You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality), how can its saltiness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men.  Matthew 5:13

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 15Mile Time Trial
2. Celebration Church
3. Yard Maintenance
4. Iron clothes

Barnes on Mat 5:13 –
Ye are the salt of the earth – Salt renders food pleasant and palatable, and preserves from putrefaction. So Christians, by their lives and instructions, are to keep the world from entire moral corruption. By bringing down the blessing of God in answer to their prayers, and by their influence and example, they save the world from universal vice and crime.

Salt have lost its savour – That is, if it has become tasteless, or has lost its preserving properties. The salt used in this country is a chemical compound – chloride of sodium – and if the saltiness were lost, or it were to lose its savor, there would be nothing remaining. It enters into the very nature of the substance. In eastern countries, however, the salt used was impure, or mingled with vegetable or earthy substances, so that it might lose the whole of its saltiness, and a considerable quantity of earthy matter remain. This was good for nothing, except that it was used to place in paths, or walks, as we use gravel. This kind of salt is common still in that country. It is found in the earth in veins or layers, and when exposed to the sun and rain, loses its saltiness entirely. Maundrell says, “I broke a piece of it, of which that part that was exposed to the rain, sun, and air, though it had the sparks and particles of salt, yet it had perfectly lost its savor. The inner part, which was connected to the rock, retained its savor, as I found by proof. So Dr. Thomson (The Land and the Book, vol. ii. pp. 43, 44) says, “I have often seen just such salt, and the identical disposition of it that our Lord has mentioned. A merchant of Sidon having farmed of the government the revenue from the importation of salt, brought over an immense quantity from the marshes of Cyprus – enough, in fact, to supply the whole province for at least 20 years. This he had transferred to the mountains, to cheat the government out of some small percentage. Sixty-five houses in June – Lady Stanhope’s village were rented and filled with salt. These houses have merely earthen floors, and the salt next the ground, in a few years, entirely spoiled. I saw large quantities of it literally thrown into the street, to be trodden underfoot by people and beasts. It was ‘good for nothing.’
“It should be stated in this connection that the salt used in this country is not manufactured by boiling clean salt water, nor quarried from mines, but is obtained from marshes along the seashore, as in Cyprus, or from salt lakes in the interior, which dry up in summer, as the one in the desert north of Palmyra, and the great lake of Jebbul, southeast of Aleppo.
“Maundrell, who visited the lake at Jebbul, tells us that he found salt there which had entirely ‘lost its savor,’ and the same abounds among the debris at Usdum, and in other localities of rocksalt at the south end of the Dead Sea. Indeed, it is a well-known fact that the salt of this country, when in contact with the ground, or exposed to rain and sun, does become insipid and useless. From the manner in which it is gathered, much earth and other impurities are necessarily collected with it. Not a little of it is so impure that it cannot be used at all, and such salt soon effloresces and turns to dust – not to fruitful soil, however. It is not only good for nothing itself, but it actually destroys all fertility wherever it is thrown; and this is the reason why it is cast into the street. There is a sort of verbal verisimilitude in the manner in which our Lord alludes to the act: ‘it is cast out’ and ‘trodden under foot;’ so troublesome is this corrupted salt, that it is carefully swept up, carried forth, and thrown into the street. There is no place about the house, yard, or garden where it can be tolerated. No man will allow it to be thrown on to his field, and the only place for it is the street, and there it is cast to be trodden underfoot of men.”

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Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world. 1John 4:4

There are times that we feel powerless and helpless when we face a big temptation or facing a huge unsolvable problem [in our eyes] or encountering an enormous mountain in our journey.  There are times that we feel giving up is our only option when all the worlds problem land in our shoulder at once.  How do we encourage ourselves when those situations arise? How do we face adversities? How do we handle discouragement? How do we face a loss? How do we face death?  How do we handle failure?  The simple answer is – there is a greater person living with us, who is with us in every situation. He will provide us a way out if we let Him.  Be encouraged! We are not alone in this journey. Song of the day is Awesome In This Place from the album  The Secret Place .

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2. Work 10H
3.

Barnes on 1John 4:4
”Ye are of God – You are of his family; you have embraced his truth, and imbibed his Spirit.

Little children – Notes, 1Jo_2:1.
And have overcome them – Have triumphed over their arts and temptations; their endeavors to draw you into error and sin. The word them in this place seems to refer to the false prophets or teachers who collectively constituted antichrist. The meaning is, that they had frustrated or thwarted all their attempts to turn them away from the truth.

Because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world – God, who dwells in your hearts, and by whose strength and grace alone you have been enabled to achieve this victory, is more mighty than Satan, who rules in the hearts of the people of this world, and whose seductive arts are seen in the efforts of these false teachers. The apostle meant to say that it was by no power of their own that they achieved this victory, but it was to be traced solely to the fact that God dwelt among them, and had preserved them by his grace. What was true then is true now. He who dwells in the hearts of Christians by his Spirit, is infinitely more mighty than Satan, “the ruler of the darkness of this world;” and victory, therefore, over all his arts and temptations may be sure. In his conflicts with sin, temptation, and error, the Christian should never despair, for his God will insure him the victory.”

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And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

Sometimes a friend will ask me this question “How do you deal with bad habits that you really want/need to get rid of?” My personal answer is “self discipline” and sometimes it just works.  Sometimes we’d like to cleanup our lives with the garbage that we carry ie. negative emotions like anger, jealousy, fear, resentment and anxiety etc or we tried to get rid of some bad habits such as those that destroys our physical body ie. drinking, smoking, drugs, over-eating etc.  Yes, how do you turn around from those things. The short answer is, REPENT and TRULY REPENT EVERYDAY and you shall receive the gift.  That’s it. So simple and short but so amazing it can turn your life around. Try it, that’s the only medicine available for that type of disease.  A close friend of mine started going to church with me but sometimes her mouth will say something that is inappropriate [slip of a tongue i think] and then I just look at her and not say a word and then she realized that she’s not suppose to say those things anymore.  The only way to cleanse ourselves is a daily repentance and a daily renewal of our mind. How? Well, you can start reading good stuff everyday,  Feed your mind with good things and your mouth and actions will also be good. Remember, the journey starts with REPENTANCE.

Barnes made an elaborate explanation of Acts 2:38, Please take your time to read and absorb what he wrote.  While I am writing this entry I am listening to this song in repeat mode Above All by Paul Baloche, here’s the complete album . [Elie, give me a shout out if you are still there.]

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1. 5Mile Time Trial
2. Work 10H
3.

Barnes on Act 2:38 –
“Then Peter said unto them – Peter had been the chief speaker, though others had also addressed them. He now, in the name of all, directed the multitude what to do.

Repent – See the notes on Mat_3:2. Repentance implies sorrow for sin as committed against God, along with a purpose to forsake it. It is not merely a fear of the consequences of sin or of the wrath of God in hell. It is such a view of sin, as evil in itself, as to lead the mind to hate it and forsake it. Laying aside all view of the punishment of sin, the true penitent hates it. Even if sin were the means of procuring him happiness; if it would promote his gratification and be unattended with any future punishment, he would hate it and turn from it. The mere fact that it is evil, and that God hates it, is a sufficient reason why those who are truly penitent hate it and forsake it. False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself. These persons whom Peter addressed had been merely alarmed; they were afraid of wrath, and especially of the wrath of the Messiah. They had no true sense of sin as an evil, but were simply afraid of punishment. This alarm Peter did not regard as by any means genuine repentance. Such conviction for sin would soon wear off, unless their repentance became thorough and complete. Hence, he told them to repent, to turn from sin, to exercise sorrow for it as an evil and bitter thing, and to express their sorrow in the proper manner. We may learn here:
(1) That there is no safety in mere conviction for sin: it may soon pass off, and leave the soul as thoughtless as before.
(2) there is no goodness or holiness in mere alarm or conviction. The devils …tremble. A man may fear who yet has a firm purpose to do evil, if he can do it with impunity.
(3) many are greatly troubled and alarmed who never repent. There is no situation where souls are so easily deceived as here. Alarm is taken for repentance; trembling for godly sorrow; and the fear of wrath is taken to be the true fear of God.
(4) true repentance is the only thing in such a state of mind that can give any relief. An ingenuous confession of sin, a solemn purpose to forsake it, and a true hatred of it, is the only thing that can give the mind composure. Such is the constitution of the mind that nothing else will furnish relief. But the moment we are willing to make an open confession of guilt, the mind is delivered of its burden, and the convicted soul finds peace. Until this is done, and the hold on sin is broken, there can be no peace.
(5) we see here what direction is to be given to a convicted sinner. We are not to direct him to wait; nor to lead him to suppose that he is in a good way; nor to tell him to continue to seek; nor to call him a mourner; nor to take sides with him, as if God were wrong and harsh; nor to advise him to read, and search, and postpone the subject to a future time. We are to direct him to repent; to mourn over his sins, and to forsake them. Religion demands that he should at once surrender himself to God by genuine repentance; by confession that God is right and that he is wrong; and by a firm purpose to live a life of holiness.

