Notes from the Trail

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Shandra over at her blog (which I found through Jill’s blog) had a funny self-confession of being a blog “lurker.” She says this…

I totally admit that I am a blog lurker/stalker…whatever you want to call it. I can’t believe how many old Tech people have blogs! I would comment on some of them, but don’t want to make a fool out of myself when they don’t remember me. :) It’s really neat to see everyone and hear what’s been going on in their lives tho!! So, come on, admit it….are you a lurker too???

I think there are a TON of blog lurkers oout there! I’m seeing my blog stats rise every day, but have very few comments! So here’s the deal… if you’re lurking, just post a quick self-confession on the comments here!

I think there are a lot of blog readers who don’t realize that blogs are made more fun when they comment on the entries they like/hate. The ongoing dialogue is fun and actually helps a blog be more visited, as well as gives the blog author some feedback…

So if you haven’t been in the habit of commenting on blog entries… get there. You lurker, you!

Welcome to the winter 2006 edition the MAN SURVEY. After getting too many of these that have estrogen-filled questions like, if you were a Crayon, what color would you be? I decided to sit down and hammer out one that is for guys…

I’d welcome any additions to this or deletions… I did try to keep it as tame as possible since I know so many folks who are easily ruffled.
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There is an excellent blog resource that has recently been posted here that relates to the charismatic movement in the western church. Characterized by great enthusiasm but little depth, the charistmatic movement has had many interesting twists and turns. This blog author has done an immense amount of research and observation. There is even a forum for you to comment…

For those of you reading this blog semi-faihtfully, you know that last year I read the Bble through using the excellent plan available at Journey Church’s Ancient Words group. In January, I did a lot of reflection and study on the book of James to prepare for a teaching series in it this year.

However, on the recommendation of Craig Jenkins, I am beginning Beth Moore’s interactive Bible study called The Patriarchs. Craig has been boldly going where no man has gone before… that is, he’s doing the study his wife’s women’s group at Immanuel Baptist Church Warren. Pray for Craig as he battles the influence of estrogen as he seeks inspiration from God! ;)

Anyway, I’d like to invite any of you to join me. I just began this a.m., and for those of you who indicate interest, I’ll hold up for you. You can purchase the workbook at just about any Christian bookstore, or you can get online at Lifeway. I’m thinking about setting up a separate blog here just for those of you wanting to do the study… or I might set up a group at mac.com. (If you haven’t checked out mac.com’s groups, they are the most user-friendly, fun around. You have to register a mac.com ID, but it’s free.) Anyway, comment here if you’re willing to embark on a journey through Genesis with me as we study the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And get your book ASAP!

As someone with a lot of sheep, do you think Abraham ever had staffing problems?

NEW 2/20/06… Click here for the link to The Patriarchs Study Blog….

OK, my wife is mad at me. Well, kind of. It wasn’t enough that Sam and I are addicted to Madden and Star Wars games on the Xbox. Now that Sam got me Star Wars: Battlefront II for my birthday, Adelyn is in on the action too. She wants to be the “green girl with the pretty-colored swords.”

Carolyn sits in the back of the house and watches home improvement shows while we save the universe.

Since it’s Valentine’s Day today, we’re going to be thoughtful… and see if Caro wants to play as Yoda.