greater pleasures

"I conceive that pleasures are to be avoided if greater pains be the consequence,

and pains to be coveted that will terminate in greater pleasures."

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

This quote talks about how important decisions are. What you decide today can affect you years down the road. And if you have to work really hard and go trough unpleasant things to get a reward, then it's all worth it! You really need to avoid those superficial pleasures that will hurt you years down the roadl. Keep in mind you aren't looking for immediate gratification, you're looking for greater pleasures... Keeps your sights on eternal things guys! God Bless!

a bang

I was in a car crash last Thursday. Thank God the worst injury I have is a sprained foot so I am on crutches. But I'm not here to moan and complain about that.

Right before the impact all I had time to do was think "am I ready to die?"
My life didn't flash through my head in 3 seconds.
I didn't scream.
I didn't think "oh man I didn't get to do this and that"...

I was just ready.
Ready to meet my Savior.

I hope none of you ever have to be in a car crash, but if you do, I hope you're ready. It was a scary situation, but it would have been terrifying if I wasn't ready.

This is like the 2nd time in my life I could have died. When I was 12 I fell down basement stairs while sleepwalking. My angel protected me then, and he/she is still watching out for me. Don't think God doesn't protect His people. Satan is always out to get us and God protects us as much as He can, but God allows things to happen to us that will teach us lessons, or draw us closer to Him.

Oh and always, ALWAYS wear your seat-belt! Don't make your guardian angel work too hard! :)