Shooting the breeze again:)

Welp here we are again with a lacking in posts:) I've concluded that I'll need to dedicate time to post or it just won't get done. The design posts I tend to schedule a few in advance but can't really do that when I want to speak on something relevant in my life for that moment, don't know what's going to be relevant a week from now compared to what is today.

What I can say to be relevant to date is the fact that I've just read (well about two weeks ago now) one of John Piper's new books titled This Momentary Marriage. I'm kinda in a place where, I haven't lost my desire to marry but at the same time I feel ready to move past the topic and I know that's more frustration than conviction. This book puts the desire and purpose of marriage into proper perspective. If we're studying our word we know that (and of course that's dependent on where one is in their walk) marriage is an earthly example of Christ's love for the Church. Husband in the "role" of Christ, put that in quotes because it's an example of His love not his authority spiritually you cannot die and save her soul fellas:) And wife represents the church where children represents disciples. Piper takes what the word clearly states and presents further example via his own marriage as well as other areas of scripture that encourages both the married and the single. I'd recommend this book for every believer rather you're are single and content to be as in no desire whatsoever to marry because it ultimately points to Christ and it's a good tool for speaking with those that do have the desire to marry. We can sometimes place singleness as being higher than marriage and vice versa so when someone comes with a legit desire for either, it get shut down by opinion or personal conviction. And by personal conviction I don't mean what's cool for you isn't cool for me, something that can be used to condone sin but there are areas where one can have a conviction to do or not do and not another, a male isn't necessarily called to pastor simply because he's male for example. But saying that to say we can guide others by our convictions rather than by the word of God.

I'm grateful to God all that He's teaching me on marriage, I use to take every book on marriage that I'd read as being for me so when I marry I'm ready, that's partly true it is something you want to prepare for however He's been using these resources to teach me about Himself. Rather I marry or not doesn't signify what or how I learn of Him.

On that note, gotta get ready for work so have to end it here:)

Design Watch-Don't Waste your Catalog

This is one of the reasons I'm both studying and representing design on this site:)

Design Watch- Logo Creation

Here is a logo design process from one of my favorite design websites, you can check out the process here.

The Outcome 2008 Election

I've been pondering all day on what to post about concerning the newly elected President Obama's win. One one hand you can't deny history being the first elected "black" president. On the other hand I wrestle with the truth that to reference him as simply a black man is to deny his roots. As I feel about the Halle Berry's the Jazmine Guy's the Lisa Bonet's etc. of the world. On one hand history has been made not only in his being elected, but the #'s at the polls were staggering and the states that sealed the deal for him is like wow! On the other hand I'm reminded of the marchers who rally for Mumia while knowing very little about what they're marching for. Some simply not wanting to be ranked among the prejudiced and hateful. On one had I had some issues with what Obama represents the truth not the lies told of him, on the other wasn't that strong on that of McCain's.

My bottom line? I'm glad God is in control of my life not an election. I get to see a glimpse of maturity in my walk (not thinking I stand let me add!!) because I'm sure there is a time where not only would I not have had any on the other hands I would have been down right irate concerning his win. Nevertheless I focus on God's sovereignty and pray that this is an issue of conviction that's going to be done in this man's heart, not a further downhill slide for this country when it comes to morals.

And I hope when Obama looks back on pictures like these if one of his two daughters do find they've "made a mistake" he'd remember the love he had for them and not stand for the murder of that which comes from his bloodline.....all I know is there will be much prayer to be had if I'm to keep that focus on God's will and not man's evil heart.

Design Watch- Fedex Logo

Did you ever notice the arrow in the fedex logo? This one is a wee bit tiny so have to look closely. But it's pretty cool.

Just shooting the breeze

Time can (seemingly) go by so that before you know it an entire week can go by without even realizing it. That's the reason why it's been so long since my last post.

Things got a bit busy so haven't had an opportunity to post. However love it when it's a good busy. For The Skinty readers, I just joined a gym and I'm excited about that. Literally like 10 minutes ago. I'd been wrestling with the idea for some time now. On one had I didn't want to join a gym figuring it would be better/cheaper to just invest in another treadmill. On the other hand that wasn't working for me:) I can get in a groove of working out at home just to stop short due to the room being either too hot or too cold and not being able to properly adjust it. Easier to get into a comfort zone when I do this. AND well I think that's it:) Reasons why I didn't want to join the gym is extra cost, the attitude that can be found at some gyms of having this perfect body. Preferring to join an all women's gym but not having any near me to do so etc.

Bottom line however is, the weight needs to come off permanently and I hadn't been making efforts lately to continue the process. I'd stop walking with a friend of mines a few months ago and haven't been active since. It was hard waking up an extra hour daily but felt so good once I got out there and once I finished. Before the holidays hit, thought it the perfect time to get at this thing and get the pounds off.

I've also been busy with school and a ministry in which the Lord has blessed me to lead called The Gathering. I've created a blog to track the event details/dates at thegatheringpa.blogspot.com. It's exiting to do something that I know God placed on my heart to do some time ago. Not just the ministry but working with the youth. And looking forward to everything He has in store for it.

Lastly I'm reading a book by John Piper called This Momentary Marriage. The book is awesome and is about what the title describes it to be, marriage. But Piper dives into the topic in a way that points the reader to Christ. Which ultimately puts focus on our relationship with Him. As a single this is probably the 1st book I've read on marriage where the goal is so clear and that need to be a "good wife" is necessary to both the married and single. Certain points in the book hit close to home as a single. Although I did buy it so that I can learn more about the topic and preparing in the event I'll walk down the aisle one day. However it's one of those books where even if the desire isn't there for the one reading, a Paul of this era so to speak. They could read this book and grow in their faith oppose to it being something they'd read for someone else who desires marriage or so that they're able to rightly divide the word when the subject comes up. Rather it points the reader to the fact that we're the bride of Christ and the commitment shared between Him and us.

And that's about it for right now, hopefully will be able to be more consistent in posting in the days to come.