feel shame for because I don’t believe that anyone of us are developed/nurtured to know how to express that. So what the heck are we suppose to do? Do we have to wait around to hear someone say they deal with the same thing in order to let it out? Do we wait for the Holy Spirit to envoke brokeness >>>> confession?

For me my frustration is with time… it takes time, everything takes time. I don’t want to hurt anymore, I don’t want to feel those same shameful things, I don’t want deal with it at all. Yet I am reminded of a book I read, “Making all things new” by Henri Nouwen.

- Our first task is to dispel the vague, murky feeling of discontent and to look critically at how we are living our lives. This requires honesty, courage, and trust. We must honestly unmask and courageously confront our many self-deceptive games. We must trust that our honesty and courage will lead us not to despair, but to a new heaven and a new earth.

I will get frustrated, but I must seek solitude.
Henri Nouwen also writes:

Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life. Solitude begins with a time and place for God, and him alone. If we really believe not only that God exists but also the he is actively present in our lives– healing, teaching, and guiding–we need to set aside a time and space to give him our undivided attention. Jesus says,”Go to your private room and, when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in that secret place” (Matt 6:6).

“I need thee oh I need thee, every hour I need thee…”

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Walking Cliche’

I just realized tonight that I am a walking/talking/praying cliche’… I just took a moment to think what I said when I prayed and man was that wierd… I think I used like almost every saying I heard in school in that one prayer…. How weird? Ah whatever…. I love God>>> he is awesome….

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Walking Cliche’

I just realized tonight that I am a walking/talking/praying cliche’… I just took a moment to think what I said when I prayed and man was that wierd… I think I used like almost every saying I heard in school in that one prayer…. How weird? Ah whatever…. I love God>>> he is awesome….

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Some Q time!


Yesterday I had the pleasure of having some Quality time with my wife. We decided to go to Starbucks to put together a discussion for our small group. I just love the way she thinks. She is so precise and knows how to ask the right questions. I truly adore her. I reccommend that if you do haven’t met her or gotten to know her, you should!
http://www.myspace.com/jbarthelme

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Got my doo done!


So I decided it was time to get my hair cut (tired of the shaggyness) So drive over to Great Clips or whatever and wait about 5 mins (I like that). So as the girl begins to cut my hair I suppose it is routine to strike up a conversation. She was very nice and polite. For some reason I have a difficult time talking when there are scissors or clippers by my head. As soon as I feel like I should respond I think of the worst possible thing that could happen…. oooops I just shaved off the back of your head… or oops I think I got your ear….. Yikes…. man I got problems!!

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