Ahhh...football is starting up, just went hunting this weekend, the weather is cooling off. I love this time of year! I have seen/heard many jokes over the years about the marriage being "on hold" during these months. I don't plan to be gone every weekend hunting, but there is a good chance that a large portion of my attention will be directed towards football season.
Can't say that I was broken-hearted to see Oklahoma lose this weekend. I did feel bad for Sam Bradford, though.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Had to share this...Go Rangers!
The below is a blog posting by Katie Hamilton, Josh Hamilton's wife. She was taking up for him after it became public that he had a small relapse and went out drinking. For those that do not know, he previously had a serious drug problem, but has recovered and has a strong Christian testimony. Whether you are a baseball fan or not, her comments carry a lot of wisdom.
From the Dallas Morning News website:
Katie Hamilton, Josh's wife, did jump on this blog last night (we've verified it was her) and discussed briefly her side of things involving Hamilton's night at an Arizona bar in January. Photos were put on a web site on Saturday and Hamilton held a press conference to discuss it. This is what Hamilton's wife wrote:
Hi everyone, This is Josh's wife, Katie. I thought I would share some of my own thoughts and feelings on the subject- as you can imagine, I have a few things to say. First of all, thank you so much to those who have a forgiving spirit and for praying for and supporting our family during this whole ordeal. I honestly appreciate it and I'm very thankful to you all. Secondly, to all those who "just can't forgive" Josh for this one night- I have a question for you: Why is it that I (his wife- the one whom he hurt the most, by far through this) can forgive him, but you can't? I mean, to say something is "unforgivable" is an inaccurate statement. You can forgive- if you choose to do so. It really isn't that difficult- and I pray that you can and will, in time, forgive him. Josh is a wonderful man, father and husband who happens to be human. We are all flawed and that's why we need a Savior. I pray that you all know that he is a very sincere individual with a love for the Lord that is REAL. Again, he's not perfect- this was a night that he's certainly not proud of, but I am very proud of how he handled it. He was very honest with me and those involved and didn't try to hide anything or cover up his mistake. That has made this weekend far easier than you can imagine on me, b/c I was able to deal with it back in January. Again, thanks to all of you for praying and to those who "cant forgive" I will pray that God will soften your hearts as we are all human. In His Grip, Katie Hamilton
Katie was writing partially in response to some posts written by JJ. You can check those out here. She posted a few more comments, including this about the temptations Josh faces and for those who think he should quit playing:
Josh will always have temptation- as we all have temptation, whether he's in baseball or not. The pressure and consequences of leaving God's will for our lives based on one night of defeat, would or could be far more detrimental that staying right where God has placed us. That kind of "defeated thinking" is exactly what the devil would want....to make Josh think that he is a failure and he should just quit. Well, I know better and you won't be able to convince me otherwise.
