tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69953462011-06-07T23:35:39.850-07:00Just a little blog about LifeThisWay... Hope you enjoy reading with us!Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comBlogger1581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-26371755158250750622007-02-27T14:24:00.000-08:002007-02-27T14:25:34.816-08:00

Well, I upgraded to the new blogger? Not sure what this does, but I did it anyway. :)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1161186950246830932006-10-18T08:55:00.000-07:002006-10-18T08:55:50.273-07:00

Living Stones Fellowship podcastConnecting the needs of people with the power of God!Sunday, October 15, 2006 - Pastor Mike Laulunen - Isaiah 9:8-21Enjoy! -- Livingstones

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1148059969198730572006-05-19T10:30:00.000-07:002006-05-19T10:32:49.216-07:00

2 years this month that we have been blogging!!! Hooray!come on over to our new site to check it out! http://www.lifethisway.com

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1146058300362281852006-04-26T06:31:00.000-07:002006-04-26T06:31:40.450-07:00

According to the news story below, "Oil companies reported record profits in 2005, led by Exxon Mobil, which said it made $36.1 billion -- the largest-ever annual profit for a U.S. firm."Enough said....CNN.com - Bush takes aim at rising gasoline prices - Apr 25, 2006

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1145540171409944672006-04-20T06:36:00.000-07:002006-04-20T06:36:11.486-07:00

Somewhat good news as far as I am concerned...Duluth News Tribune | 04/20/2006 | DECC handed another defeat

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1143135612234653042006-03-23T09:40:00.000-08:002006-03-23T09:40:12.303-08:00

Got this from a co-worker today. Kinda funny for those of you like me working in a cubicle farm!JobSchmob.com - Your Escape From The Working World

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1141750687061596622006-03-07T08:58:00.000-08:002006-03-07T08:58:07.133-08:00

One Billion Page Views

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1141228838280796302006-03-01T08:00:00.000-08:002006-03-01T08:02:30.493-08:00

Ok, so count my vote in with the "NO's" on this one...I wasn't really concerned about the tax itself. (We don't eat out that often anyway.) I'm not really even against building an arena (like we really need another one). I just don't think it is wise to spend money you don't have on something you don't need when you are already heading for bankruptcy as it is...Duluth News Tribune | 03/01/2006

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1140239058954403522006-02-17T20:57:00.000-08:002006-02-17T21:04:18.963-08:00

Well I hate to judge to harshly, this really disappointed me. I don't know why, it just did. I think what disappointed me the most was not that she lost the race, or that she was showboating and fell, but that she LIED straight to the world directly after the race and told the media that she was trying to stabilize herself... what a shame. Now she has to pretend she is happy with the silver.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1139583449736259062006-02-10T06:57:00.000-08:002006-02-10T06:57:29.790-08:00

A web paradigm shift...Digital Web Magazine - Web 2.0 for Designers

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1138378775761044552006-01-27T08:19:00.000-08:002006-01-27T08:19:35.810-08:00

This is not good news for deer hunters like myself. I really enjoy hunting, and for me it is not just a sport. It helps to feed my family We had venison for dinner just the other night. Maybe it is time to go vegitarian... Duluth News Tribune | 01/27/2006 | Report warns CWD risk greater than thought

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1138204890071680572006-01-25T08:01:00.000-08:002006-01-25T08:01:30.126-08:00

If y'all are interested in what is going on lately, why don't you come on over?This is just the shadow site to our main blog. :)CLICK HERE!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1137095658411520402006-01-12T11:54:00.000-08:002006-01-12T11:54:18.456-08:00

The only reason this is funny is that no one got hurt! Like I said, the true essense of irony...CNN.com - Firemen's party ends in blaze - Jan 11, 2006

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1136905637192182312006-01-10T07:07:00.000-08:002006-01-10T07:07:17.243-08:00

HOTBUTTON ISSUE: ("OMG, is he seriously linking to FOX news???") So, is this discrimination against women, or a good example of a woman's "right" to choose? I know... it is just a fetus right? I just don't know how anyone can see it that way. God help us!FOXNews.com - Health - Millions of Female Fetuses Aborted in India, Study Finds

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1136391140450846342006-01-04T08:04:00.000-08:002006-01-04T08:12:20.463-08:00

