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August 12, 2008 ~ paulpeterson

Mailing the initial articles of incorporation…
mailing articles of incorporation

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Awesome combat focused PT today led by the eternally savage Captain Nikki! . When the body is drenched in sweat, the lungs gasping for air, and the soul fighting for survival... it is there that true strength is built and beauty blooms! #strongheartstrongback #army #chaplain

Today I finished the “New Testament in 60 Days” reading plan. . I’ve done it before. I’ll do it again. Sometimes I like reading LOTS of Scripture FAST. I’ve read the entire Bible in 72 days, and again in 90 days. It’s a big commitment... it means less time doing other things (like Netflix and Facebook 😏). . There is value in reading huge chunks of scripture in one sitting. It’s like FLYING over New York City... you get to see the entire thing. It’s a great experience. BUT it’s not the only and certainly not the best way to become familiar with “the city.” To really know the Bible, you’ve got to slow down from time to time... you’ve got to READ SLOWLY. . Reading slowly is like WALKING through the city... you’ll see more detail, you’ll get to know the people and become familiar with the streets. . When I read huge chunks of the Bible, I use @youversion. I turn on the audio, set it at 1 1/2 speed and read along in my Bible while the dude reads via the app on my phone. That way I’m seeing and hearing. If something strikes me and I want or need to read it again, I hit “pause” and go back. #itsjustthatsimple . When I read slowly, I don’t use the app. It’s just me meandering and pondering. . I’m getting ready to slow things down a LOT. Tomorrow I will begin a 150 day journey through Psalms (1 Psalm a day) in addition to some reading from one of my favorite theologians, Thomas Oden. I’ve seen the 20,000 foot view, now it’s time to get up close. . How about you? Do you enjoy reading Scripture? Have you ever tried reading along with an audio version? Have you ever changed the style of reading (e.g. flying vs. walking)? #strongheartstrongback

Thinking about fatherhood this morning. Wrote a poem. Run to the whisper Though it's usually not loud It's easily swallowed by the noise of the crowd The things that are calling and reaching for you Are stronger and louder and more fun to do. But soon they will fade and they'll all disappear And what will be left is a whisper so clear. The voice of a child reaching out to her dad. Run to that whisper and you'll never be sad. A whisper ignored is regret soon to come. You followed the choices, now you see that was dumb. Your child was calling but to busy were you Your job and your hobbies were all that you knew. She got what was left which was really not great. Now she's grown and away filled with anger and hate. That day has not come so don't let it be true. Run to the whisper that is calling to you. Say "NO" to the things that steal all your time. Say "YES" to the whisper, "He's daddy. He's mine." Live today with tomorrow in mind. Let some things go. Be second in line. Run to the whisper, the voice of your child. And when you are old, you'll rest with a smile. For you listened to what could barely be heard It became a voice so strong, undeterred. A voice filled with love, and confidence too Your child saying, "Thanks Dad. I love you." #firsthalfparenting

A strong man does not have to hurt you to make his point. He does not need to dominate every conversation and win every competition. He is strong, and he lives quietly with that knowledge. . A weak man hides his weakness behind faux strength. He is loud. He is often harsh, demeaning, and destructive. Most thoughtful people see through him... and if he has any sense about him, he will be scared of them. They know his secret that behind his thunder and bluster is fear and smallness of heart. . A strong man is gentle but fully capable of complete savagery. He knows his strength, respects it, controls it, and reserves it for the wrong people at the right time (i.e. the enemy)... until that time he is gentle, kind, gracious, polite, helpful.... . May we all be like this. #strongheartstrongback

For a couple of years now Tom has sent me this note EVERY MORNING! It’s a simple note. Two words. My response is simple. One word. . Simple, however, is NOT insignificant. . Every time I see these two words I know I have been CONSIDERED. I know I have been ACKNOWLEDGED. I know I have been PRAYED FOR. . It is a simple but transformational gift that Tom gives me. The simple mention of my name... but that name is mine... and knowing that he knows, considers, and prays for me is a game-changer. . Wanna know something crazy? I barely know Tom. He is a good friend of my good friend Jim (who also sends me a daily note). He was on a panel of speakers at our church once. They were talking about how to develop and nurture healthy, significant friendships. Tom and I spent some time talking one on one. He told me that he does this for a few people and asked if I would like to be on that list. I said, “Sure.” That was over two years ago. He’s not missed a day. . I love this note. I am empowered by these two words daily. . Since that initial conversation I have started this ritual with several of my friends. Though not as consistent as Tom, I see the power of acknowledging a friend. Praying for him. Saying his name. It doesn’t have to be much... it just needs to be... . Who says YOUR name? Whose name do YOU say? . I encourage you to do for someone what Tom does for me EVERY DAY! Say “Hi”... and move along knowing that your acknowledgment is making a difference. . Thanks Tom. Thanks Jim. #strongheartstrongback #cornerfourfriends

Friday AM workouts with three of my favorite people! #fridaysareforsprints #strongheartstrongback #firsthalfparenting #army #chaplain

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