Hybernation or Hypernation?

The imperfect Christian has prayed, and asked God to move for him in a mighty way. Then the imperfect one over thinks, and wonders if God will honor his prayer. OK is it in line with His Word? Is it for His glory? God says don't limit Me, but somehow the imperfect Christian manages to (at times, not always) think of what he can or cannot do in his limited being rather than what God can do through him. Hello remember Philippians 4:13? He can do "all things" by Himself or even through an imperfect Christian like myself! We as Chrsitians may ask for Gods' provision, and ask Him to show us things in His omniscience, then look for it with carnal eyes. Yes, I believe in a science, an omni-science called The Almighty, and no not Bruce.

In order to hear the inaudible, to see the invisible, and do the impossible, we must have faith. The imperfect one is not saying to act a fool or temp God. He is saying to believe that God rewards those that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) He is ominscient, all knowing, He is omnipresent, everywhere at once, and He is omnipotent, Almighty! He is also eternal, so you don't have to worry about Him cutting out on you like a so-called friend when the money is all gone. No "good time," no time at all. The imperfect one believes that there is time for hybernation, a time to be still and know that He is God. However, the imperfect one also believes that there is time to go into hyper drive as well. God does not want to do for us, what He expects to do through us. The imperfect Christian wanted a new guitar, a Parker Fly to be exact, so he started saving. He had a few hundred dollars and bam!... something comes up. He starts the savings over. The guitar changed to a motorcycle fund. The motorcycle fund seemed like an unintelligible/unobtainable goal so the imperfect one went for another goal. Let's go for a new bike. We start with a 1 series then a 2 series. Then decide if you're gonna be a bear, be a Grizzly! With that said we jump to the 4 series, yeah you know the one with the black matte finish, stealthy like the SR-71 Blackbird! Then another change, what if we could go to a 5 series?! All in the name of health right? Bicycle = better health, and not as costly as a motorcycle. You already have more guitars than you have hands to play them with, so... Lord let the imperfect one have a new 5.2 Trek. Then God says, "Keep working, keep saving, and use it to glorfy Me, I think you the imperfect Christian can get the perfect imperfect bike. But I will not do for you what I expect to do through you. Use this to honor Me, and raise awareness levels in health, self discipline, and work ethic in everyone that you care for, and I will bless you." The perfect reply from the imperfect guy, "Thank you Lord." From the frozen tundra to all of those who take the time to be encouraged as I am encouraged. The imperfect dedication goes to the man that encouraged the imperfect Christian to Livestrong by living Godstrong! Peace, Blessings, and Joy... that real PB&J!

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Frosty's Last Stand... A Christmas Dietary Blog...

Well it is that time of year again...

Packages with tins, and tightly packed goods inside arrive in the mail. People prepare for family visits, and out of town friends, or host parties for in and out of town friends and family. I, for one, am blessed with a very high metabolism, so this time of year has not bothered me to this point in life. I love it when artists send chocolates, and sweet breads to the studio! I eat at work, and then at home because my lovely girls are after it in the kitchen big time at home too! They even had one of my son's excited about helping to decorate cookies this year. He knows that helping gets him perks like licking the bowl! Yes, he has watched the sweet tooth master very well all of these years. Now I have to watch him!

The picture above is dedicated to my baby girl, for helping her mama in baking up a hot batch of Frosty, and assorted Christmas Cookies for the imperfect Christian household. The following picture is for her mother, to show how good they were!

Yes I got Frosty, and he is only half the man he used to be, or at least in this picture anyway. But God bless his soul, Frosty was really done in while jaywalking in Illinois! I tried to get my youngest son to talk to the people of Illinois about pedestrian crossings and traffic safety up there, but nooooooo.....!!! Now maybe after the most noted snowman in history was killed he will rethink his efforts, and try to help out with public safety issues... thanks for the nightmares of children world wide pal! The video below says it all.

Prayer For Emeral

The imperfect Christian was driving home last evening with his pal Emeral. The imperfect Christian and Emeral ride to work together everyday. Last night was a shocking experience. Emeral was smoking so bad I had to get out of the car, and let the smoke clear. I drove almost an hour to the house, and Emeral gave out on me at Burger King. I was nearly in tears when we drove off separately. I am awaiting the news about Emerals state now. I have posted a picture of my dear friend below...

What's That You Say?

