The lion was not supposed to eat pre-packaged meals or veggie burgers. The deer was not meant to move quickly with the use of a car. The shark was not created to eat small, floating pellets at the top of the ocean, dropped from the sky by a hand holding a large cylinder of fish food. […]
Few things make me cringe as much as the idea of living a wasted life. Thinking about it, I’ve wondered what it is that drives people to lethargy. How can it be possible to live without constantly striving to attain a goal, discover something new, or improve the life of those around them? There are […]
There’s an interesting topic we discussed in our bible study last night; what does it mean to be a modern-day hero? Well, eliminate the “modern day” element from this and simply stick to the notion of what it takes to be a hero. See, I think many of us grow up with the interest and […]
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Happy New Year, Aaron. It’s time for another year, with the opportunity to have a new beginning, sense of motivation, and desire to make sure 2011 is somehow different than 2010. 2010, without doubt, was a very challenging year for me. As I think about all of the changes that have occurred, my mind cannot […]
In the midst of mine enemies, I eat a hearty meal. In the stress of the most difficult situation, I am able to laugh with few worries. In situations that would demand a scream of pain, I thank God that He is glorified with my voice rather than a shout of despair. He is faithful. […]
Rather than edit the previous blog, it seemed fitting to post a response. Of the many reasons I blog, the main one is that it allows me to reflect back on moments in time where the blog took place. It might surprise you how often I go back to revisit old blog postings from the […]
Wake up, Plaat. There are times where I’ve come to harsh realizations in this life, that have shocked and appalled me. Often, these moments do little other than cause me immense amounts of inner pain, as conclusions are forcefully rammed down my throat about the cruel reality we see on this earth. I’ve often hoped […]
“Aaron, be where you are.” This was the advice I received from my older brother; counseling me on my current frustration with where I was in life. as nothing seemed to be going the way I had anticipated, with the conclusions I had hoped for being quite far from ever happening. At the time, I […]
Interesting times often call for difficult topics to write about. Concerning the next topic (or twenty) I can’t quite say I have an agenda or destination for where I’d like them to go. Let’s take a stroll. After a very thought provoking conversation, last night, I’ve realized just how much my mind has shifted and […]