Upcoming Event

If you are interested in perhaps one of the biggest FREE events (outside of Alabaster's CityFest in June) in the Birmingham area, come to StadiumFest Saturday, April 2, 2011. The event will be held at Spain Park High School and will have a children's play area. Christian group Casting Crowns and Christian artist TobyMac are the headliners along with several local "celebrities," like Rick and "Bubba," Kevin Derryberry and James Spann the weatherman from ABC 33/40. By the way, they would like as many volunteers as they can get, so consider contacting them about volunteering your time before, during or after the AWESOME music as well as enjoying the FREE event. It's really NOT too often that I get THIS excited over upcoming events, but this one merits the excitement. And if you do come, look for me over in the children's area where I will be volunteering before going to see TobyMac whose music has been an inspiration and an encouragement since I got diagnosed with my immune deficiency almost a year ago. And in case you're wondering who TobyMac is, most of the more mature people may recall the Christian group DCTalk. I will post more information and links in the days to come when I can access a computer, but for now, consider this a preview until after I see my primary medical doctor about some rather intense upper right quadrant pain that needs prayers.

My Review of Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router w/ DSL Modem

Originally submitted at Staples

Wireless-N provides higher speed and better range than your old DSL equipment ReadySHARE™—USB port provides fast and easy access for sharing an external USB storage device Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the touch of a button Built-in ADSL2+ modem for use with DSL Broadband (t...

Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router w/ DSL Modem

Speed enhancing device!

By SES from Birmingham, AL on 3/16/2011

 

5out of 5

Pros: Fast, Secure Connection, Reliable connection, Fast Connection Speed

Cons: Difficult To Setup

Best Uses: Home network

Describe Yourself: High bandwidth user

Primary use: Personal

It actually sped up my home connection!

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The Twelve "-ions"

I don't really like teasers. They always give you a taste of something but leave you wanting more. You know what a teaser is. If not, think along the lines of movie trailers and previews. But I'm going to build into a teaser and leave everyone reading this post wanting more.

Conversion, Diversion, Perversion, Reversion, Aversion, Insertion, Immersion, Incursion, Emersion, Dispersion, Assertion, Recursion.

Whatever on earth can these twelve "-ion" words have in common?

Well, they're all part of what Pastor Bob Flayhart calls "The Gospel Pipeline!" And as he has pointed out, it could be seen as a sort of a 12 Step program for the Christian life. He even has a diagram of this pipeline over on his blog at: http://www.bobflayhart.com/2010/08/gospel-pipeline-graphic-takes-shape.html.


Now, if your interest has been piqued and you live in the Birmingham, Ala. area and want to learn more about the twelve "-ions," come join us over at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church as we all venture "further up and further in" and learn some important truths about grace living. From the way it is looking, this sermon series may take us through a whole semester, but that is perfectly okay as it is an excellent and important lesson for everyone.

Familylicious Build-a-Bear Giveaway

http://ht.ly/21h98 is the link for a really awesome giveaway over on Familylicious. They are giving away a Build-a-Bear Zoorific animal. http://www.buildabear.com/ is a really great place that often offers customers specials throughout the year just for being on their mailing list. With an assortment of animals you can make, outfits and accessories you can choose from, each animal can take on a life of its own. Having spent three sessions making an animal and ordered through the telephone and website, this company generally has some of the best customer service I have ever seen. And each animal now comes with an online code so you can bring it to life on their Buildabearville site.

The Wait Is Over...I Have a Diagnosis

So after 3 and a half months of waiting, the results came from the immunologist. I have mixed feelings since my particular case has no cure, no real treatment. But I also know what I'm dealing with and my doctors will be able to work with it easier. My primary diagnosis is Mannose-binding lectin protein deficiency, also known as MBL. Not a lot is known about the condition. I only ask that whoever reads this pray for a cure or at least a treatment to be found in my lifetime and that if not that I continue to learn to accept things as they are and face it bravely.

Grits cover of U2's "With or Without You"

See the stone set in your eyes
See the thorn twist in your side
I wait for you

Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait without you

With or without you
With or without you

Through the storm we reach the shore
You give it all but I want more
And Im waiting for you

With or without you
With or without you
I cant live
With or without you

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away

My hands are tied
My body bruised, shes got me with
Nothing to win and
Nothing left to lose

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away

With or without you
With or without you
I cant live
With or without you

With or without you
With or without you
I cant live
With or without you
With or without you


Lyrics obtained through http://www.justsomelyrics.com/677297/Grits-(Featuring-Jadyn-Maria)-With-Or-Without-You-Lyrics


Jesus, I wait for You. I wait for Your comfort. I wait for 
Your return. I wait for You.

God Gave Me...

God gave me His Son.

God gave me His love.

God gave me His grace.

God gave me His forgiveness.

God gave me His mercy.

God gave me His compassion.

God gave me courage.

God gave me a brain.

God gave me strength.

God gave me gifts and talents that although many may possess is still unique in its own.

God gave me life.

God gave me friends.

God gave me my dog and my cat.

God gave me my wonderful medical team.

God gave me my church.

God gave me laughter and giggles galore.

God gave me peace.

God gave me me!

What have I given to God to deserve all of these things?