I used to go to this old tower at least once a week to pray. I was crushed when I received the news about the National Park Service (NPS) taking it down. I met a good friend up there, he and I actually prayed for one another up there, and he paid for one of my missions trips after prayer in this old tower. I have had some great family memories up there as well. That old tower was my get away. I felt closer to God on that mountain top, and in that tower! Secluded and away from it all, just the hawk, God, and yours truly the imperfect Christian. Now the tower is much lower, and easier to access for those in wheelchairs, or unable to walk well. It is a good thing the new tower, I just wish that they could have built it around the old one. I miss the winters we used to have when I was a kid. This past one in 2009/2010 was great, we got a great deal of snow, and had an opportunity to sled, and play out in Gods goodness! This year we have had a couple of light snow falls, and it was a joy to see. Thinking of snow has so many things running through my mind... The fun playing in it. The newness it brings. Words like... "You don't know what you've lost until it's gone..." However, sometimes you're glad it's gone, and pray hard that it doesn't come back. You want your Florida oranges to come back, but not your busted pipes! "You can't unring a bell..." but you can sho' nuff rering one! For some strange reason I hear the woman singing now... "You can ring my beeeeeellllllll, ring my bell!"
James 3:10-12 says this:
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

In other words a true Christian can't have a potty mouth, or a deceitful mouth. Yes we would like to take back some of the things we say, or have said, and there are times when we just wish we could have changed the way we say or have said things. The wonderful thing about having a Savior is that like the beautiful snow covered lands, and snow capped mountains God gave us a Savior that can blanket, cover, and wash away all of our sins, and allow us a rebirth just like new life in a new Spring season. "Rejoice, and a-gain (both a's with the long a sound please) I say rejoice." Today is the day to renew your spirit, and you can do just that in Christ. I am getting used to the new tower, and getting used to the memories of the old one. From this imperfect well, the water is sweet for both... sweet new journeys, and grand old memories. I hope yours will be.

Peace, Blessings, and Joy... that real PB&J

DADT... How Bout DIRM?

To be politically correct let me say that the message on the mirror would be about his military career and not his life...

Should the military repeal, unpeel, or appeal to: DON'T ASK DON'T TELL (DADT)? Or should it be the Does It Really Matter law? Rumor has it that some men (80% of those discharged due to DADT according to one reader) aren't gay but are saying that they are just saying that they are to avoid being deployed to Afghanistan. Rumor has it that some women get pregnant just to be discharged and avoid going to Afghanistan. So does the whole DADT really matter?

One reader (Reader A) says that we get along in society daily working side by side with those that have chosen an alternate lifestyle. 

Another reader (Reader B) replied, that Reader A went to work, worked with the person that had chosen the alternative lifestyle, and then Reader A was allowed to go home. Reader B said that Reader A didn't have to have to bunk with the person in question, shower with them, or live in the same dorm with them.

So is Reader A correct in the comeback in saying that Reader B is insecure?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/03/dadt/index.html?section=cnn_latest

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101203/ap_on_go_co/us_gays_in_military

OK here's a quote on a DADT Blog from MSNBC just for the fun of things... the link is below for the blog.

"12:32PM: Johnson says he does agree with McCain that matters of sexual orientation and race are "fundamentally different" but notes that leading military officials -- at the time -- also predicted negative consequences for racial integration of the Arned Forces."

The imperfect one says: Fundamentally different... ya think? Oh and is it just me or do the last two words remind you of two old timers from the country talking about a dry cleaning shop!

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/02/5566355-live-blogging-the-dadt-hearings?threadId=1146420&commentId=19895355#c19895355

The Sweet Innocence

"Daddy will you stay in the room with me," asks my Baby Girl. Mamas iPod Touch is playing a soft ballad from a Contemporary Christian group called, Casting Crowns titled, "Who Am I," in the near pitch black room. Then a little more progressive Christian with Francesca Battistelli, "It's Your Life Whatcha Gonna Do, The World Is Watching You!" Forgive me if I butchered the spelling on the last name. Then on comes Toby Mac. My Baby Girl sighs and sits up in her bed and says, "I told mama I wanted sad music! How am I supposed to go to sleep with this rap on!" Needless to say I nearly had to bite my thumb off in the dark room to keep her from seeing me laugh.

After she's sound asleep the song that starts off "Hey eh, hey eh eh eh eh, hey eh eh eh eh, hey, hey soul sister..." or something close to that comes on, and she sings it word for word in her sleep! What are the odds I can play that again tomorrow, and have her do it again so I can record it. I'm guessing about 0% since I want it to happen. Premeditated funnies are hard to come by if a little one is involved. Their gift of using that candid craft is always best!

To my cousin RCN2, and good night...

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