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Random Thoughts & Musings III

"Visiting the In-Laws" - is there another phrase that evokes less happiness in the minds of individuals?
Are you an Alleluia or Hallelujah person?
Biblical scholars - is there a difference?
I have always thought Hallelujah was more formal. Like wearing a tie to a dinner party.
We need more smiling in the world.
Listen to George Carlin's comments on airline travel before you board a flight. It's pretty freaky how right he is.
Anyone else notice how mean and indifferent Santa is towards others in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The logic of a three year old is a wonder to behold.
What is with all the videotaping of all moments? Isn't it better to experience them live and let our memories do all the work?
Walking through Orlando and hearing so many other languages reminds me of what a small world this actually is.
I don't do well in silence.
There are many things that were so much cooler as children that seem pretty lame now that we are adults.
Ever notice over the years how action figures keep getting smaller, yet more expensive?
Letter writing is a lost art.
Does anybody write letters to each other anymore?
How many of your Facebook friends do you actually know?
Saw American Hustle last year - don't know what the big deal was.
To be fair, I slept through the early parts.
Lack of communication leads to so many problems.
Trying to please everyone all the time tends to have the opposite effect.
I need a vacation to recover from my vacation.
Nothing better than a bowl of cereal and watching cartoons on a Saturday morning.
The five songs I will always crank the volume up in my car are: AC/DC - Back in Black, Ramones - I Wanna be Sedated, Queen - Don't Stop Me Now, Motley Crue - Kickstart my Heart, and Styx - Renegade.
I need to be OK when I am not called to the harvest each time. Sometimes we are called to help water, weed, and maintain the plants before the harvest.
Actually a 6th song I crank up the radio for is Kiss - Rock and Roll All Nite
Sometimes it freaks me out when God places something on your heart and another person brings up the subject with me.
Several months ago, our associate pastor asked me if I was interested in missions a day before I signed up for India.
Kind of a cool confirmation.
Why am I going to India?
I think to see a version of Christianity that is not "Americanized"
I'll be more nervous about going once we hit 2015.
Here's my New Year's Resolution: not to die. I figure that's a resolution I will make every effort to keep.
If I do die, well that's God calling me home - not much I can do then.
Anyone ever win an argument with God?
Snow is beautiful to look at, horrible to drive in.
The more I know, the less I understand.
Wednesdays tend to be good days.
"That will preach" is a phrase that has been staying on my mind a lot lately.
I think our entire lives are good teaching and preaching moments.
Whatever happened to Seals & Crofts and Supertramp?
Tina Turner singing "Proud Mary" - very impressive.
When your company talks about "tightening costs", they are always referring to cutting jobs. They never mention supplies and utilities.
The more I pray, the more I pray, the more I realize I need to pray, and the more attacks from the enemy.
God's the good Gardener - weeding out all lies and deceits.
God's the good Shepherd - protecting His flock.
God's the good Doctor - healing the sick.
God's the good Father - raising His children.
He is all-loving, giver of blessings unmeasured.
He's the Almighty, King and Creator.

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