Everyone knows "That Guy" don't they? Everyone seriously dislikes "That Guy" but almost no one tells "That Guy" that he's actually "That Guy". Quite the canundrum. How is "That Guy" supposed to know he's "That Guy" if no one ever says. "Hey, you know you're "That Guy" don't you?"
At this point in the blog you're probably obsessing over the supersaturation of "That Guy" being used in my blogging on "That Guy", right? One more for good measure? "That Guy"...
Good times... but seriously. I have an acquaintance in my life who is the epitome of "That Guy". He's called my cell approximately 10 times in the last week, left several messages, and not once has he left a descriptive message as to why I should call him back. Just, "Hey Change, what's up? This is "That Guy"... so give me a call as soon as you can!" I laugh... then I don't call him back.
It's not that I wouldn't call him back if he had a valid reason, which he may have, but he's yet to relay that information to me. See, this guy is "That Guy" who only ever calls when he wants something from you, and has nothing to offer you in return. I've helped him on several occasions, done things for him that I generally charge other people money for doing, and have given him the benefit of the doubt on several occasions since. I'm simply tired and done dealing with him at this point.
See, I don't mind helping people. In fact, I enjoy it quite a bit. What I don't like at all, is being used. That is what "That Guy" does, he uses people for his own gain, and has nothing to offer in return. I suppose I'll receive a message today or tomorrow with him expressing his frustration about me not calling him back yet (it's happened before) and I'll chuckle at his angst considering he still won't have given me details on why he's trying to get in touch with me.
So, learn a life lesson here. Don't be "That Guy". Capiche?
Yes indeed. I turned 30 last week. I wasn't dreading it like many people (read: women) do. Merely another day at this point. Nothing fancy, nothing monumental.
The only thing remarkable about it would be, I never thought I'd get here. At one point in my life, I never thought I'd live to see 21, let alone 30. There was a stage in my youth where I was quite positive I was bound for an early death or imprisonment.
Thank God for His grace and redemption. Looking forward to forty!
I'm extremely embarrassed right now. The morning after an historic election within this country, countless numbers of "Christians" on facebook, blogs, and websites across the nation are spewing hate, lies, and vulgarity towards Barack Obama. On one web forum I frequent, one so-called “Christian” posted a picture of a Black Aborted fetus, eluding to the notion that this is what we have to look forward to…
Wow.
Another person declared they “can’t wait to hear Obama’s speech in 4 years when nothing has changed, and he’s failed his country”… These aren’t extreme examples… Status updates on Facebook declaring Obama is a Terrorist, and God voted for McCain… Absolutely disgusting display of behavior from “the Church”. Yet, we wonder why the lost don’t come beating down our doors for direction and guidance? How pompous are we?
McCain is not a Christian. His speech and actions can tell you such. He chose a conservative Christian running mate, to pander for the Evangelical vote which belonged to Bush. It was nothing more than a marketing approach. I don’t believe Obama is a Christian either. The views of his longtime pastor and mentor do not Vibe with the teachings of Jesus Christ, so don’t get it twisted. This isn’t relevant to my point, so let me move on…
Rom 13:1-2 MKJV
(1) Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
(2) So that the one resisting the authority resists the ordinance of God; and the ones who resist will receive judgment to themselves.
Is the above scripture open to interpretation? Sure. But I think Paul spells it out in black and white for all to see. We’re called to support our authorities is prayer, and in action (including speech or text or status updates…) as Christians. I don’t care who you voted for, and I don’t care what your personal opinion of our new President Elect happens to be. What I do care about, is whether or not you portray yourself as a child of God, and how that reflects on the rest of us.
I’m not asking you to be fake, and wear an Obama sticker on your popped-collar. I am asking that you submit to God’s plan, support your Authorities with prayer and actions. We won’t like what our Authorities always do. But unless it goes against God, we’re to submit to it. That’s the call, and that’s the cross we choose to bare for Christ… If only some of us truly lived what we claim we do...
Anyone else sick of the endless mudslinging right now? Man, thank God for DVR's! It's sickening the amount of ad revenue spent on lies, slander, and blatant misleading propaganda perpetuated by the GOP and the DNC. What gives? How is it, that in this "Great Nation" built on the premise of "In God We Trust" we have two deceitful parties involved with the most disgusting political tactics without remorse?
Makes me think, that this type of activity is so commonplace in our lives at this point, that most people don't give a second thought to spewing mistruths regardless of whom it hurts. Obama and McCain are receiving the brunt of it these last few months but, who do we inflict undeserved pain on in our day to day lives without a second thought?
Jam 3:2-10 MKJV
(2) For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.
(3) Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, so that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body.
(4) Behold also the ships being so great, and driven by fierce winds, yet they are turned about with a very small rudder, where the impulse of him steering desires.
(5) Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Behold how little a fire kindles how large a forest!
(6) And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. So the tongue is set among our members, spotting all the body and inflaming the course of nature, and being inflamed by hell.
(7) For every kind of animals, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of sea-animals, is tamed, and has been tamed by mankind.
(8) But no one can tame the tongue, it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
(9) By this we bless God, even the Father. And by this we curse men, who have come into being according to the image of God.
(10) Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
Something that most of us as Christians probably would like to believe we have control over. We don't speak cruel to one another (most of the time) and we certainly would never talk about one another behind backs, now would we?
"I'm picking up on your sarcasm" - Gas Attendant in Tommy Boy
We should really strive to be better. I know it's time for me to step up, and stop allowing myself, and others around me to perpetuate this problem. Do your part, I implore you.