I got this on my bloglines account this morning...Then come to find out it is more like this...Just one survivor at W. Virginia mine (Reuters)A sad day, and a lesson to be learned. Our prayers go out for the families of these miners.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1136328767264449942006-01-03T14:52:00.000-08:002006-01-03T14:52:47.316-08:00

Thanks to Julie Neidlinger for posting a link so I could link...YouTube - SNL - The Chronic of Narnia Rap

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1133446926262641812005-12-01T06:22:00.000-08:002005-12-01T06:22:06.313-08:00

Yet another sad commentary on the state of our country... I still don't agree that a prayer constitutes an establishment of religion by our government, and I believe this is a big mistake allowing the over sensitivities of 4 (yes only 4) to trample on our freedom of (not from) religion and free speech!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1133360587667908372005-11-30T06:23:00.000-08:002005-11-30T06:23:07.726-08:00

I just wanted to include a link back to this post on my main blog. 1. Because I really like the post. 2. Because I wanted to post something on the shadow blog since I haven't done so in over a month. 3. Because... just because... enjoy! http://www.lifethisway.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=48

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1130359493976519732005-10-26T13:44:00.000-07:002005-10-26T13:44:54.040-07:00

Well, here is something I wouldn't have thought of... Lumberjacked! I wonder if this can be played with other natural resources as well???

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1129915132078290682005-10-21T10:18:00.000-07:002005-10-21T10:18:52.126-07:00

boy... this one goes into the "what?" category... take a break man! Blackberry Users Learning Painful Lesson - Yahoo! News

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1129121922298245452005-10-12T05:58:00.000-07:002005-10-12T06:01:15.966-07:00

So, my city reconsiders this project on the grounds of separation of church and state...My question is, how come I knew all this stuff before these city councilors did? Now they have concerns???click here to read story!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1128962102767727242005-10-10T07:12:00.000-07:002005-10-10T09:39:52.796-07:00

Check this out: The Art of the H3ist (high speed connection recommended)This is really a neat new concept in advertising, but I am not sure if I like the virtual/alternate reality aspect of it. For some reason it creeps me out.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1128715377168180532005-10-07T13:02:00.000-07:002005-10-07T13:02:57.223-07:00

OK, So is it really that boring of me to like reading about home improvement projects? This site is awesome! I agree that it needs some help in the design department, but the content if great! www.hammerzone.com

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1128085147791428572005-09-30T05:59:00.000-07:002005-09-30T05:59:07.846-07:00

Even Santa needs some government compensation. Let's just hope he doesn't run into any F-16's while he is in the air on Christmas Eve! ;)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1128001216777521242005-09-29T06:40:00.000-07:002005-09-29T06:41:34.196-07:00

He's back! This is a link to my other blog. I am really going wild with this 2 blog thing aren't I? Just look for more to come here as well. :)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1119972214206594042005-06-28T08:22:00.000-07:002005-06-28T08:24:17.806-07:00

check out the new posts at LifeThisWay.com!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1117635156927914802005-06-01T06:57:00.000-07:002005-06-01T08:18:10.600-07:00

Note: This is pretty much a repeat of the info above, but meant to hit any RSS feeds out there.Please READ!!!Well, it has happened. I have been courting the idea of moving this blog to a designated url for some time now. So, I finally moved on it.I have owned the url http://www.lifethisway.com for over a year, and I actually have had a site host for the same amount of time, but have never found

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1117205658621640882005-05-27T07:54:00.000-07:002005-05-27T07:54:18.653-07:00

We have had a week of prayer and fasting at our church and I (along with my beautiful family) will be traveling up to Grand Marias to take a mini-vacation, and minister in the church up there. That being said, my thoughts have been pretty much consumed this week between ministering at our local church, and preparing a sermon for Sunday. I know it makes for a pretty boring blog, but I promise

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116866927937289602005-05-23T06:14:00.000-07:002005-05-23T09:51:59.416-07:00

Well, chalk up another full weekend in the books.Friday night I spent the evening working in the yard. I had to get the mower and trimmer all cleaned and tuned up for the season. Then I attacked the lawn... it took me a while because the grass had grown tall and thick with all the rain. The lawn mower had quite the time cutting through some spots.Saturday morning I packed up my tool belt with all

