I like thoughtful people! Lindsay was thoughtful tonight and she bought me some candy buttons !!! I love those things !! I mean hey, if you wanna get on my good side.. get me some candy buttons!!

PPL who rock:
-Lindsay, for the candy buttons
-Kelly for being cool (Although I only just remet her and that could change if i get to know her and she annoys the living stuff outta me and .. and.. ok, I'm JK I doubt that would happen so dont take offense to it.. dont take a gate either
-Tool, for helpin out today with all the stuff
-Ned for washin and vacuumin my van out!
-Aunt Val, for comin to my Bday party!
-Canst for the cool bday cake!!
-My sisters for havin the party!

btw, did I mention I like candy buttons? thanks to Lindsay i got me some now !! mmmm

see allayall @ church If im able to get up!!

Ok, so slacking on the book as I usualy do with reading! But I've been fishing.. went Thurs. night and only got a few bass and a catfish. Went all day today, almost 8 hours... Got BURNT!! but had a good time even tho we didnt catch ANYTHING!! But oh well, went back to Ned's and washed my dirty van, inside and out.. what a guy! I wasnt feeling the greatest, thinking about going home and hittin the sack.. but when I walked in the house,,,,,,,, they yelled SURPRISE!!!! Wow, what a surprise!! and I even forgot it was my birthday!! It got me out of my slump but now im beat !! I re-met Kelly tonight who showed up at the party! I like her! She's pretty cool! Not that i've hung around her.. but she seems like a fun person! -- Josh is home from the army for the weekend and stopped in.. all in all alot of ppl were here or just stopped in to say yo! btw, thanks to the ones who had the party.. not exactly sure who all it was.. but THANKS!! Thanks Kelly for stoppin by, nice to see her again! Got candy comin out my ears now.. i got some at work plus some for my bday.. bye bye teeth! I'm tired! The party was nice after seein a black man layin in the street shot! idk. i guess someone didnt like him! but the boy got wasted. It was exciting to see but kinda sad too that he pissed someone off enough to bust a cap in his a a a stomach... Anyway.. I think ill hit the sack now!!

Started my book tonight, interesting to say the least. Good lesson in Revelation 17-18 tonight @ church. and oh yeh, we sang "How big is God". I love singing that song. well my poor lil fishies survived an air freshener attack tonight.. Hey I cant help it if the fish smell.. talk to them about it.. not me! They prob thought the Exxon Valdez was sinking again. But they are ok and I got over my upsettedness. I think there is something wrong with me, but I dont like it when I know someone has been in my room or in my stuff while i was at work. It urks me for some reason. My sister wants to take me out for dinner for my birthday, hmm where should we go.. idk.. but thats not for a while anyway. btw, i accept cash and checks made out to 'cash'. Nice hearing from Shauna via post card from Seattle. And from what I hear, is almost done w/college. Speaking of college,, i was thinking today how incredibly stupid loans seem. Well first of all your rents prob take out a loan to send you to school, then you take a loan to go to college, and while paying that back you take a loan to buy a car and while paying both of them back you take a loan to buy a house all the while running up credit card debts... and then,,, spend the rest of your life paying loans and credit card debts. Hmmm, well let me tell you from experience, the feeling of being free from debt (as the Bible teaches that we all must be) Romans 13:8 NIV. But there are those who do not follow the teachings of Jesus Christ too closely and just hold onto the words "I am saved" with out giving much thought to the lack of faith their life has. Sunday morning's message in church should be a good one and enlightening at that. "The Believer". What is a true believer? Can't wait to hear the practical advice (from the Bible, of course) that is in store for us. That is Sunday morn @ 10:30 following the West African report.. BE DARE !!

Too tired! But found out some useful stuff tonight!

Got my book "Mere Christianity-C.S.Lewis" in the mail today. looking fwd to reading that.

