Diligence Plus; Day824

In everything I have pointed out to you [by example] that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more to be envied) to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours. Corinthians 9:24

Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,24  Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah) Colossians 3:23-24

1. Diligence makes us stronger.
2. Diligence allows us to help the weak.
3. Diligence allows us to give more than we receive.
4. Diligence makes us run and finish the race.
5. Diligent work is from the heart, done for God not man.
6. Diligence has a prize at the end.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.05

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Do Everything Mightily; Day823; Book-Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10

And Jesus increased in wisdom (in broad and full understanding) and in stature and years, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52

He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much. Luke 16:10

1. Every task in life is given to you, do it with all your might
2. Progression of Wisdom is the result of hard work
3. Start small in Faith and grow from day to day

I’ve finished reading the book Mere Christianity [right click – save as] by C.S. Lewis.  Please find time to read this book.  There were so many new things that I learned from this book.  You will not be disappointed.  I struggled on the first half of the book but then on the second half, ideas became so clear.  At the end, my whole perspective about Christianity has been transformed.  

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
2k swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.108, completed 
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, 2k swim
1100, Dental appointment
1500, Nap
1600, Read Mere Christianity
1700, Read Mere Christianity
1800, Read Mere Christianity
1900, Finish Mere Christianity

Be Diligent; Day822

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Proverbs 10.5

The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. Proverbs 13:4

He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide. Proverbs 18:9

BE DILIGENT
Diligent-Quietly and steadily continuing a task despite any difficulties
Diligence – Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation; Persevering determination to perform a task; A diligent effort
1. Think ahead through planning
2. Crave to do something
3. Aim to fix problems and not create new ones
4. Start and finish [never give up or stop until the task is finished]

A Christian society is not going to arrive until most of us really want it: and we are not going to want it until we become fully Christian. I may repeat "Do as you would be done by" till I am black in the face, but I cannot really carry it out till I love my neighbor as myself: and I cannot learn to love my neighbor as myself till I learn to love God: and I cannot learn to love God except by learning to obey Him. And so, as I warned you, we are driven on to something more inward —driven on from social matters to religious matters. For the longest way round is the shortest way home. “Mere Christianity” C.S.Lewis 

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40Mile Cycling
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.75
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, Read Mere Christianity
1000, Read Mere Christianity
1100, Read Mere Christianity
1200, 40Mile cycling
1300, 40Mile cycling
1400, 40Mile cycling
1500, Nap
1700, Read Mere Christianity
1800, Read Mere Christianity
1900, Read Mere Christianity
2000, Read Mere Christianity
2100, Read Mere Christianity
2200, Read Mere Christianity

Develop Hope Daily; Day821

But we do [strongly and earnestly] desire for each of you to show the same diligence and sincerity [all the way through] in realizing and enjoying the full assurance and development of [your] hope until the end, Hebrews 6:11

Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual adultery] James 4:8

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
1 Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, Prepared cc’s truck for San Antonio
1400, Nap
1500, Yard work
1700, 1Mile swim
1900, Iron clothes

God’s Compassion To Mankind; Day820

For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. Jeremiah 29:11

It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

For in [this] hope we were saved. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For how can one hope for what he already sees?25  But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure. Romans 8:24-25

KEY POINTS:
“compassion” – a deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering; 2 The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

1. God’s compassion is for our welfare, peace and not for evil, [design template for every human being]
2. God’s compassion never fails
3. God’s compassion are new every morning
4. God’s compassion is abundant
5. God’s compassion purpose – stability and faithfulness
6. God’s compassion is to give us “unseen” hope

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Hope is an Action; Day819

But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more..Psalm 71:14
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint or grow weary; there is no searching of His understanding.29  He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound]. Isaiah 40:28-29

KEY POINTS:
1. Hope is continuous and progressive
2. Hope always-no matter what circumstance
3. Hope is a source of power, it keeps us going, increases our strength
4. Hope is an action
5. Hope when there is no hope
6. Hope foundation is the Everlasting God,
-not our health
-not our job
-not our spouse
-not our children
-not our parents
-not our country
-not our finances
-not our church
-not our leader
-not our co-worker
-not our own ability.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
1 Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Regardless…- Rejoice!; Day818

Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.3  Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.4  But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living their lives in the Truth. 3 John 1:4

KEY POINTS:
1. Be thankful in everything [good or bad]
2. God’s will for us [where we are and whatever happens]
3. To a complete degree, be joyful in trial and tribulation
4. The proving/testing of our faith produces:  
a. Endurance – The power to withstand hardship or stress 
b. Steadfastness – Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty 
c.  Patience – Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 
d. Perfection – The state of being without a flaw or defect
e. Thorough – Painstakingly careful and accurate; Performed comprehensively and completely

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
1 Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0300, End of Sleep,

Joy Then Triumph; Day817

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows) John 10:10
Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. Romans 12:15
But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ’s victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere, 2 Corinthians 2:14
Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

KEYPOINTS
1. We have a real enemy and his objective is to steal our joy.
2. We have an companion and His objective is to keep/increase our joy and enjoy life
3. We are commanded to be with the same emotion with others.  Not mourn when they are celebrating victory and not celebrating when they are down in the bottomless pit.
4. God leads us in victory. When we are sick in body, facing terminal illness, finances is low, losing our job, unable to find work, rebellion in our family, chaotic relationship, brethren accusing us, confused about life,  loneliness, bitterness, lost – keep your eyes focused to the finish line-we will triumph in the end.
5. Regardless of any negative circumstances – express great joy to God

I was in the neighborhood pool by myself [11am and 90’F] doing my routine 2.4 miles swim training.  This is an 80 minutes non-stop easy to hard pace.  I wish I can just close my eyes and count the number of strokes in every lap and then do it over and over for 80 minutes.  I’ve been doing this weekly routine since 2006 and sometimes its getting boring especially when there is no one in the pool except the clear water and the wind.  The solitude fits my need of being in a conversation mood with God. The swim itself is not hard and in fact it is very easy for me.  What is hard is trying to get to the last lap – the very end of the 2.4mile and I struggled in focusing to finish mentally.  But with all the struggles that I have in my mind, I told myself that I will continue to perform this task regardless of any negative circumstance affecting me – that I will finish to the end.

