I thought I would list some observations about my own behavior patterns over the years.
As we all walk our road, with or with out the Lord, we do, some slower than others, mature. We also recognize that as we mature we grow as people and into something new. Some of these changes are really tragic, others comical. All in all I am still looking at them from the end to the beginning and, I am blessed enough to be able to laugh at them. Feel free to add on some of your own in the comments.
As the week continues I will add more as they come to me.
This posted started because of this first observation…
You know you are maturing when:
That bottle of Sunny-D looks better than the bottle of premixed margaritas… (can we say alcohol tolerance?)
You have a craving for vegetables or oatmeal.
You tell someone ELSE that they have had too much to drink, and YOU are driving THEM home.
You notice yourself working the words Jesus, blessed, and Bible into conversation, with anyone at anytime with no concern to who hears.
You would rather do it RIGHT than do it FAST.
You catch yourself writing lists of things that you USED to do…
More to come. out of time for today.
May God bless you all.
May Jesus have His way with your day
– Gary C –
Gary Cartagena is a dedicated husband and father. He is Founder and consultant for Tek Management, Founder of the Men’s Leadership site: CalebStrong.org, Co-Founder of the online Bible study app:BibleCounts
As I sit here and contemplate my morning reading, I preview what my day will look like. The focus of the passage is the psalmist’s earthly enemies.
As I ponder the question of “how does that apply to me today”, that still small voice speaks…
We have many earthly ‘enemies’, but our enemies are usually more mundane things like obstacles & challenges. At home it may be our physical limitations like asthma, allergies, out-of-shape or an actual handicap. At work it may be a tough job market, rusty skill set, a lack of confidence or a need for training. I know for myself, professionally I am struggling with learning how to market my business(es) … Click to Continue →
I would like to take this time for a public service announcement…
-_- <…grrrr…>
Facebook and Twitter are NOT conversation/communication tools. It is not a phone call, it is not email, it’s not even a txt (which is also not reliable). This goes TRIPLE for WALL posts.
It is not my monkey if your “important message” is lost in the 300+ (yes, that is a ‘3’ followed by two ‘0’) notifications I receive in a day.
If a message is TRULY important, try a method that is traceable. Email has “read receipts”. You can can get delivery notification on postal mail also. Heck, maybe you should try a PHONE CALL or personal conversation. This is called SOCIAL MEDIA for a reason folks…
I have a REAL WORLD life, we should ALL be unplugged more than plugged. If establishing and keeping relationships are the point and purpose, realize this CANNOT be done in under 150 characters.
-_- <…grrrr…>
Ok, I am done now.. ^_^
May Jesus have His way with your day
– Gary C –
Gary Cartagena is a dedicated husband and father. He is Founder and consultant for Tek Management, Founder of the Men’s Leadership site: CalebStrong.org, Co-Founder of the online Bible study app:BibleCounts
Is believing in a god enough? Is belief in the God of the Bible enough?
No, belief in a god or even the One True God is not sufficient. Even demons believe in the God of the Bible and they are condemned to Hell. (James 2:19) The Devil knew the Heavenly Father personally and is yet condemned because of his sin. (Ezekiel 28:12-19) .
Jesus was very clear when he told us He was the only way to salvation. (John 14:6). He doesn’t ask for anything complicated. He just wants all you are and have. (Mark 8:34)
What is our mark, our token that tells us we are saved?
