His Favor Is Enough; Day752

But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!  2Corinthians 12:9

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Cycling

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.149 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0700, End of Sleep,
0715, Study 2Corinthians 12:9 [read more]
0800, Data Recovery
0900, Data Recovery
1100, 40Mile Cycling
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, Nap
1500, Nap
1600, Read-NTSB Investigative Process
More reading:
Major Investigations Manual
Major Investigations Manual – Appendices
NTSB Methodology for Investigating Operator Fatigue in a Transportation Accident
Cockpit Voice Recorder Handbook.pdf
Flight Data Recorder Handbook.pdf

Source of Peace; Day751; Importance of Checklist; Brent on Interstate

THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).  Romans 5:1

Checklist in Action, US Airways Flight 1549
The Checklist Manifesto 
Kindle for PC Application

The Importance of Checklist

I’ve completed reading The Checklist Manifesto today and my whole perspective of problem solving and dealing with difficult and challenging tasks has changed.  When you get a chance, read the book yourself to gain insights of what a simple checklist can do for you.  I am familiar with a few topics that the author mentioned in the book and I just did not have a profound example of what a real checklist can do in a dire situation.  Reading the book was still a value added activity this week and I wish more topics like this one comes my way.  Knowledge is power, knowledge about the importance of writing a good checklist and doing it are two different things. It is time to take action – create and simplify a checklist.   I have several ideas popping in my mind already about a particular checklist for work related tasks.  Yes, we have Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in place at work but having a simplified checklist in a one-page document I think is far more powerful.  Of course training is required for each individual handling the situation but having a checklist at hand is a great advantage. I need to create a checklist on how to do a checklist for work and home. ;-0

I’ve provided a video link about the investigation/reenactment of Flight 1549 crash landing at Hudson river.  The event showed that executing a well written checklist can save lives.  It’s a long video but be patient and observe how the pilot and the co-pilot handle the deadly event which resulted to zero fatality.

Brent completed a risky driving task today – he drove for at least two hours in various road condition and environment.  The finale of the driving session today was a 12-mile driving in IH35 [interstate highway 35]. It was a little scary at first but as he began to follow the flow of traffic on a Sunday afternoon commute, he feels like he has the skills to be on the road already.  He committed a few minor mistakes but nothing life threatening.  Todays mileage is roughly 80 miles. Kudos to the $9.00 “Student Driver” magnetic sign that I purchased for this training.   The sign provided a simple “STAY AWAY” message when in close proximity driving on a busy road, drivers are not tailgating us any longer.

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Celebration Church
Finish reading “The Checklist Manifesto”
Data Recovery
Backup notebook E4200 and E6400

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.211 of 211, Completed
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0700, End of Sleep,
0715, Study Romans 5:1 [read more]
0800, Read
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Driver’s Training with Brent
1200, Driver’s Training with Brent
1300, Lunch
1500, Nap
1700, Read The Checklist Manifesto
1800, Finish The Checklist Manifesto, p.211
1900, Mow yard
2000, Yard work
2100, Data recovery, dead notebook hard drive

Righteousness-Moral Principle; Day750

For I tell you, unless your righteousness (your uprightness and your right standing with God) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 5:20

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.135 of 211
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Matthew 5:20 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

A Gift; Day749

Now thanks be to God for His Gift, [precious] beyond telling [His indescribable, inexpressible, free Gift]! 2Corinthians 9:15

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.122 of 211
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study 2Corinthians 9:15 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

Greater Than Power; Day748

Then he said to me, This [addition of the bowl to the candlestick, causing it to yield a ceaseless supply of oil from the olive trees] is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit [of Whom the oil is a symbol], says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.71 of 211
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Zechariah 4:6  [read more]
0600, Leave for work

Unlimited Benefits; Day747

And you and the Levite and the stranger and the sojourner among you shall rejoice in all the good which the Lord your God has given you and your household. Deuteronomy 26:11

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1MIle swim

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.61 of 211
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Deuteronomy 26:11 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

Who to Call; Day746; Presenting + Communicating

GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim
Attend Presentation Class

Reading List
The Checklist Manifesto p.34 of 211
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121 of 374
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39 of 360
Definitive Guide to Monitoring Datacenter p.0 of 111

0600, End of Sleep,
0615, Study Psalm 46:1 [read more]
0700, Leave for work
0800, Presentation Class
1700, End of Presentation Class
1900, Dinner
2000, Call wife, Inchun International Airport en route to Dallas.  Had some war stories in the plane during departure from Mactan International Airport.