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116516109415722012005-05-19T08:21:00.000-07:002005-05-19T08:21:49.420-07:00

I usually don't go for these type of emails, but this one made me smile! rambling adventures: Happy Men

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116514265981482382005-05-19T07:51:00.000-07:002005-05-19T07:53:17.086-07:00

A lot can happen in a year. I just realized that this blog has reached it's one year anniversary! I don't know that it needs a celebration, but it is a milestone none-the-less.I will mark this occasion with a reminder of another, not-so-happy anniversary, and a pleading reminder of something very important...LifeThisWay -> ->: Who have you loved today?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116511952809409092005-05-19T07:07:00.000-07:002005-05-19T07:13:43.216-07:00

This week started out with our first softball game of the season on Monday... I will tell you now that I am still sore. I feel like I have been walking around like an old man half the time... We lost miseribly, both games. But we had so much fun!My sister is officially in the Philippines as of today. I will try to keep this thing updated with photos and such for her!Here is the first of the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116510709305656222005-05-19T06:51:00.000-07:002005-05-19T06:51:49.363-07:00

Check out this footage, which I am sure you will see on the TV today! (helps to have high-speed) kare11.com : Minneapolis, St. Paul Yikes!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116453070721664672005-05-18T14:51:00.000-07:002005-05-18T14:51:10.780-07:00

For those interested... CSS, Accesibility and Standards Links

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116338823619122562005-05-17T07:07:00.000-07:002005-05-17T14:45:53.296-07:00

Here is a fun link to play with!Netdisaster - Destroy the web!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116276753630099672005-05-16T13:52:00.000-07:002005-05-16T13:53:10.586-07:00

I find it interesting to see another major media source scrambling to blame someone... something... anything else... How a Fire Broke Out - Newsweek World News - MSNBC.com

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1116251519067106032005-05-16T06:51:00.000-07:002005-05-16T07:26:07.093-07:00

Friday seemed link a very busy day in the blogosphere. I noticed that a lot of the blogs I normally read/watch were FULL of new stuff. Like 3-4 posts each day. It makes me wonder if I missed out on some sort of big blogging event or something. I had a very interesting weekend, and am findiing it difficult to put it into words exactly. I would say that I spent a lot of time being very

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1115921720531945472005-05-12T11:15:00.000-07:002005-05-12T11:15:20.676-07:00

Check this out...Service Helps Dog Owners Interpret Barks - Yahoo! News Is it really that hard to tell what your dog is thinking??? Or is this a joke?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1115906489265778112005-05-12T07:01:00.000-07:002005-05-12T07:01:29.370-07:00

Hey! Just checking in to my own blog, and noticed that there hasn't been a whole lot going on out here. Go figure! At any rate, check out the link below for you Mozilla Fire Fox users. mozilla.org news (Thanks to Julie for the heads-up on this security update!)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1115210656425079522005-05-04T05:30:00.000-07:002005-05-04T05:44:16.526-07:00

What a guy huh? Not only was he up with me, but actually listened to his half crazy wife and went to boil water! Glad thats over! Although, now our poor Julia has the same thing. I think she was up six time's between the 4:00 and 5:00 am hour! Hopefully her fever will break today. I'm to tired to have another night of sickness!I'm going to go and enjoy some fresh baked muffins, and have a very

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1115130200713023712005-05-03T07:23:00.000-07:002005-05-03T07:23:20.713-07:00

Hey, check out my new gadget I got for my birthday: Leatherman Blast Yes, yesterday was my official birthday. So I am now officially 28. I took the day off from work, and spent the day with my wife and kids. We also had our first softball practice of the season for our church softball team. I woke up so sore this morning... time to get back in shape! :)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1114762414101358262005-04-29T00:56:00.000-07:002005-04-29T01:13:34.103-07:00

So this is the weird world of fatherhood?I am not usually awake at this hour, but I was told to "go boil some water". So here I am. What caused this strange request from my beautiful and understanding wife?Either the fact that my youngest son Noah is having a coughing attack (and when I say attack I mean ATTACK) that has been carrying on for 45 minutes, or the fact that I am not being helpful

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1114612703464583862005-04-27T07:05:00.000-07:002005-04-27T08:11:19.726-07:00