It occurred to me that some people dont express their appreciation for other ppl. Someone (who was brought up well, and well reminded) got a loooong car ride with someone else and after beieng dropped off may have mumbled a 'thank you' but other than that! Nothing. Here is how I was raised: "When you get a ride with someone (esp. a long distance) you give them gas money, even if it is 2 bucks! But you'd better give it to them or dont ride with them! I mean I'm not realy strapped for cash or nothin, but you have a bunch of ppl call and ask you for a ride somewhere and the only reason you really go is to take the ppl who ask you.. and then they dont even really show their appreciation.. it really makes you wanna go the next time! But ok, I'll stop B'n N moanin! Think about it.. Not really for my sake , but geez, i know some parents slack on teachin their kids good virtues.. but use common sense instead!!

Basically, this: When you get a ride with someone e.g. down the shore, up the mts., Club worship, or a long distance for anything, when they drop you off, slip them a couple bucks.. it makes them appreciate you more and it shows you really appreciated it.. If you cant spare that.. then you shoulda just sat home.. and yes, im talkin about the o0nes who work and have pockets full... not the ones who are strapped now!! Now you cant say that no one ever told you so!

Whew, there's my fatherly deed for the day!

g'nite


(P.S. see I told you i'd blog about it)

There is one thing that God and I have in common, we both hate divorce! Don't you parents get it? Don't you have a clue to what you are doing to your kids, what you are teaching them by your actions? you took a vow in a sacred ceremony before God and said 'till death do us part' and now it means nothing! Let's see, this is what you are telling your kids through your actions:
1. that vows to God don't have to be kept
2. adultery is ok
3. get married to whoever you want, you can always change your mind later
4. we care about ourselves more than you

I think you need to get a freakin clue. don't you realize that when you get divorced you are screwing up more than just your own lives? Did you forget that you had kids whos lives are being turned inside out? Think about someone else besides your own selfish ambitions!
......"Do you take this woman (whose hand you now hold) to be your lawfully-wedded wife, and will you love her, and cherish her, and be true and faithful to her--to support and comfort her in illness and in health, in adversity as well as in prosperity, from this day forward, and as long as you both shall live?" (I do)!
......."Do you take this man to be your lawfully-wedded husband, and will you love him, and obey him, and be true and faithful to him--to support and comfort him in times of illness and in health, in adversity and in prosperity, from this day forward, and as long as you both shall live?" (I do)!
Those whom God has joined together, let not anyone separate."

Hmmm i guess its just been so long that you figure the Lord in whose presence you made those vows has forgotten them. Well I'm sorry i have to be the one that tells you this, but HE HASN'T!!

“Mom and Dad are fighting as little rosie lies there crying, cause once again she’s overheard regrets of their mistake. Christmas bells are ringing, little roie’d leave them greaving, the gift she’d give her family would be the pills she’d take”

May seem too far off to be your kids.. but I guarentee you taht if you keep on the track that you are going.. your kids will very soon start thinking on this same path because you are leaving them.

You could hate each others guts for the rest of your life!! But think of your kids and stick it out for them. Give them the same chance that someone gave you! They deserve it and you don't have the right to take it away from them. God help you if you do!(The parents that this is to, will probably never read this, but maybe they will, God only knows)

in other news, I drew a layout of my yard and am sketching plans for our "New yard" for next year when our dilapidated pool comes down and we take over the yard to make it a beautiful garden!

JF

I swear my computer has a virus. Idk, anyone know how to check for it? Norton doenst detect anything... but i still think i have one.. maybe i have someone come over and check my system registry tonight. "there are two kinds of people: those who complain, and those who complain and do something about it". which one are you? Ok, back to church, and yay, im wearing my new clothes, woohoo! i hate wearing that suit! bye



JF

I want get rid of our pool and make big pond.. but with 8 ppl wanting the broken down pool to stay up.. I think ill try my luck next year.. thats why i gave my poor gold fishies away today.. they would get pretty bored spending all summer in a rubbermaid tote .. Well at least i would, but hey, im not a fish! Oh yeh, and someone hung the Forsale sign back up. so i guess we gotta start praying again.. I want a Chevy Suburban. Anyone got one for me? Yeh I know.. i want alot of stuff. but i cant have any of it..

