Two Sides of Albert Pujols

In the attached video we see Albert Pujols take two Pdres starters out of commission in a matter of a couple of plays. He takes no enjoyment from doing it and the injuries are simply the result of plaing the game the way it was meant to be played. No one has or should consider him a dirty player.
The coolest part of the video is that the first reaction of Albert and opposing first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was to join together in prayer for the injured Young. Pujols has been portrayed as a man of faith in articles in the past. It is great to see that faith so naturally express itself, in front of the thousand in attendance and great numbers on TV. No craziness, no big show, just simple faith in the Father to provide safety and healing to an injured player. Thanks for being a great role model Albert!

A Feature that works

Now that Blogger will finally allow future publishing of posts I can arrange some time in my schedule to write some things and set them for later release. That had become one of my biggest frustrations; having to be online several times weekly, if not daily to post things. I am looking forward to doing a bit of writing, sharing some great quotes, as well as passing on some of the best that I find around the blogosphere. Thank you Blogger for creating a great feature.

National Barbecue Month

That's right folks; MAY is National Barbecue month. Time to cook out, grill, smoke, barbecue, or whatever variation you enjoy taking part in. All kinds of meat and veggies are just waiting to be put to the flame. Check out some info from the NATIONAL BARBECUE ASSOCIATION for some help. Time to get your grill on...

Day Off Blog

I'll be honest, this weeks day off was a very good one but things happened at break neck pace...
Sunday:

• taught SS
• graphics for worship
• parents of youth diner after church
• FPU at an early time
• attended the Creative Arts night that our church hosts 2 or 3 times a year (ice cream afterwards was definitely a good topper to the day)

Monday:

• I spent the day corralling a group of 5th graders on a trip to Camp Eberhart (run by the YMCA). We did archery, took 2 hikes, learned about edible plants in nature, did teamwork challenges, and went canoeing. The weather held out and we had a great day, but I was whooped when I headed back to work Monday night...

Link Dump -- Spiring Fever Edition...

Finding Health and Balance as a Blogger (or, Life Will Kill You, Not Blogging)
“that’s a lovely diamond.” “thanks, it’s my dead husband.”
Simple charging station these make so much sense...
The Contra-Gnostic Earth Day
I’m A Good Person–Isn’t That Enough?
Get Consistent Mental Energy with Smaller, More Frequent Caffeine Breaks [Mind Hacks]
Automatically Make a Daily PDF of Your Favorite Newspapers [News]
Repair an Old NES System for a Few Dollars [Weekend Project]
The Other Side of the Fence
What To Do When Someone Steals Your Church
Freaky Tattoo
The man who was Stalin’s body double finally tells his story

something to ponder... Warren Chastain

“It is easier to sing about “laying all on the altar” as long as we ourselves do not end up on the altar. In order that we might share the suffering of Christ, God has engineered the fruit-making process so that it always involves sacrifice. But people invariably seek ways to turn the altar into a stage for seeking applause.”

-- Warren Chastain

Day Off Blog , sort of...

The weekend was a blur! Lots of good stuff, but BUSY. this is what went down....
FRIDAY:

• went with 24 teens and 3 adults to meet up with about a 1000 other teens for SPRING RIOT. All night at Western Michigan University for games, bowling, dodgeball, swimming, racquetball, volleyball, rock climbing, and other stuff.

SATURDAY

• came home from the RIOT
• church clean up day
• helped clean up the church ball field for 2 hours
• Bethany softball practice
• 1st birthday party for some of our friends' son

SUNDAY

• taught Sunday School
• graphics for worship
• pitching practice with Bethany
• Mason/ Caleb baseball practice
• led FPU

back to the grind today. Any volunteers to mow my lawn?

Link Dump - Spring s finally Here! Edition

Values and Moral Truth are Not the Same
For the Simpson’s fan . . . Every Simpsons Couch Gag
A Nightmare for Many
A prayer for God’s garden
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: CROWDER COMING TO ELKHART
Is Salt Really So Bad For You?
7 Insanely Simple Ways to Ensure Your Project Gets Done
What Does a Cross Bearer Look Like?
Bad Parking Choice
“You Pick ‘Em” Mutual Fund Game
Five Best DVD Ripping Tools [Hive Five]
Ten Signs it’s Time to Confront
How Do You Know If Your Vision Is From God?
Proverbs and Parenting

John Adams -- A True American

I had heard good things about David McCullough's book as well as the documentary that has been airing on HBO about John Adams. Over Spring Break I started reading the book and I am finding some very quotable statements from Adams' pen and want to share some as I work through this book. Here is the first:

It will be hard work, but the more difficult and dangerous the enterprise, a higher crown of laurel is bestowed on the conqueror... But the point is now determined, and I shall have the liberty to think for myself.

Something to ponder...

"Computers make it easier to do a lot of things,

but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done."

-- Andy Rooney