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Random Thoughts & Musings - India Edition

1. Isn't it impressive that Jesus spoke from the Mount to five thousand people plus without the conveniences of modern technology and it seems no one had a problem hearing him?
2. Most recent vision that I had was the feeling of being shot out of a cannon back home
3. My way or Yahweh?
4. Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things"
5. How often do we think of these things from Philippians 4:8? What does that look like?
6. We're not here to mess around - a good quote for a missions trip to India
7. First thing to happen for the India trip was the cover of my new blog journal falling off at the airport
8. When sitting in an airport, I always think of George Carlin discussing airline announcements (YouTube it - it is worth it)
9. First day in India - International calling plan not working and scraped myself against door handle drawing blood. Still happy to be here though.
10. Funny thing is what we take for granted when you are in a foreign country. First World problems indeed.
11. It is funny how in most other countries a lot of people speak English. But in America, it is rare for people to speak two languages fluently
12. Reading something you wrote in a moving vehicle always looks funny. Like you had violent involuntary muscle spasms while writing.
13. This is the oldest I have ever been
14. Best. Train. Ride. Ever.
15. Should I be frightened that the weather forecast calls for smoke? Not rain, not snow - but smoke
16. The more I live, the less likely I feel I will retire as an accountant
17. I own the blog of a madman
18. Is there anything worth living for that isn't worth fighting for?
19. India just proves how much I love my wife
20. Recent comic book purchase: Amazing Spider-Man 40
21. God often works in spite of my efforts, not because of them
22. Monkeys in India are as numerous as squirrels in America
23. We all know what John 3:16 says. What about John 3:17?
24. Sometimes we need to go off the grid and detach ourselves from our technology
25. There is never any true failure when you are following the will of God. What is failure to us is not failure to God.
26. A nice cool breeze coming in your window is a wonderful thing
27. Currently reading a book about the history of World War I. I have always been fascinated with history, but am drawn more and more to this period of history
28. Americans tend to be an easily offended people
29. When you really think about the things that offend or bother you - don't they sometimes seem silly
30. That's not to say you can't be offended when you are truly hurt
31. The true answer is what do you do when you are offended
32. Focusness - is that a word?
33. My tastes have changed over the years. When I was younger, I didn't like the taste of mayonnaise, Chinese food, or Mexican food. Now I enjoy them all. Just not all together.
34. Except cream cheese. That's still an invention of the devil
35. Always feel free to ask God "Why am I here and what do you want me to do today?"
36. When someone wishes you to have a nice day - say "I will" rather than "I'll try". I will makes us work and gives us hope. I'll try gives you an excuse and a way out
37. Many languages. Many faces. Many cultures. One God.









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