Didnt do anyting tonight.. i guess i coulda gone to Tronster's house party because I was supposed to go to the Potluck dinner but my wonderful family didnt wake me up and I didnt wake up until 1.5 hours after dinner so I didnt go. That sucked! But oh well. now I wait till my fam comes home and see if they were thoughtful enough to bring me some home. I doubt it! Anyway, took the fish to put in A.Ginnys pond .. wow their were about 50 including the babies. then went and bought a couple striped raphaels to put in with my wolf cichlids.. I guess we'll see if they survive! Hope so. Also bought 4 chinese algae eaters.. one for each tank! They are scared to death too! oh well, its life for a finned creature. find a hole and swim in.. what a life.. I think one of my oscars is retarded tho. It doesnt any sense of direction and cant even eat a piece of food like a normal fish. I put a piece of inanimate food in the tank and it attacks it like a man from the hood that needs some cash! But hey, maybe it grew up in bad times and needs to let out its pent up energy.. idk maybe Ill talk to it later or else send it to counseling. hmmmm. maybe! Anyway, thot the world forgot about .. but then no.. canst called me up and got the honors of hearing me shave with my hands free! Ok ok, ill stop complaining now.. im starting to sound like the blog that I dont read anymore! Thats enough of that! Don't want to scare ppl off! Think i'll go pick up my pants from getting them hemmed.. maybe ill wear my new clothes to church tomorrow if its warm enough.. I think i want an iPod. and a bookcase. Ok, nevermind. I dont want any of that. I'm gettin old! I really am.

Phillies won tonight. not that I care too much about them but it was cool to see their new ball park. I'm very tired and for the first time in ages, im not going trout fishing on opening day, April 17th. Good luck to Tronster for his house party on the 17th hope all goes well for you. I talked to TB from the Mayfair Lodge about a VF event. The first sat. open is July 3, but all Fridays are open. Hmm that tends to throw us a curve ball. Anyone know of a place that would handle us that is open on May 15th for a reasonable rate?? Oh well, that's what we want.. what does the Lord want? But Your will, not mine! Too tired to blog long. byeeee

JF

Didn't blog last night, but better yet, after a three hour conversation I made some things right with a friend! The feelings seemed to be mutual and it was a load off my mind that all apologies were made and accepted. I mean what do you do, you made mistakes and time goes by, it eats away at you and you wonder why. But God is in control and He presented the opportunity. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we both understood and were overjoyed that we got it cleared up! ANYWAY! Going to see the Phillies play the Expos, box seats and a parking pass on a clear Friday night! woohoo! I'm not totally into the Phillies but the new park, Pete, Ned, Curt and I will have a good time I'm sure! Maybe I'll catch a few fail balls. It's always cool when you send in for a rebate and then forget about it. I got a rebate for 49 bucks back that I had forgotten about, how cool is that! Thats like 2 weeks pay right there!! Called the Son's of Italy tonight to see about renting their lodge for the next VF event. But no call back yet. Keep your fingers crossed and keep praying because from what I remember of this place it may suit our needs. BUT it is left up to the Lord to find us a place that is suitable.. if not this place, then our options are opened again and we wait on the Lord! Ok, now I did know and still do know that all life is sacred,, even squirrels.. so i've cut back alot on the depopulation of them> BUT>. life isn't so sacred when it is rats and they are in your place of employment!!! Go ISCO!! Call me up!! I'll hunt them for FREE!! Oh, btw, forget the briefcase, i got one.. but i'm still looking for the bookcase.. Oh, and I ordered the book, which i think i already said "Mere Christianity". Now the second step, to put it in the bookcase.. oh wait actually step two is to read it!! I think i will tho. sooner or later. But I was thinking, why are people so stubbron? I mean, don't think it is only in my families genes, which, hey, i wont deny, they slipped on the measuring when they gave us our share. But anyone in general, if we did something and owed someone an apology, why did it take me 6 months or however long it was 1 year. or wahtever... idk.. weird ppl i guess! If ya find out.. lemme know! I stumbled across my potatoe gun tonight.. I think I may have to take it to work tomorrow and try it out.. man its great workin in the ghetto, you can test fire anything and the people dont really acknowledge. I think I have a new puerto rican best friend, thats what happens when you do them one favor.. they think you are Allah and keep coming back for more free favors.. Thats when you say, "Um, idk.. you have to see the boss". Hey speaking of which.. two lines that are good for work, if you are in the service industry.. are these:
1-if you are working on something for a customer and they call and ask if its done yet, you say, "Almost but I keep gettin interrupted by the phone".
2-And if they come to the shop and want something done while they wait, you say, "I cant I have to do this guys first, he tips more than you". Trust me they both work! ha.. actually they are kind of rude when you think about it.. arent they? But in my line of work they have a different motto: "The customer's always right, unless the boss is in"! But when is he ever in, right? I wonder what they'd do without me. But what do I care, if the Lord wants me to stay, I stay. If he wants me to leave, I leave! Simple as that. There is no need to worry about the futuer, what job you will have, where you will live, what you will eat, what you will wear, DUH, That's God's job, if we do that too what do we need him for? Oh right, he is just symbolic right, he is just the one that we SAY we have faith in.. but when asked what we have faith in Him for.. we say "Salvation" and then cant think of anything else>>!! But that's wrong!! It should be faith in God for everything!! Not just what we can't do for ourselves!! See somebody loves us! Someone ripped the for sale sign off our house, but wait, it coulda just been the wind.. oh well at least it was a thought. I think someone may still love us. Oh yeh, now i remember!