Be baptized – See the notes on Mat_3:6, Mat_3:16. The direction which Christ gave to his apostles was that they should baptize all who believed, Mat_28:19; Mar_16:16. The Jews had not been baptized; and a baptism now would be a profession of the religion of Christ, or a declaration made before the world that they embraced Jesus as their Messiah. It was equivalent to saying that they should publicly and professedly embrace Jesus Christ as their Saviour. The gospel requires such a profession, and no one is at liberty to withhold it. A similar declaration is to be made to all who are inquiring the way to life. They are to exercise repentance; and then, without any unnecessary delay, to evince it by partaking of the ordinances of the gospel. If people are unwilling to profess religion, they have none. If they will not, in the proper way, show that they are truly attached to Christ, it is proof that they have no such attachment. Baptism is the application of water, as expressive of the need of purification, and as emblematic of the influences from God that can alone cleanse the soul. It is also a form of dedication to the service of God.

In the name of Jesus Christ – Not εἰς  eis, into, but ἐπί  epi, upon. The usual form of baptism is into the name of the Father, etc. – εἰς  eis. Here it does not mean to be baptized by the authority of Jesus Christ, but it means to be baptized for him and his service; to be consecrated in this way, and by this public profession, to him and to his cause. The expression is literally upon the name of Jesus Christ: that is, as the foundation of the baptism, or as that on which its propriety rested or was based. In other words, it is with an acknowledgment of him in that act as being what his name imports the Sinner’s only Hope, his Redeemer, Lord, Justifier, King (Prof. Hackett, in loco). The name of Jesus Christ means the same as Jesus Christ himself. To be baptized to his name is to be devoted to him. The word “name” is often thus used. The profession which they were to make amounted to this: a confession of sins; a hearty purpose to turn from them; a reception of Jesus as the Messiah and as a Saviour; and a determination to become his followers and to be devoted to his service. Thus, 1Co_10:2, to be baptized unto Moses means to take him as a leader and guide. It does not follow that, in administering the ordinance of baptism, they used only the name of Jesus Christ. It is much more probable that they used the form prescribed by the Saviour himself Mat_28:19; though, as the special mark of a Christian is that he receives and honors Jesus Christ, this name is used here as implying the whole. The same thing occurs in Act_19:5.

For the remission of sins – Not merely the sin of crucifying the Messiah, but of all sins. There is nothing in baptism itself that can wash away sin. That can be done only by the pardoning mercy of God through the atonement of Christ. But baptism is expressive of a willingness to be pardoned in that way, and is a solemn declaration of our conviction that there is no other way of remission. He who comes to be baptized, comes with a professed conviction that he is a sinner; that there is no other way of mercy but in the gospel, and with a professed willingness to comply with the terms of salvation, and to receive it as it is offered through Jesus Christ.

And ye shall receive … – The gift of the Holy Spirit here does not mean his extraordinary gifts, or the power of working miracles, but it simply means, you shall partake of the influences of the Holy Spirit “as far as they may be adapted to your case” – as far as may be needful for your comfort, peace, and sanctification. There is no evidence that they were all endowed with the power of working miracles, nor does the connection of the passage require us thus to understand it. Nor does it mean that they had not been awakened “by his influences.” All true conviction is from him, Joh_16:8-10. But it is also the office of the Spirit to comfort, to enlighten, to give peace, and thus to give evidence that the soul is born again. To this, probably, Peter refers; and this all who are born again and profess faith in Christ possess. There is peace, calmness, joy; there is evidence of piety, and that evidence is the product of the influences of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,” etc., Gal_5:22, Gal_5:24.”

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Your faithfulness is from generation to generation; You have established the earth, and it stands fast.  Psalm119:90

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Barnes Psa 119:90 –
“Thy faithfulness – The accomplishment of thy promises.
Is unto all generations – Margin, “to generation and generation.” From one generation to another. The generations of people change and pass away, but thy promises do not change. They are as applicable to one generation as to another; they meet every generation alike. The people of no one age can lay any exclusive claim to them, or feel that they were made only for them. They are as universal – as much adapted to the new generations that come upon the earth – as the light of the sun, ever-enduring, is; or as the fountains and streams, which flow from age to age.

Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth – Margin, “Standeth.” It is firm. The earth thus established or made firm, is an illustration of thy faithfulness, and of the stability and permanence of thy promises. It is the same from generation to generation, with its rivers, streams, and fountains; with its fruits and flowers; with its balmy air and its sweet prospects; with its riches of gold and silver; with its pearls and diamonds; with its treasures of land and ocean. So is the word of God – so are the gracious promises which he has addressed to people – the same in every age.”

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So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me?  Hebrews 13:6 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2. Send ICOM Z1A for repair
3. TTRM-Time to read the manual-Echolink Documentation

Barnes on Hebrews 13:6
” So that we may boldly say – Without any hesitation or doubt, In all times of perplexity and threatening want; in all times when we scarcely know whence the supplies for our necessities are to come, we may put our trust in God, and be assured that he will not leave us to suffer. In the facts which occur under the providential dealings, there is a ground for confidence on this subject which is not always exercised even by good people. It remains yet to be shown that they who exercise simple trust in God for the supply of their wants are ever forsaken; compare Psa_37:25.

The Lord is my helper – Substantially this sentiment is found in Psa_27:1, and Psa_118:6. The apostle does not adduce [bring forward] it as a quotation, but as language which a true Christian may employ. The sentiment is beautiful and full of consolation. What can we fear if we have the assurance that the Lord is on our side, and that he will help us? Man can do no more to us than he permits, and of course no more than will be for our own good; and under whatever trials we may be placed, we need be under no painful apprehensions, for God will be our protector and our friend.”

On going QSO worldwide, 0525 [without using a radio]

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For if we have become one with Him by sharing a death like His, we shall also be [one with Him in sharing] His resurrection [by a new life lived for God].  Romans 6:5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1Mile Swim
2. Test Drive Echolink [setup]
3.

Echolink Station – KC5OZQ [location]

Finally setup my Echolink station in Round Rock.  The VHF radio is not connected yet because I am missing the sound card interface.  I am not sure if I want to configure the ‘radio part’ because currently I am able to connect to any station all over the world just by using the Echolink application. So what is Echolink? Just do some reading at this link, they explained it better.  In short, it is a connection between a  Ham Radio Station to another Ham Radio station using internet protocol – meaning, you do not have to have an HF capabilities in order to communicate worldwide [non-RF]. The other good thing about Echolink is the simplicity of connecting to a remote repeater and listen to what is going on in the local area.

Why Ham Radio?
1. Emergency communication [The Last Mile]
2. Hobby

Requirements:
1. FCC license – need a Ham Radio License [Practice Test]
2. Broadband connection
3. Headset
4. VHF radio – optional

Echolink Software Setup
1. Download Echolink software from http://www.echolink.org/register_data.jsp 
2. Enter Callsign-kc5ozq and Email-
3. Run Setup
4. Launch Echolink Software and Unblock Firewall when prompted
5. Follow the Setup Wizard
6. Select Computer User – For PC Microphone and speaker only
7. Or Select Sysop – If connecting a radio
8. Select DSL/ Cable for Internet connection
9. Enter Callsign Information
callsign-kc5ozq
password-
email-
10. Select North America South as location
11. Run Firewall Test
Port 5200 – ok
Port 5198 – failed
Port 5199 – failed
11. Setup complete
12. Open IE at http://192.168.1.1
13. Add Firewall setting exception to the following port
Port 5198 – UDP
Port 5199 –UDP
14. Run Echolink Test
15. Validate callsign http://www.echolink.org/validation
16. Check email for validation instruction

Ham Stations and Repeater in the Philippines

Cebu Amateur Radio League DX7CA

AMSAT Echolink [url]

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He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me. Psalm 23:3-4 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 30Mile Cycling
2. 1k Swim
3. Find a cure for a 3MB/sec hard drive data transfer at work slowing down the I/O performance of a measurement equipment.
Possible medicine: PIO Mode to DMA – [MS KB Article kb817472]

Yesterday, TeamBritta was shopping at Barton Creek Mall and TeamRigel made the mall coffee shop my library. Me and Brent ended up reading for almost 2 hours.  ‘The other team gained more closet space, we gained knowledge’.

