tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73191945746668175372024-03-14T00:55:02.089-04:00HERE'S A LITTLE DITTY I WROTE...Since I was seven I've been expressing myself from behind a keyboard. Some keyboards contain 88 keys, varying black and white; other times they contain little plastic squares with sarcastic tones like "ESCAPE", "DELETE" and "END".
This is just an extension of that.CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-37505156770890585202010-01-19T16:57:00.003-05:002010-01-19T17:02:16.241-05:00Australia BoundI've put a new blog link on the left side. My niece has just recently touched down in beautiful Sydney, Australia to begin her college studies at the Hillsong International Leadership College. Check out her page...follow...whatever it is we do here! I'm proud of you girl!!CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-70766841213652223022009-08-12T10:08:00.001-04:002009-08-12T10:09:38.447-04:00Psalm 271 A psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation – so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger – so why should I tremble? 2 When evil people come to destroy me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear. Even if they attack me, I remain confident. 4 The one thing I ask of the LORD – the CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-68436951249014206932009-03-23T20:57:00.001-04:002009-03-23T20:58:38.792-04:00"New Creation"Dex Alexander from All Together Separate at Fellowship Church's CD release party for the CD "Closer To The Start".New Creation from Pace Hartfield on Vimeo.CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-10278399364266162732009-03-13T15:42:00.002-04:002009-03-13T15:57:41.055-04:00Ahhhh....This was not my intention when starting this blog...to go weeks without posting. But, alas, my best laid plans have failed me again and life has struck it's time consuming blows. But I will revolt! I will rise up...I will be strong and I will rise against physics and space-time and thus add an extra hour to each day...maybe two. TAKE THAT TIME! You have been foiled, nay, destroyed, if not CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-79251411147106739522009-02-26T12:34:00.002-05:002009-02-26T12:38:57.339-05:00Conversations With EthanMy 6 year old is an amazing kid. He's an encourager and I think he gets it from his big sister and his mom. Here's a transcript of a conversation we had last night in the car.ETHAN: Dad? What's 3 + 4?DAD: Seven.ETHAN: Good job! You got the answer!*******ETHAN: Dad? What's 100 + 100?DAD (testing Ethan): One-Hundred and One.ETHAN: Dad. That's not right, it's Two-Hundred.*******ETHAN: Dad? CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-91534178607136160552009-02-17T11:39:00.002-05:002009-02-17T11:43:37.011-05:00MATH: It's Just Your OpinionHi everyone. I've been gone for a while; I was involved in a car accident (I was hit by a drunk driver) and sickness and life. I'm o.k. You're o.k. But there's nothing like some simple opinionated math to spark the "blogging" juices. So here you go. I'm back. I'll get to everyones comments soon. Both of 'em!CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-38874025117867869092009-01-26T23:59:00.006-05:002009-01-27T01:24:52.362-05:00"Whatever Comes Through That Door..."Is it necessary to go to a place of total brokeness?Do the layers have to be stripped away before my self is revealed?Are the scars marks of failure...or success?Can the hope within outshine a world without?God is doing a new thing in me. I can't say I'm surprised. The old thing was pretty stinky and wrinkled and dead. Plus, He did warn me. (Isaiah 43:19-See I am doing a new thing!) CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-47853943241531618442009-01-26T21:13:00.002-05:002009-01-26T21:21:17.259-05:00COME TO MECome to Me, you weary oneAnd I will give you rest...I will give you restCome to Me, you weary oneAnd I will give you rest...I will give you restFor My yoke is easy and My burden is lightTake Me upon you, and I will give you restCome to Me, you troubled oneAnd I will give you peace...I will give you peaceCome to Me, you troubled oneAnd I will give you peace...I will give you peaceI will calm the CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-54519864472748785902009-01-21T10:30:00.000-05:002009-01-21T10:32:08.879-05:00QUID EST VERITAS?What is truth?CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-14585005752543233752009-01-16T16:44:00.004-05:002009-01-16T17:52:16.591-05:00Blown AwaySo no sooner do I post the thread below then I stumble upon such an encouraging article. Read my thread below first, then follow this link. Lemme know what you think.CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-9712056239454776322009-01-16T11:30:00.006-05:002009-01-16T15:23:24.024-05:00What Who?Some Christian friends and I have been involved in some very interesting discussions with some atheist/agnostics here and here. (Consider yourself warned) I'd like to clarify some things: Not all atheists are 'ignorant' and not all 'atheists' are 'atheists'. Now that I've made that clear as mud, I'll move on.It's never good when you have to open a blog with a disclaimer: I will probably come CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-46171986715312491982009-01-11T22:59:00.002-05:002009-01-11T23:12:10.378-05:00no W-A-A-Y?You mean I can blow total strangers into tiny bits and pieces and help the American economy? Where do I sign up?By the way. Last Monday Barack Obama said, "Government must act now to save this economy." I think I heard some crickets chirping in the background. And the sounds of Congress ignoring Obama.Last Tuesday Barack Obama said, "Government must act NOW to save this economy." More CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-24161877035846078762009-01-08T15:04:00.008-05:002009-01-09T09:39:52.446-05:00PoisonNo...not the