I've heard all the stories. I've seen all the signs, witnessed all the glory, tasted all that's fine, But nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord, Oh No. Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord, Oh No. I see all the people, wasting all their time, building up their riches, for a life thats fine, nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord, Oh no, nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord, oh No! --Those words that were spoken and written by the Apostle Paul apply just as much to our lives today as they did two thousand years ago when he wrote them. that in our lives. no matter where we could go, or who we could meet, or what we could see, or what we could earn, or be given to us, or accomplish, there is nothing in our lives that will ever even come close to knowing Jesus Christ our Lord-- And I find myself just living for today, cause i dont know what tomorrows gonna bring, so no matter if i rise or fall, i'll never be alone, no no !! no !! nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord, oh No! Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing you Lord! Oh NO !! Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You Lord, Nothing compares to you Lord, nothing compares to You Lord !! Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You, Lord!

Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ is the most important thing in any person's life. Some peole just don't realize just how important it is. It's not about church, it's not about religion, it's not about work, it's not about good deeds. It is about knowing and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If we have a genuine love for the Lord all these things will be biproducts of our faith in Jesus Christ. And not just faith in Him for the little things, but faith in Him for the big things too. If He only wanted us to have faith in Him for little things would not he have said "have faith in me for the little things, but when it comes to things such as your health, finances, protection etc. just find a human way to do it because I cannot come close to matching up to the human efforts you mortals use. If we think that it is great now and we still depend on ourselves and human ways, man wait until our "All on the altar of sacrifice is laid". Why do we think it is called sacrifice. Because all in all, when judgement days comes. The deciding factor is going to be "Did you believe and have faith in my Son, Jesus Christ?" Now what could believe mean, well we know that most of us believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, But do we really have faith that Jesus Christ will provide, protect and heal? Nothing compares to the greatness, not even giving into temptation to go to man for the things that God promises. "He who has promised is faithful" Hebrews 10:23 NIV. Do we really believe what he promised us? Or just slip by and do it our way since it looks so much more logical? I wouldn't want to be caught doubting on that day when He comes back to see how many he will find watching and faithful!! because we do know what the Bible says in Revelation 21:8 "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” I don't think that means the ones who did that years ago before they had a moment of saving faith, but that means ALL as it is all those people whether they did it long ago or today, if they never repent, that is where their place is, that is a good reminder to stay on the path that leads to eternal life! It is not just that we call ourselves Christians that will get us saved and it is not that we "got saved" one time a long time ago, that is our ticket to Heaven. But moreso it is a continuing life of faith in Jesus Christ and where there is genuine faith there will also be fruits of the Spirit. James 2:26"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead". The Lord Jesus Christ loves me and I love the Lord Jesus Christ. "Lord grant me the ability to love you more than ever and follow your precepts and ways, Lord, I dont know what tomorrow will bring, if i will rise or fall, or if everyone will like me or hate me, But Lord, one thing that I know is that You are Lord and if I remain in You, You will remain in me, John 15:4. Lord, there is nothing that I want to do more than to live for you a life that is pleasing to you and I can do it no other way than with the ability that You give me. I am nothing with out you and anything that I do, is just a reflection of you shining in me.

