Jan 8

Good morning. Nice Saturday. Started a book this morning called "Can America Survive?" by Ben Stein, good stuff. Goals for today: #1 Ollie out of the 20in quarter pipe I built yesterday (Amanda can already do it on her roller blades). #2 Play guitar alot - learn some Switchfoot, blues, and Delirious?. #3 Work on my leather project (trying to carve a picture of the Taj Mahal into leather, kinda rough.) #4 Go street witnessing with Colten.
Thoughts for the day: #1 There are people who hate America and America is in worse trouble than I thought, mainly with God. When a country rejects God he turns them over to the burning desires of their flesh, and I'm afraid this is what has happened to America. I am optimistic however on the condition of America, our President is a Christian, we still have all our freedoms, but the church is, as Keith Green said over 20 yrs. ago, Asleep in the Light. Therefore, today I will pray for the condition of America, and especially the church as well as try to go and talk to people about it.
#2 thought: Be exceedingly grateful and humble to the point of tears. Two nights ago I watched a documentary on a man named Nellie. He has never been able to use his arms or legs and has suffered more torment than I could ever imagine, but he loves others and keeps going and has strong faith in God. Also, last night I watched the movie Radio again. I have absolutely no reason to ever lose my temper or feel like I am treated unfairly. I'm thankful just for the use of my limbs and mind. I have no rights, I am a bond servant to Christ. Josh Inge