Monday, March 31, 2008

Superman

Just recently DC comics lost a battle in the courts with the Siegel family regarding the rights for the Superman Franchise. The Lawsuit was the family suing for loss of profits future and past since 1999. Not even the creator - just his family. This will probably effect the superman movies, TV and probably comics. He is a very loved character, but I don't understand someone who sold the character to DC can win a case now that he is worth a lot more money. IGN.com says this:

"The Siegel family had been out of pocket for years after Joe Siegel (together with his partner Joe Shuster) sold the rights to his creation to DC Comics for just $130. He died in 1996."

He sold it, (Probably early on) I guess I might have a different opinion if it were sold when he was worth alot more money. Which if it was later in life it would have sold for much more money. I guess sometimes I just don't understand. Anyway "Bat the idea and let me know what you think."

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Hero and a Half

Well I have done it. I have started to add blogs to my "Hero and a Half" blog. I figured that I would start with just an introduction of the novel and then start working on the bios of the characters. I will be looking for feedback so check it out and tell me what you think.

You can find it by clicking Here or on the above link:

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

My Wife is Great!

I was on my way home tonight from school just thinking about how wonderful that my wife is. She has been such a blessing to me in how she supports me and loves me. I don't know that I really tell her enough what she means to me. It is funny because I was just thinking about her and all the sudden I had this wonderful thought in my head. "I HAVE A WONDERFUL WIFE!" and like the old Toyota comercials - Who could ask for anything more? It is a wonderful feeling thinking about her in this way and just thanking God for placing her in my life. God has given his perfect match for me and I have had the privledge of spending the last six years with her. This was just a random thought that I just wanted to say. I love her and look forward to the rest of our lives together.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon

As posted on my other Blog: Embracing God

I thought that I would repost this blog on my main page because it gives an idea of what my other blog is about. How do we Embrace God? My blogs are generally to help me organized my thoughts, and I have had the tendancy to go to this one more often lately. Here is what it said:

I have been struggling lately. In History of Israel we are currently studying the Kings of Israel. We already talked about Samuel the prophet, Saul, David, and Solomon. Dr. Chen stated that Samuel was the Prophet after God's own heart. That Saul was the king after man's heart, and that David was the king after God's Heart. Solomon was just half-hearted. Sometimes I really don't know where I stand. I am to be like Samuel and tell of God's word, no matter what happens. I know that I want a heart like David's yet feel that I probably am somewhere between Solomon's half-heart or Saul's want to please people. Four men, with very different kinds of lives and sins. Saul was a people pleaser, and prideful. David was an adulterer, murderer and he too was prideful at a certain point in his life. Solomon started well with the Fear of the Lord, yet finish poorly because his wives turned his heart away from God. I want my heart to be that of God's, but wind up screwing things up many times. My pride, and my want to be somebody hurts what I can do for God - because of the wall that it puts up, and the opportunities that I miss because I head to man's call before God.

My prayer for today is to find out what I am really made of. Can I have the Fear of the LORD? Can I have a heart after God? You would think that being in Seminary that I should have my act together, but I screw up all the time. Sometimes I wonder why I am even there, yet I feel the prompting of God.

I ask you Heavenly Father, to help me find my way in all this. I ask you to help me to be more like David in that I have the will to please you in all things that I do. I ask you to hear my prayers - I have been feeling like they are doing no good. I praise you with tributes that I don't know if I even believe. I started blogging because I wanted to feel like you hear me. I thought if I could just keep a log of what you are doing then maybe, I will feel as if you hear me and are answering me. This blog started off as something I was thinking to something I feel inside. I ask you to show me that you do hear me and help me see that. I ask you all this in Jesus Name, AMEN!