Ok, so forget the pizza i was hungry for, i settled for a bowl of Raisin Bran and a glass of tea. This was the most tiredest day of my life i think.. I couldnt really stay awake at work today, but that is ok we werent too busy anyway. But I got caught up on my sleep. I think I got 2 hours of sleep when i got home from work. not to mention that I was falling asleep while getting my hair cut. My sister asked me if they could have a party for me, like what am i supposed to say, yes?no? ha. idk whatever I guess. I'm one of those people who, when it comes to doing new things that arent necessary or be around new people, sometime I just skip it rather than bother trying to hack it. If that makes sense. Like, what is easier to go to sleep for an hour or two, or to try to socialize with your great aunt and her friends? ok so it was a bit extravagant but you get my point.. or maybe yo dont.. but too bad.

Still havent got by bookcase. But i did finally get my easter candy-A day late!

JF

Dinner was great at my cousins' house! They had more food than I could imagine! And it was all great! Alot of laughs and remembering good times! Its always great to spend time with family and remember the old times! I need a coffee house around here somewhere! Maybe I should start one, thats a great idea, a Christian coffee house! hmmm, don't even go there Jeff too much already, you dont need more! Ok, you're right, i don't. I'll forget it! Thanks to Tronster i'm considering reading a book! Oh the horrors, I have only read one or two books besides my Bible since I graduated high school 9 years ago! He recommended "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. So I'll consider reading it. BUT, I need to get myself a bookcase to replace the crappy one on my wall now! I refuse to buy a book to read if I don't have somewhere to put them. And no, I don't like to borrow books because then I can't keep them when i'm done. Oh, I actually have read somethings but I HATE fiction. If its like the story kind of fiction, i say just make the movie and i'll watch it instead. Next time Tronster is in town i'll have to catch him and we'll have to do lunch or dinner and do some catching up! Really good friend to have! Ha, I think it's great he prob thinks its a burden! J/K i know he don't! But definitely some good, deep talks.

ZZZ time, out!

JF

CW was excellent last night as usual! I was not going to go, but through a course of events including some ppl asking for rides and some who may not have gone, I went. I was glad I did even though i was not too active. I went with a down feeling, but that kinda picked up when I got into the night! Tronster showed up and we chatted a little bit. But, after CW was over I just wanted to hand Tronster some literature that I had for him and talk for 5 minutes, but the Lord used him and opened the way for us to spend 1.5 hours together in this really cool coffee house across the street. God used that night and used tronster to really bring peace to something that I have struggled with for a long time! I swear that every time I talk to this guy, the encouragement that he gives is amazing! I did apologize for the late start back to Maryland that he had, but I'm sure he realizes just as I do that that talk was put in place by none other than God our Father for the betterment of both of our spiritual lives. I definitely have to keep closer contact with him, well more than once every 2 months anyway. Jeff Stoltzfus was also a great encouragement, he talked about the youth group that his wife revived and now 11 years later, CW was birthed from that almost deceased youth group. That in itself is enough to say that God will use anything, anyone, anywhere to do great things IF------IF they are dedicated and have a true heart for the Lord ! I think that one of the things that could be detrimental to a group is if they plateau on their adventure with God. What I mean by that is that if you are growing and maturing with God through whatever means you have, be it youth group, events, volunteering etc. don't stop growing with the Lord, don't let what you do become monotonous and therefore spiritual growth come to a halt! Continue to pray and ask God to give you more and more learning experiences and to be used in greater ways by Him. If a person has a sincere heart for the Lord, or a 'heart of worship', I don't think there is a limit to the way that God will use them! I think that something that is done too often is someone will feel a calling to do something for the Lord and they hold off, or wait. Maybe hoping that someone else will take the initiative or whatever. But don't!! If you feel the Lord tugging, calling you to something, pray, and if it is where the Lord is sending you, GO! (As we rocked to last night with Andy Hunter) GO and do what the Lord wants you do to. BUT, don't think that its just another thing to do. It takes time, energy, interest, dedication, compromise, and sacrifice!! And, all worth it because it is for the Kingdom of God and helping people here on earth to hear about the love that Christ has for them !! Another thing is I think that too many times when we think we may have a calling, we sit back and wait,,,, instead of running after the heart of God! Louie Giglio speaks about that and has some good things to say.

