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It Was Me, Not You

Hey Blog,

It has been a long time. How have you been? I hardly recognized you. Had it not been for the name, I might have passed by you without saying anything. You look great.

Anyway…can we talk? I really miss spending time with you. I know that I left without giving you an explanation. Trust me, it had nothing to do with you. I was going through some big changes and neglected our relationship in the midst of the transition. There were a lot of things that needed to be sorted out and cleaned up. I needed to get my life together so I could move in a new direction. Regardless, I should have been up front and honest with you about everything. I really had good intentions. I valued our relationship so much that I didn’t want to admit that I didn’t have time for you. I thought that I could manage the changes in my life without affecting the nature of our relationship. I was wrong and I’m sorry that I left you stranded on an island of confusion and isolation.

I am being honest now in the hopes that you will take me back. I think what we had together was special. I know that things have changed…that we have changed. But I believe we can rebuild our relationship from the rubble of this situation and create something that is better than before. I don’t know if you can say the same but I am better for having you in my life. I really think that this could be the beginning of something beautiful. Think about it.

Jeff

A Whole New…Theme

So…as you can see I have made a big change to things around here. I was tired of the old theme and decided to go with something a little simpler and more clearly defined. I am hoping to make some more changes in the coming weeks but don’t hold your breath too long. Overall, I hope it helps to make things a little more “user friendly.” Ever get tired of that catch phrase? I think I’m totally burned out on trendy phrases. In any case, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy the show.

Step Away From the Computer

Joe Thorn has written a nice article on unplugging from the internet, cell phones, and other forms of technology. Technology is a wonderful thing. We have experienced many grand advances due to technology. However, technology has its dangers. How much of our day is consumed with checking email through a computer or blackberry? How often do we check our blogs? And with the internet, information is only a click away. You can find practically anything and everything on the world wide web. However, endless information means endless net surfing which results in a lot of wasted time. I would encourage you to go read Joe’s article and then step away from the computer. Go have a meaningful conversation with someone. Or better yet, go buy a few discs and invite someone to go play disc golf with you. There is nothing better than a good conversation in the midst of a round of 18.

Blog Alert: True Koinonia

I am excited to draw your attention to a new blog that I am contributing to called True Koinonia. It is connected to Concord-Grandview Baptist Church (my home church) and comprised of several men within our church. Our hope is that TK will be an encouragement to the men involved, the church we serve, and for all those who visit. The idea of True Koinonia is to provide a place of encouragement, accountability, and fellowship for believers as each of us seek to live out the gospel.

Koinonia is the Greek word for “fellowship” or “partnership.” So what is fellowship? True fellowship is partnering together for the sake of the gospel. What does fellowship look like? Fellowship is best represented by a body of believers laboring together in service. I know that my greatest moments of fellowship and bonding with other believers has come in the midst of serving together. So come drop by and join in the discussion. As I’ve always said, it’s all about the fellowship.

The Great September Giveaway

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Tim Challies has just announced the resurrection of monthly free giveaways on his site.  Past giveaways have included anything from books to DVDs.  The Great September Giveaway will include three winners.  The prizes?

  • First prize: All six available volumes of the Reformed Expository Commentary series.
  • Second prize: Any three volumes of the Reformed Expository Commentary series (to be selected by the winner).
  • Third Prize: Any one volume of the Reformed Expository Commentary series (to be selected by the winner).

You can check out this commentary series at Monergism Books (who is sponsoring this giveaway).  Also, if you include my referral ID (11187) when you enter then I receive another entry into the drawing.  If you enter, you will also receive a referral ID to pass on to others.  In any case it is a win-win situation.  So go enter this contest for a chance to add this great commentary series to your library.  And type in my referral ID while you’re there.


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