It's been a grip

I had anticipated posting more frequently than I find myself doing, alas.  I had many more thoughts on my mind that apparently I've cut loose for now.  That is not to suggest I don't have things on my mind---I start my new job in 8 days, so that's definitely some reality I'm facing.  I thought I would be more nervous than I currently find myself.  That's one of my favorite things when it comes to new, slightly terrifying experiences: distinguishing between growth and denial ;0).  I know that this job is going to kick my trash---which is mostly a good thing, but clearly not optimal.  But I've finally reached something that is going to challenge me professionally--and that's what I've been longing for, studying for, paying for these past four years.  Speaking of paying for, talk about great timing as that kicks in after the 1st as well ;0)  

I've also been partially consumed with thoughts of justice.  I spend, we spend so much $$ on ourselves, even if we're not buying nice things----I hardly pay my bills and still manage to spend foolishly.  The reality is that there are millions of starving, sick people in the world.  More and more I feel like I cannot say I love the Lord and continue to neglect that reality---sure it's only a Starbucks here and new socks I don't really need there or a Season of That 70's Show and some random 'needed' kitchen item to replace the beat up one that works fine....more and more it seems like all or nothing because for me any half effort is really a rationalized-away no effort.  Choosing one thing is the same as choosing all of those things...same attitude, same denial, same selfishness.  Don't get me wrong here, I'm not going to sell all my belongings and start wandering the country.  I'm not an idiot, and certainly I am aware and appreciative of the blessings of living in this country.   But I'm tired of living this lie.  

Don't be a hirpler (lame person) ;0)

"Beware of squatting lazily before God instead of putting up a glorious fight so that you may lay hold of his strength." Oswald

I believe in person to person; every person is Christ for me, and since there is only one Jesus, that person is the one person in the world at that moment.
- Mother Teresa

Allow me one Christmas soapbox, please...

Here are a few of my favorite websites when it comes to donating to good causes...if you don't already give something, you should seriously consider it...our lives are not that hard, and these are good opportunities that demand no more commitment than filling in a credit/debit card number. Our country spends too much time balking at Corporate Executives who are only financially concerned for themselves, when we often act like we can't afford 10 bucks here and there to help the poor....if we can't give $10, why do we act surprised when they hoard 120 million...(steps off soapbox)

http://http://www.communityharvest.org/pages/about.htm

http://http://corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/fortwayne/2008/desperate-need-for-angels/

http://http://www.honorflight.org/

http://http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php