Ohh time to head back to church for the Easter story!

Didn't get much sleep. But that's ok. Hung out with Shabana last night, we had a good time! And we got locked in the mall, how exciting! But we escaped we foudn an "authorized personnel" hallway that we got out of. But at least it wasn't boring! I don't think she is used to outlet malls like Franklin Mills tho, and yes she's a shopping freak. typical girl i guess. and yes, Shabana, i'm praying for your situation at home. So sad. But nothing we can do about it I guess. It was nice meeting her mom and aunt once again, they are cool ppl. Got a catfish for my wolf cichlid tank today, i'm not sure if he'll eat it or not.. I sure hope not. But we'll see. I leave around 430 to go to club worship I'm not exactly sure I wanted to go this month, but ppl asked me for rides... so, i'll go! Dang, there is just nothing in my yard to turn into a target today.. hmm maybe the squirrels are getting the hint.. idk!

I have an idea, lets put all the Liberal left wingers in the trenches in Iraq, if they survive, then we'll take up where we left off in their senseless chatter.

Thats the daily dose of politics.

I think that I am the only one working tomorrow (Good Friday). I've decided that what I look fwd to more than anything else each morning is that first drink of Pepsi when I get to work. My breakfest consists of a 20oz. Pepsi and a 99cent bag of Doritos, most of the time anyway. My prayers are with Jared & Beth! Have you ever tried to make a point and the person you are trying to make the point to just doesn't seem to care? Now I know how Dr. Rice felt during the hearings. I'm still waiting for the bookcase. I actually modified my wishes, it has to be one that I can hang on my wall. Random Fact: 60% of all successful suicides in the United States are committed with a gun. Not that you care about that or anything. If we had one chance to make a difference in a kids life, what would we do? Well for some kids we may have already blown it. I see it from where I am in my life. I am not quite a kid anymore and I still see traits in adults that could turn kids away. I think the biggest thing that turns kids off to talking to or putting trust in someone is when a person does not let them talk. A young person would be mustering up the courage to say something or ask something and all the while the adult feels the obligation to just spew all their vast knowledge out and rattle on and on to the kid. If we shut our mouth and opened our ears and minds we could make a wolrd of difference in a kids life! I know from experience, because I have been turned off by elders in my church. I got to talk to them, all they do is talk to me. I had too much respect to say, "I came to talk to you, not to listen to you blab, SHUT UP AND LISTEN". So eventually I stopped tlaking to that person. You see, you can drive them away by just talking too much. The best way to have a conversation with anyone is to listen to what they ahave to say, when they are done speaking wait a few seconds then respond. If you are constantly interrupting or speak as soon as they finish, they get the impression that you are not listening and do not care!

Shabana is coming on Friday night, no idea where we should go. Any suggestions? CW is Sat. no idea if im going. zz time

For some reason John Kerry just doesn't seem like a good candidate for president of the greatest nation on God's green earth. Basically he just hears Bush's side of the arguement and takes the other side. At this time in our nation we do not need a Liberal like John Kerry in office. Since we are already in Iraq, we cannot just 'pull out' like Kerry wants us to. We cannot redefine the institute of marriage, like Kerry wants us to. Oh, and I think Ted Kennedy is John Kerry's puppet. Ted Kennedy has nothing to lose, he is on his way out and no one really gives a hoot about him. He says all the things that a presidential candidate wants to say, but can't! Way to go U.S. troops for bombing the mosque, I say screw the place of worship if you are using it for a rebel hideout!

Ok, that is all the politics for today.