Here is more from Katie about the notion that maybe playing baseball was making these addictions tougher for Hamilton to overcome:
One day we will leave baseball...it certainly doesn't last forever. However, GOD gave Josh that talent and it's FOR HIS GLORY. There are always "what ifs" in life. And yes, it was ONE NIGHT- you can choose to believe what you want. JOsh is in no way shape or form "chasing millions" that very thought or statement sickens my stomach. This job isn't about money, fame or "being a homerun king"...none of those things bring happiness and if that's what it was all about- neither Josh nor myself would be a part of it. WHat is IS about is glorifying God through a talent that HE gave Josh- and being obedient to the call in which He has placed on our lives. Which for right now.,,,IS BASEBALL. When God takes us out of baseball- He will provide something else for us to do to bring Him glory. ( but that timeline is for HIM to decide- not us) I know without a doubt, that God did not bring Josh this far and allow him to play (after all he's been through) if that wasn't HIS plan. But I will certainly NOT encourage Josh to quit or tell Josh he should quit playing as I feel that would be direct disobedience to the Lord and if there is ONE thing I'm sure of after all of this it's this: God has absolutely equipped me to be Josh's wife- baseball included. I'm sorry that you will have to deal with us a while longer. If that upsets you, you should talk to the team about a trade. But just so you know....I love Dallas and I'm thoroughly enjoying my time with Texas Rangers. Take care, and God Bless
Just thought I'd share her thoughts with you for those that haven't been able to dig through the comments section on a post from yesterday
From the Dallas Morning News website:
Katie Hamilton, Josh's wife, did jump on this blog last night (we've verified it was her) and discussed briefly her side of things involving Hamilton's night at an Arizona bar in January. Photos were put on a web site on Saturday and Hamilton held a press conference to discuss it. This is what Hamilton's wife wrote:
Hi everyone, This is Josh's wife, Katie. I thought I would share some of my own thoughts and feelings on the subject- as you can imagine, I have a few things to say. First of all, thank you so much to those who have a forgiving spirit and for praying for and supporting our family during this whole ordeal. I honestly appreciate it and I'm very thankful to you all. Secondly, to all those who "just can't forgive" Josh for this one night- I have a question for you: Why is it that I (his wife- the one whom he hurt the most, by far through this) can forgive him, but you can't? I mean, to say something is "unforgivable" is an inaccurate statement. You can forgive- if you choose to do so. It really isn't that difficult- and I pray that you can and will, in time, forgive him. Josh is a wonderful man, father and husband who happens to be human. We are all flawed and that's why we need a Savior. I pray that you all know that he is a very sincere individual with a love for the Lord that is REAL. Again, he's not perfect- this was a night that he's certainly not proud of, but I am very proud of how he handled it. He was very honest with me and those involved and didn't try to hide anything or cover up his mistake. That has made this weekend far easier than you can imagine on me, b/c I was able to deal with it back in January. Again, thanks to all of you for praying and to those who "cant forgive" I will pray that God will soften your hearts as we are all human. In His Grip, Katie Hamilton
Katie was writing partially in response to some posts written by JJ. You can check those out here. She posted a few more comments, including this about the temptations Josh faces and for those who think he should quit playing:
Josh will always have temptation- as we all have temptation, whether he's in baseball or not. The pressure and consequences of leaving God's will for our lives based on one night of defeat, would or could be far more detrimental that staying right where God has placed us. That kind of "defeated thinking" is exactly what the devil would want....to make Josh think that he is a failure and he should just quit. Well, I know better and you won't be able to convince me otherwise.
Here is more from Katie about the notion that maybe playing baseball was making these addictions tougher for Hamilton to overcome:
One day we will leave baseball...it certainly doesn't last forever. However, GOD gave Josh that talent and it's FOR HIS GLORY. There are always "what ifs" in life. And yes, it was ONE NIGHT- you can choose to believe what you want. JOsh is in no way shape or form "chasing millions" that very thought or statement sickens my stomach. This job isn't about money, fame or "being a homerun king"...none of those things bring happiness and if that's what it was all about- neither Josh nor myself would be a part of it. WHat is IS about is glorifying God through a talent that HE gave Josh- and being obedient to the call in which He has placed on our lives. Which for right now.,,,IS BASEBALL. When God takes us out of baseball- He will provide something else for us to do to bring Him glory. ( but that timeline is for HIM to decide- not us) I know without a doubt, that God did not bring Josh this far and allow him to play (after all he's been through) if that wasn't HIS plan. But I will certainly NOT encourage Josh to quit or tell Josh he should quit playing as I feel that would be direct disobedience to the Lord and if there is ONE thing I'm sure of after all of this it's this: God has absolutely equipped me to be Josh's wife- baseball included. I'm sorry that you will have to deal with us a while longer. If that upsets you, you should talk to the team about a trade. But just so you know....I love Dallas and I'm thoroughly enjoying my time with Texas Rangers. Take care, and God Bless
Just thought I'd share her thoughts with you for those that haven't been able to dig through the comments section on a post from yesterday
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Thank you for proving my point!
The below excerpt is from an e-mail I receive from Dan Miller. He is an author and often has a very insightful perspective on many issues of life.
