Hello, my friends.  I'm glad you are here.  I have many thoughts that normally are kept to myself.  But now, for the low, low price of your two eyeballs, I've decided to start sharing them with you.  In turn, you will get to know me better and I hope to return that favor to you.  There are two ways I plan to do that - getting to know you better and hopefully, in the process, amusing you along the way. 

I am amazed at how many wonderful people God put me in contact with and placed around me on this journey called life.  I'm finally starting to learn how to appreciate others.  Sorry, Mom...it's still a work in progress (hence, the STARTING to learn part...I just don't want you to be too soft, but I love you very much).  Still, I feel a sense of peace and love for the people around me and for that, I am very grateful.  So, to you reading this - thank you!

It is because of God's goodness that I can even share thoughts and make them vaguely coherent.  Through humor and wit, I attempt to make sense of things as best I can.  Sometimes, it's a bit out there.  Other times, I think I'm on to something. 

Through all the noise, I'm trying to quiet myself for the moments of instruction.  This is where I attend to my primary responsibility - teaching my children about God and the meaning of life in a way that makes them happy to leave the house in the morning for school.   It's about enjoying God forever with the fellowship of His people.

Ok, so I've named humor and wit as tools I use.  I can also get sappy and sentimental.  When I'm confused, I search for a sports analogy.  I love games - they sharpen my mind.  I tend to approach things in a logical manner.  I've never been much of a relationship kind of guy, but turning 30 was a bit of a wake up call.  I was isolating myself and needed to get out of my shell and out of my comfort zone.  I sense the Spirit's work in me and I'm open to where he leads me.  Of course, we can say that very easily, but following through on it is another matter.

Well, this should give you enough food for thought at the moment...but I promise that my posts will be much more focused than this vanilla pudding.  Trust me - I have no radio in my car.  That is my precious me, myself and I time where I can meditate and reflect on what God is teaching me.  I look forward to having you along for the ride.

-JON