Average Guy Therapy

It's amazing what good can be found when we do more than give scripture a passing glance. Really digging in, and pondering what's being said not only reinforces familiar truths, but may reveal an idea you might never have considered before. Dig in daily, and you'll find practical insight that brings you closer to your family and floser to God.

Monday, October 16, 2006

Do You Know Who You're Voting For?
His opponent says a vote for Dick DeVos would be like voting for someone you've already voted for in '00 and '04 (Pres. Bush). I say it looks more like a vote for someone I didn't vote for in '92!
Do You Know Who You're Voting For?
After seeing this, you may want to rethink any plans to vote for incumbant Governor Jennifer Grandholm. Just don't let her near your pets!!
Do You Know Who You're Voting For?
Senator Debbie Stabenow's opponent, Michael Bouchard has an altar ego too! I wonder if he has a dog named Hosehead?

Do You Know Who You're Voting For?
Amidst all the mud-slinging ads and debates, you'll learn an aweful lot about what the candidates want you to know about their opponents. They'll try to tell you that the person they're running against isn't the person you think!
For instance - Incumbant Senator from Michigan, Debbie Stabenow....
Which is Witch?
Sen. Debbie Stabbenow's striking similarity to The Little Mermaid's Sea Witch Ursula

Monday, October 09, 2006

Weekend? What Weekend?
When you haven't had the chance to rest or do something recreational over the weekend, it can be awfully difficult to find any motivation for getting out of bed on Monday morning.
If you're like me, Sundays can be a pain in the neck because you're working so much. (Admitedly, I sometimes envy people who have the option of not going to church once in a while). Here's my schedule for yesterday.
7:15 Leave for church (40 minutes away)
8:00 Praise band practice
9:00 Teach Sunday School
10:15 Sunday Service Starts/play guitar in worship band
10:45 Count offering
11:15 Clean up coffee bar
11:45 Back in service to play guitar during invitation
12:15 Choose songs for next Sunday
12:30 Luncheon with Pastor & outreach organizers
1:00 Clean up church kitchen
1:30-4:00 Free time at mom & dad's house
4:15 Leave Fruitport for a concert in Hudsonville
5:00 Arrive at concert / coordinate MC duties
5:30 On stage to introduce opening act
6:00 On stage to introduce headliner
6:10 Leave concert for Pastor's reception with board members in Grand Haven
9:00 Head home
9:30 Arrive at home and jump in bed.
Does that describe your Sundays? Leave a comment and let me know I'm not the only one who does this madness on the weekend!

Saturday, October 07, 2006

WHAT EVERY MAN WISHES HE COULD SAY
Yesterday my son Broderick said something most average guys would love to admit.
Before I share his proclamation with you, you need to know he's thinner than most kids his age and constantly has to pull up his pants. And it's been a while since we bought him new underwear.
So, while at his Nana's (maternal Grandmother) house for a sleepover, he proudly announced what most men only dream of saying: "Nana, I need smaller pants and bigger underpants."
Attaboy!

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Aggressive Drivers Negate Cars' Safety Features

A news story last week revealed that safety features like anti-lock breaks and airbags on newer cars aren't necessarily making drivers more safe behind the wheel. That's because now more than ever, more drivers demonstrate aggressive behavior while commuting.

Recently, I realized that I'm a very aggressive driver. Often I don't even realize I'm doing it until someone responds in anger.

And you know what? Sometimes I'm glad they're angry! I know, that's bad. But sometimes, I get so antsy that they're actually going 23 in a 25mph zone, I consider their anger a punishment for such overly cautious driving. It drives me nuts!

TOP 10 THINGS AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS ARE ANNOYED BY

10. 25 mph speed zones.

9. Railroad crossings gates that go down too early.

8. Slow traffic in the passing lane

7. When traveling down a road with several traffic lights, and they're not timed to change properly.

6. Mapquest directions that lead you to major construction zones.

5. Some people aren't in a hurry to get to point B.

4. Old people in sportscars.

3. Michigan turnarounds.

2. The letter of the law. (Rather than the spirit of it)

1. Non-aggressive drivers.