My "tongue in cheek" anti-technology stance is spelled out pretty well in Dan's writings below. At the end of the day, technology is a good thing, but we need to have priorities and not let the constant information flow or constant e-mails/text messages take over our lives. Personally, I get really annoyed whenever I am with people that are paying no attention to you or the group you are with but are more absorbed with whatever happens to be coming over their iPhone.
Love Your Work
Crosswalk Home Careers Bible Study Tools Devotionals
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Forward to a Friend Free Newsletters
Twitterdom vs. Wisdom?
Dan Miller
While attending a funeral recently, I glanced up and down just my row to see several people Twittering and checking emails in the last few minutes prior to the beginning of the service. It's now common during sermons and seminars to see people with their heads down, busy passing on tidbits of information instantly. This morning I read that one million people are following Ashton Kutcher on Twitter. I suggest that this massive addiction to information leads us away from wisdom, not toward it, creating what author Shane Hill calls "a permanent puberty of the mind." Recognize that information, knowledge and even intelligence do not necessarily lead to wisdom. The overload of information in fact encourages the opposite of what creates wisdom -- stillness, time, reflection and solitude.
With the internet, TV, email, FaceBook, Twitter and cell phones, there is no waiting. There is no such thing as stillness or quiet personal reflection. Meaningful experiences and the path toward wisdom can be diverted by constant information. I am not anti-technology. I love having instant access to useful information. But this is much like having a bowl of peanut M&Ms in front of me. I tend to eat them just because they are there. At some point I will have to remove myself from the bowl or my initial pleasure will turn to misery and sickness.
And I believe allowing a constant diet of unlimited information and data into our brain will also ultimately turn from being a useful treat to something that will cause our mental lives to become bloated and deprive us of the characteristics we desire most. We have to decide when to push back from the table of information overload -- where it leads to our emotional, social, philosophical, and psychological sickness rather than being a useful addition in our quest for wisdom. I have made strategic decisions to not be on Facebook or use Twitter. Not because they are bad but because I have to chose which tools that I can use effectively. Increasing the rate of information input to your brain may make you a candidate for Jeopardy but it probably has little to do with increasing spiritual characteristics like love, trust, compassion, faith, courage -- and wisdom. Want to increase your wisdom?Practice reflection, meditation and introspective thinking for 30 minutes each morning. Many who allow constant input are keeping themselves in the shallow end of the wisdom pool. Don't be one of them.
Turn off the TV for at least two hours every evening
Read your email at set times during the day -- perhaps once in the morning and once in the evening. Don't allow yourself to be interrupted with every new incoming message
Spend four hours on Saturday without your cell phone or computer
Plan one day a quarter on an "information fast." Get away from your computer, your cell phone, TV and the newspapers. You'll be amazed at how your creativity will increase -- you may get the one idea that will change your future
Read one good non-fiction book each month. Choose carefully from the wisdom of the ages.
Incidentally, according to a new Nielson report, 60% of Twitter users sign up and drop out after one month. And I seriously doubt that following Ashton Kutcher is going to increase your wisdom.
July 27, 2009
My "tongue in cheek" anti-technology stance is spelled out pretty well in Dan's writings below. At the end of the day, technology is a good thing, but we need to have priorities and not let the constant information flow or constant e-mails/text messages take over our lives. Personally, I get really annoyed whenever I am with people that are paying no attention to you or the group you are with but are more absorbed with whatever happens to be coming over their iPhone.
Love Your Work
Crosswalk Home Careers Bible Study Tools Devotionals
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Forward to a Friend Free Newsletters
Twitterdom vs. Wisdom?
Dan Miller
While attending a funeral recently, I glanced up and down just my row to see several people Twittering and checking emails in the last few minutes prior to the beginning of the service. It's now common during sermons and seminars to see people with their heads down, busy passing on tidbits of information instantly. This morning I read that one million people are following Ashton Kutcher on Twitter. I suggest that this massive addiction to information leads us away from wisdom, not toward it, creating what author Shane Hill calls "a permanent puberty of the mind." Recognize that information, knowledge and even intelligence do not necessarily lead to wisdom. The overload of information in fact encourages the opposite of what creates wisdom -- stillness, time, reflection and solitude.