Swimming has similarities on how we live our life.  We set goals and objectives and there are times that  we face difficulties.  Most of us just give up and try another activity when we are hard pressed.  But there will be a time that giving up is not option and we try to keep going no matter what.  In my swimming struggles, what fuels me is joy.  The joy of being able just to float freely in the water and swim across the pool back and forth until I reached my desired distance.  It’s not the victory at the end why I do what I do in my life, it is the joy of doing it that lead me to victory everyday.  If the trophy at the finish line is what we are after, then what happens next after you win it all.  There are many examples we can draw from the top athletes in the world, if winning is the ultimate goal, then reaching it ends the joy.  The joy is in the “doing part”, it’s in the journey, it’s in the struggle – reaching the goal or objective in life is irrelevant.

PLAN:
Wednesday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Being the Light; Day815

A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was before unknown] and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. Luke 2:32 […read more] [full chapter]

KEY POINTS:
Light-(to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare G5316 and G5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative): – fire, light.

Revelation- appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation.

Gentiles-ethnos, Probably from G1486; a race (as of the same habit), that is, a tribe; specifically a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually by implication pagan): – Gentile, heathen, nation, people.

Israel-Of Hebrew origin [H3478]; Israel (that is, Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively): – Israel.

True Christians influence the nation/world, not the other way around

PLAN:
Saturday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
1-Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.19
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
1100, 42Mile Cycling
1200, 42Mile Cycling
1300, 42Mile Cycling
1400, Nap
1500, Iron clothes
1600, Submit 5 more items for Samsung User Trial Program on Windows RT Tablet, currently rank#4 for the submission of bugs.
1900, Mop floor tile
2000, More worship; Book-Mere Christianity

Next Life Is Not A Myth; Day813;

And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved. […read more] [full chapter]

KEY POINTS:
1. Salvation- (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil;  The state of being saved or preserved from harm; Saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation
2. No one else
3. Salvation is not a myth, it is promised to those who believe.

LOVE LIKE FIRE

I am desperate for Your touch
a glimpse of heaven
for the glory of Your Son.
In a moment You can
turn a life around
forever to be found in You.

I am reaching out to find
there’s nothing greater than
Your love that holds my life.
Your grace and mercy that
have saved me by Your blood,
and swept away my shame Oh Lord.

Chorus
Your love is like fire
that burns for all to see.
My only desire
to worship at Your feet.
So let this fire
consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper
pull me closer to where You are,
’cause all I want is more of You.

and I’ll surrender to Your love
forever humbled by the
message of the cross.
I stand abandoned in
Your presence and Your grace,
and I’ll never be the same Oh God.

Chorus
Your love is like fire,
that burns for all to see.
My only desire,
to worship at Your feet.
So let this fire
consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper,
pull me closer to where You are,
’cause all I want is more of You.

When You call I will follow.
At the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You.

I belong to You Lord

Your love is like fire,
that burns for all to see.
My only desire,
to worship at Your feet.

Your love is like fire,
that burns for all to see.
My only desire,
to worship at Your feet.

So let this fire
consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper,
pull me closer to where You are,
’cause all I want is more of You.

When You call I will follow,
at the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You.

Let Your love take me deeper,
pull me closer to where You are,
cause all I want is more of You

When You call I will follow,
at the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You

PLAN:
Saturday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
2000, More Hillsong Concert at home

Personal Revelation of God; Day812; The Day After

For ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature and attributes, that is, His eternal power and divinity, have been made intelligible and clearly discernible in and through the things that have been made (His handiworks). So [men] are without excuse [altogether without any defense or justification]  […read more] [full chapter]

KEY POINTS:
1. Invisible Nature of God
2. Attributes
3. Eternal power
4. Divinity

These are made known to us through the Holy Spirit

THE DAY AFTER
Something happened last night after the Hillsong concert.  I know that I have not come to the fullness of Christ yet in my years of spending time with Him daily. It seems like the Holy Spirit is turning my faith to the next phase.  I don’t know what it is but I feel something is stirring up inside my heart and mind and I am excited and overjoyed.  Whatever it is, I will be glad to wait for what is to come. 

Hosanna-A cry of praise or adoration (to God)

I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes
Yeaaa…
I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We’re on our knees
We’re on our knees
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hossana in the Highest
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hossana in the Highest
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom’s cause
As I walk from earth in to eternity
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna in the Highest
(In the Highest)

PLAN:
Friday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
2000, More Hillsong Concert at home

Pre-Planned Life; Day811; Hillsong Concert

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] […read more] [full chapter]

KEY POINTS:
1. God’s handiwork-A work produced by hand labor
2. Be in Christ-attached to Christ through daily bible reading, prayer, solitude, exercising the Word, listening to His Holy Spirit
3. Do good works
4. These good works were pre-planned
5. Command-walk/do the plan

HILLSONG CONCERT-CEDAR PARK CENTER
There is only one word that I can describe of todays event – AWESOME and I’m not going to describe further more.  When you get a chance to be in one of Hillsong’s concert, don’t miss it.  Actually it is not a concert, it is a full blown non-stop worship for >2hours and the worst thing about the whole event was – it has to come to an end.   I did not know what type of ticket I purchased and when I arrived at the stadium, the usher told me to go to the pit.  A short feel around of the place, I realized that the pit is the space close to the stage and there were no chairs to sit down-it is standing only.  So I figure, this is going to be a great worship night – no sitting down.  I was not disappointed.  It was a lifetime experience.  The crowd at the pit are the loudest and the more expressive in worship.  It was like being at the front row of a large church.  I was glad I was in the pit.

To Brittney and Brent, please attend one of this event in the future.

[view a previous Hillsong Concert]

Note: I met Chealsea D’Anne, one of my daughter’s friend.

