I feel like a moron. About 2 weeks ago I changed out all the hoses on my truck and replaced the thermostat. I am a computer tech, not a mechanic and now more than ever I know that.
Last night on the way home, my prayer life became much more active as the damn truck started running hot (not overheating but 3/4 the way up).
Since rural Oregon would be a good setting for the movie deliverance and it was a dark cold rainy night (sounds horror like). I couldnt help but be haunted by images of Ned Beatty sqealing like a pig and toothless people with guns. I prayed my way home.
Unfortunately my mechanic is the town I work in and not the town I live in so I had to drive overheating truck through the backwoods again this morning.
Thank God, I made it. Well it turns out the problem is I didnt burp the cooling system. I didnt realize it needed burping. Apparently air got in there, got hot and fried the thermostat. So in other words, I fucked up my own truck.
So I proclaim myself, an idiot and pay the $105. I hope to God thats all thats wrong with it.
Anyway, thats my rant today, anyone who tells you to do your own car work because you cant hurt anything is lying. Just like you cant hurt your computer. Yeah right.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Pat Robertson Does it Again
According to Pat, we have a lot to look forward to this year.
On January 2, 2007, during the 700 Club show, he said that God spoke to him and told him of "mass killings" in 2007. He added "The Lord didn't say nuclear. But I do believe it will be something like that."[66]
I suppose Pat hopes that those who die will be
non-republicans.
What a freaking moron. He predicted the Northwest would be devestated by a Tsunami in 2006, Im still here and as I write this, I am about a mile from the big ole pacific. I guess I should be sharkmeat by now.
So Pat, we will have to watch out for this "something like nuclear". Everyone buy a bomb shelter quick.
On January 2, 2007, during the 700 Club show, he said that God spoke to him and told him of "mass killings" in 2007. He added "The Lord didn't say nuclear. But I do believe it will be something like that."[66]
I suppose Pat hopes that those who die will be
non-republicans.
What a freaking moron. He predicted the Northwest would be devestated by a Tsunami in 2006, Im still here and as I write this, I am about a mile from the big ole pacific. I guess I should be sharkmeat by now.
So Pat, we will have to watch out for this "something like nuclear". Everyone buy a bomb shelter quick.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Drinking
I want to say right out that I think its OK to drink alcohol as a Christian. Not that I drink much. People like to condemn for drinking. It sure would make Church more interesting.
NO I AM NOT DRINKING NOW. Im at work for crying out loud.
NO I AM NOT DRINKING NOW. Im at work for crying out loud.
A positive note
I realize how much I really do have to be thankful for. I have a wonderful wife. I am employed (even if it sucks at times and is 67 miles away). I have a good relationship with both my parents even though they hate each other. I have a working vehicle. They dont have blizzards in Oregon and these turds dont have the power to control me.
What is up?
Today is the first sort of business day of the new year. I am looking at this new year as new beginning. A new hope. However, it seems that many out here woke up on the wrong side of the bed and hate the world in this new year. People have threatened to sue. Customers complaining. Old people whining about being on a fixed income. A new year is a clean slate. Why must so many people crap all over it. I want to love people. I want to see them as God does, but people are so gosh darn unlovable.
I am tired, cold and soaking wet. I want to wake up tomorrow to a different world. Maybe the one that left when the old year left.
Anyone remember Ghostbusters 2? The river of negatively charged slime. I think that river must have flooded over onto the residents of Oregon this weekend.
My character and integrity were attacked by a fellow Christian this weekend who tried to make me lose my job. I called her on it. She apologized and I forgive. Why was it necessary to take that jab at me? I forgive but the hole from the knife is still there. As it heals, scar tissue will form. Eventually I fear I will be as pathetic and hardended as the old people I complain about. I realize its not them I fear, but I fear what I will become. I want to be like Christ. I want to care but I also want to tell those miserable people to shut the fsck up.
Oh well, I guess I need to pray. Pray for the wretched miserable people. Pray that whoever hurt them will become a better person. Pray that I dont end up like them. I would rather die than be that way. Pray that God has it in his heart to forgive them.
I guess deep down I do still care. Thats why it hurts so damn much sometimes.
I am tired, cold and soaking wet. I want to wake up tomorrow to a different world. Maybe the one that left when the old year left.
Anyone remember Ghostbusters 2? The river of negatively charged slime. I think that river must have flooded over onto the residents of Oregon this weekend.
My character and integrity were attacked by a fellow Christian this weekend who tried to make me lose my job. I called her on it. She apologized and I forgive. Why was it necessary to take that jab at me? I forgive but the hole from the knife is still there. As it heals, scar tissue will form. Eventually I fear I will be as pathetic and hardended as the old people I complain about. I realize its not them I fear, but I fear what I will become. I want to be like Christ. I want to care but I also want to tell those miserable people to shut the fsck up.
Oh well, I guess I need to pray. Pray for the wretched miserable people. Pray that whoever hurt them will become a better person. Pray that I dont end up like them. I would rather die than be that way. Pray that God has it in his heart to forgive them.
I guess deep down I do still care. Thats why it hurts so damn much sometimes.
Monday, January 01, 2007
War, what is it good for?
In the old days back when I lived in Minnesota, I was around people who were of the religious right influence. I was a republican because I was told to be. It was just a given that if you love the Lord, you gotta love Pres Bush.
After moving to Oregon, I have become deprogrammed and realize that most of what ole W does is not compatible with Christ.
I believe the war in Iraq, was based on lies and was a personal vendetta against Saddam and otherwise about money.
I am now more left in the spectrum and realize Christians shouldnt kill their enemies, but love them. I think I have become a hippy.
Heres another twist. I think that if there was ever a justification for war, it would be to overthrow the government in Darfur to save the people. Not saying thats the way because I am now antiwar, but the way the US pickes and chooses their battles is sick.
Also why do many Christians justify this. Whatever happend to:
Thou shalt not kill
Love your enemies
Blessed are the peacemakers.
I could find more. Where are the Christian hippies? Where are those who want to save his people not kill them? Where are those who value and protect nature? Where are those who are not in love with money? Where are the true followers of Christ?
I have been blessed to find friends. Mostly in this online community that seem to share some of my values.
If any of you remember the Lorax, I would say to you, Jesus is not the Once-Ler
After moving to Oregon, I have become deprogrammed and realize that most of what ole W does is not compatible with Christ.
I believe the war in Iraq, was based on lies and was a personal vendetta against Saddam and otherwise about money.
I am now more left in the spectrum and realize Christians shouldnt kill their enemies, but love them. I think I have become a hippy.
Heres another twist. I think that if there was ever a justification for war, it would be to overthrow the government in Darfur to save the people. Not saying thats the way because I am now antiwar, but the way the US pickes and chooses their battles is sick.
Also why do many Christians justify this. Whatever happend to:
Thou shalt not kill
Love your enemies
Blessed are the peacemakers.
I could find more. Where are the Christian hippies? Where are those who want to save his people not kill them? Where are those who value and protect nature? Where are those who are not in love with money? Where are the true followers of Christ?
I have been blessed to find friends. Mostly in this online community that seem to share some of my values.
If any of you remember the Lorax, I would say to you, Jesus is not the Once-Ler
Happy New Year
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from all of us here in Albany Oregon.
May you all have a blessed and fulfilling new year.
May you all have a blessed and fulfilling new year.
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