Clueless: Spiritual Gifts [myNotes]
 

Barnes Commentary on Psalm 23-3-4
Psa 23:3 –
He leadeth me beside the still waters – Margin, “waters of quietness.” Not stagnant waters, but waters not tempestuous and stormy; waters so calm, gentle, and still, as to suggest the idea of repose, and such as prompt to repose. As applied to the people of God, this denotes the calmness – the peace – the repose of the soul, when salvation flows as in a gently running stream; when there is no apprehension of want; when the heart is at; peace with God.
He restoreth my soul – literally, “He causes my life to return.” DeWette, “He quickens me,” or causes me to live. The word soul” here means life, or spirit, and not the soul in the strict sense in which the term is now used. It refers to the spirit when exhausted, weary, or sad; and the meaning is, that God quickens or vivifies the spirit when thus exhausted. The reference is not to the soul as wandering or backsliding from God, but to the life or spirit as exhausted, wearied, troubled, anxious, worn down with care and toil. the heart, thus exhausted, He re-animates. He brings back its vigor. He encourages it; excites it to new effort; fills it with new joy.
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness – In right paths, or right ways. He conducts me in the straight path that leads to Himself; He does not permit me to wander in ways that would lead to ruin. In reference to His people it is true:
(a) that He leads them in the path by which they become righteous, or by which they are “justified” before him; and
(b) that He leads them in the way of “uprightness” and “truth.” He guides them in the way to heaven; His constant care is evinced that they “may” walk in that path.
For his name’s sake – For His own sake; or, that His name may be honored. It is not primarily on their account; it is not solely that they may be saved. It is that He may be honored:
(a) in their being saved at all;
(b) in the manner in which it is done;
(c) in the influence of their whole life, under His guidance, as making known His own character and perfections.
Compare Isa_43:25; Isa_48:9; Isa_66:5; Jer_14:7. The feeling expressed in this verse is that of confidence in God; an assurance that he would always lead his people in the path in which they should go. Compare Psa_25:9. This he will always do if people will follow the directions of His word, the teachings of His Spirit, and the guidance of His providence. No one who submits to Him in this way will ever go astray!

Psa 23:4 –
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death – The meaning of this in the connection in which it occurs is this: “God will lead and guide me in the path of righteousness, even though that path lies through the darkest and most gloomy vale – through deep and dismal shades – in regions where there is no light, as if death had cast his dark and baleful shadow there. It is still a right path; it is a path of safety; and it will conduct me to bright regions beyond. In that dark and gloomy valley, though I could not guide myself, I will not be alarmed; I will not be afraid of wandering or of being lost; I will not fear any enemies there – for my Shepherd is there to guide me still.” On the word here rendered “shadow of death” – צלמות  tsalmâveth – see Job_3:5, note; and Isa_9:2, note. The word occurs besides only in the following places, in all of which it is rendered “shadow of death:” Job_10:21-22; Job_12:22; Job_16:16; Job_24:17 (twice); Job_28:3; Job_34:22; Job_38:17; Psa_44:19; Psa_107:10, Psa_107:14; Jer_2:6; Jer_13:16; Amo_5:8. The idea is that of death casting his gloomy shadow over that valley – the valley of the dead. Hence, the word is applicable to any path of gloom or sadness; any scene of trouble or sorrow; any dark and dangerous way. Thus understood, it is applicable not merely to death itself – though it embraces that – but to any or all the dark, the dangerous, and the gloomy paths which we tread in life: to ways of sadness, solitude, and sorrow. All along those paths God will be a safe and certain guide.
I will fear no evil – Dark, cheerless, dismal as it seems, I will dread nothing. The true friend of God has nothing to fear in that dark valley. His great Shepherd will accompany him there, and can lead him safely through, however dark it may appear. The true believer has nothing to fear in the most gloomy scenes of life; he has nothing to fear in the valley of death; he has nothing to fear in the grave; he has nothing to fear in the world beyond.
For thou art with me – Thou wilt be with me. Though invisible, thou wilt attend me. I shall not go alone; I shall not be alone. The psalmist felt assured that if God was with him he had nothing to dread there. God would be his companion, his comforter, his protector, his guide. How applicable is this to death! The dying man seems to go into the dark valley alone. His friends accompany him as far as they can, and then they must give him the parting hand. They cheer him with their voice until he becomes deaf to all sounds; they cheer him with their looks until his eye becomes dim, and he can see no more; they cheer him with the fond embrace until he becomes insensible to every expression of earthly affection, and then he seems to be alone. But the dying believer is not alone. His Saviour God is with him in that valley, and will never leave him. Upon His arm he can lean, and by His presence he will be comforted, until he emerges from the gloom into the bright world beyond. All that is needful to dissipate the terrors of the valley of death is to be able to say, “Thou art with me.”
Thy rod and thy staff – It may not be easy to mark the difference between these two words; but they would seem probably to refer, the latter to the “staff” which the shepherd used in walking, and the former to the “crook” which a shepherd used for guiding his flock. The image is that of a shepherd in attendance on his flock, with a staff on which he leans with one hand; in the other hand the “crook” or rod which was the symbol of his office. Either of these also might be used to guard the flock, or to drive off the enemies of the flock. The “crook” is said (see Rosenmuller, in loc.) to have been used to seize the legs of the sheep or goats when they were disposed to run away, and thus to keep them with the flock. “The shepherd invariably carries a rod or staff with him when he goes forth to feed his flock. It is often bent or hooked at one end, which gave rise to the shepherd’s crook in the hand of the Christian bishop. With this staff he rules and guides the flock to their green pastures, and defends them from their enemies. With it also he corrects them when disobedient, and brings them back when wandering.” (The land and the book, vol. i., p. 305.)
They comfort me – The sight of them consoles me. They show that the Shepherd is there. As significant of his presence and his office, they impart confidence, showing that he will not leave me alone, and that he will defend me.

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Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor’s] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1-12

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 15Mile Outdoor Time Trial
2. Celebration Church
3. Yard maintenance
4. 1K swim
5. Organize office

Matthew Henry’s Commentary [read full chapter]
…”IV. A blessing is pronounced on those who endure their exercises and trials, as here directed: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, Jam_1:12. Observe,
1. It is not the man who suffers only that is blessed, but he who endures, who with patience and constancy goes through all difficulties in the way of his duty.

2. Afflictions cannot make us miserable, if it be not our own fault. A blessing may arise from them, and we may be blessed in them. They are so far from taking away a good man’s felicity that they really increase it.

3. Sufferings and temptations are the way to eternal blessedness: When he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, dokimos genomenos – when he is approved, when his graces are found to be true and of the highest worth (so metals are tried as to their excellency by the fire), and when his integrity is manifested, and all is approved of the great Judge. Note hence, To be approved of God is the great aim of a Christian in all his trials; and it will be his blessedness at last, when he shall receive the crown of life. The tried Christian shall be a crowned one: and the crown he shall wear will be a crown of life. It will be life and bliss to him, and will last for ever. We only bear the cross for a while, but we shall wear the crown to eternity.

4. This blessedness, involved in a crown of life, is a promised thing to the righteous sufferer. It is therefore what we may most surely depend upon: for, when heaven and earth shall pass away, this word of God shall not fail of being fulfilled. But withal let us take notice that our future reward comes, not as a debt, but by a gracious promise.

