Elisabeth and I were just too undecided, so we let Halle and Audrey fill out our absentee ballots…
Growing up fast, but not that fast!
… I’m kidding of course (we’re VERY decided and we did our own ballots)! Don’t forget to vote (that is, if you’re 18, ha!).
Grace,
Brian
It’s already almost 2:00 and I am finally getting to my Monday morning post! At least it is still morning in Hawaii!?! However, I have good reason for not posting until now. I am living with discipline these days!
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. ~1 Timothy 1:6-7
As I arrived at my local coffee shop this morning, I had a list of seven things which I thought I needed to accomplish today, my blogging was sixth on that list, and low and behold, I have kept to the list!
Though Paul probably did not intend, “list making” as the self-discipline for Timothy, it is clear that Timothy was to be bold with his self-discipline. Timothy apparently struggled with timidity, his young age and perhaps even speaking boldly. He was given the instruction to fan into flame these things. I love that word picture.
Having recently returned from Southern California were able to see the fire damage from the Santa Ana winds in SoCal. It’s amazing that a small spark can consume so much when aided by the wind. I believe my life, and your life, can do the same. Only, we’re not talking damage, we’re talking consuming influence (aided by the wind of the Holy Spirit).
My faith foundation thought today: discipline. I hope I can fan into flame a life of self-discipline. I don’t want to live by lists; but I do desire to accomplish the things He desires for me to do. Rather than jumping from project to project, I am learning (which means please give me time to perfect this) to start and finish a project (even in the same setting). My hope is to be disciplined in my study, in my prayer life, in my waiting on God. I want to live with bold self-discipline as Paul urged his son in the faith, Timothy.
Grace,
Brian
My most recent post was a contest, with my “in the running” candidates listed at the end of this post. We’ll get to the winner at the end of the weekend, so, don’t hesitate to submit another or comment for your first time. I have also included the list of all my other contest winners (and prizes when applicable).
Best Fast Food Burger: In-N-Out is the clear winner
Best Coffee Place: Starbucks won this one, Peet’s and Non-Corp coming in a close second.
Best Club: Winner: Wescott, with his suggestion for BJ’s… next time you’re in town Wes, we’ll go.
Best Fair Food: Scone, hands down.
Tell Me About My Day (Aab-Libs): Dylan wins the prize of a big Man-Hug for the best Aab-Lib. I really enjoyed the Draino and the Prom Night Punch.
The Stove: We found it on our own, so we win the prize of dinner at our house!
The Ultimate Summer Meal: It’s fall, and we’re still waiting for the ultimate summer meal at another house. Now we’re feeling unloved…
Who Am I? Schlaud won the prize, and I’m not sure if I ever got him the coffee card? Schlaud, did I?
Name the Celebrity: Jan B. won the prize, and I know she didn’t get the coffee card, but I think I have gotten her a couple Iced Teas at Starbucks since the win.
Free Coffee: Elisabeth won the prize and I have paid up… right? Ha.
Okay, as for “What’s He Thinking:” here are the people we have “in the running…”
“Mmmm…coffee, I hope the chicks still dig me when I’m 5′1 at age 18…” Byron
“Wait till mommy sees this diaper” Jared
“Watch out below, Americano diaper in 1, 2, 3…” Jeramy
Family Insider Award: “Did you watch them shake it?” MIL*
AND THE WINNER IS:
Going to give it up to Jeramy, though Jared had the first diaper joke in, he added the good coffee twist. My brother had a great one, but it offended my wife, so he’s out! Great work Jeramy, your prize is a diaper from Will next time we’re down in Escondido! Or a Starbucks drink, your choice.
*So the Aaby and Stimer families really enjoy our shaken Iced Tea at Starbucks. But most of us get it w/o water and w/o the sweetner, so sometimes the baristas see this as an opportunity to be lazy and skip the “shaking” (since they think you only need it shaken if you have other stuff in there)… so we typically watch to make sure it is actually shaken!
So, there’s still time to submit another quote from Will, get to it if you want the prize!
Grace,
Brian
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