Hey all. I’m excited to get today’s links and bullets posted. So, without further ado . . .
WEEKLY LINKS
Link of the Week
PARENTING: Here is an article that contains some researched based ways to avoid drug and alcohol problems in teens. (Disclaimer: I know nothing is foolproof, but this article is definitely food for thought).
Christian Faith
BELIEF: What a nifty little article to help you think about belief. Definitely worth your time.
FOLLOWING JESUS: Don’t look to someone else’s plan, and get serious about it!
LOVE: In a word, display it “ridiculously”.
ABORTION: Oh how powerful these pictures are. Please take a look – this is LIFE!
BULLET THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK
PERSONAL:
- Took a chance on the chocolate Chex cereal. Great stuff!
- Seems like being up early on Monday might become part of the routine. The early morning hours are enjoyable, I do confess.
- It’s about 1:30 p.m. and I feel like my entire day is complete. I’m sure I’ll get a short nap this afternoon. Being up early makes it seem like two days in one (not that I plan to make it an every day habit).
- Wisdom is an ongoing need. No doubt about it!
- I am trying to get into shape. Going ok, just want to run a 5K in May for a decent time.
- Why on earth are the schools off today, Friday, and then again next Wednesday? What a weird schedule.
FAITH:
- This is definitely a season of life where I feel stretched. I know I’m growing, and I don’t know where it’s leading, but it’s exciting.
- Our local community (called Kenmore) took a stand against violence on Saturday night. Here’s an article I posted today to our church’s blog with some of my thoughts. The article includes a link to a news piece a Cleveland news station did after reporting on the event. What an excellent event to be a part of!
- How much is prayer a part of your life? If the answer is “not much”, how are you trying to live without it, especially if you’re a believer? You do not have because you do not ask.
- The end times: more for your knowledge or for application to daily living? There should be balance here.
SPORTS:
- Not much to say on sports this week. Kinda slow.
- A friend and I both guessed 86 games won by the Cleveland Indians this year. Interesting.
- I love the rumors about the Browns stealing Flacco from the Ravens. I don’t think it would happen, but it would be awesome to think about!
- It’s a little early to make a pick for baseball, but I’m close. Give me a few more weeks and I’ll make my prediction for the World Series winner. I know this: the Yankees won’t be in my thinking!