Legendary Edition

Can hardly wait for Sept 14th.  That is the day Halo Reach is released to the masses.  Yes, I have my Halo Reach Legendary Edition reserved and ready for pick up at 12:01 am.  I also ordered it through Game Stop who has said they will include a code for an amour permutation that is exclusive to Game Stop.

I am also going to take the time to play the original Halo game, as there may be some additional “flair” that is offered to people who play the original Halo game (on the PC, not XBOX).

Posted from North Chicago, Illinois, United States.

how many things will you try?

how many things will you yearn to experience?

before you realize?

A true disciple loves Jesus above all else. (Luke 14:26). Decisions you make for Christ may not be popular with your family and friends.

A true disciple lives like a dead man. (Luke 14:27). It does not mean pains or trials. It means living like you have died to your old self.

A true disciple considers the value of a strong finish. (Luke 14:28-30). The value of finishing well as a disciple. Don’t be a spiritual dropout. Examples of dropouts – Noah and Solomon.

A true disciple surrenders to a stronger king. (Luke 14:31). We are one king. God is the other. In the past kings who surrendered to other kings would become slaves. Are you willing to be a slave to Christ?

A true disciple stays pure to preserve goodness. (Luke 14:34-35). Salt was used as a preservative in the day of Jesus. We must learn to stand up and speak.

This is challenging for me. I look at this set of passages and I realize I am further away from being a disciple of Jesus than I thought I was.

God, over the next year guide me to become more of a devoted follower of Christ.

-brian

Posted from Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States.

Finally able to settle back into a routine.  Haley is back from her nannying trip – and is now at work.  Some youth students are away at Silver Birch Ranch this week with our youth pastor Matt Myers.  They will be joining up with Jon Duey and Jason Chenoweth.  Looking forward to see what God will do this week up there.

On a personal note – I’m swamped with things to do.  This passage in the Bible was given to me…“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10  Perfect words of encouragement for me.

Have a great week!

-brian

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This isn’t about you. It’s not about me.

You have a talent…

…but,

it comes with sacrifice.

Believe me.

And it’s time for you to realize…

that the talent,

it doesn’t belong to just you anymore.

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managed to rip out another room of carpeting.  does anyone have any suggestions for removing the staples and the wood tack boards easily?

-brian

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If you are a neuroscientist and you need to learn how to do scientific computing in Matlab, go out and buy this book and help my friend Mike out…  http://amzn.to/bTiOCO

-brian

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Had a busy but fulfilling evening… talked to Haley for a bit on Skype, managed to get the garage door broken down into the sizes required by bulk waste and rolled up the carpeting into no less than a 3foot roll, mowed the lawn, (had to turn the backyard lights on to see) and finally took the trash and recyclables out…

Took a hot shower and now it’s time to veg….

-brian

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In 2007 Bridget Bergquist and Joel Blum of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor discovered that Hg’s two stable magnetic isotopes, 199Hg and 201Hg, sometimes exhibit slightly different behavior from that of the five stable nonmagnetic isotopes. The difference is attributed mostly to coupling between nuclear and electronic spins, which facilitates electron spin flips in certain photoinitiated reactions. Consequently, the varying isotopic compositions of natural samples can provide information about the Hg cycle and sources of Hg pollution.

I am excited to hear that former classmates are doing well…

-brian

Posted from North Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Well said – this is more than just sponsorship – this is child development…

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