Finally got the Creation Newsletter done and sent out. Wow, June is fast approaching. I heard today that Tronster is having a house party on April 17th. I think i knew that before tho.. But I am assuming that there will be alcohol at this one too, that sucks. I'm not sure why he does have it there. We, as Christians, know that we can have a good time with out using substances. I'm not trying to assume his point, just scratching my head and typing with one hand, thats all. But April 17th is also the opening day of trout season in Pennsylvania, hmmm, maybe some good clean pennsylvania fun with my cousins in the woods. We could always blow our fish up with M80s when we catch them.. No, Jeff, leave the Myers instinct home for that day. Sigh, ok! As I read on I think, how depressing! I'll have to stop subjecting myself to the depressing writings. Realizing how very important is is to stay connected to Christ! Not jus in words, but in deeds! John 2:20-24 "You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,”and he was called God’s friend. You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone." That completely throws out the window the false teaching that you only need one moment of saving faith and then you are saved for all eternity!! Faith without deeds is dead, A dead faith can save no one!! If that is true, what do they think that the must do some faithful deed while they are having their saving moment of faith? Insane! I think that if a person truly wants to live God's will, they will lose all their selfish thoughts, and totally give in to God! You cannot live your life how you want to then still expect to enter Heaven. God's word says that it is a life of continuous faith. If we are 'in Christ' we will show fruits of the spirit. And anyone who does not produce fruit [of the Spirit] will be cut off and thrown in the fire and burned! So I choose to 'continue' in faith in God! Not just a simple faith that no matter what sin I commit and regardless of my repentance that God will save me. Because that is Not true! IF we repent and have faith, we are saved. It truly amazes me that people would actually play with the truth in the Bible to suit their personal preferences. An eternal concept such as salvation and there are still some ppl so stubborn that they refuse to see God's true salvation plan. I guess also that some have never heard the truth and maybe just believe what they grew up believing. But the truth comes through when their beliefs are challenged and they back it with nothing but what seems right or what seems to be common sense.

They slapped a for sale sign on my house today. How exciting is that? I lived here for almost 20 years now and.. ok ill stop! We are praying that God is in control of the new owners and they want us to stay there for another 20 years also! I mean come on, the house has been sold 4 times in 20 years and we have never bothered the owners to fix anything. But I think the property taxes will go up because they just appraised it. Hmmm I wonder what it is worth.. prob like 100,000. or more.. idk.. i'd like to find out. But anyway, what would i do with my poor fishies if we moved.. put them in little baggies until the new house? OK forget taht. We are praying about it and we know that a prayer offered in faith in an answered prayer. Our prayer includes "Not my will but Yours, God". If it is not God's will for us to stay, then we are out!

Time to read. Speaking of which, I need a bookcase to hang on my wall. Please give me one.

After I sent out my thoughts/question of a youth group, I was surprised to get so many positive responses. Now just the hard task of choosing who would benefit the youth group the best. Hmmmm. haha. But only God knows.

FYI: Incase there is anyone who actually reads my blog on a regular basis or not. I will soon be pulling all personal stuff on of www.visionfellowship.com. So if you link to this from that website and you actually do read it on occasion, as surprising as that would be, put it in your favorites cause there will soon be no link from the site. thanks.

A senator in CA wants to lower the age to vote down to 14! That guy must be insane although he is like 70 something.. maybe he went off the deep end.. idk.

I need a mental note pad. I'm forgetting things, im supposed to call and see about getting a van for Creation but still havent.. maybe in a couple minutes i do that ! Oh yeh, and i gotta finish the newsletter too. which reminds me.. im out.. gotta get that stuff done.

yeh, Shauna, sometime they are fun. I'll post it also:

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Jeff
2. JF
3. on occassion still Gump

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. That I am confident to take initiative (on some things)
2. I'm not picky with food
3. I'm neat and organized (i know but sometime i am!)

THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. my bad habits
2. I don't get up early enough for work
3. I can only hit 1 out of 4 squirrels i shoot at


THREE THINGS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND:
1. Death, well it't not that I don't understand it, but it fascinates me, have you ever sat with a dead person
2. Why someone would reject God's truth when they once knew it
3. How people can live like slobs 4. How pro sports are some people's lives (yoohoo, you have a family)

THREE THINGS THAT ANNOY YOU:
1. People who don't listen to instructions
2. People who talk over me like i'm not even there (but i've stopped talking to those people)
3. Cell phones, esp. mine when it breaks


THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Not being accepted
2. Being pressured or pushed to do something that I already made clear my feelings on
3. Wrong influence on me and my peers

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. God
2. Music, christian of course
3. Food

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS:(or artists/DJs)
AT THE MOMENT>>>>>.....
1. Third Day
2. Andy Hunter
3. Alice DeeJay

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITES SONGS @ THE MOMENT:
1. idk, ive been listening to iTunes Eurodance channel.. no fav. on them
2. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
3. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

THREE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH:
1. the ppl in my fam put together count as one
2. Ned
3. not really anyone in particular (see, I'm not avoiding you)

Did some reading tonight on "Servant Leadership" Hmmm idk if i'm ready to be a leader.. although there are a few ppl that say I am a leader and a good one. Ok, so now i finally have some kind of responsibility, but wait, i've had that for the last 7 years! Wow, its been 7 years. Hmmm isn't the Lord good! You bet He is! Anyway, I need an organizer, an no Jeremy, not a wife. Most of the girls I know are not organized anyway. Most, I dont know some of them too well to know whether they are organized or not! Papers all over the place.. you know.. of of those accordian things. or a brief case,, something to organize my papers nicely.. oh yay, thats what I want for my Birthday! But no hold the gifts, tell me happy birthday, shake my hand, hug me(if i like you) and you'll make my day. Give the gifts to someone who really needs something! I couldn't be more serious btw! Speaking of ppl who need things, I could show you some pictures of the homeless that I have befriended in Kensington (of all places) These people really need Christ in their life but just continue to reject the only thing that can save them!! It's hard to know someone like that and offer them the knowledge of salvation and have them walk away from it. But to get back, Ok, I am thrilled that Pastor Clark is thrilled about the talks of a youth ministry for 12/13/14/15 yr. old kids that need a positive activity in their week. Also, Betsy is thrilled about it too and is eager to lead worship with her amazing guitar playing skills! Peter and Ned also offer assistance if needed! Wow, when I think back at the way that God is using me it amazes me and I'm lost in wonder of what God will use me for next. It is a good feeling to know that God is using the gifts that He gave you. Not to earn salvation, because no one could ever do enough stuff to earn salvation (opposite to Jehovah's witnesses beliefs). But the truth is that salvation is a free gift, all we have to do is accept that gift and live a life of faith as the Bible says we will if we love the Lord. It amazes me that there are people such as Jehovah's witnesses who don't believe that Jesus is God! He is the most important part of our salvation, Him and his blood! Wow, the thanks that I give to God for the mom and dad that I had and the fact that they raised me in the truth of God's word! Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing the Lord!

Have you ever seen a girl (or guy) from across the room and your eyes meet and you both just stare? Hmm last night, there was this pretty girl walking out the door (not to mention i was chekcing her out) and just looked, then walked and then looked.. then went out the first door and looked.. then went out the second door and looked.. then opened her door and looked.. And I just stood there in my coolest stance I know how! HA,, and looked back. its one of those moments like in a movie when everything goes in slow motion then all the sudden speeds back up. Would have liked to have met the girl. but oh well, maybe i'll switch churches so i can see her again! Ha, J/K Mr. C.!! Although there are people who would like to see me switch churches, trust me, inside and outside my church. But trust me, everything that I do related to the church has people's best interest in mind with God's approval. So maybe, if you don't like me or what I do, chill, pray, and ask God to broaden your views and open your mind a little big wider. You know the road to Heaven is narrow that doesnt carry over to our minds! Just a thought. Not really directed at anyone personally, although now that I think about it..... Nah, I won't go there. It would sorta be like gossip and the Bible says not to gossip! Still lacking in getting VF2 pics up on the site. What I need more than an organizer is a person who knows how to use a picture editing program and who is willing to be my picture editor and post then on the site! That would be great! But for now, they sit on my desk staring up at me.

Tried to train my Oscars to eat out of my hand today.. the smaller one did great. came up the top nice and slow and took the food. The other one, bigger, tried three times and finally nipped my finger. So what do you do to a fish that bites you? fry him up.. what else.. But I felt like being nice.. so i fed him some more and let him live!