"On the ball"

Have you ever wanted to do so much but only had so much time? With the combination of work, church, sports, and hanging out, I have found it hard to manage my time. I wouldn't say that I have been on the ball about everything, but I will say that I have been moving.

Last weekend a crew of us from Horizon and Central Presbyterian went to "Little Italy." We had a fun time watching an outdoor movie. During the same weekend I got to get some poker in. FoxyPaul cleaned us out, but all in all the night was enjoyable. Sunday was jammed packed with church, food court, coffee time, and finally soccer.

As I mentioned earlier, I have taken a break from my usual Soccer Sundays. This past weekend I decided to play as the team needed players. Personally, I know I am not in the same shape I used to be, and quickly I found this out. After a long game I was well winded. Though I did surprise myself with how I was able to jump right in after two or so months of not playing. At the moment I find myself questioning whether I am going to pick up the shoes again. Though once(in terms of soccer) I was 'on the ball' now I am only weighing out the time available.

So as for now I think that with so much going on, I will continue to take a break from soccer. Who knows, I may replace it with something new and more exciting.

Meandering Road

This past week has been very full. I would not even note this as full, as in busy. I have been slightly busy at work, but mostly full as being fulfilled. Almost every day I have been hanging out or doing some kind of thing with some of my friends. What I find most appealing is the fact that they are all so different and that one conversation will differ a lot from the next. One may provide company for sporting events, others may enjoy roughing it outdoors, and some may only be good for bearing poor comedic entertainment as "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Regardless, I must say that I truly appreciate my friends.

Sometimes I view this cycle metaphorically as a road. We can drive too many different places and see a lot of beautiful and sometimes even disturbing things. We walk and drive these roads with different people but all and all we do it together.

You can see some of my friends at http://www.myspace.com/twinbro

"Lord God, I thank you for friendship, fellowship, and diversity. I thank you for blessing me with such people and only hope that the community will grow exponentially. For if we are centered on You, the possibilities are endless."

Next Page

I think relationships are interesting. Why is it that we become friends or closer with others? Is it the attraction, compatibility, or just maybe common interests? Well, lately I believe more and more God plays a larger role in this. I know sometimes I get confused where God is leading us, but recently things were made more clear to me in a particular situation. I feel I was being tested. I wish it didn't take a month to figure this out, but it could have been longer. Strangely, I feel I gained. I wonder if this victory is something to be happy about. Probably not. I hope that what God truly had in store for this relationship surfaces. But as for now I will enjoy the newness as I start a new page.

Multiple Choice

Do you ever feel God throws so many choices at us? Why can't it just be more simple to live a Godly life? I feel sometimes that the tests God presents to us individually can be not only strenuous but at times feel down right impossible. I know one thing is for sure. He is definitely timely. One thing I have noticed for myself. The challenges almost always bring me closer to Him. I don't know if it is fact that I have worked to show my love, or the fact the I am getting closer to Him as we work through these battles together. Regardless, I thank Him for making things more clear, and love the fact that God's passing grade is different than ours.

"Lord God, Father; I thank you for your grace, understanding, and patience. Please continue to work through me, even though I am not perfect. I hope that through these tests and battles that I can continue to learn more about You. Please continue to inspire me to be the person you created me to be. To my Lord I ask, Amen."