Well, within the next month or so, we will see some changes coming our way. I don't know that I have mentioned it on the blog before (shame on me) but I have been taking the steps toward becoming an elder at our church over the last couple of years.An elder in our church is similar to an associate pastor I guess. Not totally the same though. Right now there are two elders, and with me it would

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1114184303370096112005-04-22T07:48:00.000-07:002005-04-22T08:38:23.370-07:00

Did you know that if you go to Yahoo.com and plug in the search phrase "Ow that hurts" this blog comes up as #3!That is excellent! Our blog associated with PAIN baby! :)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1113487392446416372005-04-14T07:03:00.000-07:002005-04-14T07:03:12.446-07:00

Check out some bookmarks I am collecting...del.icio.us/supins

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1113428072016247732005-04-13T14:32:00.000-07:002005-04-13T14:34:32.016-07:00

Weekend come and far gone, and nothing noted on this little blog. Things are fine, but busy. Hopefully I will find some time for this in the near future.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1113063107921806682005-04-09T09:08:00.000-07:002005-04-09T09:11:47.923-07:00

Well I am here at the car repair shop, using their free high-speed internet connection to surf the web this beautiful Saturday morning. I think it is a brilliant idea to have high speed internet available to the customers as they wait for their car repairs...I also think that it stinks to have to sit here inside on such a beautiful spring day. But, if I have to, I guess I will surf around the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1112394186508657752005-04-01T14:23:00.000-08:002005-04-01T14:24:52.616-08:00

Is this funny or what?... A classic case of, "I want to make a point by treating others with disrespect." I don't get it.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111855025637787352005-03-26T08:30:00.000-08:002005-03-26T08:37:53.720-08:00

Paint and more paint has been our pastime for the last few days. I must say that Martha did more of the painting than I did. Check out the pictures below to see the before (left) and after (right) versions of our hallway/entryway in our home. I know... they look kind of the same, but the color is different really. A little more yellow, lighter, brighter, and of course... cleaner!Picture 1 is

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111790388730159032005-03-25T14:39:00.000-08:002005-03-25T14:39:48.730-08:00

Found the link to this site on this blog. She is absolutely right... this is kinda addicting. Find out what everyone else is carrying around all day!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111763637028697212005-03-25T07:13:00.000-08:002005-03-25T07:13:57.026-08:00

Here is an article addressing the Terri Shiavo case. THEOOZE - Articles: Viewing Article What say you?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111697200964986832005-03-24T12:39:00.000-08:002005-03-24T12:46:40.966-08:00

I was just thinking that I needed to get rid of the road runner....but then I started to think about my day, uh...week, make that month! And realized that it really fits!!! I feel like thats how I have to move to do all I need to do in a day. Sooo...I'll keep the little guy around for a bit longer. :)

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111585798223705862005-03-23T05:43:00.000-08:002005-03-23T05:49:58.223-08:00

Yeah I agree with your thoughts on this. The part were he mentioned the reason Jesus did miricles was to make them angry... I don't believe that. I do believe that He was trying to show them that the traditions had nothing to do with being saved. It was in relationship with the Father, communication with the Holy Spirit. Having Faith beyond what we see and know, which to them might have been "

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111512820542032322005-03-22T08:08:00.000-08:002005-03-22T09:33:40.546-08:00

Now for a follow-up on yesterday's post. I must say that I am still working through this one. For some reason this article has stirred me up and I believe that is what the author wanted. There is something just not right about it. I am having a hard time putting my finger on it. I think it is the blatant sarcasm present in the second paragraph as the author quotes the "typical traditional

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111447774267311792005-03-21T15:16:00.000-08:002005-03-21T15:30:06.820-08:00

Another very interesting article found here. Jesus, The RevolutionaryWas Jesus a revolutionary as this man says?I some ways I agree, but in some ways I don't. What are your thoughts?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1111187800663995412005-03-18T15:11:00.000-08:002005-03-18T15:16:40.663-08:00

Just a quick post to let you know that we are still here, and that my beautiful wife did actually manage to get logged off the internet. (like last week!) Did I mention that I need high-speed internet??? I should start one of the those pay-pal, donate to my blog things just so you can all contribute to my "get Mike a high-speed connection fund"!Oh... I guess it is really a want right now

