First Run 5K



I know that I haven't been here in a long time,but I have been busy training and living life. On Friday May 16,2008 I signed up for my first official race. It had time chipping and all that other race stuff. the race was a last minute decision but a great one. I was very nervous being there I felt totally out of place amongst all the "real runners." My mind was telling me that I had no business being here and that you look like a fat pig out here. Then it started, the race 3.1 miles, as I left the starting area I was dodging in and out of runners trying to find a place of comfort and where I could get into a groove. It was pretty hard with all the people, I ended up on the far right of the path. My wife and kids were there about a 1/4 mile down the path, it was great too hear my wife cheer for me and encourage my kids to do the same. The race was very hilly and fun. How can I say fun, well it was my first run and there are many things to feel great about. I finished, I wasn't last and I beat some people that I knew. I love this new lifestyle that I have chosen and that I know that I will be here longer for my family.


A week gone By

I can't beleive a week has gone by and I haven't posted yet. Well on Sunday we went to a friends house to watch the Game but it was boring so we played xbox. As we got ready to leave I became very ill and was laid up in bed for 2 days. I didn't go to the gym until today it was good to get back and get a workout in. Thats about it for this post. Later

Triathlete


Triathlon?? Yes I did say triathlon. On June 29 I will be competing in my first triathlon. Now for most people think of the iron man race that we see on TV which consists of 2.5 mile swim,112 mile bike ride, than a simple 26 mile run. Yes I am certified crazy but I am not doing an iron man, I am doing a sprint triathlon. This race consists of 1/4 mile swim,13. mile bike than a 5k run. This is very doable for me. Triathlon for me has been a life long dream to accomplish and I see it as being very achievable. I like the word tri it gives a sense of trying. The one thing that I noticed is that I don;t see myself getting bored with this. I am always working hard to improve in 3 disciplines of tri swim bike run. When I started this quest I weighed 120kg or 264lbs. I am currently 110kg or 242 lbs. So I have lost 22lbs and I feel great and people are noticing the loss. I know that there will be people out there to deter me or to take emotional jabs but I just say " if your going to talk the talk than you better walk the walk and put out or shut up". that is the most frustrating thing for me, people can knock you but they never want join you. All I know is this, when i cross the finish line even if I am last. I will be able to say I did a triathlon. until next post I out.

When talking about being a one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and a three dimensional person it makes me think of us as fallen humans. As created humans we are born with three dimensions body, mind and soul. I would categorize people into these dimensions

Body=one-dimensional, Body and Mind=two-dimensional and finally Body, Mind and Soul=three-dimensional.
The one-dimensional individual is a carnal individual that only thinks of him or her-self only what is pleasing to self .For this will invariably lead to self destruction and a life of unhappiness and no real satisfaction in life. They are constantly looking for the next high what ever it may be. Many unsaved and saved individuals live in this cesspool of life and will never find fulfillment and purpose until their focus in on Jesus than themselves.

The two dimensional individuals who live in this realm have the mind and the body are working in unison. Morals and values are the key to this individual thinking. Doing what is right in situations. But yet their foundations for thinking are set on shaky ground. They are fine with things of this world as long as it doesn’t affect me.

The three-dimensional individual is one who has surrendered his life to the one true Savior and Lord. His body and mind are led by the Holy Spirit which dwells in him. There is great fulfillment to his life and to others around him. Self does not exist here, only the light Christ shining His light through the individual.

So how does this relate to being a vessel for God? Where is your thinking self or God. When we are focused on Him He uses us in ways we never knew were possible. Plus we were created to worship Him. It is pure joy when we focus on God and pure hell when we focus on self.




I came across this sticker while in California on vacation. It says so much to what the Community of Refuge believes and wants to be about. Community is about building strong lasting relationships with people, not trying to live the rules of organized religion. The Community of Refuge seeks to tell people about Jesus Christ through their lives and the way in which we interact with people and nature. Jesus Christ is our example of how to have relationships with people. He knew what people needed and listened to them and provided for them. Many people have only sought others for what they can receive, but Jesus sought so that He may give. In a relationship we are to give of ourselves so that people will grow. Religion is man made it can not fully comprehend the wisdom and knowledge of God. Only when we are in an intimate relationship with Him will this be revealed to us. For example a husband and wife share a special bond and relationship with each other. They know the entire intimate details of the others life and this gives them an open door to their thought, dreams hopes and fears. God wants to share Himself with us and He wants us to share our life with Him. Religion will only get us so far and frustrate us. We can go so much deeper in life if we open the fortresses that we have placed in our lives and learn to be in relationship with people nature and God.