5. Our enduring temptations must be from a principle of love to God and to our Lord Jesus Christ, otherwise we are not interested in this promise: The Lord hath promised to those that love him. Paul supposes that a man may for some point of religion even give his body to be burnt, and yet not be pleasing to God, nor regarded by him, because of his want of charity, or a prevailing sincere love to God and man, 1Co_13:3.

6. The crown of life is promised not only to great and eminent saints, but to all those who have the love of God reigning in their hearts. Every soul that truly loves God shall have its trials in this world fully recompensed in that world above where love is made perfect. “

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For I am the least [worthy] of the apostles, who am not fit or deserving to be called an apostle, because I once wronged and pursued and molested the church of God [oppressing it with cruelty and violence]. But by the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not [found to be] for nothing (fruitless and without effect). In fact, I worked harder than all of them [the apostles], though it was not really I, but the grace (the unmerited favor and blessing) of God which was with me. 1Co 15:9-10

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Leg Workout-Indoor Cycling
2.
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And you will be hated and detested by everybody for My name’s sake, but he who patiently perseveres and endures to the end will be saved (made a partaker of the salvation by Christ, and delivered from spiritual death).  Mark 13:13

Short Productivity+Sharepoint eBook [download] 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

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If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action]. 1 John 1:9

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
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How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of men take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.  Psalm36:7

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Summarize Key Learnings from NI Week then turn it into ideas to solve problems.
2.
3.

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And the Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in every work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, of your cattle, of your land, for good; for the Lord will again delight in prospering you, as He took delight in your fathers,  If you obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with all your being.  Deuteronomy 30:9-10

NI Week [information]
NI Week Conference Program [view]
myPictures [view]
In a box field sensor kit with no computer [only Compact RIO]
 
Map to Austin Convention Center

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Dental appointment
2. Attend NI Week Day01
3. 1Mile Swim

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Aking inilagay na lagi ang Panginoon sa harap ko: sapagka’t kung siya ay nasa aking kanan, hindi ako makikilos.
I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.  Psalm16:8

Skydrive is now merged with OfficeLive [free]-Meaning-you can now edit/create any office docs online without MS Office [link]
Key Points:
Requirement-Windows Live account or Hotmail or MSN Account
Download SkyDrive Explorer to make you Skydrive folder accessible in Windows Explorer. [download]
Store your original file locally just in case the internet goes down and you will not have access to your documents

Your Place [myNotes]

Excel Web App [sample] 
Sharepoint 2010 have this feature now.

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 30Mile Bike
2. 1K swim
3.

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Because you are precious in My sight and honored, and because I love you, I will give men in return for you and peoples in exchange for your life.  Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east [where they are dispersed] and gather you from the west. [Acts 18:10.]  Isaiah 43:4-5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 6Mile outdoor time trial
2. Celebration Church
3. Yard maintenance
4. 1K swim

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Because you are precious in My sight and honored, and because I love you, I will give men in return for you and peoples in exchange for your life.  Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east [where they are dispersed] and gather you from the west. [Acts 18:10.]  Isaiah 43:4-5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile indoor cycling
2. Celebration Church
3. Yard maintenance

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For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek,  Romans 1:16

trust-confidence in and reliance on good qualities, especially fairness, truth, honor, or ability
surrender-to relinquish possession or control of something
reliance-dependence on another person or on something such as a service or a device, and the need for something that he, she, or it provides
power-capacity to do something; the ability, strength, and capacity to do something

Dream: Tri-Race Scofield
I was passing by a race area where the triathlon started and I saw Andy [vaguely] just getting started the race {swim} then in a split second the scene fast forwarded to the end of the race where Andy left on his car going home and we did not even recognize each other.

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5-Mile indoor cycling
2.
3.

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And our hope for you [our joyful and confident expectation of good for you] is ever unwavering (assured and unshaken); for we know that just as you share and are partners in [our] sufferings and calamities, you also share and are partners in [our] comfort (consolation and encouragement).  2 Corinthians 1:7

File Recovery Software [download]
Another File Recovery Software [download]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Indoor Cycling
2.
3.

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And this is the message [the message of promise] which we have heard from Him and now are reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in Him at all [no, not in any way]. I John 1:5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
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O love the Lord, all you His saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, and plentifully pays back him who deals haughtily.  Psalm 31:23

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Implement Remote Powershell
2.
3.

Remote Powershell [howto]
Powershell Manual [from Technet]
Enable Powershell Remote [Vista and greater only, no XP, found it the hard and long way] [some blog]
enable-psremoting
Get-Service winrm
Set-Item WSMan:\localhost\Client\TrustedHosts *
restart-Service winrm
Get-Service winrm

Dream: Family Picture
I took a family picture in Merida which took a lot of time and preparation because I want it so perfect.  People were so patient and just listened to what I wanted to do.  At one point, we have to rearrange the furniture because it was blocking one of the family member and at some point, I found some dust on the floor and I had the floor cleaned to make it so spotless …. and then I took just one shot.

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When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory.  Colossians 3:4 

Read Colossians 3:1-3 to fully understand what Paul meant in v4.
IF THEN you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.  Colossian 3:1-3

Dream: US Army Boot Camp Replay
I was back at the boot camp in Missouri but on a different mindset and this time I know what to do beforehand from packing personal belongings to listening to every instructions given to the new recruits, from the shakedown to the intense psychological indoctrination.  It seems everything so easy now and I was able to breeze through the whole 8 weeks of intense training with no stress at all.  I even sneaked out from the base and went home to see mom and never got in trouble.  I just know what to do this time.  [I wish I had that knowledge during my recruit days in 1992].

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 6Mile Walk with Britta
2. 1Mile Swim
3.

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For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation and adorn the wretched with victory.  Psalm149:4

Clueless: Eternity [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 30Mile Bike
2. 1K swim
3. Configure Remote Admin for Hyper-V Server

Remote Admin for Windows 2008 Hyper-V Server
Remote Admin Vista [download]
Remote Admin Windows7 [download]
Description of Remote Admin [read]
Hyper-V Remote [more things to configure for RPC errors]
VM ports to be opened [read]
Enable Remote Admin of Server Core or Hyper-V Server [read]

NETSH Commands [run this on the client to allow ports in Windows Firewall]
Netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”remote administration” new enable=yes
Netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”Remote Volume Management” new enable=yes

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The poor and needy are seeking water when there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. Isaiah 41:17

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Yard maintenance
3. 1Mile Swim
4. Iron clothes

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For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our trespasses, sending them away, letting them go completely and forever]; and You are abundant in mercy and loving-kindness to all those who call upon You. Psalm 86:5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 2Mile Run
2.
3.

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Now to Him Who is able to keep you without stumbling or slipping or falling, and to present [you] unblemished (blameless and faultless) before the presence of His glory in triumphant joy and exultation [with unspeakable, ecstatic delight]– To the one only God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory (splendor), majesty, might and dominion, and power and authority, before all time and now and forever (unto all the ages of eternity). Amen (so be it).  Jude 1:24-25

Dream : A coworker installed an unknown large box in between our existing equipment. It was installed so close to the original setup that there is no room to peek or see what is inside. I ended up throwing a rock to it to test on how it reacts and it did sends an alarm once the motion sensors were triggered by the rock.

Samsung Austin is hiring and rehiring: If you are in the US and looking for a job, you can visit this website [link].  They are aggressively hiring new employees from all over the US for the new expansion factory for LSI.  If you are in Austin, there is a technician level job fair this Saturday [more info here] . 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K swim
2.
3.

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The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance.  2 Peter 3-9

The Lord is not slow in keeping his word, as he seems to some, but he is waiting in mercy for you, not desiring the destruction of any, but that all may be turned from their evil ways.

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Remote Powershell Setup [links]
2. Huntron Training Day1
3.

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So foolish, stupid, and brutish was I, and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You do hold my right hand.  You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to honor and glory.  Psalm 73:22-24

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Cardio checkup [2 weeks post stent#2] [workout log archive] [workout log] 
2. Dental checkup
3. 1K swim

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So foolish, stupid, and brutish was I, and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You do hold my right hand.  You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to honor and glory.  Psalm 73:22-24

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Cardio checkup [2 weeks post stent#2] [workout log archive] [workout log] 
2. Dental checkup
3. 1K swim

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And if you belong to Christ [are in Him Who is Abraham’s Seed], then you are Abraham’s offspring and [spiritual] heirs according to promise.  Galatians 3:29 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 20Mile Bike
2. 1K Swim
3.

