Twitter Knows

I have stayed way from many of the popular social networks ... but with twitter, I have decided to give it a try. There are pro's and con's about twitter, but here is a few things I do know now that I tweet.

I do know this -

I've read more articles linked from Twitter the past few months than I have followed links from blog

I've stayed connected - even a little bit - with people from other churches that I've met at conferences and other venues.

I've laughed with more of my real friends via Twitter than I could have face to face in any given day. I've just not had proximity to enjoy the lives of so many in one single day.

I've prayed for people who would never have gotten to me, if not for me seeing their 76 word tweet request.

I've been more aware of perspectives from the marketplace, entertainment, liberals, conservatives, church, education, and cultural trends than I have been merely watching the news or reading Google links.

Just saying a little about tweet.

Have a great day

David

Jonah a Hero?

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. We read the book of Jonah on Yom Kippur because just as the Ninevites fasted, Jews fast on this holy day. However, the greatest lesson of the book of Jonah is the possibility of change. When we face our wrongdoings and ask forgiveness on Yom Kippur, we discover that like the Ninevites and even like Jonah, we can all change direction in our lives.

With God, there are no hopeless cases. No one is so bad that they are hopeless. No one is so bad that they can’t change. No one is so bad that God doesn’t love him or her and want to help them change. With God, all things are possible, right?

What can we learn about God from the Book of Jonah?

God is Sovereign…His plan cannot be derailed by disobedience

God is patient…He gives second chances

God is omnipresent…you can’t hide from Him

God is the Creator…Jonah 1:9

God responds to our prayers…Jonah 2:2

God is relenting…He can change his mind.

God is salvation…Jonah 2:9

God is gracious…4:2

God is merciful…4:2

God is slow to anger…4:2

Have a Great Day

David

I'm Bored

I always told my kids when they were growing up that the word "boring" is something you create and not something that happens to you.

I proceeded to tell them that boredom is a state of mind. I think a "boring" situation tells me more about the bored person than the situation. I have determined not to be bored. I can always find something to be interested in even in a not-so-exciting situation. It is a matter of attitude.

Many people get bored with church, the Bible, and even God. I wonder if the problem is that we are boring, not any of these. I wonder if God gets bored with us: our prayers, our life, our attitude.

I read this week an interesting thought on boredom. The author wrote that we are made in God's image. God is creative. When we are bored, it is because we are not being creative. Perhaps, that is the attitude I mentioned above. When you are tempted to be bored, be creative about the situation. Make it interesting even if you can only do it in your mind. Being creative will keep the word that does not exist from entering your vocabulary and life.

Have a great day

David

InfoOut

Have you ever thought of doing this?
Don't check email
Don't forward your emails to your phone
Don't check any office voice mail
Don't blog
Don't read anyone else's blogs
Don't facebook or myspace
Don't Twitter

Try doing this for three days. some times you need to unplug and refresh for health and sanity. I'm not saying anyone of you are over the edge (although I did have a good friend look at me and tell me, "The life has drained out of your face"), but we all need to unplug from the intense life we lead. It's time to disconnect.

Sure, it means you will miss some opportunities. You will miss some calls and emails that needed action. But it also means that you will be in a better frame of mind to serve and lead. I have a brighter outlook for the future and more margin in my emotional tank.

Do you have someone in your life who can look you in the eyes and say, "Dude--you need a break!"?

Do you realize that you can't wait for someone else to tell you take a break. You are responsible for your health--no one else.

Do you know what fills your tank emotionally, physically and spiritually?

Think about it.

Have a great day

David