With the internet, TV, email, FaceBook, Twitter and cell phones, there is no waiting. There is no such thing as stillness or quiet personal reflection. Meaningful experiences and the path toward wisdom can be diverted by constant information. I am not anti-technology. I love having instant access to useful information. But this is much like having a bowl of peanut M&Ms in front of me. I tend to eat them just because they are there. At some point I will have to remove myself from the bowl or my initial pleasure will turn to misery and sickness.
And I believe allowing a constant diet of unlimited information and data into our brain will also ultimately turn from being a useful treat to something that will cause our mental lives to become bloated and deprive us of the characteristics we desire most. We have to decide when to push back from the table of information overload -- where it leads to our emotional, social, philosophical, and psychological sickness rather than being a useful addition in our quest for wisdom. I have made strategic decisions to not be on Facebook or use Twitter. Not because they are bad but because I have to chose which tools that I can use effectively. Increasing the rate of information input to your brain may make you a candidate for Jeopardy but it probably has little to do with increasing spiritual characteristics like love, trust, compassion, faith, courage -- and wisdom. Want to increase your wisdom?Practice reflection, meditation and introspective thinking for 30 minutes each morning. Many who allow constant input are keeping themselves in the shallow end of the wisdom pool. Don't be one of them.
Turn off the TV for at least two hours every evening
Read your email at set times during the day -- perhaps once in the morning and once in the evening. Don't allow yourself to be interrupted with every new incoming message
Spend four hours on Saturday without your cell phone or computer
Plan one day a quarter on an "information fast." Get away from your computer, your cell phone, TV and the newspapers. You'll be amazed at how your creativity will increase -- you may get the one idea that will change your future
Read one good non-fiction book each month. Choose carefully from the wisdom of the ages.
Incidentally, according to a new Nielson report, 60% of Twitter users sign up and drop out after one month. And I seriously doubt that following Ashton Kutcher is going to increase your wisdom.
July 27, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The NON POST
So, my wife seems to think that blogging is somewhat self-absorbed and why should I think that my life or thoughts are so interesting that people would want to log in to read about it... we'll prove her right today because I don't have too much interesting to post. I am pleased that the Rangers did not make a trade and held onto all of their good young players.
I suppose I see blogging as a collection of "Seinfeldisms" that may be somewhat quirky, but probably provide an insight to me and possibly some entertainment value.
Life may not always be exciting or newsworthy, but the daily odds and ends do seem to provide some humor and variety in our lives!
I suppose I see blogging as a collection of "Seinfeldisms" that may be somewhat quirky, but probably provide an insight to me and possibly some entertainment value.
Life may not always be exciting or newsworthy, but the daily odds and ends do seem to provide some humor and variety in our lives!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
What could be better?
It's 82 degrees on July 30th in Texas? Unheard of! The grass is green, the flowers are blooming. The Cowboys are starting up training camp, college football is just around the corner, hunting season is coming quickly, the Rangers are in contention (let's forget about last night's game), alltogether things are good.
The economy could still use a lift. Hopefully my old 4Runner will keep going so I won't need a lift.
The economy could still use a lift. Hopefully my old 4Runner will keep going so I won't need a lift.
Okay, this could be fun...
Well, I decided to do it...I'm creating my own blog. I have jokingly maintained for a while that I am too old for Facebook (and especially Myspace), but everyone seems to have their own blog these days, so I decided to give it a try. The title, "Are We There Yet" is partially a look at family comedy (the old family car trip, "are we there yet daddy?") and is partially about this journey of life that we are all on together. My blogposts will likely be all over the place, but will probably focus on family, friends, and our experiences as homegroup leaders at our church. AND, if you know me well, you know that there will likely be a lot about sports too! SO, here we go...
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