PLAN:
Thursday:
Hillsong Concert
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Synchronize Sharepoint List with Outlook
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
1900, Hillsong Concert
2000, Hillsong Concert
2100, Hillsong Concert
2200, Hillsong Concert

Final Accounting; Day810

And so each of us shall give an account of himself [give an answer in reference to judgment] to God.  […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Wednesday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep, 

Permanent Home; Day809

For here we have no permanent city, but we are looking for the one which is to come. […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Tuesday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
2.4Mile Swim
Dental appointment
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0830, 2.4Milw Swim
1000, 2.4Mile Swim
1200, Dental appointment

Think Before Speaking; Day808

Even so the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze James 3:5  […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Monday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
40Mile Bike
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
1100, 40Mile Bike
1200, 40Mile Bike
1300, 40Mile Bike
1800, Mow yard

Sense of the Gospel; Day807

We preach Christ (the Messiah) crucified, [preaching which] to the Jews is a scandal and an offensive stumbling block [that springs a snare or trap], and to the Gentiles it is absurd and utterly unphilosophical nonsense. 1 Corinthians 1.23  […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Sunday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
Celebration Church
1k Swim 
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
1000, Celebration church
1600, 1k swim
1900, Submit bugs to SamsungUserTrial.com for WindowsRT tablet.  Currently rank #3
2100, Iron clothes

Mindset-Nonprofit; Day806

For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life [in the eternal kingdom of God]? For what can a man give as an exchange (a compensation, a ransom, in return) for his [blessed] life [in the eternal kingdom of God]? For whoever is ashamed [here and now] of Me and My words in this adulterous (unfaithful) and [preeminently] sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when He comes in the glory (splendor and majesty) of His Father with the holy angels. Mark 8 36-37 […read more]  [full chapter]

Dream: Nick and Ging-ging
Ging-ging T. and Nick P. were married. Ging-ging informed me that Nick stopped coming home to Ormoc because he has a mistress in Manila.  Ging-ging felt bad that he abandoned his family and was really sad.  I talked to Nick and he did not deny.  He just told me “I am already a retired person and have nothing else to do”.

In real life, Ging-ging and Nick are cousins.  I met Ging-ging 20 years ago and we became a distant friend after I moved to the US.  I met Nick here in Texas in November 2010 when he visited Texas.

PLAN:
Saturday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.94
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Mark of a Disciple; Day805; Day16,437

By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves] John 13.35 […read more] [full chapter]

My wife turn 45 today. Happy birthday!
16,437 days
1,420,156,800 seconds
23,669,280 minutes
394,488 hours
2348 weeks
45 years

PLAN:
Friday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.94
Mere Christianity p.13
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Mindset-Everything as Loss; Day804

Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs), in order that I may win (gain) Christ (the Anointed One), Philippians 3:8 […read more]  [full chapter]

PLAN:
Thursday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-1Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.94
Mere Christianity p.00
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Meekness-Submissive Humbleness; Day803

Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth! Matthew 5:5 […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Wednesday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p94

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

True to His Promise; Day802

God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.. 1 Corinthians 1:9 …read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Tuesday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40Mile Cycling
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p94

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1100, 40Mile Cycling, right foot in severe pain [8] at mile0, at mile3 a little better
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling, end of ride, pain threshold at 1
1400, Nap
1600, Read
2100, Report from daughter, she was able to go to school today, back pain threshold=2

Be Faithful Unto Death; Day801; 14-Hour Family Ordeal

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelations 2: 10 […read more]  [full chapter]

PLAN:
Monday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40Mile Cycling
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
1-Minute 15-lbs. Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p72

TIMELINE:
14-Hour Family Ordeal
My daughter is attending college [year#2] at UTSA, University of Texas at San Antonio. San Antonio is 90 miles south from where we are.  She lives with 3 other new roommates at Hill Country Place near UTSA.  She drives a black 2009 Colorado Pickup truck and her apartment is self sustaining [first aid kit, supplies, tools etc.] and she is also highly trained by me.   There was a reason why I created a Go-Kit backpack for light travel and I never expected that the day will come that I will have to use it.  Well, today, my daughter called from her apartment crying and in pain.  I had to make a few critical decision on the fly including deciding to call 911 and letting her go to the emergency room by herself.  As a parent who has no control of the situation, you learn how to use pure wisdom and hoping that whatever you do or say will not complicate things.  Ninety minutes on the road seems like a long time for us who were eager to know if our daughter is safe or not.  Fast forward 14 hours and the ordeal was over.  This is my account on what transpired today 20120910, a day after my 46th Birthday.

Many thanks to Claudia [Brittney’s roommate]

1232, Received a call from my daughter in San Antonio [90miles away from Round Rock], she is in great pain [pt=8, pain threshold] and cannot move. The event happened while she was in the shower. Able to get dressed but unable to move or walk back to bed due to sharp pain in her lower back.
1235, Asked the following questions and her responses: [Brent beside me, Britta was at work]
1. Can you wiggle your right toe? Yes
2. Can you wiggle your left toe? Yes
3. Can you touch your feet and feel sensation? Yes
4. Chest pain check? No chest pain.
5. Breathing check? Breathing fine.
6. Can you raise your right hand? Yes
7. Can you raise your left hand? Yes
8. Can you take one more step? No, pain threshold=8 very unbearable

1237, Fired up WebMD and looked for symptoms “sudden lower back pain”
Result: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/understanding-back-pain-symptoms

Symptoms of lower back pain:
1. Persistent aching or stiffness anywhere along your spine, from the base of the neck to the tail bone
2. Sharp, localized pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back — especially after lifting heavy objects or engaging in other strenuous activity. (Pain in the upper back can also be a sign of a heart attack or other life-threatening conditions.)
3. Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods
4. Back pain that radiates from the low back to the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the calf and toes
5. Inability to stand straight without having severe muscle spasms in the low back

Call your doctor  about back pain if
1. You feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs. This may signal damage to the spinal cord.
2. The pain in your back extends downward along the back of the leg. You may be suffering from sciatica.
3. The pain increases when you cough or bend forward at the waist. This can be the sign of a herniated disc.
4. The pain is accompanied by fever, burning during urination, or strong-smelling urine. You may have an infection.
5. You begin to have problems with your bowels or bladder.

Other "red flags" that could point to a serious problem include:
1. A history of cancer.
2. You have been losing weight without trying.
3. You have been on steroids or medication that weakens your immune system.
4. A history of trauma.
5. Pain that is getting worse and does not get better after you rest.
6. A history of IV drug use.