Presenting + Communicating 
At work, we are encouraged to take classes to improve ourselves and one of those classes is the “Presentation Class”. Little did I know that this is a class about public speaking [speech class, sort of] where you come up with random idea and present it to the class. Well, I just found my weakness, I am not good in transferring what my brain is thinking into words. The last segment of the class is a ‘final presentation’ (personal or work related) and present to everybody. I’m good in structure and organization and have a lot of ideas to share. We were taught in the class to write what we want to talk about in a 4×6 index card and use mind mapping to organize what we want to deliver in front of the class. On paper, my presentation was rock solid and filled with structured information. We were given 3 minutes to present in front of the class and when it was my turn, it was a disaster – I could not remember anything that I wrote in my index card. All I know that I had an objective – to present about “Shifting Focus to Warning Signs” (more on this later) after a little scare in the middle of the presentation,I regrouped and I was able to deliver the information without any visual/memory aid. At the end of the presentation, the class evaluated me and made comments and I was surprised that there was not much negative comment about the way I presented the message. Not even one person noticed that I made up all the stuff that I was talking about. Most of the negative comments were about gestures/movement. Positive comments from the instructor were the following:
-love your smile
-facial expression
-great use of voice
-inflection volume
-structure
-eye contact

I am a problem solver and a self-made technical writer and I spend most of my time reading books and analyzing problems, writing technical documentations, failure analysis reports and writing this journal everyday. I love to read electrical/electronic schematics, I love flow charts and I love structuring ideas and put everything in perspective. Speaking to people [or to a person] is not in my blood and If you are working with me, get comfortable with my silence because it will be with us all day. I learned today that speaking is a process – that one has to have the idea in mind to be able to fully deliver the message to the audience. Sound so simple but yet most of us open our mouth without really thinking about delivering a great message. Like anything else, one has to practice speaking to people to be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

So from now on, I will be communicating to people verbally. No more Blind Caveman habits of silence.

Key Points: Simple Presentation
1. Introduction
2. Main point
3. Conclusion

Abundance of Favor and Blessings; Day745

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

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Cycling
Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a pilot error
Pre-read Checklist  Manifesto
Read The Checklist Article
Test drive Calibre E-Book converter

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0700, End of Sleep,
0715, Study Isaiah 26:12 [read more]
0700, Read
0800, Read
0900, Read
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, 40Mile Cycling
1500, Nap
1600, Nap
1700, Yard work
1800, Yard work
1900, Cook/train Brent on cooking
2000, Read

Face To Face; Day744

They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. [Ps. 17:15.]  Revelations 22:4

As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You]. Psalm 17:15  

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Celebration Church
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Revelations 22:4 [read more]
0600, Read
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church

If Good, Imitate; Day743

Beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen (discerned or experienced) God [has enjoyed no vision of Him and does not know Him at all]. 3John:11

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.121
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study 3John:11 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

A Higher Calling; Day742

THE SPIRIT of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed and qualified me to preach the Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the [physical and spiritual] captives and the opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound, Isaiah 61:1

And how can men [be expected to] preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings! [How welcome is the coming of those who preach the good news of His good things!]  Romans 10:15

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Isaiah 61:1 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

The Only Way; Day741

Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. John 14:6

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study John 14:6 [read more]
0600, Leave for work
1900, 1Mile swim
2000, Dinner

Worth The Wait; Day740

Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, even the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One),  Titus 2:13

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0515, Study Titus 2:13 [read more]
0600, Leave for work

About Worry and Anxiety; Day739

Therefore I tell you, stop being perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink; or about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life greater [in quality] than food, and the body [far above and more excellent] than clothing?  Matthew 6:25

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim
Patio repair continuation

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0900, End of Sleep,
0915, Study Matthew 6:25 [read more]
1100, 2.4Mile Swim (outdoor pool)
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, Lunch
1400, Time Warner Cable-swap DVR’s with no HDMI
1500, Patio work
1600, Patio work
1800, Setup Windows Server 2012 on Hyper-V
1900, Test Windows Server 2012 on Hyper-V

