It's all because of Jesus I'm alive

Change approaching on the horizon. Ahoy!

Funny how the next generation always finds ways to upset the apple cart for the one previous. Every new move of God is met with resistance. The introduction of new technology and methods disrupts the security of longtime employees. A new baby threatens its siblings’ desires for their parents’ attention. This comic strip applies to so many areas of my life right now, and I’m sure you will find the concept familiar to you as well. Navigating change well is all a matter of managing relationships. There’s so much more I could talk about, but a picture says a thousand words. What do you think?

Revelation doesn’t pay the bills

It's already June. I haven't redesigned this site yet. At the time of writing it still uses the original theme I installed back in 2007. At the same time, I have also developed ideas for several blog entries that I believe many will find helpful to reconcile issues of life, faith, and vocation. I've started 26 draft posts and have a handwritten journal for two more. I'll be completing these draft posts over time, so bear with me. Right now there is too much life to live to be able to dedicate any time to this blog.

Peace in the midst of chaos

I love being busy. The bad part is that too often busy-ness involves more than a little chaos. Fortunately my wife told me about a dream she had while we were surrounded with our boxes of stuff packed for us while our home was restored after a dishwasher flood. When God is in the centre everything is peaceful in the midst of chaos.

Professional copyright statements

Today's post is merely a pet peeve I have about the lack of concern people have about the copyright statement at the bottom of their sites and documents. I used the traditional publishing copyright statements since my foray into comic book publishing back in the 80s. Naturally, this becomes the default format I turn to when I write my copyright statements. It also makes me sound like a stickler about seemingly insignificant details.

MS Word has a Replace() VBA function?

It astounds me that a company as large as Microsoft can't develop better help systems to accompany their products. While most people complain that Microsoft merely releases lousy products, I am one of the faithful who believe that the products are fine, but badly, poorly, confusingly, terribly supported. Case in point: MS Word's string Replace() function, not discussed in any official VBA reference.

A little Good Friday Resurrection

Hello! YouTube is an amazing place. Funny how, while searching for something else, something always finds a way to jump out and catch your attention. Take this Umbrella acoustic performance video by an inspirational, talented, worship leader/performer named Cofféy Anderson. Just in time for Good Friday and Easter, or as we pentecostals like to say, Resurrection Sunday, yo. Visit Cofféy Anderson's official home page to find other ways to connect with him. I was going to list all his sites here, but he already does that, with more pizazz! "Holler at yer boy!"

For want of an MX record…

If you've tried sending me email at anytime on April 4, 2009, there is a great chance that I didn't receive it. I screwed up. Badly. I was trying to be smart, by modifying my DNS record and Host (A) settings to increase my privacy. However, I forgot to set up the MX record. To fix this will take more trouble than it's worth, so I have restored my original DNS settings. While the new settings are happily propagating the Internet, if you need to reach me, use the phone, facebook, or twitter. I will test the server settings later tonight, but I probably won't be checking email at least until Monday.

Excess of success worse than failure?

One day, while out with my wife for our weekly coffee date, I read the quote on her grande white mocha two-bag refresh tea soy misto. I thought to myself, how poignant; it made so much sense. The next day, as I slowly enjoyed my triple-venti peppermint soy caramel drizzle latte macchiato, I was surprised to receive the same quote. That was simply too odd. Still later, while out for lunch with my friend, a Starbucks shift supervisor, I told this story, and referred to the quote on the cup that I kept encountering. As if on cue, the sleeve from my grande sized beverage fell to the table, revealing the same quote on that cup as well. I have since seen that quote several times in the past six months. The way I see it #26: Failure's hard, but success is far more dangerous. If you're successful at the wrong thing, the mix of praise and money and opportunity can lock you in forever. ~ Po Bronson

I hope Palm Pre makes it to Canada, eh?

My friend/coworker who first instigated my Mac obsession sent me a link to a demo of an in-prototype phone that is being touted as the new iPhone killer. It would have to be, as it's still in demo phase and the manufacturer is already locked into a deal with Sprint. Engadget's Josh Topolsky demoed the Palm Pre on Jimmy Fallon live. I don't usually follow Engadget, and I don't stay up late enough to watch talk shows, so I'm fortunate that Engadget posted this video so I could see this new device in action.

25 Not-so Random Things About Me

I was tagged on Facebook with this meme by at least three people. Fortunately nobody sent it by email because I totally hate spam. Not one to follow the crowd, I chose to ignore it and just let it die. But then I got the inspired to turn this excessive waste of Internet bandwidth into something constructive and inspiring—something that I hope will start a world-changing revolution. Here is my list of 25 things that you need to know about me, with thanks to Pastor David Koop, who, over ten years ago, first introduced me to "Who I Am", scripture-based affirmations of our true identity. The Bible predates me, so I can't claim any any copyright to this list. Feel free to share this list with anyone, print a copy to read daily, or post it on your own blog. Better still, compile your own list of affirmations based on what God shows you about you. In my introduction I said this list is endless—after all, it's eternal! For example, here's a version of Who I Am from Joyce Meyers' website, with links to confessions, prayers, and additional scripture references "for a sound mind".