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1110554126386485942005-03-11T07:09:00.000-08:002005-03-11T07:15:26.386-08:00

Well it is kind of an interesting situation I am in...My computer will not let me go off line....SOoo I am waiting for Mike to call me from work on the cell, to tell me what to do. Ok, so now you all know, I am not a computer geek!!So, let's see as I wait....Oh yeah, my church gave me a baby shower for Noah last night. It was alot of fun! But I hate all the attention, especially opening the gift

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1110494660314658292005-03-10T14:44:00.000-08:002005-03-11T09:27:32.130-08:00

I just read this article on The OOZE a couple of minutes ago. (I know, I am a bit behind the times. It was written Feb. 1, 05) I recommend you read it. It brings up some interesting points that I have wrestled with for some time. The author addresses the issue of being a Christian "soldier" VS. "gardener" when it comes to an approach on evangelism.Sometimes I think that it is a little of both,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1110431464603240002005-03-09T21:00:00.000-08:002005-03-09T21:11:04.606-08:00

Why do I do this to myself. I get on the computer and before I know it, I am reading blogs until all hours of the night, and I will regret it in the morning. Anyway, we had cell group tonight. I can't recall if I have ever mentioned our cell group in all my posts on this blog. We have had this cell group in our home for almost an entire year, and I have not mentioned it? What is wrong with me?

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1110346609991788002005-03-08T21:36:00.000-08:002005-03-08T21:36:49.993-08:00

This has to be one of my favorite... if not favorite blogs to read. Always something interesting there. Quite unique...Julie R. Neidlinger: Lone Prairie Art Works (Shes a blogger and a reporter for a newspaper??? Where does that fit on Nightline?)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1110346107591768262005-03-08T21:07:00.000-08:002005-03-08T21:28:27.593-08:00

I just watched the report on blogging on Nightline. Very interesting. So interesting in fact that I had to jump on the bandwagon and blog about it. Of course it is taking me about 50 years to get on to their site. I suppose about 30 million people are trying to use the same server. (I hate dial-up... I wish I had the means to afford a high-speed connection! anyone want to make a donation???)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1109707237308873432005-03-01T12:00:00.000-08:002005-03-01T12:00:37.306-08:00

Here is the link detailing my sister's mission trip to the Philippines this coming summer: Philippines 2005 Pentecostal Practicum I am so proud of her!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1109622965964352172005-02-28T12:28:00.000-08:002005-02-28T12:36:05.966-08:00

You know it never fails, when I finelly decide I have the time to blog, my dear sweet husband beats meto it!Oh well, as he said it was a good weekend....Even if I sat in the car during those outdoor events. (Little Noah is a bit small for sledding or skating!) :) That is ok though, cause I am running around enough these days. It was nice to just sit. (never thought I would say that so soon

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1109606515406910642005-02-28T07:09:00.000-08:002005-02-28T08:57:56.353-08:00

So I have been busy playing with a new web thingy... I recently added a new section to our church website. (You can check it out here.)I am very seriously thinking about moving this blog to run through XOOPS. I am really impressed with this CMS/community portal, and I think that it could be a cool way to integrate my blog into a cool personal website. At any rate, my online activity has been

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1109001434573571452005-02-21T07:46:00.000-08:002005-02-21T07:58:52.400-08:00

I have today (President's Day) off from work! So here I am mid-morning still in my pajamas, playing on the computer. I suppose I should get up and get something else done. All in good time. :)I had an amazing weekend. Spiritually, I can feel God stretching me and growing me. He has opened some things and spoken some things to my heart that have me really excited. We had a men's conference at

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1108615779459041642005-02-16T20:37:00.000-08:002005-02-16T20:49:39.460-08:00

I had the worst dream last night! It wasn't a nightmare or anything clearly evil. It was just annoying. Have you ever had one of those? I dreamed that the mailman kept bringing us strange baby items from his home. There were beds, and wagons, and strollers, and clothing, and bags and bags of toys, and all kinds of other stuff... and he kept bringing more and more of the stuff. Then he asked

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1108507139655359672005-02-15T14:29:00.000-08:002005-02-15T14:38:59.656-08:00

I have to agree with mike that life is good! God has blessed us with a healthy son. It was a really long week around here with him in the hospital. Running back and forth every three hours for feeding time really got to be tiring. But now as we sit here holding him it all seems worth it to have him healthy and eating like he should. Praise God for his grace during this time!!!! And... that he is

