Category: Daily Post

I was walking to my cube space this morning when I a co-worker came around the corner. We started the normal early morning meaningless banter, when I mentioned “Hey, It’s Hump Day”. (I said that because I thought in my mind that it felt like Monday!!)
Anyway, to my surprise, the guy looked completed stunned. He had no idea what Hump Day was!

So if you don’t know – Hump Day is Wednesday!

And if you do! Have a great Wednesday, and realize that everyone doesn’t know!!!

( and I am not just talking about Hump Day!)

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20

Hey hey, it’s National Guacamole Day!  This is good stuff!

So, I did my normal and ask The Google to relate the Bible and Guacamole.  And this masterpiece is what I found

https://twitter.com/dragnut/status/491302069756624896

I agree Ray. Why is it extra! It’s so not biblical.

At least it is free at Salsaritas today, ‘members only’ however!

Which is not like this bit of life topping that is always free – to everyone, on everyday!

7 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Rev 22:17

I was on a call with a vendor last week discussing a software issue.  We were discussing with the vendor about a piece of code that appeared to be misbehaving. The source of the problem could be debatable.    There was a new representative of the vendor on the phone, whom I had not spoken with before.  I was so impressed with the guy.  He demeanor so calm and helpful, when he could have taken a very defensive position.  And then at the end of the call I was so shocked as he cheerfully said

“Is there anything else?”

The question was asked with such winsomeness and joy that I was completely taken back. It was as if  he was really wanted to know if we had any other issues to discuss.  Very Nice.

I thought is was a great example of the type of leadership and interact that Jesus tells his guys about in Mark 10, after they attempt to build themselves up a bit.

42Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them. 43But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; 44and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. 45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10 NASB

I don’t fault James and John any.  We tend to spend a little more time thinking about ourselves more than others.  But man,  the Christ gives us a challenge.  And a difficult one at that!   Just imagine if we rose to that challenge every day and continue asked those around is “Is there anything else?”

Yesterday I set out for my morning run at dawn. It was a simple four mile run. Out two and back.  On the way out, I was running towards the massive harvest moon we have had this week.  It was incredible.  So bright, so clear in the morning sky.  And so amazing.  During those first two miles, the sky lightened but the moon continued to glow!   I made the turn and covered the ground in reverse, enjoying the pleasure of  the splendid colors of the morning sunrise.

Wow!

The entire run I was thinking how there is just no way this majesty could just happen.  It’s so simple, and so splendid.  The science of it all is fantastic. It’s function is perfect and it’s aesthetics are breathtaking  It seems to be the handiwork of a great designer. And it is good!

8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8(NIV)

Oh man, the anticipation of today is killing people.  Today is the day Apple has it’s big announcement.  Will they have a new iPhone, an iWatch? What thing will they unveil today that we just can’t live without?  The wait, the agony, the unknown!!

In all seriousness, I am interested in what they unveil today.  I love the mystery, the guessing, the wonder of what this group of great minds develops.   It usually ends up with some sort of thing that changes the way we live our lives, and even our culture. It’s fascinating.

Despite all of that, my most favorite product announcement of all time is still this one from Luke 2.

¹⁰ The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy. ¹¹ Today your Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in David’s city. ¹² This is how you will recognize him: You will find an infant wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”

¹³ Suddenly, a large army of angels appeared with the angel. They were praising God by saying,