Positive Verbal Output; Day738

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Bike
Patio repair continuation

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0900, End of Sleep,
0915, Study Psalm 19:14 [read more]

Rule of Less; Day737

He must increase, but I must decrease. [He must grow more prominent; I must grow less so.] [Isa. 9:7.]  John 3:30

Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:7

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Celebration Church
Mow Yard
Fix backyard patio floor
Iron clothes

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0700, End of Sleep,
0715, Study John 3:30, Isaiah 9:7  [read more]
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Mow yard
1200, Mow yard
1300, Patio work
1400, Patio work
1500, Nap
1800, Iron clothes
1900, DPM Testing

Blessings; Day736

Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Psalm 85:12

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Driving practice with Brent
Ping-pong with Brent

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0515, Study Psalm 85:12 [read more]
1900, Driving with Brent
2100, Ping-pong with Brent

Peace and Confidence; Day735; 2 Year Stent#2

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]  John 16:33

Peace:
Harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
The absence of mental stress or anxiety
Quietness
Rest

Confidence:
Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
A feeling of trust (in someone or something)
A state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable
A trustful relationship
A secret that is confided or entrusted to another

2 Years Since Stent#2 [Day000] [Failed Treadmill Test] [3 Year Mark]
735 days
2 years, 4 days
735 days
63,504,000 seconds
1,058,400 minutes
17,640 hours
105 weeks

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0815, Study Psalm 19:7 [read more]
2100, Ping-pong with Brent

The Way to Restoration; Day734

The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0815, Study Psalm 19:7 [read more]

Our Primary Duties; Day733; Life Reminders

Show respect for all men [treat them honorably]. Love the brotherhood (the Christian fraternity of which Christ is the Head). Reverence God. Honor the emperor.  1Peter 2:17

1. Respect for all men
2. Love the brothers
3. Reverence/Fear God
4. Honor the government

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
30Mile Road Cycling 
More DPM Testing
Test Remote Backup
Cook dinner for kids

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.110
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0815, Study 1Peter 2:17 [read more]
0900, Read
1100, 30Mile Cycling
1200, 30Mile Cycling
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
1500, Nap
1700, Test remote backup
1800, Cook shrimp
1900, Read
2000, Read
2100, Read

I had an extra day off today due to 4th of July holiday.  Britta arrived in Cebu safely although I have not talked to her yet.  I know she’s been taking cared of…. I  just know.  She’s is Cebu for the funeral services of Lola Bebang and Tia Celia. Tia Celia died a few days after Lola [her mother] passed away.  She just arrived from New York to attend the funeral service a few days earlier.  This few weeks has been tragic around my circle lately.  A week ago, a co-worker of mine died inside the Samsung factory.   Death sometimes is like a reminder that life is short and must be experienced at full 100% engagement.

Britta will be away for a few days.  Running the family by myself is not a big deal anymore since the kids are older now and besides Brittney is already driving and can basically function as a good resource for errands if needed.

I have time to write something tonight.  I am inspired to express what’s in my mind right now for some unknown reasons.  While I was reading “Systems Thinking” late this afternoon, I was looking for a new song to listen on my Spotify account.  I came across Lydia Stanley’s song “Sing Hallelujah" and put the song in repeat mode.  There was something in the song that touched my heart [+few tears].  I know something is up so I had to stop reading and I have to research who this Lydia is and her background.  Fast forward a few minutes of web searching, I came across this youtube video of a lady who was unable to walk for 23 years but then suddenly received her miracle and began to walk by herself.  As she started to take her first step, a thought came to me – “Lord, I want to see a miracle like that in my two eyes”.  With the music still in repeat mode and as I was is deep worship, I closed my eyes and then all of a sudden,  flashes of my past miracles came to me like a replayed video tape and I saw the following in detail:
1. My bike accident that almost killed me in 1989
2. When I fell 15ft from the ceiling at General Milling
3. Ormoc flood in 1991 [5000+ dead]
4. My transition job from the US Army to AMD then to Samsung
5. My myocardial infarction in 2008
6. My being able to bike and swim long distance after my heart attack in 2008.

Then, a still small voice whispered  “no need to see a miracle”, you’ve already experienced it…  many times..