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1108486930448021322005-02-15T08:54:00.000-08:002005-02-15T09:02:10.450-08:00

Just a quick post to let you know what's up! Noah finally came home yesterday. (A full week after he was born!) He is adjusting to home life nicely. It is a lot more noisy here at home than it was in the NICU for the last week. They keep it pretty quiet in there. At times yesterday, I wondered if little Noah missed the peace and quiet that he had there. But then I thought, he is probably

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1108137478522277512005-02-11T07:52:00.000-08:002005-02-11T07:57:58.523-08:00

As you may have guessed, the little guy above is the reason I have not posted anything here for a few days. Sorry to leave you all hanging, but here he is!Noah Thomas was born on Monday, February 7. He is doing pretty well, but is currently in the NICU until he can stay a little more awake and alert for his feedings.Mom is doing well also! Thank you for all your prayers for this pregnancy. I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1107538875975909822005-02-07T09:29:00.000-08:002005-02-07T08:06:05.610-08:00

Hey! There is my little icon dude... I haven't used this in a while. I started this post last Friday, and never got around to actually posting it. I have a couple minutes before I run out the door to bring my wife to the doctor. Yes, she is still very pregnant, and very ready to have that baby. I have a feeling it could be today. If you think of it, please keep us in your prayers for a safe

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1107547241944747372005-02-04T11:54:00.000-08:002005-02-04T12:00:41.943-08:00

Well I don't know if I have mastered patience yet....practiced it yes, mastered...no! But it is the end of the week, and I havent lost it yet, yet I say! Only two days left until I see the doctor. And who know's I could have a baby by then even. I love the weekend!! So that will help pass the time, plus I get to see Mike more which is the best thing about it! It is getting close to nap time

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1107269885661892052005-02-01T06:43:00.000-08:002005-02-01T06:58:05.660-08:00

This week...wow....it has begun with me needing much patience! The biggest reason I guess is I was hoping that the doctor would take me off of my medicine to stop labor, and I would have a baby by now, or at least very soon. But we have to wait another week. But as I've thought about it, there are other area's that I think I could and need to practice patience in also. BUT.... that has

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1107179343811076202005-01-31T05:49:00.000-08:002005-01-31T05:49:03.813-08:00

IRAQ THE MODEL What a great day for the people of Iraq!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106949048202264492005-01-28T13:50:00.000-08:002005-01-28T13:55:20.286-08:00

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=person   http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=personality   Just a couple of links that I have been thinking through today.  Dictionary links?  how exciting...  (yeah right!)   Actually, what got me thinking about person, and personality was a thought that came to my mind.   I don't even know how I got there, I am not sure where it will end up,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106864641358486032005-01-27T14:24:00.000-08:002005-01-27T14:24:01.356-08:00

I started a new blog today called Duluth Happenings. I am really excited about it. The blog is going to be all about my home town, and various events going on. I will probably include personal commentary on local news, etc. It really is an attempt at building a "bridge strategy" site, and I have this feeling that it could grow. I suppose it could grow too fast! I never realized how much

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106836618112997722005-01-27T06:36:00.000-08:002005-01-27T06:36:58.113-08:00

A Lego church? Very interesting...Abston Church of Christ Check it out.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106753632578018432005-01-26T07:33:00.000-08:002005-01-26T07:33:52.576-08:00

It's here! I have really enjoyed this guys photography for years. Maybe because deep down I really enjoy the outdoors, and I love the area of the world that God has placed me in. There is no place like it! Well, I noticed that he has started a blog to go along with his photo images, and I just had to add it to my blog roll. Pretty cool stuff... Northern Image-Afterthoughs

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106675220802952452005-01-25T09:47:00.000-08:002005-01-25T09:50:15.560-08:00

While in prayer last week during our week of prayer and fasting, I believe God wanted to show me something. I had what I would call a vision similar to the image that I made above (except what I saw was in motion). Water shooting up from a spring in the ground. Clear and clean... refreshing... bringing Life. As I looked around, the ground was covered with dead, dry grass. Brown, brittle,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106591328027424262005-01-24T10:28:00.000-08:002005-01-24T10:28:48.026-08:00

Check out this list. Where do you fall. BabyCenter | 2004 -- 100 Most Popular Names I for one am not big on the "trendy names", but some of these are pretty cool. We are expecting a baby in just a few weeks. What do you think we should name it???

