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Trust Him.

Bob Collins — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:57:43 +0000

I had a self-pity weekend that turned into an enlightened one. I spent it alone. I had a wonderful Friday night with the kids. Dropped them off to their Mom Saturday Morning, promptly at 8. I had one phone call from my wonderful father, Fred and then of course spoke with my kids as I do every night. Other than exchanging a few texts with Jen mainly about the site, I had no other communication with anyone.

I decided to take some of my own advice and revaluate some of the relationships in my life. Pulling back is, to say the least, not easy. Saturday was a depressing self-pity party. Sunday morning was starting the same way, however I knew I had to stop. I said a little prayer and wrote a little. I had some (a lot) housework to do. I went to my old I pod that I have set up in my kitchen. I have a collection of audio books on it. I said God send me the message you want me to hear and randomly clicked. He gave me God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions by Rick Warren. It hit right where I needed it.

The audio started with the story of Jacob wrestling with an Angel. How God gets our attention by putting us in an uncomfortable and miserable situation when he is ready to get our attention to prepare us for change he wants in our lives. I am a big believer in life lessons and trials. They need to be gone through to grow and develop. Next up was a reminder to give my problems to God. Most of my recent focus when speaking with him has been directed at helping others and I just focused on fixing my issues myself. I was also reminded to accept and admit my error and flaws and that I need Gods help and guidance to overcome them.

The next lesson was on depression. Then the story of Joseph and how he did kept his focus, did not get biter and trusted God’s plan for him. Basically stay away from self-pity and bitterness. This was truly what I needed to hear.

Then he put into my David’s mind, that he needed to call me. My boy called me and we talked for about 20 min. It uplifted me and the rest of my Sunday alone was rejuvenating.

I thought I should share this with you. It is real easy to loose focus. Make God part of your daily plan. Talk to him about everything. He has your back.

Joel Osteen: the new face of Christianity

Bob Collins — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:21:15 +0000

Found this article, a UK view of Joel Osteen. Good insight into Joel and his Ministry.

"Osteen is now alone on stage, the golden globe revolving behind him. He is so quiet, so gentle, so modest; his speech stripped down and lacking in rhetorical flourishes – and yet although he is addressing millions, it feels as if he is talking directly to you. This is the miraculous moment. Osteen knows what's going on inside your soul, he sees your frustrations, your loneliness, your hopes, fears; and he knows what you must do."

Happy Sunday!

Prioritize people that prioritize you.

Bob Collins — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:56:17 +0000

Our biggest asset and biggest liability is the people we know. Prioritize people that prioritize you. If someone you love is not showing you the love, is it worth your time to keep making it work? Are you keeping the relationship alive? How much of your time is spent keeping the two of you together. Could you not focus your energy else where and develop the more mutual relationships in your life. Maybe even be more productive? If they are meant to be in your life they will come back when they realize something important to them is missing.

Tonight I promise!

Bob Collins — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:22:25 +0000

So few days left till my world is lost for two years. So I have to spend as much time as I can with my Monkeys. I crashed early with them last night. I am working on several projects for the blog. I plan to get to started tonight. Everyone have a wonderful and blessed day!

Family Night!

Bob Collins — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:31:37 +0000

It is great to just stay at home and hang with the Monkeys. We added some friends into the mix last night and had a blast. We all stayed up late and nobody really wanted it to end but the sleepy started to take over. Times like that are the ones to truly be cherished.

On another Note. Very Proud of our US Olympic team. They are kicking butt and taking names. In the spirit of competition of course. I am looking forward to the US VS Canada hockey showdown for the GOLD!

How is Your Mind Arranged?

Bob Collins — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:57:21 +0000

I heard a story about a 92-year-old man. He was just as sharp as can be. Every morning by 8:00 he was up and fully dressed. He always looked impeccable, had his hair perfectly combed, and his face neatly shaven. This man was also legally blind although he could see blurred images slightly. His wife of nearly 70 years had just gone to be with the Lord and now he was moving into a home for seniors. After waiting patiently in the lobby for several hours, a young lady came to show him to his new room. As he maneuvered his walker through the hallways, she began to describe this new room in great detail. She told how it had a beautiful window, a nice couch, and a desk area. Right in the middle, he interrupted her and said, "I love it. I love it. I love it."