I replied, “I know”.

KAL631

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/KAL631
http://flightaware.com/live/airport_status_bigmap.rvt?airport=RPVM [Mactan International]

At least I know where you are. 

20120704, 0939CST, Wednesday

20120704, 0847CST, Wednesday 

20120704, 0100, Wednesday [tracker history]

20120703, 0900CST, Tuesday

Destination: Cebu Philippines

Cebu

Satellite Images

The Airport Runway

Mactan Bridge

Looc Mandaue-Destination

The Ultimate Guidebook; Day732

Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action),  2Timothy 3:16

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim
Drop off wife to Austin Airport
Hyper-V Backup
Test DPM Server

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.90
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p.39

0400, End of Sleep,
0410, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0415, Study 2Timothy 3:16 [read more]
0500, Austin Bergstrom Airport, Britta’s departure to Cebu
1000, 2.4Mile Swim
1100, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1900, Hyper-V Backup
2100, Test setup DPM Server 2010 on Poweredge 2850

Best Search Engine; Day730

For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.  Proverbs 2:6

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Celebration Church
Iron clothes

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.60
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0830, Study Proverbs 2:6 [read more]
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, Ping pong with Brent
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1700, Read
2000, Iron clothes

Ask Anything; Day729

And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive. Matthew 21:22

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Matthew 21:22 [read more]

Do You Really Care?; Day728

For I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you brought Me together with yourselves and welcomed and entertained and lodged Me,  Matthew 25:35

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Matthew 25:35 [read more]

When Affliction Comes; Day727; Condolences to Pyke

When he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study 2Chronicles 33:12  [read more]

Tia Celia passed away today.

Shared Burdens; Day726

Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!  Psalm 68:19

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Psalm 68:19 [read more]

A Different Kind of Life; Day725

But you are not living the life of the flesh, you are living the life of the Spirit, if the [Holy] Spirit of God [really] dwells within you [directs and controls you]. But if anyone does not possess the [Holy] Spirit of Christ, he is none of His [he does not belong to Christ, is not truly a child of God]. Romans 8:9

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4 Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 39

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0730, Study Romans 8:9 [read more]

Faithful Servant; Day724

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his master will set over those in his household service to supply them their allowance of food at the appointed time?  Luke 12:42

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
39Mile Cycling

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 30

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0730, Study Luke 12:42 [read more]

Wisdom From Above; Day723

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity).  James 3:17

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51
Data Protection 2010 Step By Step p. 20

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0730, Study James 3:17 [read more]

Purpose Was Not Judgment; Day722

For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.  John 3:17

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study John 3:17 [read more]

Sacrifice Is Required; Day721

Saying in a loud voice, Deserving is the Lamb, Who was sacrificed, to receive all the power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and majesty (glory, splendor) and blessing! Revelations 5:12

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.51

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Revelations 5:12 [read more]

Refine Thinking and Purpose; Day720

So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord;  Acts 3:19

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
7Mile Indoor Cycling

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.45

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Acts 3:19 [read more]

Confess to God, Not Man; Day719

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]. 1John 1:9

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Build toolkit
NST Database Query
Finish FAR

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.45

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study 1John 1:9 [read more]

Keys to Eternal Treasures; Day718

Col 3:1  If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.
Col 3:2  Be mindful of things above, not on things on the earth.
Col 3:3  For you died, and your life has been hidden with Christ in God.
Col 3:4  When Christ our Life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.
Col 3:5  Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (which is idolatry),
Col 3:6  on account of which things’ sake the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience,
Col 3:7  among whom you also once walked, when you lived in these.
Col 3:8  But now also put off all these things: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, shameful speech out of your mouth.
Col 3:9  Do not lie to one another, having put off the old man with his deeds
Col 3:10  and having put on the new, having been renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,
Col 3:11  where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, slave or freeman, but Christ is all things in all.
Col 3:12  Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender feelings of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,
Col 3:13 forbearing one another and forgiving yourselves, if anyone has a complaint against any. As Christ forgave you, so also you do.
Col 3:14  And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.
Col 3:15  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you also are called in one body, and be thankful.
Col 3:16  Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Col 3:17  And everything, whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
Col 3:18  Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as is becoming in the Lord.
Col 3:19  Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter against them.
Col 3:20  Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Col 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they be discouraged.
Col 3:22  Slaves, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Col 3:23  And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men;
Col 3:24  knowing that from the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance. For you serve the Lord Christ.
Col 3:25  But he who does wrong shall receive justice for the wrong which he did, and there is no respect of persons.