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For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations.  Psalm 100:5 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Yard maintenance
2. 1k swim
3. Research OMRON DeviceNet Master and Slave units

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He is near Who declares Me in the right. Who will contend with Me? Let us stand forth together! Who is My adversary? Let him come near to Me. [Rom. 8:33-35; I Tim. 3:16.] Isaiah 50:8

“He who takes up my cause is near; who will go to law with me? let us come together before the judge: who is against me? let him come near to me.”

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done.  Matthew 21:21

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1Mile Run
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 1Mile Run
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you.  If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you.  Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master [is not superior to him]. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word and obeyed My teachings, they will also keep and obey yours.  John 15: 18-20

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K swim
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
1900, 1K swim [first swim post stent#2] at moderate pace
2000, Dinner
2200, Lights Out

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[No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame.  1Corinthians 1:27 

Deliberate-intentional: carefully thought out and done intentionally.

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2200, Lights Out

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The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord receives my prayer.  Psalm 6:9

Supplication-a humble request for help from someone in authority. Supplication (also known as petitioning) is the most common form of prayer, wherein a person asks a supernatural deity to provide something, either for the person who is praying or for someone else on whose behalf a prayer of supplication is being made, also known as intercession

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Mow Yard
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Watch Stage9 TDF
1100, Mow Yard
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
2200, Lights Out

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But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the [Gospel] message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was delivered out of the jaws of the lion.  2 Timothy 4-17

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Schilitterbahn Waterpark
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
1000, At Schilitterbahn Waterpark
1800, At San Marcos Outlet Mall
1900, At San Marcos Outlet Mall
2100, Back to Round Rock
2400, Lights Out

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How precious and weighty also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! [Ps. 40:5.] If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand. When I awoke, [could I count to the end] I would still be with You. Psa 139:17 

0200, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0300, Pack for 2 days
0400,
0500,
0700,
0800, Leave for Six Flags San Antonio
0900, On I35
1000, Arrive at Six Flags
1100, At Six Flags
1200, At Six Flags, Lunch schedule with SAS
1300, At Six Flags, Lunch schedule with SAS
1400, At Six Flags, Lunch schedule with SAS
1500, At Six Flags
1600, At Six Flags
1700, At Six Flags
1800, At Six Flags
1900, Leave Six Flags for New Braunfels near Schilitterbahn
2000, Check-in Hotel
2100, At Hotel
2200, Lights Out

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Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), Who gave (yielded) Himself up [to atone] for our sins [and to save and sanctify us], in order to rescue and deliver us from this present wicked age and world order, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father. Galatians 1:3-4 

Let:
MA=Mission Accomplishment, [God’s accomplishment]
Will=God’s Will, [not yours]
Purpose=God’s Purpose, [not yours]
Plan=God’s Plan [not yours]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Learn how to ignore the circumstance around me

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you. John 14:26 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2. Find hopelessness countermeasure, I am in bigger trouble than I think
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
1900, Create Sharepoint2010 VHD Template
2000,
2100,
2200, Lights Out

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Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine and all the hills shall melt [that is, everything heretofore barren and unfruitful shall overflow with spiritual blessing]. [Lev. 26:5; Joel 3:18.]  And I will bring back the exiles of My people Israel, and they shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards and drink the wine from them; they shall also make gardens and eat the fruit of them. And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be torn up out of their land which I gave them, says the Lord your God. Amos 9":13-15

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 3Mile Run/Walk
2. Read: Sharepoint Designer 2010 Documentation [help file-online version]
3.

0800, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Read: Sharepoint Designer 2010 Documentation
2400, Lights Out

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The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.  Proverbs 29:25

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 15Mile Bike [first ride since stent#2]
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Troubleshoot DNS issue inside Intranet
1000, Troubleshoot DNS issue inside Intranet-FIX: Use 1 internal DNS for both Intranet and Internet.
1100, 15Mile Bike
1200, Lunch
1400, Nap
1900, Update black notebook [in safety box] with new emergency information
2200, Lights Out

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But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole. Isaiah 53:5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Mow yard
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Mow yard
2200, Lights Out

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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.  2Timothy 1:7 

1. Spirit of Power
2. Spirit of Love
3. Calm and Well balance mind
4. Discipline
5. Self Control

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Configure W2008 Streaming Media Server [help]
2. 3Mile Run/Walk
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Configure http W2008 Streaming Media Server
0900, Configure http W2008 Streaming Media Server
1000, Configure http W2008 Streaming Media Server
1100, Watch Tour de France Stage 2
1200, Nap
1700, Dinner
1800, Publish old videos to media server
1900, Publish old videos to media server [link]
2000, 3Mile Run/Walk, PeakHR=151bpm
2100, Troubleshoot Treadmill not inclining up, no fix- motor is fine, looks like a mechanical failure.
2200, Lights Out

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The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul. The Lord will keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time and for ever.  Psalm121:7-8

Clueless: About Worship [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Diagnose Media Streaming Server-not starting post migration to W2008 [documentation]
3. 3Mile walk

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, Nap
1700, Media Streaming Server troubleshooting
1800, Media Streaming Server troubleshooting – FIX: Remove and reinstall Media streaming role [media server site]
1900, Teresa Conlon-The Lord’s Comfort Delight My Soul –
2000, 3Mile walk
2100,
2200, Lights Out

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Lord, You will ordain peace (God’s favor and blessings, both temporal and spiritual) for us, for You have also wrought in us and for us all our works. Isaiah 26:12

brent, britta, me and chadd, cc took this picture

… in sickness and in health

Brent faking his service….and cc watching

 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest and recovery [no cycling and swimming for 5 days]
2.
3.

0400, Journal; prayer; worship
0800, Mawing visited RM 374
0900, Britta arrived with the kids
1200, Released from the hospital;  Incident categorized as cardiac event and not MI. Was instructed not change anything that I am doing, cardiologist switching Plavix for Effient and then increased baby aspirin to 325mg from 81.
1300, Fix broken water heater with Brent. Brent reading instructions while I lighted the gas water heater. We were successful, hot water is back.
1400, Regain normalcy at home
1500, First BM, no issue,
1800, Arrival of Chynna, 3-week vacation in Austin
1900, Watch Tour de France Prologue; TDF starts today.
2100, Iron clothes
2200, Lights Out

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The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Angiogram
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Leave house to North Austin Medical Center
0900, At North Austin Medical Center [outpatient] with Britta, Brittney, Brent and Chadd
1000, At cath lab, stent over stent at same place
1100, At cath lab
1200, Recovery
1600, Allowed to move
1700, Removed hospital gown, looks like nothing happens; changed to normal clothes
1800, Functioning normal, just minor pain at the cath entry point
1900, Chadd and Britta came back. Dinner
1900, Dr. Wozniak came and explained what he saw at the cath lab. Previous stent at same place LAD was 90% blocked.  He placed another stent under the old one.  He is puzzled as to why the blockage reoccurred because all the countermeasures [diet, exercise, medicine] were in place. He is currently switching to a different medication.  His advice, keep doing the same thing – he meant keep the cardiac diet, exercise and medication.d
2000, Britta and Chadd left
2100, Remote login to home server; continue on the Sharepoint 2010 upgrade. Finished the Sharepoint 2010 foundation setup but then stucked in the configuration process, big problem – the SQL2005 I’ve installed long time ago was the x86 version.  Need to convert to x64 to complete the setup.
2200, Lights out at Room 374 3 South

5 Whys:
1. Why am I writing this journal at Room 374?, angioplasty.
2. Why angioplasty?, failed treadmill stress test.
3. Why the failed stress test?, EKG was abnormal at heart rate >130.
4. Why EKG was abnormal at heart rate >130?, old stent placed in 2008 was 90% blocked
5. Why the old stent in 2008 was 90% blocked? Unknown,  but cardiologist switching to a different blood thinner medication

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And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also. John 14:3

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.  Psalm103:12 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight. Philippians 2:13

MTBF-Mean Time Between Failure
Days = 554 days or
Hours = 13,296 hours or
Beats = 47,865,600 heartbeat
Time to beat = 12 Years and 5 Months

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Stress Test
2. Sharepoint 2010 Migration
3.

