I do want to write more, really!

For quite awhile I have been wanting to write more on my blog. Not only that, but I have wanted to write things of higher quality and greater significance for Christ's Kingdom. I am not the best writer, nor the most effective communicator, but I have a vehicle for communication and a love for the study of God's word. I hope to combine those and create something that can help at least one or two people.

It just so happens that this semester I am required to keep a weekly journal in reflection of my study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Since I need to keep said journal, why not post it online for the world to see (and get a good laugh)? That is what I will do, just don't laugh at me in person. Leave a comment if I totally mess something up!

I am going to post thoughts on exegetical and hermeneutical issues and try to make some applications to our time and circumstances. Paul poured his heart into ministering to the church in Thessalonica, and I am confident that we can be ministered to as we reflect on what he had to say to them.

My primary focus is going to be on 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, as that is the passage assigned to me by my professor.

So check in every once in a while and join me in this journey.

Location:Thompson Dr,Lincoln,United States

Logan County From 200ft

Yesterday's thunderstorms took out some of the equipment that our employer uses to get internet into remote parts of Logan County, IL. The equipment was mounted about 200' up a mast type tower. To good news is that I had a good workout ahead of me. The bad news is that I had to climb a ladder to get up to that 200'. Twice. While I was up there I decided to whip out my mobile phone and capture some pics. I could see as far as Springfield to the south and the wind farm at the north end of the county. Beautiful day to go climbing.

It’s Been One Week

It is hard to believe that it has been one week since Lina was born.  Life has been interrupted with such an adorable little girl.  She began to have problems with jaundice much like Apollos did, but the doctor is not worried.  Lina was tested on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the doctor is confident that the bilirubin levels have plateaued and that the levels will begin to decrease.  That is probably related to her improvements in nursing.

Lina does appear to be getting better at nursing.  This has resulted in Sarah getting a bit more sleep st night.  She is certainly not getting enough, but that will hopefully improve soon.

Apollos is excited to have a little sister around.  He gets a little too excited, which results in his hugs and kisses being a bit rough, but overall he is gentle with her.  When she cries he tries to pat her and say "OK," as we do for him when he is upset.  He also tries to hold her tiny little hand at times.  He has not demonstrated many signs of being jealous, but every once in a while it shows.

Lina update

Lina is still doing very well. She seems to be really getting the hang of eating. Too bad Apollos did not catch on as well. Speaking of Apollos, he is really excited about the baby. He does not appear jealous yet, but he has yet to face the full impact of the situation given that he has been hanging out with his friends. When he was here in the hospital room, he was starting to misbehave because he was too excited. He really enjoys holding her and petting her head, although his idea of gentle if very rough.

The New Site

I have created a WordPress based site to house some articles, my employment credentials, and items relevant to my life.  This is the beginning process of re-creating the site using quick and free tools.  I will probably go back through my old articles and import the ones that I think are of some quality.  For now the old site can be viewed at http://revision29.com/archive