1.    Seek those things which are above
2.    Be mindful of things above, not on things on the earth.
3.    Put off all these things: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, shameful speech out of your mouth.
4.    Do not lie to one another, having put off the old man with his deeds
5.    Renew in knowledge according to the image of Him
6.    Put on tender feelings of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another and forgiving yourselves, if anyone has a complaint against any. As Christ forgave you, so also you do.
7.    Put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.
8.    Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you also are called in one body, and be thankful.
9.    Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
10.    Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
11.    Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as is becoming in the Lord.
12.    Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter against them.
13.    Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
14.    Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they be discouraged.9+
15.    Slaves, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
16.    Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men;

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important 
2.4Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.45

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0830, Study Colossians 3:1 [read more]

There is Comfort; Day717; 35,595 Days

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),  Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.  2Corinthians 1:3-4

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Cycling

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.36

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0830, Study 2Corinthians 1:3-4 [read more]

Lola Bebang (Britta’s grandmother) died yesterday at the age of 97. This morning, I had a dream that she was lying in bed at our house in Merida with my parents bedroom.  Her bed was placed perpendicular to my parent’s bed by the window. She looks healthy but a little frustrated and was speaking to me in a loud manner but no voice coming out from her mouth. I was trying to understand what she was trying to say and finally I received the message “Keep going and never give up …don’t stop now”. 

A few minutes after waking up, had my morning routines and then when I opened my daily devotional, the message today is about mourning. 

January 3, 1915-June 17,2012
97 Years, 5 Months, 14 Days
35,595 days
3,075,408,000 seconds
51,256,800 minutes
854,280 hours
5085 weeks

Unfaithfulness=Lack of Peace; Day716

But the wicked are like the troubled sea, for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked. Isaiah 57:20

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.36

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Isaiah 57:20 [read more]

Life Filled With Wonders; Day715;

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.  Psalm 119:18

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.13

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Psalm 119:18 [read more]

Consequences of Rejection; Day713

The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken [captive]. Behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord, and what wisdom and broad, full intelligence is in them?  Jeremiah 8:9

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.13

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast +Coffee
0530, Study Jeremiah 8:9 [read more]

Unseen Power; Day712

For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, I have raised you up for this very purpose of displaying My power in [dealing with] you, so that My name may be proclaimed the whole world over. Romans 9:17

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.9

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast  +Coffee
0530, Study Romans 9:17 [read more]

Perfect Will of God; Day711; Reading Milestone

Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim
Finish Oxford Writing Guide
Vacuum house
Start: Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.446 [completed]   [p1-446] 
Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.1

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast
0830, Study Psalm 37:5 [read more]
0900, Read
1000, Read
1100, 2.4Mile Swim
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, Lunch
1400, Nap
1600, Read
1700, Read
1800, Read
1900, Vacuum house
2000, Read – Systems Thinking-Managing Chaos p.1

Children of God; Day710

SEE WHAT [an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him.  1John 3:1

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
42Mile Cycling

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.205

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast
0830, Study 1John 3:1 [read more]

We Are Not Alone; Day709

In this the love of God was made manifest (displayed) where we are concerned: in that God sent His Son, the only begotten or unique [Son], into the world so that we might live through Him.  1John 4:9

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest
Celebration Church 
Mow yard
Install wheels on bookshelf
Build chain lock
 
Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.205

24Hour Report
0800, End of Sleep,
0810, Bagel breakfast
0830, Study 1John 4:9 [read more]

Try Church; Day708

I WAS glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord!  Psalm 122:1

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.180

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Psalm 122:1 [read more]

Ill Treatment Is Part of the Call; Day707

But if [one is ill-treated and suffers] as a Christian [which he is contemptuously called], let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he is [deemed worthy to suffer] in this name. 1Peter 4:16

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important 
Rest
LMS Class-Day2

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.180

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study 1Peter 4:16 [read more]

