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Yep, That's My Girl

Sometimes pictures just capture the personality so well...this is typical Jonatha

Good Things In Life

Today I had lunch with my wife, who stopped in at my office to pick me up and took me to a local favorite spot. It reminds me of the things in life that are simple and make me very happy. Here's a few:

Of course, skiing is right up there at the top. I live in Colorado. Enough said...

Organic fruit. If you're idea of good fruit is what you eat at the grocery store, then you are missing out. That stuff may "look" good, but it seriously lacks flavor. For example, strawberries from Safeway look amazing and have zero taste. Organic strawberries look small and blemished and melt in your mouth. It's true, try it sometime...

A cold pint of locally made brew. I prefer New Belgium from Ft. Collins, CO. The best! I enjoy, even more, the conversation with my boys at Theology on Tap when having one...

And, when I feel very lazy or just need mental stimulation, I crack a good book. I look for life application writings that challenge me in my faith and for authors who write out of the box. A good book can change a life. I've been blessed to read several of them.

So, these are just a few things I truly enjoy. How about you?

Simplicity

What does a picture like this mean to you? I suppose all kinds of thoughts come to mind. Maybe high school memories of riding in fields or tearing some tracks up on dirt roads. Maybe you wonder why anyone would drive a gas guzzler with current fuel prices or think "that pick-up could sure use a paint job".

For me, this picture represents a few things. One, it represents my newest vehicle. Two, it represents simplicity...no heated leather seats, or sunroof, or dual climate control (things in my previous vehicle). Three, it represents incredible generosity of the people who gave it to me last month. That's right, gave it to me. No cost, no obligation. Just use it for the Lord.

A year ago, I was spending $1000 each month on two car payments, gas and insurance. God said enough is enough Peter. Time to simplify. I told Honda they could have my cars back. You know what? God worked it all out. And you know what else? I love this truck and enjoy driving it way more than I did my Accord coupe with all the extras. I can actually see each part when I pop the hood...been a while since I could say that.

The bigger picture here is what I'm trying to convey. You know, when we live simply, God is given space to be seen. Jan and I have been living without credit cards and new debt for two years now. Praise God for leading us to this decision. It's been challenging, but incredibly rewarding. God is given the space to work in us and through us and our lives are much richer now than ever before. He is so good!

Some friends of ours told me the other day they are buying us a monster pack of condoms as a gift when the baby arrives next month (we're catching crap from friends b/c we didn't plan for baby #3). Well, looking at this photo, I just think I might never use those condoms 'cause my Janny looks hot when she's pregnant. Just look at her...she's stunning at 8 months pregnant!