Endurance Strength
May 31, 2013 Leave a comment
“But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 ERV
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BookNotes: The Brain That Changes Itself
May 30, 2013 Leave a comment
If I have to come up with a top 5 books that I’ve read, this one will be in the list. I’m not going to ruin the surprise but when you get a chance, find a way to acquire and read this book. Such an eye opener about almost anything related to the way we think and perceive things.
Although this is not a Christian book, the author mentioned Exodus 20:18 in the first chapter. Good enough for my credibility check at least he reads or know what a Bible verse is.
Exodus 20:18 – “And the saw the voices” [ During all this time, the people in the valley heard the thundering and saw the lightning on the mountain. They saw smoke rising from the mountain and heard the sound of the trumpet. They were afraid and shook with fear. They stood away from the mountain and watched.”
.Book-The Brain That Changes Itself
Author-Norman Doidge
ISBN: 9781921753091
Chapters: 11
Pages: 448
Excerpt
FAQ
Be Aware of Temptations But…
May 30, 2013 Leave a comment
Hebrews 4:15 ERV
“Jesus, our high priest, is able to understand our weaknesses. When Jesus lived on earth, he was tempted in every way. He was tempted in the same ways we are tempted, but he never sinned.”
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http://bible.us/406/heb.4.15.erv
Be aware of temptations but don’t give in.
Our responses to an invitation to cross the line between good and bad is a conscious decision we make. Although it might look like it is an auto pilot response, we do have at least 1 second to say yes or no and it is always our own choice. Someone wrote that decisions in life is very simple-it is either 1 or 0 like in the computer language; yes or a no, turn to the left or right, proceed or don’t, call or do not call, talk or do not talk, stay or go, engage or ignore, read or do not read, view or do not view, watch or do not watch, write or delete, yell or stay calm.
But how would you know when to use 1 or 0?
The simple answer lies in your belief system. What is your moral code based of. You have to have a set of life principle to follow. Pick a good and descent principles to live by and these 1’s and 0’s in life isn’t that complicated to execute.
Key to Greatness
May 29, 2013 Leave a comment
“Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.” James 4:10 ERV
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Prepare The Way
May 27, 2013 Leave a comment
Prepare The Way [Listen in Spotify]
Paul Wilbur
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We were born in the time of triumph
We were born on a battlefield
We were born for a such a time as this
We were born for a true revival
We were born for a harvest field
We were born for a such a time as this
So let the earth shake
Let the stars fall
Let the mountains tremble
We are not afraid
Let the people
Let the faithful stand and say
Prepare the way, He was
Prepare the way, He is
Prepare the way, He is to come
This is the sound of the generation
This is the song of the Royal King
You are born for such a time like this
He will return the declaration
He will appear every eye will see
We are born for a such a time as this
—
During worship yesterday at Celebration Church, I asked God to explain to me why there is calamity? [Tsunami, 9/11, wars, now Oklahoma tornado] but I came home with unanswered question. Today, as I opened Spotify and played my favorite Christian music, I stumbled upon the new album by Paul Wilbur “Your Great Name”. This song spoke to my heart and answered my question. I did not get my direct answer but I remember in the Bible that these days are coming… and warned us not to be surprised.
Our instructions: Prepare The Way
Motive Matters
May 27, 2013 Leave a comment
“People think that whatever they do is right, but the Lord judges the reasons for everything they do.” Proverbs 21:2 ERV
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http://bible.us/406/pro.21.2.erv
Motive Matters
“Motive-The psychological feature that arouse an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.”
A few years ago, my actions were interpreted as ungodly. The incident reminded me of how brutal misconception is. When a person interprets your action as negative or wrong, they start thinking- oh he must be this or that, or he is …., it is called “labeling”, one of the psychological self defeating belief. This belief if left unchecked or unproven most often leads to a greater damage.
There are deeper reasons why I do what I do and sometimes simple human beings outside my circle are unable to fathom the reasoning. Even my own family sometimes is unable to crack the code of why I do the things I do.
How do I select my next action?