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Golden Island Buffet

I am not a critic; you know something is wrong when someone starts with that. I went to a Chinese buffet today that I have gone to before. Chaundra generally doesn't like buffets, so I go when I get a chance. I liked Golden Island Buffet before so thought I would like it tonight as well, however, I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant then I was tonight. I got there and the lady at the door seated me and was very friendly. I have no complaints about how I was treated - it was the food that was terrible. Granted it was 8:30 PM when I went and I hope it was a sign that they were just gearing up to close, but some of what I saw was just uncalled for. I generally like to eat the mussels, but they looked like they had been in that pan all day long. What used to have moisture in it now had dried up and the mussels had turned black. It looked disgusting. I like the fried noodles, but they were hard and sticking together. I would gather they had been out for a while as well. I had to scrape the red sauce at the bottom to hopefully get some for my cold Cheese puffs and egg roll. The Sushi person was gone and they had Sushi out that was starting to dry out.

Finally to top it all off I got my bill and it was $9.47. Take into fact that I didn't get anything to drink, I really felt cheated. I am sorry I could not bring myself to tip. I just wasn't going to pay anymore than that for what I got. They have lost me as a customer and I hope that they figure it all out. You could say that well you just got there to late, but I would just say that I was there and never saw any new food come out and the food that was out looked as if it had been out for awhile. I just can't pull myself to doing it again.

So if you decide to go to Golden Island Buffet on I45 south at the Beltway near Fuqua then be warned to either go early in the day or don't bother.

Christ in the Passover

I wanted to share a video. It is a video that we watched in my "History of Israel" class and in "Old Testament". With the Easter holiday coming up I thought it would be a good thing to talk about. The Video is "Christ in the Passover" and you can find it at:



But be warned it is 40 minutes long - but it is well worth it.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Isaiah The Prophet

Last night in class we were talking about the Prophet Isaiah. He is an interesting fellow when you hear more about his life and historical data. One of the things that I found interesting is the fact that the book is sometimes considered "a miniature bible." Our Bible has 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. Isaiah can be broken down into two sections. The first Chapters of Isaiah (1-39) reflect the judgment of God on his rebellious people. The second section is comprised of (40-66) which total 27 chapters. These chapters help the children of Israel to have hope even in a time of judgment. 39 books and 39 chapter as well as 27 books and 27 chapters. The Old Testament reflects a time without the Messiah, while the New Testament shows us the Good news of God's Mercy through the death and resurrection of His son. Many (if not all) of the Messianic Chapters in Isaiah happen in the second half of the book. Judgment without God! Mercy with God! They show that God does not tolerate sin, but has given us a way out at the same time. All we have to do is accept Him as our Lord "and he is faithful and just to forgive us of our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Some people might think that this seems "cheap" or as "a license to sin" but in reality it isn't cheap. Christ gave his life for us and making Him Lord of your life means that a person is willing to do his/her best to accomplish Christ's will for his/her life. This is definitely not always the easy thing to do.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Praise Mom Day

I was listening to the radio this morning on my way to work and they were talking about families. More specific, a "Praise Mom" day. I really like the idea of making sure my mother has the chance to hear what she is doing right. Many times mothers get forgotten in the stream of life, especially when you are older and have a busy life like I do.

My mother is great! She has always been there for me. Answered all my questions when I wanted to know something, even when it was hard for her to give me the answer. If she didn't know something she wouldn't hesitate to admit it, or maybe she would even try to find the answer for me. She is a loving woman. She wants to be warm and nurturing to everyone. She is a Mom through and through. She Loves God, loves people, and loves her family. She is a monument and a hero. This is my mother.

My wife's mother is also a wonderful woman. Most people would give the stereo type of their mother in law, but that is not my mother-in-law. Although she does have her quarks, as my mother does, she would give her shirt off her back to help someone. Even when she hasn't been working she has done everything in her power to be helpful to others even in her own want. She is an inspiration to my wife and I. She is also loving, kind, and giving. She is a joy to be around. This is my mother-in-law.

I am truly blessed. God has granted me a wonderful wife, a loving mother, and a wonderful mother-in-law. What can make life more worthwhile then the family and friends that God places in our life? Thank God for each of those special people that God has placed in my life.