Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Health and Work Update!
I recently applied to work at JDH( A youth corrections facility) and was denied due to the fact that I don't have a two year degree even though I volunteered there for about 4 years. I now have decided to start applying around the state to work in adult corrections thus I have to pass a physical fitness test called ORPAT to work in any adult correction facility. I don't know at this point if I am physicality capable to pass this test in the condition I am currently in. Therefore I am putting myself through a boot camp which consists of working out or doing something to get my heart rate up three times a day. I want to see at least 3 inches drop off of my waist before Christmas. I have been struggling for the last few months with losing weight... I guess the body gets tired after dropping 140lbs! Yet I refuse let my body plateau any longer and like Paul the apostle said "I discipline my body and make it my slave" I am putting myself on a new regimen of working out 3 times a day which consist of heavy lifting in the morning, physio ball core training before lunch, and some form of martial arts training at night whether it's hitting the heavy bag or doing tai chi to get my heart rate up. I am going to apply with OYA and try to work at the Mclairn facility in Woodburn since it is so close to my house. I am also going to apply at the Tony's hookah lounge just up the street from where I am currently working so I can get a little extra spending money and pay off debt faster,plus free hookah stuff!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Rocco... The Funny Man!
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So those of you who don't know there is a boondock saints sequel movie in production. I will be posting everything I find on the web pertaining to this movie.
So those of you who don't know there is a boondock saints sequel movie in production. I will be posting everything I find on the web pertaining to this movie.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Old Hebrew wisdom...
I love the book of proverbs and have recently been studying it. I am going to review each chapter and post my thoughts when I am done. I am going to start with an introduction to proverbs before I jump into to the book. It only seems fitting the some of the smartest men that has ever lived and one of the most beloved books of the bible is written in a different poetic forms. Hebrew poetry is not based on rhyme or meter, but on rhythm and parallelism let me explain. The forms are broken down into four different poetic forms: synonymous parallelism, antithetical parallelism ,emblematic parallelism, and finally synthetic parallelism. If you want and explenation for each just click on the link.
WHO WROTE THE BOOK OF PROVERBS? Well most people think it was all King Solomon who penned the entire book but people have been debating forever who wrote the book of proverbs. During the reign of Solomon it was often the custom to place the name of the King or someone of prominence in writings in order to honor them, or to give those writings more prestige.Not only are the names "Agur" and "Lemuel" linked to other sections of the book, there are elements of disunity within the book that suggest more than one author. Some of the authorship is attributed to "Men of Hezekiah", though it is stated that they simply transcribed the proverbs rather than writing them of their own accord.
WHEN WAS PROVERBS WRITTEN? Dates for the writing of the book are also unclear. Due to the suggested authorship of Solomon and the collaboration of Hezekiah’s men there are some dates that can be worked with. However there are not enough to give specific timing to the completion of the book though it could have been as late as third century BC
WHAT IS THE THEME OF PROVERBS? The book of Proverbs can be linked to Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction." This theme of centrality of the knowledge of God runs through the entirety of the book. The instructions that are given, although they are for everyday circumstances, allude to humankind’s uprightness before God. The thought pattern that the reverence and respect for God in all circumstances brings true knowledge is encouraged in this book. The book centers on the willingness to learn as important. God’s people were brought into the belief that God’s law is something that is part of life and is a duty, and this required obedience. Proverbs calls this kind of obedience the love of the Lord. This obligation, which is similar to the knowledge of God that they had from the prophetic books, involves reverence, gratitude, and commitment to do the will of God in every circumstance. The main goal of Proverbs is to define clearly what it means to be fully devoted to God’s will and seeing his will accomplished in this world.
WHO WROTE THE BOOK OF PROVERBS? Well most people think it was all King Solomon who penned the entire book but people have been debating forever who wrote the book of proverbs. During the reign of Solomon it was often the custom to place the name of the King or someone of prominence in writings in order to honor them, or to give those writings more prestige.Not only are the names "Agur" and "Lemuel" linked to other sections of the book, there are elements of disunity within the book that suggest more than one author. Some of the authorship is attributed to "Men of Hezekiah", though it is stated that they simply transcribed the proverbs rather than writing them of their own accord.
WHEN WAS PROVERBS WRITTEN? Dates for the writing of the book are also unclear. Due to the suggested authorship of Solomon and the collaboration of Hezekiah’s men there are some dates that can be worked with. However there are not enough to give specific timing to the completion of the book though it could have been as late as third century BC
WHAT IS THE THEME OF PROVERBS? The book of Proverbs can be linked to Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction." This theme of centrality of the knowledge of God runs through the entirety of the book. The instructions that are given, although they are for everyday circumstances, allude to humankind’s uprightness before God. The thought pattern that the reverence and respect for God in all circumstances brings true knowledge is encouraged in this book. The book centers on the willingness to learn as important. God’s people were brought into the belief that God’s law is something that is part of life and is a duty, and this required obedience. Proverbs calls this kind of obedience the love of the Lord. This obligation, which is similar to the knowledge of God that they had from the prophetic books, involves reverence, gratitude, and commitment to do the will of God in every circumstance. The main goal of Proverbs is to define clearly what it means to be fully devoted to God’s will and seeing his will accomplished in this world.
Friday, July 11, 2008
In-perfection
The Sunlight creeps in
I open my eyes and see
The way God made thee
Please don't wear make up
You cover up the very
thing that I wake for
I open my eyes and see
The way God made thee
Please don't wear make up
You cover up the very
thing that I wake for
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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