 

1240, Told her to call 911. I did not want to gamble her health by my “Army combat lifesaver training”  Although she had all the mobility of her toes and fingers and was talking to me on the phone, I had no medical experience to diagnose her and to tell her to sleep on it with anti inflammatory. [I would if it was me]
1246, EMS arrived. Brittney called and asked for final confirmation of ambulance transportation to ER.  EMS declared her non-critical.  Told her to continue transportation to ER
1250, Prepared my Go Kit backpack for light travel and waiting for “Mother Hen” [Britta] , she was working and she wants to come with me.
0100, Talked to EMS tech. Was told formally that daughter is not critical. En route to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio
0110, Britta arrived from work. Packing
0115, Left Round Rock home [Brent staying behind by himself]
0300, En route to San Antonio, Britta talked to Brittney and ER diagnosed her with Lumbar Strain and dismissed her.
0330, Arrived at Methodist Hospital. Brittney waiting at lobby still in pain but was dismissed.  She received a few dose of Motrin and release paper with prescription.
0335, Brittney still in pain and can hardly get inside the front seat.
0345, Drop by at Whataburger.  Hungry! and in Pain!
0400, Back to Brittney’s apartment at Hill Country Place.  Eat then she slept.
0500, Sleep
0600, Sleep
0700-1000, Organize paper works. Planning to leave her at 1400.  Britta has to go back to work tonight.
1. Found Urgent Care nearby; instructed to use Urgent Care first before going to the ER

Texasmedclinic.com 
http://texasmedclinic.com/locations/locations.php?uid=1489
Loop 1604/Bandera
9207 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 695-4884
8am-11pm

2. Printed her insurance card from United Healthcare website
3. Called Methodist Hospital and updated insurance information
4. Pickup prescriptions at nearby Walgreens
Motrin 800, 1 tablet every 8 hours, 30 qty.
Flexeril, 10mg 1 tablet 8 hours, 20 qty.

ER Doctor:
Dr. Sumeru Mehta
FM0261482
40142495
Diagnosis: Lumbar Strain
5. Gave stretching demo to relieve pain
6. Gave 2 gel ice packs to be rotated every 20 minutes

1100, Nap
1200, Slightly mobile but pain remains at 5
1300, Gave final instructions-“Survive on your own”. Use Motrin 800 and muscle relaxant.  Asked mental questions: ie anxiety and thoughts.
1. She’s worried about missing school.
2. She feels bad that we have to be bothered.
3. She’s worried about the medical expenses.

I told her that a parent will do anything for their children and assured her that this event does not inconvenience us.  This is our job and we are there for her.

1400, Left UTSA for Round Rock
1430, En route to Round Rock halfway, Britta’s Run Flat Indicator was alarming.  Stopped by the gas station and air up all 4 tires. Right rear was –4psi lower but not flat.  I remembered that I don’t have a functioning spare tire.  Took a gamble and drove Toll 130 at 80 mph for 30 minutes to reach Round Rock on time.
1545, Arrived safely.
1600, Drop off Britta so that she can go to sleep.  I drove to Round Rock Outlet to pickup Brent’s clinical uniform.  Also, contacted Mercedes Part/Service, they ordered the missing 4 lug nuts for spare.
1700, Back at home. Waiting for Brent. Unpack
1800, Pickup Brent. Britta left for work
1900, Called Brittney, I was surprised!  She was at Culvers eating ice cream.
2000, Cook for Brent [actually, just reheating some left over pork with cooking oil, scored 10 on the taste]
2100, Writing this journal and listening to Spotify Freedom Is Here by Hillsong United in repeat mode.

Freedom Is Here
By Hillsong

The future comes alive
You speak Your word and I
I’m running into Your hope
Because I’ve seen Your light
You bring my world to life
I’m coming after You love
 
I’m not shaken
I’m not letting go
And everything comes alive
In my life as we lift You higher
Let Your freedom arise
In our lives as we lift You up
Sing it out
Sing it out
Your freedom is here
 
So take the limits off
No matter what the cost
I’m running after Your call
And I will run this race
See You face to face
So let Your power overflow
 
I will not fear
I will not hide You love
You love
All of my life
I cannot deny Your love
Your love

Full Power and Readiness; Day800; Day16803

[So] that in Him in every respect you were enriched, in full power and readiness of speech [to speak of your faith] and complete knowledge and illumination [to give you full insight into its meaning]. 1 Corinthians 1:5

[…read more]
[full chapter]

Since my birth
16,803 days
1,451,692,800 seconds
24,194,880 minutes
403,248 hours
2400 weeks
46 years

Since my Stent#1
1357 days
117,244,800 seconds
1,954,080 minutes
32,568 hours
193 weeks

Since my Stent #2
801 days 
69,206,400 seconds
1,153,440 minutes
19,224 hours
114 weeks 

PLAN:
Sunday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
25-yard Subsurface Swim
1Mile Swim
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
1-Minute 15-lbs. Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p34

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1200, 25-yard subsurface swim; 1Mile swim
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1900, Mow Yard
2100, Iron clothes

Intentional Giving; Day799

Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, “prompt to do it”) giver [whose heart is in his giving].. 2 Corinthians 9:7
[…read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Saturday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Rest
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p34

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Circumstance Does Not Matter; Day798.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm23:6  […read more] [full chapter]

PLAN:
Friday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Rest
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p34

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
1900, 1Mile swim

Focus on True Righteousness and Holiness; Day797

And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24  […read more]  [full chapter]

PLAN:
Thursday:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-People Focused Knowledge Management p.41

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
1400, Stumbled MN at the hallway. We talked briefly.  Mentioned that I saw her in a dream sometime ago but I could recall what it is.  When I got home, I checked my journal and found this entry on September 7, 2009

Dream 1:
MN was sitting/waiting in a bench and me and Brittney walked by. She had teary eyes/crying and her eyes were not the same. I stopped/asked and talked/comfort
Dream 2:
I accompanied Britta while shopping and saw MN shopping also, I did not talked to her.

That dream happened exactly 3 years ago today.

1900, 1Mile swim

Where To Go?; Day796

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] . Matthew 11:28 […read more] 

PLAN:
Wednesday: 
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Book-People Focused Knowledge Management p.41

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Sick in Body Only; Day795

He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. 1Peter 2:24 […read more] [read the chapter]

PLAN:
Tuesday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim
Vacuum House
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Book-People Focused Knowledge Management p.41
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Read
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1900, Vacuum house

Doing Best At Work; Day794

For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.  2Thesslonians 3:10 [read the whole chapter]  […read more] 

PLAN:
Monday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40 Mile Bike
Laundry
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1100, 40Mile Cycling
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1900, Iron clothes

The Devil Is Real; Day793

For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.  Ephesians 6:12  […read more]

PLAN:
Sunday:
Create book summary-Power Listening
More user trial on Samsung GT-P8510 Windows RT Tablet
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Mow yard
Organize office
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, 1Mile Swim
1400, Read/Write Summary
1900, Mow yard

Not Just A Follower, But A Disciple;Day792

And He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples–letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Matthew 4:19  […read more]

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Hope and Confidence Even In Death; Day791

The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing and calamity, but the [consistently] righteous has hope and confidence even in death.  Proverbs 14:32  […read more]

