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The Glorious Snow

by Rick on March 7, 2008

Falling Snow

It’s snowing today, and it’s expected to snow more throughout the weekend.

And frankly, that’s awesome. I love the snow. I don’t want to make this a long post — I simply don’t have the time for that — but I do want to say that the snow ought to serve as a reminder for us. After all, we know from the Scriptures that the snow falls wherever God bids it; oh, if only we could be so obedient. We also know from the Scriptures that through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, our sins, iniquities, and transgressions may be wiped away, leaving our hearts (and record before God) white as snow. Amen?

Yet one of the privileges (downsides?) of working in public retail is that I get to hear everyone’s — customer’s and coworker’s — opinions of the snow.

And by and large, it’s little else than complaining. Why is that?

Yes, snow is difficult to drive in, and yes, it is cold. Is that really worth discontent? I don’t get it.

But to make matters worth, I’m leaving for Florida within a day, and so for the past couple shifts at work I keep hearing how great it is that I’ll get to be in sunny, warm weather, blah blah blah. Stuff and nonsense. Bring the snow. I love it, though I won’t be here to enjoy it.

Will Florida be all it’s cracked up to be? Well, actually, probably not. I tend to have different tastes than most people, and tourism, beaches, water sports, and so on… Well, they just aren’t my cup o’ tea.

Needless to say, I’m packing several books. Hopefully I’ll return with some good blog ideas. Until then, stay tuned.

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Still Sick, Snow’s A-Comin’, the Ron Paul Badge, and More

by Rick on December 15, 2007

Well, I’m still sick; though judging by my symptoms, I’m on the tail end of whatever it was I had. Alicia and I went out with our friends, the Sasses, and saw I Am Legend, the new Will Smith movie.

I must say, it wasn’t really at all what I expected, as I note in the brief review I gave at the above link. If you like post-apocalyptic, vampire, or Will Smith movies, you’ll likely really enjoy this movie. If you’ve read the book, don’t venture out to the theater expecting a faithful print-to-film translation!1

A few days ago, we also had a Christmas party with the Sasses & most of the Sieberts, and that was a lot of fun as well. I’ve been told that Alicia is an excellent entertainer; perhaps that comes part & parcel with being an excellent wife? Either way, if you had seen what Alicia managed to do with our dining table and place settings… Wow!2

Currently the weather forecast is showing at most five inches of snow by Sunday, so there’s quite a bit of fervor around these parts about the impending snow. As always, it helps to remember that God sends the snow, and it obediently obeys — a lesson for believers, to be sure. Recognizing God’s hand in nature makes it incredibly difficult to complain about the situation, for when I do so, I am showing a lack of reverence to God. The just shall live by faith, the Lord has declared, and so I live in faith knowing that whatever the weather, God will be working all things out for good3 for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose, but also that Yahweh will be glorified!

Making the jump from religion to politics — though the two intersect quite often — many of you may have noticed the Ron Paul badge in the sidebar. That’s right, I’m publicly giving my support to Ron Paul. To be honest, I agree with pretty much his entire platform, believe that he best represents Constitution Party4 principles, and admire the strong stand he takes in honoring the U. S. Constitution. If a President is to “preserve, protect, and defend” it, it only makes sense that they should wholeheartedly abide by it as well!

I’m still relatively new to this whole “politics” thing and am constantly learning, but I admit to not knowing all too much. I know I like what I see on Ron Paul’s site,5 and insofar as his views line up with mine — and the Constitution, as I understand it — then he has my endorsement!

  1. No, I haven’t read the book, but I did read a summary of the book prior to seeing the movie, and little of what seemed important from the summary showed up in the movie. [↩]
  2. Unfortunately, I didn’t snap any pictures of the setup, or I’d post them for you. [↩]
  3. That’s from His perspective, not necessarily our own, mind you. [↩]
  4. My party of choice. [↩]
  5. Which, incidentally, is one of the most nicely designed political sites I’ve ever come across. [↩]

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