Failed Treadmill Stress Test-What’s Next?
I don’t want to sensationalize of what is currently going on with my health but I think writing/sharing about it does more good than bad.  I am perfectly fine [except for a bad heart].  I know that my situation looks serious, but to my eyes, it is just a failed part of the body that needed repair and there are great doctors created just for this purpose.  My cardiologist will perform an Angiogram on July 2, 2010, this Friday at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center at 0800.  [meaning-I will be on vacation for a few days after that, a half full attitude]

For several months, I’ve been trying to understand how I got here at this point of my life, why all these things are happening even after a good workout routine, healthy choice eating [sometimes] better day to day habits.  No, I am not questioning myself or God, I am just curious … of all the healthy and active people out there, why it has to be me. 

… this might be the reason why…. “because in weakness, in defeat, in triumph, in agony, in despair, in anguish, in fear, in confusion, in turmoil, in sickness, in misfortune – there is peace.  Without experiencing some of those items, it is really hard to find peace for there are no situation to compare. When life is filled with victory, a human being won’t even know what a defeat feels like.  Amid all of these trials and tribulation, I found comfort, I found balance, I found value in every tick of the clock, I found glory in every heartbeat and I am able to see things in a very different perspective.  Living a life day by day is much more enjoyable and gratifying and I will not trade it for anything else. For that, I am grateful for being the chosen one.

Key Learning:
1. Exercise at a higher intensity – problem was undetected at rest.
2. Exercise daily – so that when you undergo a stress test, you can sustain to a point where the doctors can see a problem
3. Shortness of breath during exercise – don’t ignore it.
4. If you don’t like to exercise – you have a big problem ;-( ) …. do something before it’s too late
5. Accept that life is temporary – be ready to go to the next level
6. Spirit is stronger than the body and mind – in times of trouble, draw your strength beyond the physical world.

What’s Next?
1. Fix cardiac problem
2. Rest for 1 month
3. Cardiac rehab
4. Start over – everything
5. August 2010, Train for Outlaw100 in October 2010
6. August 2010, 1k swim training restart

Here’s some info for those who are curious:
Workout Report Since 2008 [report]
Angiography [sample video]
Treadmill Stress Test [info]
Stress Test [about stress test]
Perfusion Abnormality [article]
What is an MI

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
1000, Treadmill stress test
1200, Treadmill stress test
1300, Grocery shopping
1400, Nap
1700, Continuation: Sharepoint 3.0 upgrade to Sharepoint 2010.  [W2008 x64 now runnning]
1800, Sharepoint 2010 /W2008 Upgrade
2100, Sharepoint 2010 /W2008 Upgrade
2200, Lights Out

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For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving.  For it is hallowed and consecrated by the Word of God and by prayer. 1Ti 4:4-5 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Fix pickup truck flat tire
2. Indoor cycling, 5 miles only, in recovery
3. Fix patio paver at backyard
4. Sharepoint 3 to Sharepoint 2010 Migration

Migrating Sharepoint 3.0 to Sharepoint 2010
I’ve decided to start the migration process now for Sharepoint 3.0 VM.  The steps are not that hard except that I will be taking down the server offline.  This is a test site but imagine doing this in a production server. 
Here’s my plan:
1. Backup the VM to a safe location
2. Upgrade to Windows 2008 x64
3. Upgrade to Sharepoint Foundation

Disaster Recovery Plan:
1. Restore old .vhd file to Hyper-V
2. Restart server

HOWTO from SpiceWorks – [link]
HOWTO from Technet – [link]

Nikon Camera Control Software [trial download]
I was looking for ways to remotely trigger a Nikon dslr remotely and ended up testing the Nikon Camera Control software.  Too bad my old D50 does not support live view and time lapse photography.  For those who have the latest and the greatest nikon dslr, this is a a software to consider.

0800, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Fix flat tire at Discount Tire
1000, 5Mile Bike
1100, Fix backyard patio  paver
2200, Lights Out

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The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].  Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.  I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread. All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed. Psalm 31_23-26

Clueless: Blues Clues [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Yard Work
3. Read: Virtual Machine Manager 2008 Documentation

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1700, Yard work
1800, Yard work
2200, Lights Out

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In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you yourselves also are being built up [into this structure] with the rest, to form a fixed abode (dwelling place) of God in (by, through) the Spirit.  Ephesians 2:22

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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He gives to the beast his food, and to the young ravens that for which they cry. Psalm147:9

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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It shall be said in that day, Behold our God upon Whom we have waited and hoped, that He might save us! This is the Lord, we have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.  Isaiah 25:9 During my 1 hour lunch yesterday at work, I ran out of things to ponder when the idea of COL [continuity of life] came to mind.  The other day, I was watching a Discovery channel presentation of “A Day After a Nuclear Attack”.  The show mentioned about the continuity of government explaining all the contingency plans the US government had in place  just in case all the leaders in US government are wiped out.  So that night probably my mind was left with fears and doubt about what needs to be done during the DDay. I have my own DDay that I’ve been preparing for and that probably is the reason why I kept a journal of my daily activities, not so much to brag about what I’ve done but just a representation of what I’ve done in my life on a day to day basis so that at least a few people out there might grab a few nugget to help them get through the maze of life [special mention Britta, Brittney and Brent]. My daily health status is very unclear everyday, so I find ways to maximize my day to the fullest so that when the greatest day comes, there will be a seamless transition.  I don’t fear the DDay nor so worried about it, I am just so excited about what is out there that the Bible keeps mentioning.  No one knows if what the Bible calls “eternity” is really out there but I choose to believe that it does exist [what if it is real?]  Yes, there is a continuity of life, the Bible calls it “eternity”, the life after our physical departure promised with streets of gold and there will be no more tears nor pain and people are constantly rejoicing and singing praises.

Virtual Machine Manager 2008 [Online Help]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

Brent’s new look

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And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) be with you. Romans 16:20  Grace-Gift of God to humankind: in Christianity, the infinite love, mercy, favor, and goodwill shown to humankind by God

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest [in recovery, unable to raise heart rate]
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
1200, Write a draft for COL-Continuity of Life [post DDay]
2000, Dinner; COL
2100, Virtual Machine Manager Setup
2200, Lights Out

COL-Continuity of Life [draft]
What to do on DDay?
Section 01-Bank of America Accounts
Section 02-Mortgage Accounts
Section 03-ETrade Accounts
Section 04-Sprint manual bill payment
Section 05-ADT manual bill payment
Section 06-ABC manual bill
Section 07-Car Maintenance
Section 08-Car Registration
Section 09-Car Insurance
Section 10-Home Maintenance
Section 11-AC Filter Maintenance
Section 12-PNB Remittance Center Account for Cebu
Section 13-Hyper-V Servers
Section 14-Dynip DNS account/bill
Section 15-Main Network Router
Section 16-Linksys Wireless Router
Section 17-Home Network Topology
Section 18-BrentNey Café in Merida
Section 19-Home Insurance
Section 20-Life Insurance
Section 21-Password Location
Section 22-My Journal Continuity
Section 23-Lawn Sprinkler schedule
Section 24-Lawn Maintenance
Section 25-People to Notify
Section 26-My Safe-What’s inside
Section 27-My Internet Accounts
Section 28-My Bike
Section 29-My Samsung 401k
Section 30-My Church
Section 31-My VGLI Insurance [Veterans]
Section 32-Message to Britta
Section 33-Message to Brittney
Section 34-Message to Brent
Section 35-Message to Mom
Section 36-Message to Sisters
Section 37-Message to Christian friends
Section 38-Message to my co-workers at Samsung
Section 39-Message to my boss at Samsung
Section 40-Final Message

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But whoever takes a drink of the water that I will give him shall never, no never, be thirsty any more. But the water that I will give him shall become a spring of water welling up (flowing, bubbling) [continually] within him unto (into, for) eternal life. John 4:14

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5mile Bike [in recovery]
2. More yard work-patio repair
3. Iron clothes

Hyper-V Server +Sharepoint2010 [download software] [info] [Documentation]
After 2 weeks of testing the free version of Windows 2008 Hyper-V server; conclusion-very good and stable OS although the GUI-less configuration was a little bit of a challenge.  The basic things needed are the following:
1. A x64 hardware the supports Hyper-V
2. Lots of memory [this box had 8GB]
3. Large hard drive