She kind of laughed and said, "Sir, we're not there yet. You haven't seen it. Hold on just a minute and I'll show it to you."

He said, "No, that doesn't have anything to do with it. Happiness is something you decide ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged. It depends on how my mind is arranged."

I like that attitude. That's the way we need to be. Every morning, we need to "arrange our minds" so that we can enjoy the day. Philippians 4:8 tells us to choose to think on things that are good, true, pure, and lovely. We need to decide to have a blessed, prosperous, and supernatural year. We may have some setbacks, our circumstances may change, but our circumstances don't determine our attitude. Instead, decide to live every day full of joy and ready for victory. Make the most of whatever comes your way and be looking for God's hand of blessing to carry you into the abundant life He has for you!"

Interpretation

Bob Collins — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:33:25 +0000

I get a daily email from Bryant Wright. It is called Today's 1-Minute Daily Devotion. Most of the time it is a inspiring message. a few days ago it came at a strange time, considering a conversation I had just had with a close friend. It was with out a doubt a WTF moment.

The title of this article is "Help for All us Wicked Men." Men as Women are spirits of God.

If we are wicked it is because we choice to be or we have allowed ourselves to be opened to situations and circumstances that have allowed "wicked" to become what is normal in our lives. (This is not a hard rule, I understand that certain situations can make this statement not true.)

This minister is saying we (men) are all naturally sexiest pigs and incapable of controlling our animal instincts? Who gets to judge what will take us men over the top? You can read and decide for yourself but personally, that thought process is very disturbing. Or If you want to give him the benefit of the doubt maybe it could have been constructed in a less creepy way.

You can read the email below.

"Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Help for All Us Wicked Men

"What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I have a request for all the teenage girls when it comes to dress. Now, I realize dressing provocatively has become very fashionable. I understand that. But you need to understand something: when you dress that way, you're sending every man and teenage boy this message, "I want to have sex." Of course, right now you are thinking, "Bryant, that's ridiculous. I'm not saying I want sex, I'm just being fashionable." Okay, I agree that may not be what intend to say, but I am telling you, that is what they are seeing!

Now, you probably think it's horrible that they think this way. Yes it is. In fact, I will speak for all males and admit to you that we are reprehensible sinners. Unfortunately, it's the way we're wired, and the clothing that many of you wear, even innocently, makes it very difficult for all males, especially the teenage ones. Ladies, just like we men can never completely understand how you think on certain issues, you women cannot comprehend how this part of a man's brain works. It's not possible. We just don't need extra fuel on this wildfire, so how about helping us out?

There's nothing wrong with wanting to look fashionable. Just try to dress in such a way that if Jesus were to walk into the you room, you wouldn't be embarrassed, or at least He wouldn't be!"

Two Great Shows!

Bob Collins — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:47:52 +0000

This weekend the monkeys and I got to see two great showes:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief : It is rated PG. Very entertaining from start to finish. I enjoyed it and my boy and girl loved it. Uma Thurman & Rosario Dawson where my favoritepart of the movie and all the action and store line was nice too. Nothing to bad for the kids, lot of theatrical action and vilonce some language.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: ZingZang Zoom : It still the greatest show on earth. The last two I went to where ok. This show was very entertaining. I went with 5 children and all where mesmerized the entire show. I am very glad we went. It was such a good time, that, It will be a treasured memory for all of us. Tigers, 11 elephants, fun dogs, Dancing Zebras and Horses, two girls getting shot out of cannons, acrobatsflying all over the place, and the Fernandez brothers, on their giant steel wheel are breath taking.

Saint Valentine's day!

Bob Collins — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:09:19 +0000

Saint Valentine's day is the celebration of a saint that we know very little about. He was a martyred saint (someone who faced death for his religious beliefs). Somehow this turned into a celebration of the love we have for the ones that we are intimate with. This has turned into a commercialized love juggernaut celebrating anything we love to maybe like enough to give a card or send a text to.

If you are in love and someone with you, it is great. Unless you mess it up and piss off the one you love. If you do not share love with anyone, it sucks!

I guess is nice to celebrate Love in any format, So Happy Valentines everybody!

Start where you stand!

Bob Collins — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:31:34 +0000

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." Napoleon Hill

Or to put it simply, Get er done!

It is so easy to procrastinate and put your dreams on hold! Are you ready to move forward with your life?