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Lady Gaga & Paul the Apostle
Recently I heard the song “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga and it reminded me of something I read in the Bible.
I believe that ‘all truth is God’s truth’ and so I celebrate and acknowledge truth wherever I find it.
The Bible teaches that God created a good world which went bad. It teaches that we live in a broken world and things have gone wrong. There is beauty and good in our world but there are also many tragedies. Some people complain about the long lines at the grocery store while others go to bed hungry. Cancer swoops up on the kindest person while the crook lives on. We encounter this brokenness daily as we hear of stories on the news and also ponder the depravity of our own desperate hearts.
“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga provides an alternative for the troubled world we live in. A different way of dealing with the pain. The song is about a girl who wakes up at a stranger’s house after a night of intoxication and carousing. She’s worried about not knowing how she arrived there and she can’t find her phone or keys. She has a hang over and can’t see straight. She can’t even remember the name of the club. Yet, in the midst of this complicated, corrupt and crappy situation she has one solution: Just Dance. This “just dance” sounded familiar to something the Apostle Paul did when he was in a sticky situation.
Jogging
So I’ve got this friend, he’s a great friend and he’s usually full of really good advice. We aren’t very much alike in some respects but in other respects we are very much alike. Therefore, our friendship is very beneficial as we sharpen each other in areas that we wouldn’t normally be sharpened. Well, his latest suggestion was that I look into running. Apparently running has really dispensed a lot of grace into his life. Who would have thought that hard work would dispense so much grace?
With that in mind, I have decided to give my best shot at running. Starting today I will run 1 mile and then try to run at least 1.5 miles by the end of the week. The air quality is really bad in Turlock, in fact, I only breath through my right nostril. I have this condition which many people have called “a deviated septum.” It sounds like a really bad calculus problem. This condition might hinder my running abilities but I’m whipping ahead anyway. We’ll see what kind of grace running dispenses into my life. Maybe it will give me a chance to think about things I wouldn’t normally think about? Maybe it will give me a time to drown in my IPOD. Lately I have been feeling tired quite a bit and yawning too much. Hopefully this will help to overcome that. I will post an update after I’ve made progress. If I end quitting then I will post a blog confessing my weakness.
Starbucks is too Expensive
Have you ever thought that Starbucks should be renamed Fivebucks? Do you ever want to scream like a mad man when they have the air conditioning blasting in the winter so that more people will have to buy warm drinks? Do you find it funny that they care so much about those who are poor and yet there drinks are so expensive. Are they an evil empire which is sucking everyone’s blood? Could they be compared to Pharaoh or Rome? Why was Rage Against the Machine such a great band? Is there anything truly special about Starbucks coffee? Is it time to return to the mom and pop shops? I think so.
This is from the Starbucks website.
“So ever since we opened our first store in 1971, we dedicated ourselves to earning the trust and respect of our customers, partners and neighbors. How? By being responsible, acting ethically and doing things that are good for the planet and each other.”
I’m so thankful that they care about the planet as much as they do. Why not raise the prices just a bit more? Why not add a a few recycle bins to the store since they obviously care about the environment so much. Why not turn down the AC in the middle of the winter? Gimme a break. Starbucks in Dallas, at West Village was cool but it is time for a change. House of Java, Christina’s, here I come.
I’m sorry Starbucks, we use to be friends but I don’t know if I can continue in this sort of relationship. Unless of course you are hiring? We’ve been friends for a while but do you even care about me or is it all about the green? COME ON MAN.
What is wrong with me?
This video can almost get me in tears every time I see it.
Or maybe there is something right with me? Maybe the New Orleans Saints point to their maker, their creator. The Creator of all things who himself is likened to a CHAMPION.
Psalm 19
: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ……………5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
A CHAMPION. A CHAMPION.
The Definition of My Name.
Wow, this totally made my day.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=steve
“Steve (short for Steven/Stephen) is a name associated with power and awesomeness.
An Australian male with the name Steve should be praised constantly.
Historians have noted that the name derives from a line of kings, sports stars and top blokes.
It has been noted that philosophers in the mold of Nostradamus and Albert Einstein have stated that the name Steve should be put away because it would be difficult for any young male to have such a burden placed on their shoulders.
However this theory was rebuked by the AOS (Association of Steve’s) who correctly suggested that once a child is named Steve they can automatically take upon such a mantle, as with the name they are the recipient of much greatness, authority and laid-backednesss.
Parents who embed their children with this hallowed name shall receive an all round champ of a son for their knowledgeable choice.”
My name is Steve
- @FerrisBueller66 Yeah man, brotherhood for real. Wish we could have a good theological discussion. Still jealous you learned Aramaic.
- This is my son/daughter, whom I love, whom I am well-pleased with.
- @twitniss @zlind76 http://t.co/MG2TPpzv
