One of Those Years

Last week was one of those years. It was a typical week to start out but it changed quickly. You probably know what I am talking about when I say it was one of those years. You know, when you feel like every time you turn around something is going wrong.

Mine started going bad when a training I was doing went longer then it was suppose to so I was running late to an appointment. I was flying down the highway to my next meeting; trying to make up time and we all know that you can not make up time.

Out of nowhere, a big dog came up out of the ditch and ran right out in front of my car. I am not talking about a Marmaduke Great Dane but it was a big dog. A Lab/Mutt mix that was big enough to take out the front left corner of a Mustang.

I couldn’t swerve into the other lane because there was a car coming from the other direction. I couldn’t swerve the other direction because there was a ditch that was sending a clear message, “If you must crash, crash here! We must protect our field.”

I couldn’t avoid it. I hit the dog and watched in my mirror as it rolled out from under my car and bounced into the deep ditch. I stopped to see if the dog was suffering and discovered that it had already crossed over to doggy heaven.

I was feeling pretty low. The dog had a collar so I know it was someone’s pet. However, it did not have tags so I know they didn’t care that much.

Later that evening I discovered that the Old Yeller had damaged the car I was driving. The good news is, I was driving a rental car. The bad news is I did not have their insurance. I was driving like I had their insurance.

The next day I woke up with some new symptoms from my MS. The left side of my tongue and the corner of my mouth were numb and tingly. It felt like I had been to the dentist and the Novocain was wearing off.

The next day my wife came home from the mall (no she had not spent a bunch of money) and she informed me that she had backed into a car that was backing out of another spot as she was backing out of the spot where she had parked. Not much damage to her car but a little dent in the door of the other car.

Man! What a week! Even though the week was full of negative events I know God is large and in charge. These little events are like speed bumps on the road of life. They slow us down a bit but do not impede our journey. God is greater!

The Angel's Have a New Piano Player

I just read the news that Roger Bennett went home to Heaven. I met Roger once a number of years ago when I was managing a radio station in Wrightsville, GA. He was an amazing piano player and singer. He was playing for the Cathedral Quartet and was as humble as any man I have met. His ministry was full of grace.

My heart is sad with the news yet celebrates that Roger battle with Leukemia is over and Heaven is singing some amazing Southern Gospel tunes right about now. I can imagine Glenn and George meeting Roger at the gates of Glory saying, "What took you so long? Anthony Burger's been here for awhile. Come on, let's sing about God's greatness and worship Him for a few thousand years."

Remember Roger's family and friends in your prayers. I know they would be grateful.

Finding Motivation

I think opportunity came knocking and I didn’t hear it because I was listening to my motivational tapes.

You don’t have to go very far today to find books or tapes to help motivate you. There seems to be a never ending supply of these tapes and it got me to thinking. Are there motivational tapes for everyone?

What type of motivational tapes would a bus driver listen to? The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round?

What would the stay at home – home schooling Dad listen to? Pink Floyd singing, “We Don’t Need No Education”?

How about the Kleptomaniac? Do they really need any help getting what they want? 10 Easy Steps to Steal Your Rich Friend's Identity.

These are the things that keep me awake at night.

Created in the Image of God

Why is it that we don’t take advantage of this claim? Think of what that would do to boost up your resume the next time you are looking for a job. It would definitely separate you from the competition.

If that alone doesn’t give you the edge then maybe throw in the sibling card, Jesus is my brother/ Savior. The person interviewing you would have to realize you come from “Good Seed.” I would ask for a raise before you even start.

Trying out for America's Got Talent

I am trying to get on this years show. Hopefully I can let Jesus shine in a major way. I will keep you posted.

I’m Not Fat – It’s Global Warming

The truth is that things get bigger the hotter they get. Therefore, I do not have a weight problem; I am suffering from Global Warming. This is a convenient truth.

I believe that God created the world in balance and when someone loses a few pounds then someone else has to gain a few to keep things in balance. I am just doing my part to keep thing on track.

What Does That Really Mean?

Have you noticed that when people give you a gift that they really haven’t thought much about, they will often hedge their bets by saying, “It’s the thought that counts.” What does that really mean?

It says, “We didn’t really care about this gift so we stopped at CVS and got you some junk that is nice enough for us to call it a gift but too cheap for you to not be embarrassed to return.”

Why don’t they just say, “It is bad enough that you are getting old. We didn’t buy anything to remind you of your constant aging. Instead we spent that money on helping us feel younger.” At least that would be the truth.

If the thought really counted more, the deep thinkers of the world would be on easy street.