Rapprochement; Day706

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, it is much more [certain], now that we are reconciled, that we shall be saved (daily delivered from sin’s dominion) through His [resurrection] life.  Romans 5:10

Rapprochement-an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim
LMS Class-Day1

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.180

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Romans 5:10 [read more]

Watch Every Step; Day705

Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling (self-distrust, with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation, timidly shrinking from whatever might offend God and discredit the name of Christ).  Philippians 2:12

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.180

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Philippians 2:12 [read more]

Unflinching Self; Day704

As for you, be calm and cool and steady, accept and suffer unflinchingly every hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully perform all the duties of your ministry.  2Timothy 4:5

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Bike
Module4-Brent’s Driving Lesson-40Miles
Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.180

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast
0730, Study 2Timothy 4:5 [read more]
0900, 40Mile Cycling
1000, 40Mile Cycling
1100, 40Mile Cycling
1800, 40Mile Driving with Brent [same as my bike route [1h 2 minutes]

Will you build an Ark; Day703

Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.  Geneses 6:22

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim
Attend Measurement Class

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.172

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast
0730, Study Geneses 6:22 [read more]
0900, 2.4Mile Swim
1000, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, LMS Class

Stay with Basic Needs; Day702

And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for a man’s life does not consist in and is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance or that which is over and above his needs. Luke 12:15

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
12Mile Time Trial
Celebration Church
Fix bike computer
Prep Brent’s room for painting

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Luke 12:15 [read more]

Life Worth Living; Day701

If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.]  Galatians 5:25

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important 
Rest

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Galatians 5:25 [read more]

Hope in Christ; Day700

[Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whoever steps out upon it–a hope] that reaches farther and enters into [the very certainty of the Presence] within the veil, [Lev. 16:2.]  Hebrews 6:19

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important 
12Mile Time Trial

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Hebrews 6:19 [read more]

New Person; Day699

Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!  2Corinthians 5:17

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
1Mile Swim

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study 2Corinthians 5:17 [read more]

Step #1; Day698

[All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,  Romans 3:24

Step #1-Give your life to Christ.

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Rest

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0500, End of Sleep,
0510, Bagel breakfast
0530, Study Romans 3:24 [read more]

Take a Step Forward Daily; Day697; Day001-Brent Driver’s Training

For in Him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your [own] poets have said, For we are also His offspring.  Acts 17:28

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
2.4Mile Swim

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast
0800, At DMV for Brent’s Learners permit
1000, Day001, Brent drove a car for the first time
1200, 2.4Mile Swim
1300, 2.4Mile Swim
1400, Lunch
1500, Nap
1700, Austin Tri Cyclist, shopping for Mavic Carbone SL Wheelset
1800, Mow yard
1900, Car wash
2343, Study Acts 17:28 [read more]

Know, Develop, Use and Share Your Talents; Day696

Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse].  James 1:17

What to do with your talents?
1. Know.  Identify what you can do best?
2. Develop. Find ways to enhance your talent.
3. Use.  Do something with your talent. Practice daily.
4. Share. You cannot keep it to yourself.

Purpose of Talents
1. To glorify God.
2. For building of His Kingdom.
3. To bless/encourage others.

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
40Mile Cycling
Mop the floor

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.160

24Hour Report
0900, End of Sleep,
0910, Bagel breakfast
1043, Study James 1:17 [read more]
1100, 40Mile Cycling
1200, 40Mile Cycling
1300, 40Mile Cycling
1400, Shower and nap
1800, Mop the floor
2000, Cleanup family room

Be an Encouragement; Day695

So let us then definitely aim for and eagerly pursue what makes for harmony and for mutual upbuilding (edification and development) of one another. Romans 14:19

Quadrant I-Urgent and Important
Celebration Church 
Rest
Build LK Location Recovery Step By Step
Update Problem and Fixes Blog

Reading List
Writing Oxford Guide, p.152

24Hour Report
0700, End of Sleep,
0710, Bagel breakfast
0900, Celebration Church
1100, St. David’s Hospital, visit Bettina
1130, At St. David’s cafeteria, Study Romans 14:19 [read more]
1230, Write LK Recovery Step By Step-Draft
1430, Ping-pong with Brent
1500, Nap
1700, Write My Improvement List
2000, Update Problem and Fixes Blog
2400, Sleep