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106459455974004252005-01-22T20:45:00.000-08:002005-01-22T21:50:55.976-08:00

Well, things have been clipping along. The snow came, but we didn't get as much as they were predicting. At this point in the year everyone I talk to is pretty much tired of snow. We have a lot of it. We are all past the "white Christmas" effect. Last week I had the opportunity to preach at my church. I am always so honored that they would ask me to do it. I had my sermon all planned to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106232241097743722005-01-20T06:44:00.000-08:002005-01-20T06:44:01.096-08:00

OK... so here is the latest weather related post on this site. Does weather really form that big of an impression on my little life or what? Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service ...BAYFIELD WI-CARLTON/SOUTH ST. LOUIS MN-DOUGLAS WI- SOUTHERN LAKE/NORTH SHORE MN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... DULUTH AND SUPERIOR 559 AM CST THU JAN 20 2005 ... LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106166125583731472005-01-19T12:22:00.000-08:002005-01-19T12:22:05.583-08:00

Crosswalk.com - Prayer Okay at Inauguration, US Supreme Court Says I don't know where this guy gets off on all his faulty legal arguments. Isn't it ironic that in trying to liberate the US from Christianity, he ends up forcing his beliefs on everyone??? I would like to hear him explain that one...

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106067819186350392005-01-18T09:03:00.000-08:002005-01-18T09:03:39.186-08:00

What the world? Yahoo! News - Bishops Screen Catholic Priests on Cruises Very interesting...

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1106026386949520352005-01-17T21:23:00.000-08:002005-01-17T21:33:06.950-08:00

Well the reason I say not much time is that it is so late... I have to go to bed so that I can wake-up and start it all over again! But I do have quite a bit of topics to blog about. How about I list them as a teaser and sooner or later we will get around to telling about them? Here goes (in no particular order): Sunday's sermon (which I had the honor to preach) I am an uncle! Again!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105810666911770132005-01-15T09:04:00.000-08:002005-01-15T09:37:46.910-08:00

It has been extremely cold here in the northland! -20 with -30 to -50 degree windchills will make anyone want to stay inside! So, what is there to do while you are sitting around indoors? Well, the first thing the comes to mind is watch TV. I watch way too much TV. I admit it. Sometimes, I would rather sit and watch TV than do something constructive. It never used to be this way. When

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105556013828634622005-01-12T11:45:00.000-08:002005-01-12T10:53:33.826-08:00

Ok, I am really starting to feel out of the loop after reading many posts from Mike and not adding anymyself. No exuses really, not that I have alot to do these days. Well, I have plenty to do, I just am not supposed to! I am hanging in there though....now that I look back and see that over two weeks have gone by sence I was put on "rest" they went pretty quick. As far as the "Jeepish" thing.

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105547830778635922005-01-12T07:55:00.000-08:002005-01-12T08:37:10.776-08:00

Hey! Check it out... I guess I am a nerd just for taking this silly quiz!

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105500020148929412005-01-11T18:51:00.000-08:002005-01-11T19:20:20.146-08:00

Hey! My mom is buying a new vehicle, and my wife asked her if it is "jeepish". Not an SUV, but "jeepish". Is this a word? I guess it is now. I guess I have to cut her some slack as she is on pre-term labor drugs that make her a little out of it. News on that front... she is doing fine so far. Taking it easy. We went to the doctor and nothing had changed. So that is good. 3-4 more weeks

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105394952064013492005-01-10T14:07:00.000-08:002005-01-10T14:09:12.063-08:00

Yes, it was missing for about a month, but now I found it. It is sort of a long story on how it happened. I brought the camera with to an event I cannot remember (and it doesn't help that I didn't take pictures of the mysterious event). At that point, the camera was mistakenly left in the car for a few days. I noticed that it was in the car and I didn't want to leave it in there forever, so

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105143366562812682005-01-07T16:12:00.000-08:002005-01-07T16:16:06.563-08:00

Check out the new icons for the old blog! We got rid of the fish and flower for now, and went with these: Mike --> Martha --> I guess that will help differentiate our posts so that you can all ignore mine and read Martha's again! :)