What’s next? Virtual Machine Manager [product documentation]

W2008 Hyper-V Server Console [all configuration are done in this console]

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
1000, 5Mile Bike
1100, Patio repair
1300, Nap
1700, Iron clothes
2000, Read: Virtualization/Migration
2200, Lights Out

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Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil. [Proverbs 3:7

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Cook barbeque
3. Fix/understand why Britta’s car won’t start
4. Yard Maintenance
5. 1K Swim

Clueless Parenting [myNotes]

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Grocery shopping
1200, Barbeque at the
1300, Barbeque
1400, Jumpstart/charge battery, recharging for now.
1500, Nap
1600, Nap
1700, Yard work
1800, Yard work
1900, 1k swim
2200, Lights Out

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For He says, In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation! [Isa. 49:8.]  2 Corinthians 6:2. How can you help someone who is in need of a big push?  How can you encourage someone who is in deep physical, emotional and psychological problems?  How do you counsel someone who does not even know what to do next?  How can you make someone take just one more step to keep going in the journey? You tell him/her that there is a Person at the other end of the line who is listening to every call that we make.  [full chapter]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy and loving-kindness toward those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him.  As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.  As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe]. Psalm 103:11 –13 There are times in our life that we are placed in a difficult situation, so difficult that sometimes it makes us wonder ….. is He real? is He out there watching me every  minute of my life? Yes, it is fine to believe in Him when all the lights are green but when all you have is failure, how will you be able to convince yourself that your beliefs has some roots. When these time comes, you have to start looking for His mercy because sometimes we cannot manipulate every aspect of our life to gain a positive result.  Sometimes we just have to believe that mercy is coming [always coming for that is what He promised]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  Romans 10.9

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship 12-DanceWithMe.wma  ; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude and lead ourselves astray, and the Truth [which the Gospel presents] is not in us [does not dwell in our hearts]. If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action].  If we say (claim) we have not sinned, we contradict His Word and make Him out to be false and a liar, and His Word is not in us [the divine message of the Gospel is not in our hearts]. 1John 1:8-10 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Visit Cardiologist-
2. 1K swim at Lake Pflugerville
3.

Cardiologist Checkup
Problem/Symptoms:
1. Left arm/upper chest pain for 4 weeks now.
2. Left thumb and trigger finger tingling/numb
3. Pain goes to pt=8 at Mile3 and goes away at Mile9,
4. No problem on a 1k swim at fast pace, heart and lungs working fine
5. Started May 5th, a day after a long 2.4 Mile swim with paddles [race pace]
6. No big changepoint: same diet–> bagel+slice turkey+latte as breakfast, 1 clif bar+latte for lunch and freestyle dinner.
7. Weight remains at 165lbs, since Day0.

I visited my cardiologist today due to a lingering left arm numbness and upper left chest pain.  The pain is not comparable to an MI symptoms since it will only manifest during a long distance bike ride.  I have to cut short my training ride for now because the pain is just not bearable.  When I’m swimming, there is no pain or numbness in my left arm.  My cardiologist ordered a stress next week to rule out a cardiac problem. [for those who are curious of what happened to me] . My doctor asked me “What do you do when the pain is unbearable?”, my answer, I’d normally go for a 1k swim at the lake or pool, [for some reason, when I am in the water, I am more relaxed].  On the bike when the pain started to bother, I just think that it will go away [of course I am monitoring my heart rate monitor].

To those who really care, I am ok, I am fine,  no need to send encouragement [yet].  The reason why I reveal these personal matter here is for you to be aware that heart disease is real.  I survived a full blown heart attack for a reason, learn from what happened to me.  If it happened to me even if I watched my diet, exercise regularly and stayed healthy all year round, what are the odds that it will happen to you.  So please, for those who are afraid to go to the next life yet, take care of yourself, start eating healthy, start exercising so that whenever you are selected to go through the same ordeal, your body is already prepared.  You don’t need to follow exactly the craziness of my cardio activities, all you need to do is raise your heart rate a little bit. 

Got some good news today, Britta and Brittney are on Day002 of their cardio workout at YMCA.  I’m silently tracking their activity…..psst don’t tell them. Britta is trying to get down to under 200lbs. 

My Workout Log [link]
2010 SwimBikeRun [link]

2010 Swim Bike and Run Summary

Omron HEM-790IT Blood Pressure Monitor [vital signs are ok]

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Visit cardiologist
0900, At doctor’s office
1000, At doctor’s office
1100, 1K swim at lake Pflugerville
1200, Nap
1300, Nap
1400, Nap
1600, Backup Sharepoint 2010 server
1700, Read: Sharepoint 2010 site management
1800, Read: Sharepoint 2010
1900, Read: Sharepoint 2010
2000, Read: Sharepoint 2010
2100, Read: Sharepoint 2010
2200, Lights Out

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Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and model your way of living on it, and the God of peace (of untroubled, undisturbed well-being) will be with you. Philippians 4:9 

Phi 4:4  Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! [Ps. 37:4.]
Phi 4:5  Let all men know and perceive and recognize your unselfishness (your considerateness, your forbearing spirit). The Lord is near [He is coming soon].
Phi 4:6  Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Phi 4:7  And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phi 4:8  For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 10Mile Bike
2. 1K Swim
3. 2Mile Run
4. Iron clothes

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Troubleshoot why Acronis disk imaging too slow
0900, 2Mile Run
1000, 10Mile Cycling
1100, 1K Swim
1200, Nap
1300, Nap
1400, Chinese grocery, buy rice
1700, Cook barbeque; Mawing socializing
1900, Iron clothes
2000, Iron clothes
2200, Lights Out

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Yes, we ourselves have had the answer of death in ourselves, so that our hope might not be in ourselves, but in God who is able to give life to the dead: 2Corinthians 1:9 

Clueless [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Yard work
3. 1K Swim

0700, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0800, Celebration Church
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Lunch
1100, Watch 2 World Cup games in 30 minutes [DVR’d version to save time]
1200, Nap, resting chest and left shoulder pain
1500, Nap
1600, Yard work
1700, Yard work
1800, 1K Swim
2200, Lights Out

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Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High; Psalm 91:1 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1Mile Run Sprints
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 1 Mile Run Sprints
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2200, Lights Out

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But Christ as a son, over his house; whose house are we, if we keep our hearts fixed in the glad and certain hope till the end.  Hebrews 3:6

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K swim
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 
0600, Leave for work
1800, 1K swim at Lake Pflugerville
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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And those who were marked out by him were named; and those who were named were given righteousness; and to those to whom he gave righteousness, in the same way he gave glory. Romans 8:30

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1Mile sprints
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.  James 5:15

Samsung Austin News [Mod2 Project Announced] {Article]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you. [Deut. 7:8.]  Jeremiah 31:3

 
Kayaking at Lake Austin [picasa album]
Kayaking at Lake Pflugerville [picasa album]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K swim
2. Brent Tennis Lessons
3. Kayaking with kids in Lake Austin

0600, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0700, Sharepoint 2010 Configuration
0900, Brent Tennis Lessons
1000, Kayaking with kids in Lake Austin
1100, Kayaking with kids in Lake Austin
1600, Configure Sharepoint 2010 for Internet accessibility
1700, Configure Sharepoint 2010
1800, Backup Sharepoint 2010 to Gold image using Acronis
1900, 1K Swim
2000, Upload pictures to Picasa
2200, Lights Out

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He will guard the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked shall be silenced and perish in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 1Samuel 2:9 

Sharepoint Server 2010 Central Admin

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 25Mile-Cycling +1K Swim +1Mile Run/Walk
2. Setup SQL2008 R2 +Sharepoint 2010 Production Server
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Setup SQL 2008R2 +Documentation
0900, 15Mile Cycling, home to Lake Pflugerville [left shoulder/arm still numbing and in pain, heart rate normal. Week3 on this injury]
1000, 1k Swim, at Lake Pflugerville [pt=0 during swim]
1100, 10Mile Cycling, Lake Pflugerville to home
1200, 1Mile run/walk
1300, Cook barbecue for the kids and Britta
1400, Nap
1500, Nap
1900, Shopping with cc +night driving training
2000, Shopping with cc +night driving training
2100, Sharepoint Server 2010 Setup [FAQ] [Installation Guide] [Upgrade Guide]
2200, Sharepoint 2010 Configuration
2400, Lights Out