1. If the action can benefit others.
2. If the action can glorify the Father.
3. If the action can be learned.
4. If the action can enhance the body, mind and spirit.
5. If the action can uplift someone.
6. If the action can produce a peace of mind.
7. If the action can build endurance and patience.
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Source of Joy; Day1059
May 26, 2013 Leave a comment
“Your help made me so happy. Give me that joy again. Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you.” Psalm 51:12 ERV
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http://bible.us/406/psa.51.12.erv
Source of Joy
It’s not riches.
It’s not material things.
It’s not physical sensation.
It’s not sexual satisfaction.
It’s not your spouse.
It’s not your friends.
It’s not your family.
It’s not travel.
It’s not good health.
It’s not intelligence.
It’s not jobs or work.
It’s not the ministry.
It’s not the accomplishment.
It’s not receiving praise or compliment.
It’s not reaching the highest mark.
It’s not watching your child succeed in life.
It’s not surviving a calamity.
The source of joy is knowing that you have a genuine and real and personal connection to God.
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God can …; Day1058
May 25, 2013 1 Comment
“Jesus looked at them and said, “That is something people cannot do, but God can. He can do anything.”” Mark 10:27 ERV
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http://bible.us/406/mrk.10.27.erv
God can…
I’m trying to find answers why sometimes I experienced impossible circumstances in my life and every time, I came empty handed. Last week a co-worker saw my fried chicken in my lunch plate and automatically declared that I violated my cardiac diet. I told him that I am in >1000 days after stent#2 and left the statement hanging.
When we believe on something, I think that we must also take a step towards faith even deeper by just saying “God can …”
God can heal my heart.
God can protect me.
God can protect my wife and family.
God can give me wisdom at work.
God can heal my broken relationship.
God can heal my mind.
God can help me find a job.
God can provide me a lifetime partner.
God can extend my arms to reach out.
God can use me in a special way.
God can …
24/7 Connection; Day1057
May 24, 2013 Leave a comment
““I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit. But separated from me you won’t be able to do anything.” John 15:5 ERV
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http://bible.us/406/jhn.15.5.erv
24/7 Connections
We can know everything, we can gain new insights from books, we can acquire great truths from education and experience but always remember that the bottom line is we must always be connected to Christ 24/7.
I won’t be here forever for the three of you but always remember that you saw something in me and it is real. You too must make that connection – faith.
Hoping that new horizons brings joy to you even for just a few days.
Self Control; Day1056
May 23, 2013 Leave a comment
“People who cannot control themselves are like cities without walls to protect them.” Proverbs 25:28 ERV
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http://bible.us/406/pro.25.28.erv
Self-control-the act of denying yourself, controlling your impulses; the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Beyond Beauty; Day1055
May 22, 2013 Leave a comment
Proverbs 31:30 ERV
“Grace and beauty can fool you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.”
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Against the Norm; Day1054
May 21, 2013 1 Comment
Mark 8:34, 35 ERV
“Then Jesus called the crowd and his followers to him. He said, “Any of you who want to be my follower must stop thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the cross that is given to you for following me. Any of you who try to save the life you have will lose it. But you who give up your life for me and for the Good News will save it.”
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2002 Yukon 2WD Retrofit
May 16, 2013 Leave a comment
PROJECT: Old Truck Retrofit
PURPOSE: To prepare the vehicle for a cross country road trip
Previous Destinations:
Texas to Florida – 3x
Texas to New York to DC –1x
My old truck failed the annual safety inspection due to a worn out tires which was installed in 2002 but I was able to persuade the safety inspector to just give me a reminder/note in my inspection paper stating that tires needs replacement. I was aiming for another year of riding the worn out tires until last week when I was picking up my mail when I accidentally glanced my left front tire with a 3” crack on it and about to become a disaster. I was left with no choice but to come up with a quick and creative solution.
I decided to enhance the appearance of the vehicle without changing any suspension parts and spending unnecessary product just to make room for an oversized tire. After a careful mathematical calculation of my wheel clearance with the current setup, I was finally able to pick the right product for my wheel and tire upgrade. Nothing special being done to the vehicle except for the trimming of the left front rubber guard which was rubbing with the wheel when turning full lock to the right. Other than that, the vehicle is stock.