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1105119845477141142005-01-07T09:44:00.000-08:002005-01-07T09:44:05.476-08:00

Just wondering if you made any resolutions this year? I know some people that refuse to make them because they always end up breaking them, or they think that they shouldn't have to wait for a new year to change bad habits. I don't think I have ever made any serious resolutions for a new year that I can remember. I think it is just because I haven't thought of it. Maybe I should resolve to

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1104208040640318752004-12-27T20:14:00.000-08:002004-12-27T20:27:20.640-08:00

Well, still no images back on this site. Sorry about that. I didn't keep a back-up of those. Kind of a rookie mistake, I know. Anyway, Christmas went off without a hitch. We had a very nice time with our family and friends. We were able to stretch this one out over a week or so. It was very nice. Seems that God is not done working in me these days. He is teaching me to value people and

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1103727521556204602004-12-22T06:43:00.000-08:002004-12-22T06:58:41.556-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Maybe this blog is a seasonal thing. I guess I don't know. Am I just exceptionally busy these days, or do I just forget to update. ? At any rate, I am still here, and life is still moving along. Christmas is just a few days away, and I am looking forward to some time off work. Life has been pretty busy these last few weeks. I think I will take a day just to relax and take a

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1102052157897741222004-12-02T21:23:00.000-08:002004-12-02T21:35:57.896-08:00

Well, here it is 11:23 PM locally, and I can't sleep. So, I turn to my blog which hasn't been updated for the last couple of weeks. There is so much to update, and I know that so much has happened since then, but I still can't quite think of anything noteworthy to write. The deer hunting ended a couple of weeks ago with no success. The deer will live to see another day. Well, actually, I

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1100228894167438802004-11-11T19:02:00.000-08:002004-11-11T19:08:14.166-08:00

Well, due to a server mix-up, I lost my images for the blog. :( I will try to have some up again soon. Seems I havn't had much time for the blog these days. Work has been busy as ever, but I am finally moving into my new job... at last! Went deer hunting last week, but I didn't get anything. Hopefully this weekend will be better. We'll keep you posted.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1099524500594287332004-11-03T15:17:00.000-08:002004-11-03T15:31:34.276-08:00

I must admitt I am very happy about the out come the election! Watching the news last night(in between nappping on the couch) I knew if I didn't admitt that Mike would probobly have somthing to say about it!!!:) It was hard to tell what the out come would be. It is also good to see Bush won not only the electoral vote but the popular vote as well. I think it's good to see tha people really back

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1098374548800907542004-10-21T08:54:00.000-07:002004-10-21T09:02:28.800-07:00

Hey who is that good lookin couple? OOh yeah!! It's us! That sure was a fun night. So how about those red sox? I have to admit that I really wanted them to beat the Yankees!! I am not usually into baseball but for some reason the playoffs get my attention. Well it is off to shopping for me! Till next time! God Bless!

Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07964174333052106563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1098289644556875262004-10-20T09:08:00.000-07:002004-10-20T09:32:08.623-07:00

I just realized that I don't remember ever putting a picture of us on this blog. So, here we are... This is us at a recent "birthday/prom". I am also thinking of switching to another blog service/software... possibly hosting on my own site. I am not sure which is best, and it really isn't that bad using this one. I guess if I find one that is much better, I will use it. Anyone have any

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1098246724327062472004-10-19T21:14:00.000-07:002004-10-19T21:32:04.326-07:00

That's right! It is that time again. Time to grab you favorite beverage, make up that plate of super nachos, and sit back to watch you favorite political advertisements... I am really getting tired of the relentless ads. It is especially annoying when you already know who you are going to vote for. I am so ready for election day. (Funny how I have a big political ad on this site. OK so you

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995346.post-1097813181864429302004-10-14T21:04:00.000-07:002004-10-14T22:04:21.416-07:00

Well friends... Winter is on the way here. Rain mixed with snow tonight and tomorrow. To some that is good news! Really it is. What has been happening the last couple of weeks you ask? I have been through a lot of ups and downs. It all started with a relationship issue that really knocked me for a loop. I know... I know... I have been having a lot of relationship issues lately. That is

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919733729729203040noreply@blogger.com