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He will guard the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked shall be silenced and perish in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 1Samuel 2:9 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 25Mile-Cycling +1K Swim +1Mile Run/Walk
2. Setup SQL2008 R2 +Sharepoint 2010 Production Server
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Setup SQL 2008R2 +Documentation
0900, 15Mile Cycling, home to Lake Pflugerville [left shoulder/arm still numbing and in pain, heart rate normal. Week3 on this injury]
1000, 1k Swim, at Lake Pflugerville [pt=0 during swim]
1100, 10Mile Cycling, Lake Pflugerville to home
1200, 1Mile run/walk
1300, Cook barbecue for the kids and Britta
1400, Nap
1500, Nap
1900, Shopping with cc +night driving training
2000, Shopping with cc +night driving training
2100, Sharepoint Server 2010 Setup [FAQ] [Installation Guide] [Upgrade Guide]
2200, Sharepoint 2010 Configuration
2400, Lights Out

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Mat 5:10  Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Matthew 5:10

Family-A Story of Noah [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Yard work
3. 1K Swim at Lake Pflugerville

At the lake after the swim

Brent and cc enjoying the kayak ride [Kayak Rental]
 

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Shopping
1200, Shopping
1500, Yard work
1600, 1K swim
1700, Kids kayaking
1800, Dinner
2100, Surprised Britta with a dinner to go
2200, Troubleshoot a desktop pc

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And now, little children, abide (live, remain permanently) in Him, so that when He is made visible, we may have and enjoy perfect confidence (boldness, assurance) and not be ashamed and shrink from Him at His coming.  1 John 2:28

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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The poor and afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; they shall praise the Lord–they who [diligently] seek for, inquire of and for Him, and require Him [as their greatest need]. May your hearts be quickened now and forever! Psalm22:26

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  For the promise [of the Holy Spirit] is to and for you and your children, and to and for all that are far away, [even] to and for as many as the Lord our God invites and bids to come to Himself. [Isa. 57:19; Joel 2:32.]  Act 2:38 – 39

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. [Deut. 10:12.]  Psalm 115:1

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] [Josh. 1:5.]  Hebrews 13:5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K swim
2. Complete Reading Sharepoint2010 Presentations
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
0900, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
1000, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
1100, 1K Swim
1200, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
1300, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
1400, Read: Sharepoint 2010 Presentation
2300, Lights Out

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Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance. And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.  Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.  Romans 5:3-5

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 15Mile Cycling
2. 1K Swim
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0900, 15Mile Cycling
1000, 1K Swim
1100,
1200, Nap
1300, Nap
1400, Organize notes
1500, Organize notes
1600, Download Sharepoint2010 Presentations
1700, Read Sharepoint2010 Presentations
1800, Read Sharepoint2010 Presentations
1900, Read Sharepoint2010 Presentations
2000, Read Sharepoint2010 Presentations
2200, Lights Out

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Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor’s] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.  James 1:12

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 1K Swim
2.
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Celebration Church
0900, Celebration Church
1100, Nap
1200, Nap
1300, Iron clothes
1400, Yard work
1500, Yard work
1600, Junk to Goodwil
1700, 1K Swim
2200, Lights Out

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If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father Who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give good and advantageous things to those who keep on asking Him!  Matthew 7:11

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Rest
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. Nahum 1:7

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1Peter 5:7 

Hyper-V Server Remote Configuration [link] [another link]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Bokken
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; Bokken
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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May You prolong the [true] King’s life [adding days upon days], and may His years be to the last generation [of this world and the generations of the world to come].
May He sit enthroned forever before [the face of] God; O ordain that loving-kindness and faithfulness may watch over Him! Psalm 61:6-7 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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Now therefore, if you will obey My voice in truth and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own peculiar possession and treasure from among and above all peoples; for all the earth is Mine. Exodus 19:5 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Bike
2. 1K Swim
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800,
0900, Drop off Brent
1000, 5Mile Bike
1100, 1K Swim
1200, NTB, Yukon Wheel Alignment
1300, At NTB, organizing black notebook
1400, At NTB
1500,
1600, Trim plants at front yard
2200, Lights Out

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Rev 21:7  He who is victorious shall inherit all these things, and I will be God to him and he shall be My son.  Revelation 21:7
MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Bike
2. 1K Swim
3. Test Windows7 boot to VHD

The Candle Problem [Article] 
DMADV – Define, Measure, Analyze, Design and Verify [Article]
DMAIC- Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control [Article]

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800,
0900, 5Mile Bike, left hand/shoulder still in pain
1000, 1K swim
1100, Test Windows7 boot VHD
2200, Lights Out

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As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.  Isaiah 66:13

Pentecost Day [myNotes]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Yard work
3. 1K Swim

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1600, Yard work
1800, Car wash
2000, 1K swim
2200, Lights Out

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For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.  And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. Galatians 6:8-9

MIT (Most Important Task)
1.
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
1800, Visit Mawing
2000,
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory (majesty, splendor) of His Father with His angels, and then He will render account and reward every man in accordance with what he has done.  Matthew 16:27

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship;
0600, Leave for work
1800, Visit Mawing at North Austin Med Center, surgery
1900, At NAMC
2000, At NAMC
2100,
2200, 
2200, Lights Out

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Who were chosen and foreknown by God the Father and consecrated (sanctified, made holy) by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and to be sprinkled with [His] blood: May grace (spiritual blessing) and peace be given you in increasing abundance [that spiritual peace to be realized in and through Christ, freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts].  Praised (honored, blessed) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)! By His boundless mercy we have been born again to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  [Born anew] into an inheritance which is beyond the reach of change and decay [imperishable], unsullied and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, 1Peter 1:2 -4

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide [even] until death. Psalm 48:14

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 5Mile Time Trial
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 5Mile Time Trial
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].  Ephesians 2:10

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Setup W2008R2 Enterprise
2. Migrate .vhd to W2008R2 version
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Create A Bootable Media for Windows 2008
0900, W2008R2 Enterprise Setup on \\hyper-v server
1000, W2008R2 Enterprise Setup on \\hyper-v server
1100, W2008R2 Enterprise Setup on \\hyper-v server
1200, W2008R2 DataCenter Setup on PE2850
1300, W2008R2 DataCenter Setup on PE2850
1400, W2008R2 DataCenter Setup on PE2850
1500, W2008R2 DataCenter Setup on PE2850, Two project completed.
2200, Lights Out

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He who is able to hear, let him listen to and give heed to what the Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). To him who overcomes (is victorious), I will grant to eat [of the fruit] of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7 

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. 10Mile Cycling
2. Migrate Hyper-V to W2008 R2 Enterprise
3. Optimize file server space

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0800, Migrate Hyper-V
0900, Iron clothes
1000, 10 Mile Indoor cycling
1100, Mow yard
1200, Mow yard
1300, Lunch
1400,
1500, Pickup Brent
1600, Test W2008 Hyper-V Server
1700, Test W2008 Hyper-V Server
1800, Test W2008 Hyper-V Server
1900, Test W2008 Hyper-V Server
2000, Create Acronis Backup of the Hyper-V Server, conclusion: hard to manage and no Role as File Server. Need to revert back to Enterprise R2 version.

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Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David. Isaiah 55:3

Epic; Daniel [myNotes]

Sharepoint2010 VHD [download]

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Celebration Church
2. Rest, left shoulder/arm still in pain, PT=7
3.

0700, Breakfast; journal;
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Sharepoint 2010 Setup on VHD
1200, Sharepoint 2010 Setup on VHD
1300, Sharepoint 2010 Setup on VHD
1400, Sharepoint 2010 Setup on VHD
1700, Win7 Setup on VHD
1800, Win7 Setup on VHD

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Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter [rod] of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.  Psalm 45:6 
A sceptre or scepter is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of royal regalia. …

MIT (Most Important Task)
1. Bokken
2.
3.

0500, Breakfast; journal; prayer; worship; 
0600, Leave for work
2000, Dinner
2100, 
2200, Lights Out

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