So recently I've had the interesting oppurtunity to start reviewing albums. These will periodically show up on here. There will be 2 kinds, teh first being ones I am doing independently for this very blog.
The second will be published by a webzine called Untombed, specializing in Christian hard rock and metal. Here's my first review for them. http://untombed.com/archives/7277
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
The day of finality
Well, in mid-January we found out the place I work is closing. We are one of three sites and they're consolidating our consumers. When the announcement came, I was one of 9 that found out that I was being laid-off or demoted.
The last group moves October 3rd. My last day in my current position is October 31st. I was todl I could take the demotion or resign in good standing.
It's a reality. Yikes.
Along with my demotion is coming a 10% pay cut, unless I counteroffer and they accept.
I've been looking for a new job to avoid this but I can't force someone to hire me, or even interview me. I have a coworker who tells me about once a week I need to get out but I have a family to provide for and I can't spend 3 months with no job or even one that doesn't pay that much.
I can't believe I'm still working with my organization. I was so sure God was going to open a door. Instead, that door has remained firmly shut.
What am I going to do?
Written while listening to: The Toll by Glenn Kaiser Band
The last group moves October 3rd. My last day in my current position is October 31st. I was todl I could take the demotion or resign in good standing.
It's a reality. Yikes.
Along with my demotion is coming a 10% pay cut, unless I counteroffer and they accept.
I've been looking for a new job to avoid this but I can't force someone to hire me, or even interview me. I have a coworker who tells me about once a week I need to get out but I have a family to provide for and I can't spend 3 months with no job or even one that doesn't pay that much.
I can't believe I'm still working with my organization. I was so sure God was going to open a door. Instead, that door has remained firmly shut.
What am I going to do?
Written while listening to: The Toll by Glenn Kaiser Band
Monday, September 10, 2012
Campus Crusade for Christ is no more...
So I read an article thanks to a friend about Campus Crusade for Christ (read it yourself here). They have changed their name to the much more hip "Cru", thereby removing any offense that people may have by use of the word "crusade", as well as removing any hesitation by the unsaved be taking out the word "Christ".
This has sparked some interesting discussion. Some think Cru sounds like hair product. Some think by taking out the name of Jesus, "Cru" is embarassed by Him. In fact, I even put this out as a possibility in a forum I regularly post on and had several people get upset.
So what do you think? Is Cru a better name? Should they have left it alone? Do you care?
Written while listening to: Autumn Brings by Walking With Kings
This has sparked some interesting discussion. Some think Cru sounds like hair product. Some think by taking out the name of Jesus, "Cru" is embarassed by Him. In fact, I even put this out as a possibility in a forum I regularly post on and had several people get upset.
So what do you think? Is Cru a better name? Should they have left it alone? Do you care?
Written while listening to: Autumn Brings by Walking With Kings
Monday, August 20, 2012
C'mon and get happy!
This weeked, B and I discovered something that irritates both of us.
We were walking into a groecry store here in the area to get a couple things and as I lifted L into the cart, a lady was in my peripheral vision. I looked at her, made eye contact and smiled. She looked away and kept walking. By the time we got into the store and I mentioned it to B, it had happened 3 times.
Why are people so dang unhappy? Come on people! Smile!
If you are a Christian and you are unhappy, stop it! We have hope and a reason to smile.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11
We were walking into a groecry store here in the area to get a couple things and as I lifted L into the cart, a lady was in my peripheral vision. I looked at her, made eye contact and smiled. She looked away and kept walking. By the time we got into the store and I mentioned it to B, it had happened 3 times.
Why are people so dang unhappy? Come on people! Smile!
If you are a Christian and you are unhappy, stop it! We have hope and a reason to smile.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11
Monday, July 30, 2012
I'm back!
Well, in November of last year, I signed off saying I just couldn't do this anymore. After much thought and prayer, I realized I need some outlet to vent the thoughts that run through my head (as uninteresting as they are).
So starting now, I will post whenever I feel the need - no schedule or pressure. After all I am working two jobs right now. Jeez people, I'm not a machine.
Written while listening to:
Lovespeak by Resurrection Band
So starting now, I will post whenever I feel the need - no schedule or pressure. After all I am working two jobs right now. Jeez people, I'm not a machine.
Written while listening to:
Lovespeak by Resurrection Band
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Official blog news!
This, my friends, will be my last post. Due to several upcoming personal obligations, I simply will not have the time to blog as I would like.
You may have noticed that some of these obligations have already been ongoing due to the random times I have posted on this blog. I have enjoyed it, but it's time to move on and give up on this silly thing.
God bless you and see you later.
You may have noticed that some of these obligations have already been ongoing due to the random times I have posted on this blog. I have enjoyed it, but it's time to move on and give up on this silly thing.
God bless you and see you later.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Free Topic Tuesday 3
So since Thursday ins Thanksgiving, I thought I'd make a list of some things I'm thankful for.
1. God's grace and love. And mercy. And the fact that I could go on and on about the creator of the universe because I have a relationship with him.
2. Brandy and Dudeicus. God gave me such a great family to care for, and even though I'm not very good at it, they're sticking around anyway just because they love me.
3. Family. You know, the other relatives, some of whom you actually like...
4. Music. I love music. How cool is it that God gave people enough intelligence to realize if you play a C, E, G and another C together, it will sound great? Or that we could figure out that C, Eb, G and another C on't sound as good but still work in the right context? That's a C Major chord and a C minor chord, for those of you who don't know...
5. Rain. Just... rain. It's annoying sometimes, but when you think about what it does, and what it can symbolize, it blows the mind.
1. God's grace and love. And mercy. And the fact that I could go on and on about the creator of the universe because I have a relationship with him.
2. Brandy and Dudeicus. God gave me such a great family to care for, and even though I'm not very good at it, they're sticking around anyway just because they love me.
3. Family. You know, the other relatives, some of whom you actually like...
4. Music. I love music. How cool is it that God gave people enough intelligence to realize if you play a C, E, G and another C together, it will sound great? Or that we could figure out that C, Eb, G and another C on't sound as good but still work in the right context? That's a C Major chord and a C minor chord, for those of you who don't know...
5. Rain. Just... rain. It's annoying sometimes, but when you think about what it does, and what it can symbolize, it blows the mind.
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