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The book he mentions called a Place For Weakness was originally called Too Good to be True. In it Horton deals with suffering,pain and the theology of the cross . Get it,read it and share it.

Surrounded By Job's So Called Friends

When Job was going through his whole ordeal . His friends were useless really. They assumed too much , they gave contradictory advice and in general were no real comfort to Job.In fact they made Job suffer even more thanks to their ill given and I would say unloving advice. Instead of just listening to him,praying with him ,weeping with him and just being there , they became a thorn in his side.

Now I'm no Job . I have had my share of suffering and tribulation . Some of my own making no question but why is it that people who really don't know you or your situation want to give you advice but have no real investment in your life. Being currently unemployed , it seems way too many people as of late are concerned that I need to find employment. Like I don't know that . I'm constantly on the job bank and yes ,have applied to no avail .

First let me tell you straight up I will not take just "anything" that doesn't make sense to take. My body is telling me certain types of labor are out. Busting my butt as a Custodian for almost 20 years took its toll. With my household and  Wife's career( yes she loves her jobs and if your a uber fundie go someplace else ) , certain shifts I will not take ie:backshifts . My wife cannot drive because of a seizure disorder. So if I take a job but it leads to her seizures returning at a higher rate and she has to leave her employment we are setback big time. If you don't like that , too bad. Third , I have not been on E.I constantly nor have I been on social assistance , neither do I beg ,bum from friends or family. My days are plenty full of things to do , even though I'm a man,imagine that. 4th , I have been looking and trying to network but guess what , all my friends are white collar and work in fields that I cannot . That should tell me something of what I should have done with myself years ago. Number 5 , I do think I'm a bit shell shocked when it comes to gong back into retail and dealing with the public. To the public , you are no fun to serve . Way too many are rude,impatient and a pain to serve. Right now I know I just do not have the will in me to take it over a non-significant item being sold. Plus the last place I worked ,the place was toxic . It worked itself into the whole environment . I was not guiltless but am weary of retail period.

Do I want to find work , yes but I'm sick and tired of settling. That's all I have done my whole life when it comes to work. Perhaps you might not like my decision but here is the thing , unless your paying our rent, getting me groceries and fixing my car , mind your own business. This is between me and my wife and family.

Too many of us offer advise without knowing the "real" situation . Too many of us assume things without knowing the bigger picture. Too many assume they know whats best but don't have the slightest clue as to what they are talking about. So unless you feeding me,clothing me and I'm bumming off of you , your 2 cents means absolutely nothing to me.

I think I would rather have no friends then to have a bunch of Job's friends . Which in reality they were not real friends at all. I'm truly thankful for the few true friends I have who are there to listen and support me . Offering advise that is helpful because they know me , the real me . Nuff said.

One of The Best Theologians Today

RC Sproul has the ability to explain doctrine and the Bible in a simple , applicable way. If one has not read any of his books , you need to . Start with the Holiness of God . A classic that should be in all libraries .

A Weighty Matter

If one writes in a blog then it is open for all . I have been complacent  with my weight for way too long. Its been something that for 20 years has just "been" there but as I near 50 I want to to be fit for fifty. I come from a long line of emotional eaters . When stressed , I would eat and before one knows it , the pounds , 60 plus to be exact , were added to my frame . So instead of running at a decent weight of 160-165  , I have been running 225 plus. Not good on my blood sugars or a myriad of other health related issues.

So my goal which I have jump started over the last month in a more serious fashion is to be fit and at 160-165 by the time I hit 50. The bottom line is the better shape one stays in one can be a better husband,friend and ultimately a more useful servant for the Lord.

So with only 2 months away from my 48th birthday , lets see what I will weigh in on my 48th and I will post it . In a large part , after seeing the dramatic change in one of my favourite apologist and theologians , Dr.James White really kick in to gear and shed almost 70 lbs , it made me go , I can do this and must .

So lets see what happens . Oh my wife has been more than kind to me over these years ( just though I would say that) but its time to reward her with a gladiators body . Well a let me dream ok.

10 Years and What Has Changed?

Much has now been written about what has changed in the world since 9/11 ten years ago . Yes certain things have changed but in many ways , the world is still the same. The US was made to feel very vulnerable on its home soil and that united the country , briefly . But when we look at the US today , much is the same as it was before 9/11. Sure security is tighter and maybe western countries are aware that terrorism can come quickly to do harm but as I look around the world , I'm sorry but to my eyes , it is still the same messed up place it was before.



The only real change is the amount of money that has been pumped into the war effort and has been part of the cause of the US economy stumbling but the world isn't any safer .

The fact is wars and horrible inhumanities against women,children and the weak continue to occur at a rate that makes me sick . Children daily die of disease and hunger that could be eliminated if the governments in many of those effected areas were not so corrupt and evil. In North America alone , more abortions were performed today and murdered the lives of those unborn children then were killed on 9/11. People still abuse each other by lying,stealing,killing . The gap between the rich and poor continues to widen quicker than any time in modern history. Corporations shift their operations to areas to exploit workers in countries that have little worker rights , leaving closers in western countries with a trail on broken lives. Foodbanks are busier than ever , with more of working poor forced to use them because of rent and the rising cost of everyday living. I could go one but tell me what has changed , we aren't all of a sudden grabbing our guitars,holding hands and singing Kumbaya. Its not happening.

The last 100 years has been perhaps the bloodiest in all the annals of human history. The world has seen 2 world wars , a Russian revolution , atrocities in Africa , famines, tsunamis but still the world does not change.

It will not change because no matter how brief a moment we may become sentimental , our hearts are a sin filled melting pot of total depravity . We are selfish,lovers of ourselves,we worship ourselves and  if it was not for God's common grace , restraining sin and evil , the world would be much worse. The world needs the gospel , plain and simple .

If I did not believe in the one true God of the Bible and the amazing truth that through Jesus Christ,  all things will be made right , I think one would have to live a very delusional life to lie to themselves just to have a false hope for this world.

But the true changer of this world was 2000 years ago when God's plan from all eternity sent the Son and with that miracle birth in Bethlehem and later at the empty tomb , real hope has risen. At the cross we see all things in a different light . For it gives us an understanding of the ugliness of sin , therefore events like 9/11 should not surprise us , but it also shows us a love that changes hearts and souls . For it is in faith in Christ alone , real change should start .

Finally , there is a day coming when all the calamities and wars that have happened seem like childs play. That is the great and terrible day of the Lord . When Jesus comes again with judgement. Now that will usher in a holy change and the question for us all , are we ready?

Our God Is In Control

On the eve of September 11th as the world stops and reflects on those days events , no matter what we may not understand , God is in control. Just within the last week many tragedies , some large and reported and others unknown to the larger world and news coverage but  just as painful have occurred. So my prayers and hope is those who have not embraced the gospel, repented of their sin and called out to Jesus Christ will do so and receive peace that surpasses all understanding and be right before God .

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