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read for 1 hour

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1900, 1Mle Swim

ReThink Unnatural Ways; Day790

You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy;  But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, To show that you are the children of your Father Who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the wicked and on the good, and makes the rain fall upon the upright and the wrongdoers [alike]. Matthew 5:43-45   […read more]

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read for 1 hour

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,

Today is a New Life’ Day789

And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller and more perfect knowledge upon] knowledge after the image (the likeness) of Him Who created it. [Gen. 1:26.]  Colossians 3:10 […read more]

Today is a new life p11 How To Stop Worrying and Start Living

PLAN:
Wednesday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,

Proportional Gifts; Day788

Yet grace (God’s unmerited favor) was given to each of us individually [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and bounteous] gift. Ephesians 4:7 […read more]

PLAN:
Tuesday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim
Vacuum House
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Read
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, Nap
1800, Vacuum house

Other Side of Giving Up; Day787

I am speaking in familiar human terms because of your natural limitations. For as you yielded your bodily members [and faculties] as servants to impurity and ever increasing lawlessness, so now yield your bodily members [and faculties] once for all as servants to righteousness (right being and doing) [which leads] to sanctification.  Romans 6:19  […read more]

Monday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40 Mile Bike
Laundry
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1100, 40Mile Cycling
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1700, Cook for kids
1900, Iron clothes
2000, Read

Discipleship and Being A Christian; Day786

And when he had found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For a whole year they assembled together with and were guests of the church and instructed a large number of people; and in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians Acts 11:26 […read more]

PLAN:
Sunday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Mow yard
Organize office
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1000, Celebration Church
1200, 1Mile swim, left shoulder ok now
1900, Mow yard

Simple Guides; Day785

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].  Philippians 4:8 […read more]

Paul wrote these long time ago but the truth of these things when applied to the fullest extent guarantees a well established life of joy and peace.  This looks like a checklist on how to become the “best person” in the world or the “best leader” or the “best father” or the “best mother” or the “best employee” or maybe just a “best simple servant”.

1. whatever is true, Consistent with fact or reality; not false
2. whatever is worthy of reverence, Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed, exalted or be in awe of
3. whatever is honorable, Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent 
4. whatever is seemly, decent
5. whatever is just, Indicating exactness or preciseness
6. whatever is pure, Free of extraneous elements of any kind
7. whatever is lovely, Appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
8. whatever is lovable, Having characteristics that attract love or affection
9. whatever is kind, A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
10. whatever is winsome, Charming in a childlike or naive way
11. whatever is gracious, Characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
12. if there is virtue, The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
13. if there is excellence,  possessing good qualities in high degree
14 if there is anything worthy of praise, Express approval of

PLAN:

READING LIST:
Power Listening Chapter 6
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0600, Leave for work

More than Conquerors; Day784; Samsung/Lance-Defeat or Victory?

Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. Romans 8:37 […read more]

Two big headlines today in the local Austin newspaper is about Lance and Samsung.  These are all defeats or it could be victory.  I have no further comment on the subject. 

All I know is that there are reasons why the Bible mentioned specifically to set our hopes on the things that we don’t see.  Material things – they perish.  I’m into cycling and I am currently working for Samsung and these news has connection to Austin. 

About Samsung Austin and Apple
Samsung lost battle against Apple
Lance Armstrong lost battle against USADA

PLAN:

Friday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour

READING LIST:
Power Listening Chapter 6
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0600, Leave for work

Step#1-Consult The Master; Day783

Let us test and examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord! Lamentations 3:40 […read more]

consult-get or ask advice from
examine-Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Master-Christ

When you are confused, consult the Master.
When you are undecided, consult the Master.
When you are sick, consult the Master.
When you are feeling low, consult the Master.
When you are depressed, consult the Master.
When you are bored, consult the Master.
When you cannot comfort, consult the Master.
When you are in bondage, consult the Master.

PLAN:
Thursday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim, 1k only, left shoulder pain
Read 20 pages

READING LIST:
Power Listening Chapter 5
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0600, Leave for work
1800, 1k swim, my left shoulder is in pain, threshold level 8.

Death is the Beginning; Day782

FOR WE know that if the tent which is our earthly home is destroyed (dissolved), we have from God a building, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.  2Corinthians 5:1 […read more]

I had a deep “2-minute” conversation with my wife yesterday before she left for work as part of my “power listening’ exercise and asked her what she feared most.  She replied – death.  Then she went on and explained to me that not necessarily her own death but the death of her parents is the most dreadful thing that currently bothered her.  My wife sometimes wakes up in the middle of her sleep in “panic mode” because she’s having a bad dream regarding her parents.  I listened to her attentively as she told me how these things bothered her a lot.  I paused  for a minute and then explained to her that death is not the end of life but the beginning of life.  There is a better place  waiting for us after our tenure here on earth.  There is hope after life.  We are not going away.  We are going to place that is prepared for us.  Death is not the end but the beginning of life.

PLAN:
Wednesday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour 
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Power Listening Chapter 5

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner

Ambiance in Heaven; Day781

There shall no longer exist there anything that is accursed (detestable, foul, offensive, impure, hateful, or horrible). But the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall worship Him [pay divine honors to Him and do Him holy service]. [Zech. 14:21.]  Revelations 22:3   […read more]

PLAN:
Tuesday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim, 40Mile Cycling
Vacuum House
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Power Listening, Chapter 4

TIMELINE:
1100, End of Sleep,
1200, Journal
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, 40Mile Cycling
1500, 40Mile Cycling
1600, Dinner
2000, Write-Minecraft Connection Timeout short summary
2100, Read

Key to Joy; Day780

And the disciples were continually filled [throughout their souls] with joy and the Holy Spirit. Act 13:52  […read more]

Key to Joy-obedience; obey the Holy Spirit; the still small voice inside you.
disciple-a learner, pupil; follower of Christ
joy-the emotion of great happiness; cheerfulness, calm delight, gladness
Holy-sacred, physically pure, morally blameless, ceremonially consecrated
Spirit-Christ the spirit; mind

PLAN:
Monday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40 Mile Bike , had to work
Laundry
Read for 1 hour
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Power Listening, Chapter 3

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0600, Leave for work
1800, Back home
1900, Help Brent configure Minecraft
2000, Solving connection timeout issues in Minecraft
2400, Fix: Minecraft connection timeout, use a Linksys Router with DDWRT firmware [v24-sp2 

Word in the Heart; Day779

Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 […read more]

The Word-the Bible resides in our heart and mind
The Purpose-to teach, admonish and train one another through Praise and Worship

Barnes on Col 3:16 –
Let the word of Christ – The doctrine of Christ.