band...but I couldn't resist.There's no such thing as poison. A bold statement, I know. And not true...but I'm exaggerating for effect. ANYTHING and EVERYTHING consumed in massive amounts is deadly. (See picture) Pizza, soda, tacos, alfalfa sprouts, hummus, shaving cream. The list goes on. Ricin kills. It's derived from the castor beans, which are used to create castor oil. (CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-57189586438526369382009-01-08T13:00:00.004-05:002009-01-08T14:27:34.930-05:00Ahh, The World Around UsCops search mobile home of boy missing 10 years...fear they may have just missed himWild protests in Oakland over shooting turn violent...police claim they "never saw it coming"Boeing delivers 50 commercial Jets during fourth quarter...and still didn't make playoffs; threw 7 INT's to Lockheed; plan to retire...maybeNavy creates 'force' to battle pirates...local Jedi, "been there, done that"CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-69340811566523729282008-12-20T12:08:00.003-05:002008-12-20T12:17:22.888-05:00Simple, To The Point...I Like ItDC*B FlickrCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-1962140703962189222008-12-19T13:47:00.004-05:002008-12-19T15:45:36.472-05:00My Name Is "Ridiculous" & My Favorite Color Is "Clear"There's a news report of a lady in Florida who is a divorced Christian involved in a sexual relationship with a man, her boyfriend. She was part of a church, Grace Community Church near Jacksonville, and had a spiritual "mentor" at the church. She confessed to the sexual relationship to this mentor who, in turn, told not only the pastor and elders and later other women in the church. The lady,CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-48514185775141234932008-12-15T11:40:00.002-05:002008-12-15T12:29:21.630-05:00ImagesEvery once in a while something happens to you that makes you say, "You know what? Everything is going to be o.k."Whether your bills are paid, or you had a fight with your spouse or parent or friend, or you have to go to the hospital for a "test"...there are things in life that supercede all those. I believe these are moments from God. And I believe that He shows these things to believers and CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-59919170733976075472008-12-15T10:49:00.004-05:002008-12-16T15:26:01.137-05:00With Faith Like A ChildThe beauty of a child. When I was a young teen, early twenties dude I wanted nothing to do with kids. My brothers have lots of kids, and after several simultaneous visits I swore I would never have them. Now I have four. Nothing breaks my heart more than to see a child in pain, either by sickness or by violence. Nothing makes my heart more glad than to hear a child laugh. But it's not about CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-49004422978213132082008-11-27T11:52:00.003-05:002008-11-27T11:54:14.186-05:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-26730447243151999082008-11-24T11:29:00.007-05:002008-11-24T12:56:06.633-05:00Get Over Myself: Transparent Thoughts of a Dense ChristianThanksgiving's coming this week. Unfortunately I don't give enough thanks the rest of the year. If I had to give thanks for one thing in my life right now, it would be my marriage. My wife and I have walked down some dirty, despicable roads in our relationship. We have survived many battles, addictions, infidelities and the like. For all intents and purposes, it's not really fair for me to sum upCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-43466850935216227132008-11-20T11:25:00.004-05:002008-11-20T13:33:46.901-05:00You've Got MailThere is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. - ROMANS 8:1Several months after arriving at my first Air Force base as an active duty member I received an e-mail from a good friend and "dorm buddy" who I had gone through basic training with. The e-mail was on our government account which, obviously, was to be used for "Official Use Only". This e-mail was less than official. It was CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-12201081596687919472008-11-17T08:54:00.002-05:002008-11-17T09:09:29.138-05:00Cardboard TestimoniesThis speaks for itself. It was posted on my friend Juliana's blog (link on the left) and was done at here church here in Richmond. Unfortunately she couldn't be in the video but her cardboard would read --Side one: PEOPLE PLEASERSide two: GOD PLEASERMine would probably read -- Side one: MASTER OF MYSELFSide two: SLAVE TO CHRISTWhat might yours say?CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-26265907300616730132008-11-07T18:42:00.002-05:002008-11-07T18:50:20.903-05:00...well?!IS ALL OF THIS REALLY WORTH IT IF GOD IS NOT REAL?THIS life?THIS love?THIS people?THIS child?THIS song?THIS spouse?THIS job?THIS Jesus?THIS journey?THIS house?THIS money?THIS war?THIS country?THIS protest?THIS poverty?THIS death?THIS sickness?THIS health?THIS traffic?see THIS?touch THIS?live THIS?hate THIS?evaluate THIS?assemble THIS?try THIS?move THIS?this TEAR?this LAUGH?this HEART?this FIRE?CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-86775287610396833172008-11-04T16:04:00.002-05:002008-11-04T16:25:21.879-05:00What's In A Name?A couple people have asked me what the title of my blog, "yadahjah", means. It's kind of a play on words, but it does have significance. Allow me to explain."Yadah" is a Hebrew verb for praise. Specifically it means to "lift ones hands in praise". It's kind of fitting because God has put me in a place right now where it's not by my might, nor by my strength. It's a place of surrender. When CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7319194574666817537.post-63659471976947917862008-10-25T16:47:00.002-04:002008-10-25T16:49:49.021-04:00Lifehouse "Everything"Check this out: This is a powerful presentation.CFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10314213781309314256noreply@blogger.com0