Random Blogging
Thanks to some borrowed internet from a couple of floors below my apartment, I thought I’d celebrate with some random blogging (thanks Jeremy!):
Giants Win Super Bowl
No, this isn’t a news flash. I’m a couple of days late on congratulating the Giants on their Super Bowl win. I did want the Patriots to win. After all, how many times will we get an opportunity to see a team go undefeated in the NFL? It’s only happened once, so it’s not an easy feat. But, Eli played great, the Giants defense played great, and they made plays when they needed to make them. It is cool to see a Manning win the Super Bowl in back-to-back seasons. I venture to say they may be playing each other in next year’s Super Bowl. Finally, I thought it was a pretty punk move for Bill Belichick to walk off the field before the game was over.
New Apartment
I’ve settled into the new apartment, at long last. My new love seat arrived today, so I finally have a place for people to sit! I’m still debating on getting another chair, but for now, it’ll have to wait. Next on the list is a dresser. I’ve got my eye on one at Another Man’s Treasure. I just hope it’s still there when I go back in a couple of weeks. My old roommate certainly rubbed off on me. His sense of style is pretty good for a bachelor. I’ve found myself thinking like him while picking out stuff for the apartment. No more hodge-podge of stuff that doesn’t match. I want this place to look good! Once I get settled in a bit more, I’ll take some pictures and post them.
Current Reading
I’ve yet to start a book for February. With the move, life’s been a little hectic. I’ve kept up with my daily Scripture reading (barely), but that’s all I’ve had time to read each day. Next on the list will be one of the following: When I Don’t Desire God by John Piper, Faith in Future Grace by John Piper (re-read), or The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges.
If you are looking for a book recommendation (it will probably take more than a month, at least it is for me), “The Mission Of God: Unlocking the Bible’s grand Narrative” by Christopher J. H. Wright. Great book!!
Josh Martin
6 Feb 08 at 3:23 am
Josh I’ve heard that book is great.
I’m loving Piper’s “Taste and See” — Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life”.
http://www.amazon.com/Taste-See-Savoring-Supremacy-Life/dp/1590524497
John Bennett
6 Feb 08 at 5:29 am
AD–this also occurred to me.
The fact that your reading is confined to Scripture may actually be a good thing. I think sometimes we can get caught up in the add-ons, and forget about the main thing.
John Bennett
6 Feb 08 at 7:00 am
Thanks guys. John, I wholeheartedly agree. Rick has talked about it in sermons several times… it’s easy to get caught up in Piper, Packer, Bridges, MacArthur, etc. and forget to find time to read the book they’re writing about! I try to make it a priority to read the Bible before I read anything else.
p.s. - I love seeing “Be Glorified” on the setlist! I’ve wanted to do that song since the Crestwood days!
Andrew
6 Feb 08 at 7:11 am
Andrew,
Sorry that you didn’t get to see the Patriots accomplish their historic feat…..my heart is broken for you…….not really!
That game will go down as one for the ages. Manning’s last drive was nothing short of greatness….the Manning legacy continues.
Now that Eli got that out of his system, it’s time for the Colts to win another.
GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!
Shane
6 Feb 08 at 9:31 am