Dwell in you richly in all wisdom – Abundantly, producing the spirit of true wisdom. That doctrine is adapted to make you wise. The meaning is, that they were to lay up the doctrines of the gospel in their hearts, to meditate upon them; to allow them to be their guide, and to endearor wisely to improve them to the best purpose.

Teaching and admonishing … – See this explained in the notes at Eph_5:19-20. The only additional thought here is, that their psalms and hymns were to be regarded as a method of “teaching” and “admonishing;” that is, they were to be imbued with truth, and to be such as to elevate the mind, and withdraw it from error and sin. Dr. Johnson once said, that if he were allowed to make the ballads of a nation, he cared not who made the laws. It is true in a more important sense that he who is permitted to make the hymns of a church, need care little who preaches, or who makes the creed. He will more effectually mould the sentiments of a church than they who preach or make creeds and confessions. Hence, it is indispensable, in order to the preservation of the truth, that the sacred songs of a church should be imbued with sound evangelical sentiment.

 

PLAN:
Sunday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Mow yard
Organize office
Read for 1 hour 
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Power Listening, Chapter 3
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Celebration Church
1200, Mow yard
1300, Mow yard
1400, 1Mile swim
1600, Read
1800, Cook
1900, Iron clothes
2100, Read
2300, Start of sleep

Day778; UTSA Drop Off; After Action Review

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:21 […read more]

treasure
-accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewel
-any possession the is highly valued by its owner

PLAN:
Saturday:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for an hour

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Why Lists and Libraries Make No Sense in SharePoint
Unlock PDFs with the new Word
Holiday Heart Syndrome

TIMELINE:
0300, End of Sleep,
0400, Journal/Bible Study
1100, Hotel checkout
1200, Shopping at La Cantera
1300, Lunch at PF Chang’s
1500, Last moments with Brittney
1700, Left San Antonio for Round Rock
1800, Brent driving the ML350 at Toll 130, 70mph starting at Parmer Lane
1900, Back in Round Rock
2000, Unload/Cleanup
2300, Catch up with mails
2400, Back to normal

After Action Review:
What went well?
1. Drop off of Brittney to UTSA a success. Not one issue.
2. Brent drove [1st time, Student Driver] around 100 miles on Interstate 35 and Toll 130 with no issue.
3. Evernote Checklist works.
4. Execution was flawless. Just followed the checklist
5. No crying during the mother/daughter separation.  In 2011, there was a heavy emotion.
6. The “Student Driver” magnetic sign at the back of the car was useful.

What did not go so well?
NONE.

What will you do differently?
NONE.

My Evernote Checklist:

When Panic Attacks; Day777; Brent 16

Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they?  Matthew 6:26 […read more]

I have to educate myself regarding the subject “Panic Attacks”.  I have a few friends who come to my inner circle once in a while and we discuss some of their problems [friendly counseling only, not professional].  They explained to me that when the panic attack episode happens, it’s like the end of the world to them.  Symptoms are rapid heart rate, can’t breath, blurry vision, confused,  unable to think clearly, feel like dying, helpless, knees are weak and unable to stand.  I was puzzled by this panic attack subject for weeks.  I have no idea that this thing existed and I never heard of it before.  So, I did my research and started reading a few articles. I end up collecting quite a few materials.  I’ve read the following books/articles:  "Transforming the Mind", "Prisoner of Our Thoughts",  “US Army Manual” , Medscape , eMedicine and then a book by Dr. David Burns “When Panic Attacks” .  I gained a lot of knowledge about the subject after a few months of research but at the end of all my efforts of learning on how to deal with somebody whose mind is not stable, I still came up empty handed.  I talked to them, gave them my advice, told them to seek professional help, get some counseling from an expert.   They listened but then in a few months, I’ll hear them again telling me the same old stories – the panic attack is still there. 

One day in my daily prayer, I asked God, “What is your solution to Panic Attacks?  I waited for days for the answer until one day, in a still small voice He replied – “My Word is enough!  You don’t have to read all that” and I was led to Matthew 6 .   I studied the whole chapter  that day and surely all the answers were there.  All the components of how to live a healthy and sound life are mentioned in the chapter. 

I don’t want to breakdown the message for you on Matthew 6.  I want you to see it for yourself.  Grab a pen and piece of paper and start writing down the key points.

Be blessed!
ra

P.S. I don’t want to discredit the medical community for trying to fix this type of disorder. Panic Disorder is a fully identified illness, heavily researched and it is real. Those materials mentioned here are good source of knowledge and sometimes are effective. They have their places in the therapy and I love knowing the science of it.  Feel free to skim some of my notes here.  They are interesting. 

13 Irrational Beliefs p.41-43
Transforming The Mind
The Dilemma [of not taking RISKS]
Negative Emotions
10 Forms of Twisted Thinking
Paratelic State Left/Right Brain
Awareness Exercise
The Unified Field
Emotional Scale/Strategies of Repression
Belief and Strategy 8 Beginnings +Maslow Hierarchy
Mind-6 Levels of Function
Common Self-Defeating Beliefs
Guide-Transforming The Mind [Notes]
5 Technique-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
10 Common Cognitive Distortions
BookNotes-Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl’s Principles at Work
US Army Survival Manual

If I have to write my own panic attack therapy book, the chapters will look like this.
Title: ?
No. of Pages=13
Chapter 1-Be Born Again
Chapter 2-Know the Holy Spirit
Chapter 3-Prayer/Worship
Chapter 4-Daily Bible Reading
Chapter 5-Master Good Habits
Chapter 6-Swim
Chapter 7-Bike
Chapter 8-Run
Chapter 9-Eat
Chapter 10-Sleep
Chapter 11-Work
Chapter 12-Love
Chapter 13-Inspire

OK, enough on my day dreaming, I guess I just have too much time on this short vacation!

