Dog

If I had a house with a garden, I would have no hesitation in getting a dog. I grew up with many dogs in our home, among them many Spitzes, a Doberman, a Pointer (for a while), a Daschund, two from a breed that eludes me now (haha), and my favourite (and final dog) a white Bull Terrier.

I miss having a dog.

I read the Star today and there was an article about dogs and their owners, what having a certain breed may say about you. Haha. Ok.

If I had my way, I would instantly choose either another Bull Terrier or a Beagle. In fact, I momentarily considered buying this really cool Beagle pup from a pet store some time ago, but the fact that I live in a condominium brought me back to reality. Oh well.

Oh by the way, some people have confused the Bull Terrier for the Pitbull, which may have a less than stellar reputation. They are quite different, mind you.

Here are some pictures of the dream dogs:

The first photo is from this website: http://about-your-dog.com/english-bull-terrier/

The second: http://www.bestbullysticks.com/blog/bully-sticks/spotlight-on-a-breed-beagles/

They would make great pets.

Now for that house with a garden. Haha.

Jesus be glorified.

This world is spinning faster, to a new disaster

What's with the world?

Haha.

One of the more decent songs on the radio today (and a lot of songs are rubbish) is 'I run to you' by Lady Antebellum. The lyrics speak volumes about the current world situation.

I am not sure if the 'you' that is used refers to another human being (I think it does because at one point the man sings 'I run to you, girl'), but it would mean a lot more if it referred to God. God is our only refuge in today's world.

Psalm 91: 1-2 declares:

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust.”

The Bible also clearly says that this world will deteriorate further (Matthew 24, 2 Timothy 3), so the happenings in the world today are really or should not really be surprising.

God is my refuge. I run to Jesus.

Jesus be glorified.

Reboot

2011.

I am back. I hope this desire to blog continues through the (not so) new year.

A few updates to what has been happening/happened, as a testimony to God's goodness.

1) The 'wall' that I hit is coming down gradually. I am finding joy again in what I do.

2) One step at a time, one day at a time. Walking with some people is not easy, but I find that the journey can be enjoyable. I have been blessed with a small group in Bethesda. Some I have connected with with relative ease, others took a little time; but I thank God for all of them. Walking with people can be very rewarding. Thank you Jesus.

3) Work is progressing relatively well. I am tackling some new things, but with God's grace, time and effort, all things are possible.

The new look for my blog reminds me of John 15, the Vine (Jesus) and the branches (us). Here is to a blessed year where we remain tightly clinging to Jesus.

Jesus be blessed.