Fwd: Updates
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Total abandonment.
Pride.
I got those ideas from my daily devotional emails. Those ideas are what stood out to me. They are timely messages for me.
I forgot to mention that I sign up to be Quixtar IBO (Independent Business Owner). It is very similiar to MLM or Pyramind schemes, but everyone have equal chance of succeeding, which is so nice about it. If you don't buy yourself enough points, you would be pushed out of business. Even if you don't get rich from that business, you get benefits like no one can sue you and everything you pay for can be tax write-off as it is part of business. Even if you travel for pleasure, it can be tax write-off.
At the same time I took workshops about running your own website business. It left me feeling motivated and have hope for better future. At the same time, I was cautious enough to be very serious about it. At least, I felt I was doing the right thing, and I felt excited about my future.
Last Monday, they terminate my immediate supervisor's employment, much to my disappointment. Everything is changing around here and things are changing rather quickly. It makes me feel God is aware of my heart longings, and beg me to continue without giving up. I'm thankful for that.
After all, I'm 30. That's the age Jesus entered into the ministry.
Pride.
I got those ideas from my daily devotional emails. Those ideas are what stood out to me. They are timely messages for me.
I forgot to mention that I sign up to be Quixtar IBO (Independent Business Owner). It is very similiar to MLM or Pyramind schemes, but everyone have equal chance of succeeding, which is so nice about it. If you don't buy yourself enough points, you would be pushed out of business. Even if you don't get rich from that business, you get benefits like no one can sue you and everything you pay for can be tax write-off as it is part of business. Even if you travel for pleasure, it can be tax write-off.
At the same time I took workshops about running your own website business. It left me feeling motivated and have hope for better future. At the same time, I was cautious enough to be very serious about it. At least, I felt I was doing the right thing, and I felt excited about my future.
Last Monday, they terminate my immediate supervisor's employment, much to my disappointment. Everything is changing around here and things are changing rather quickly. It makes me feel God is aware of my heart longings, and beg me to continue without giving up. I'm thankful for that.
After all, I'm 30. That's the age Jesus entered into the ministry.
Pride is the shirt of the soul, put on first and put off last. -- George Swinnock
That's interesting thought. A good thought-provoker. The other email talks about total self-abandonment. In other words, which traditional Christians like to call self-denial. Peter mentioned that the 12 disciples forsook all and follow Jesus, and Jesus answered, reminding that he shouldn't think we deny ourselves for the sake of ourselves. In my words or understanding, we should not become Christian simply because we fear hell, although that is not wrong in itself. We should not become Christian because we want to go to heaven, although that is not wrong in itself. We should be Christian simply because we want to have a strong relationship with our Creator Father. In same vein, in spite that Jesus keep insisting we are to pray for whatsoever we want and persist until we get the answer, we should preserve our relationship (worship or religion like some traditional Christian like to call it) simply because we love Him.
I came to work yesterday with some misgiving. (Today is Thursday, March 13) To think of coming to work without Keith, a man with calming presence. To think I am left at sea, and Clinton has a strong leadership qualities.
March is almost over. Things are making out fine. Jedd Musser took Clinton's position in the spray room at my work. He seems nice enough.
Nothing more is new. Today is nice Sunday, so we men went hiking through the mountain. Oh, you should have experience our sore legs! But it was a good exercise nonetheless. Then we relaxed at Leon's place, playing Black Trump. We got home about 8:30, and I am glad to be home.
I have two weddings in April. April 12 is wedding of Henry Friesen, and I plan to attend. I already ask for Friday off (April 11). April 26's wedding is around here, and I still felt undecided to attend, but I felt I should go and skip the play. After all, it is my co-worker. And I don't have to pay to get in. But...I am going to be the only deaf and there won't be any interpreter. Bummer.
You all take care.
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Omar Burkholder
1091 Martindale Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Email: deafdemophile@gmail.com
Fax: 1-888-580-1767
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