PLAN:
Friday: Day07 of 08 vacation 
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read for 1 hour

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0800, Journal
0900, 1Mile swim
1000, Load pickup truck for UTSA trip
1100, 90 Miles trip from Round Rock to San Antonio [Brent is driving]
1200, On I35
1300, Arrived at UTSA
1400, Setup Brittney’s apartment
1900, Dinner, Brent’s turns 16 today.
Significance:
1996-the year of confusion and hardship
1996-the year I left the US Army
1996-the year me and Britta moved to Round Rock from Ft Hood US Army Base.
1996-the year I started at AMD, Advanced Micro Devices.  AMD just produced the x486 chip [no Samsung until 1998]
1996-the year Britta started at Round Rock Hospital [now St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center]

2100, Start of sleep

Beginning and the End; Day776

And He [further] said to me, It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I [Myself] will give water without price from the fountain (springs) of the water of Life. [Isa. 55:1.] Revelations 21:6      […read more]

Alpha and Omega-the first and the last; signifies God’s eternity;
the beginning and the end
the author and the finisher of faith
He starts and finishes
when He transforms a person, He completes the project to the end
when God promised, He delivers
when He said He will never forsake us, He will not
when He said He will provide for us, He will

PLAN:
Thursday: Day06 of 08 vacation
Write a summary for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 User Trial
More Hillsong concert [collection]
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read 20 pages

[Hillsong Event-Sept 20, 2012 at Cedar Park Center]

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Journal
1100, 1Mile swim
1200, Lunch
1400, Nap
1700, Pack for San Antonio trip

Pace clock!

Why It Was Written? Day775

For whatever was thus written in former days was written for our instruction, that by [our steadfast and patient] endurance and the encouragement [drawn] from the Scriptures we might hold fast to and cherish hope. Romans 15:4  […read more]

instructions-a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
operating instructions
instructions manual
book of instructions

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Journal
1100, Car maintenance, Colorado 
1200, Car maintenance, ML350
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
1900, Finalize 8th Habit book review
2100, Watch Hillsong Concert – Saviour King
2200, Hillsong Concert

Starting Point; Day774

But it is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom from God, [revealed to us a knowledge of the divine plan of salvation previously hidden, manifesting itself as] our Righteousness [thus making us upright and putting us in right standing with God], and our Consecration [making us pure and holy], and our Redemption [providing our ransom from eternal penalty for sin].  1Corinthians 1:30 […read more]

wisdom-The trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight [insight from above]
righteousness-Adhering to moral principles
consecration-A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
redemption-the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

There are three types of wisdom: […more]

The wisdom of God (I Corinthians 2:6-7)
The wisdom of the world (I Corinthians 2:6)
The wisdom of man (Ecclesiastes 1:16-18)

The gift of the word of wisdom is the application of knowledge that God gives you ( I Corinthians 2:6-7). This type of wisdom is a gift which cannot be gained through study or experience and should by no means try to replace them. The gift of the word of wisdom is seeing life from God’s perspective. As a Christian exercises this gift, he begins to develop a fear of the Lord. This is the "beginning of wisdom" according to Proverbs 1:7.

The gift of the word of wisdom is also the revealing of prophetic future; it is speaking hidden truths of what is not known. It is a supernatural perspective to ascertain the divine means for accomplishing God’s will in a given situation, and is a divinely given power to appropriate spiritual intuition in problem solving.

Furthermore, this gift involves having a sense of divine direction, being led by the Holy Spirit to act appropriately in a given set of circumstances, and rightly applying knowledge.

The gift of wisdom is the wisdom of God. It is the supernatural impartation of facts; it is not natural. You can’t earn it. It is received from God through prayer (Ephesians 1:17).

The gift of the word of wisdom works interactively with the other two revelation gifts: knowledge and discernment.

PLAN:

2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim
Vacuum House
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Journal
1100, 2.4Mile Swim
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, Nap
1700, Cook

What Purpose?; Day773

For Christ died and lived again for this very purpose, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.  Romans 14:9 […read more]

Barnes on Rom 14:9 –
For to this end – For this purpose or design. The apostle does not say that this was the “only” design of his death, but that it was a main purpose, or an object which he had distinctly in view. This declaration is introduced in order to confirm what he had said in the previous verse, that in all circumstances we are the Lord’s. This he shows by the fact that Jesus died “in order” that we “might” be his.

And rose – This expression is rejected by most modern critics. It is wanting in many manuscripts, and has been probably introduced in the text from the margin.
And revived – There is also a variation in the Greek in this place, but not so great as to change the sense materially. It refers to his “resurrection,” and means that he was “restored to life” in order that he might exercise dominion over the dead and the living.

That he might be Lord – Greek. That he might “rule over.” The Greek word used here implies the idea of his being “proprietor” or “owner” as well as “ruler.” It means that he might exercise entire dominion over all, as the sovereign Lawgiver and Lord.

Both of the dead – That is, of those who “are” deceased, or who have gone to another state of existence. This passage proves that those who die are not annihilated; that they do not cease to be conscious; and that they still are under the dominion of the Mediator. Though their bodies moulder in the grave, yet the spirit lives, and is under his control. And though the body dies and returns to its native dust, yet the Lord Jesus is still its Sovereign, and shall raise it up again:
“God our Redeemer lives,
And often from the skies.
Looks down and watches all our dust,
Till he shall bid it rise.”
It gives an additional sacredness to the grave when we reflect that the tomb is under the watchful care of the Redeemer. Safe in his hands, the body may sink to its native dust with the assurance that in his own time he will again call it forth, with renovated and immortal powers, to be for ever subject to his will. With this view, we can leave our friends with confidence in his hands when they die, and yield our own bodies cheerfully to the dust when he shall call our spirits hence. But it is not only over the “body” that his dominion is established. This passage proves that the departed souls of the saints are still subject to him; compare Mat_22:32; Mar_12:27. He not only has “dominion” over those spirits, but he is their protector and Lord. They are safe under his universal dominion. And it does much to alleviate the pains of separation from pious, beloved friends, to reflect that they depart still to love and serve the same Saviour in perfect purity, and unvexed by infirmity and sin. Why should we wish to recall them from his perfect love in the heavens to the poor and imperfect service which they would render if in the land of the living?