Wheel size: 17×8.5
Tire Size: 295x70x17
2002 GMC Yukon SLT 2WD Wheels and Tires Upgrade
Wheels
Method Fat Five 17×8.5, 6×139, [Tire Rack]
Size: 17×8.5
Offset: 0mm
Backspacing: 4.72"
Bolt Pattern: 6-139
Rec. Tire Size: 265/70-17
Weight: 31.35lbs.
Finish: Black Painted
Construction: 1 Pc. Gravity Cast
Finish Warranty: 2 Years
Manufactured in China
Hub Bore: 78.3 mm or 3.08
Stud Size: 14×1.5
Tires
Nitto Grappler:
Size: 295x70x17
Supplier [NTB Round Rock]
Old Tires Information
Mileage: 75668 Miles
Years: 11 years
Previous Tires: Goodrich 285x75x16
Previous Wheels: GM Stock: 16×7
Suspension
Stock
Lift: None
Wheel Spacers: None
Problem
Rubbing at Left Front Wheel
Solution: Trim rubber guard
References:
Tire Rack Method Fat Five
Nitto Terra Grappler
Tire Size Calculator
INCIDENT: Running a Red Light Lesson +Countermeasure
May 11, 2013 1 Comment
INCIDENT: My 17 years old son ignored the right turn red traffic light. Parents paid $75.00 fine.
DATE: March 1, 2013, Friday 20:15:24
LOCATION: Intersection of Red Bud and Forest Creek Ln
COUNTERMEASURE: Explain what a Red Light is. It means a complete STOP
No. of Days having a license: 70 Days [since December 21, 2012]
Penalty: $75.00
Benefit: Brain mapping of RED LIGHT = COMPLETE STOP
ISFailure-RunningARedLight.pdf
Analysis: $75.00 Unnecessary Fine 17 Years old son ran a red light
Training Issue
Lack of knowledge
Unaware of the law
Unaware of what the red traffic light means
Countermeasure: Explain what a Red Light is. It means a complete STOP
Trainer [me] did not mention in training
Mechanical Failure
Brakes did not work
Road slippery
Traffic Light Camera Problem
Traffic camera triggered prematurely
Traffic proximity sensor malfuntion
Attitude
Don’t care
In a hurry
Rebelling against authority
Totally ignoring the red light
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MindMap-PDSA
May 10, 2013 Leave a comment
PDSA Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
PLAN
1. Clearly and objectively state the problem
2. Give some background and context so that everyone can gain a common understanding
3. Conduct "5Why" analysis to identify root causes
4. Brainstorm countermeasures and create hypothesis to test them.
DO
5. Follow the scientific method to test the hypothesis
6. Change things and if the change is not good, change it again until it is better
7. Rather than waiting for one perfect solution, try many small things that can be done quickly.
8. Gather the facts (data) based on direct observation of the experiment.
STUDY
9. Face the facts
10. Reflect carefully on what worked and what did not work with the experiment.
11. In each case, ask "Why?" until there is clear understanding of what was the and what was not
ACT
12. If the countermeasures were effective, make the new method a standard that can be audited and maintained.
13. If the same countermeasure can be applied to the similar problems to benefit others, do so.
14. Observe the new current condition and set new targets towards the ideal condition, return to Plan
15. If the countermeasure is not effective, repeat the cycle beginning with the Plan Phase.
PDSA-Actual
Problem Statement
Background
5 Why Analysis
Countermeasures
Implement Countermeasures
Freeware Mind Mapping Software
May 8, 2013 Leave a comment
I was looking for a cheap and simple alternative to Visio 2010 mind mapping and fault tree feature and I found these two applications to be just as effective. Please add these to your toolbox. .
Download Freemind
Download Freeplane
Download Sample GTD Mindmap.pdf
2.5 hours of Praise and Worship; Day1038
May 6, 2013 Leave a comment
"One of these nights, you will be with me. It is hard to describe but one thing for sure, you will never be the same." — at Celebration Church.
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his Temple!
Praise him in heaven, his strong fortress!
Praise him for the great things he does!
Praise him for all his greatness!
Praise him with trumpets and horns!
Praise him with harps and lyres!
Praise him with tambourines and dancing!
Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise him with loud cymbals!
Praise him with crashing cymbals!
Everything that breathes, praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Psalms 150:1-6