And living – To the redeemed, while they remain in this life. He died to “purchase” them to himself, that they might become his obedient subjects; and they are bound to yield obedience by all the sacredness and value of the price which he paid, even his own precious blood; compare 1Co_6:20, “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s;” 1Co_7:23; Rev_14:4 (Greek, “bought”); 1Pe_2:9, (Greek, “purchased”). If it be asked how this “dominion over the dead and the living” is connected with the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, we may reply,
(1) That it is secured over Christians from the fact that they are “purchased” or “ransomed” by his precious blood; and that they are bound by this sacred consideration to live to him. This obligation every Christian feels 1Pe_1:18, and its force is continually resting on him. It was by the love of Christ that he was ever brought to love God at all; and his deepest and tenderest obligations to live to him arise from this source; 2Co_5:14-15.
(2) Jesus, by his death and resurrection, established a dominion over the grave. He destroyed him that had the power of death, Heb_2:14, and triumphed over him; Col_2:15. Satan is a humbled foe; and his sceptre over the grave is wrested from his hands. When Jesus rose, in spite of all the power of Satan and of people, he burst the bands of death, and made an invasion on the dominions of the dead, and showed that he had power to control all.
(3) this dominion of the Lord Jesus is felt by the spirits on high. They are subject to him because he redeemed them; Rev_5:9.
(4) it is often revealed in the Scriptures that “dominion” was to be given to the Lord Jesus as the reward of his sufferings and death; see the Joh_17:2, Joh_17:4-5; 5:26-29 notes; Phi_2:5-11 notes; Eph_1:20-21 notes; Heb_2:9-10; Heb_12:2 notes. The “extent” of his dominion as mediator is affirmed, in this place, only to be over the dead and the living; that is, over the human race. Other passages of the Scripture, however, seem to imply that it extends over all worlds.

PLAN:
8th Habit Book Report
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40 Mile Bike
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Journal
1000, Read
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, 40Mile Cycling
1500, Nap
1900, Write 8th Habit summary; Study Magnificent

Be Smart; Day772

For my people are foolish, they have no knowledge of me; they are evil-minded children, without sense, all of them: they are wise in evil-doing, but have no knowledge of doing good. Jeremiah 4:22 BBE

[Their chastisement will continue until it has accomplished its purpose] for My people are stupid, says the Lord [replying to Jeremiah]; they do not know and understand Me. They are thickheaded children, and they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge [and know not how].  Jeremiah 4:22 AMP […read more]

foolish-devoid of good sense or judgment; having or revealing stupidity; lacking intelligence; state of mental numbness

foolish-do not know and understand God 
smart-know and understand God

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Mow yard
Organize office
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.328 of 328 , completed
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, 1Mile Swim
1300, Read-finish 8th Habit
1400, Nap
1900, Iron clothes
2200, Vacuum house

Free Stuff; Day771

For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Ephesians 2:8   […read more]

grace – the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read 20 pages

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.218 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0500, End of Sleep,

0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
1900, Read

Something Better Is Coming; Day770

But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. [Isa. 64:4; 65:17.]  1Corinthians 2:9

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read 20 pages

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.270 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0500, End of Sleep,
0515, 1Corinthians 2:9 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
1900, Read

A Christian Believer Is…; Day767

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

Bold [not timid]
Filled with power
Full of love
Calm and well balanced mind
Disciplined
Able to control self

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim 1k swim only
Vacuum House
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.230 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0600, End of Sleep,
0615, 2Timothy 1:7 [read more] 
0700, Leave for work
0830, Time Management Class
1800, 1k swim
1900, Dinner
2000, Read
2300, Sleep

Avoid Man Made Paths; Day768

There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.  Proverbs 14:12

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read 20 pages

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.146 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Proverbs 14:12 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, 1Mile Swim
2000, Read
2300, Sleep

Guide Forever; Day762

And the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not. Isaiah 58:11

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-1 Mile Swim
Read 20 pages

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.125 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Isaiah 58:11 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, 1Mile Swim
1000, Read
2300, Sleep

Delete Arrogance; Day761; Free Microsoft eBooks

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.  Proverbs 16:18

pride-arrogance; Unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.
synonym: superbia
antonym: humility

haughty-having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
synonyms:disdainful, imperious, lordly, overbearing, prideful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering

humility-A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

Replace arrogance with humility.

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MS Partner Community Blog

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.97 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Proverbs 16:18 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
1900, Read
1100, Sleep

Suffering=Lessons Plus…; Day760; Plan-Do

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 2Timothy 2:12

Suffering produces learning.  Often times, our deepest sorrow can brings us great joy.  I’m looking at life in a different lens now.  I’ve seen enough distortion of happiness in my “half life” existence.  What I’ve learned is that when we suffer, there is nowhere else to go but the relief of suffering and when we fail, the only destination is success.   

I’m tweaking the format of this journal a little bit.  I’ve learned that there are a few key items that I normally do every day and I don’t want to miss anything.  The PLAN-DO list is from  Deming’s PDCA Cycle.  I figured that every day is a day of Planning and Doing. This helps me become more productive every day.  Also, I’ve noticed that whatever I write on paper or on a whiteboard or in my notebook, sooner or later those actionable items are completed.

Give it a try.

PLAN:
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell
Journal
25 Yards Subsurface Swim
Workout-2.4 Mile Swim
Vacuum House
Read 20 pages
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill

READING LIST:
The 8th Habit p.70 of 328
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

DO:
0800, End of Sleep,
0815, Study 1Timothy 5:22 [read more]
0900, Read
1000, Read
1100, 25Yards subsurface swim; 2.4Mile Swim
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1700, Read
1800, Read
1900, Vacuum house

Seekers; Day758

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Celebration Church
1Mile Swim
Mow yard

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos (completed) p.374 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

0700, End of Sleep,
0715, Study Hebrews 11:6 [read more]
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, 1Mile swim
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
1900, Mow yard
2100, Read
2200, Read, finish Systems Thinking Book

Messengers; Day757

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Psalm 145:12

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.170 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Psalm 145:12 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
2000, Read
2100, Sleep

Unmerited Favor; Day756

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. <To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.>  Ephesians 6:24

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.170 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Ephesians 6:24 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
2000, Read
2100, Sleep

Not EOL; Day755

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.  2Corinthians 5:8

Verses like this one today put courage and excitement to my dilemma of being a cardiac patient.  It’s been 755 days since my stent#2 and I’m still waiting and expecting that the #3 will come and/or there will be no more #3 and my life will come to an end.  Any day now…. and that is how I live my life.  Everyday I wake up with the intention of living a full day as if this is the last one. Yes, I can bike 40 miles and swim 2.4 miles without any struggle but the risk of my stent#3 will always be there in the corner of my eyes.  With this journal, I can honestly tell you that I am not afraid to be absent from this body because I know that when the time comes, it is not the end of life.  “There is more…” is the promise.  There is that expectation of how I will be going to enjoy the presence of god forever when I leave this earth. How exciting!

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.160 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study 2Corinthians 5:8 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1800, Dinner
1900, Ping-pong with Brent
2000, Read
2100, Sleep