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random thoughts, ideas and chaosradical [book review]
Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Multnomah Books; 1 edition (May 4, 2010) Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Radical-Taking-Faith-American-Dream/dp/1601422210 ISBN-10: 1601422210 Amazon.com review from June 14, 2010 Although I really like much of the content in this book,...
recycling the recycling conversation [day 19 & 20]
On day 14 of the challenge, I blogged about a recycling program I set up at our church building. I have received some emails about my “free recycling program”, challenging me with the question, “Is it ethical?” Let me start by saying these people have some very...
[book review] radical by david platt
Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Multnomah Books; 1 edition (May 4, 2010) Amazon: Buy the book Kindle version: Get it now ISBN-10: 1601422210 Amazon.com review from June 14, 2010 Although I really like much of the content in this book, and I am glad I read it, I...
geography, kids & prayer [day 18]
After reading the book Radical (of which I have a love/hate relationship with), I wrote a review for Amazon.com. Although I struggled with the author’s communication style, it is a book worth reading. I love his ideas and thought processes, but I don’t care for his...
[book review] trolls & truth by jimmy dorrell
Paperback: 215 pages Publisher: New Hope Publishers - Impact (August 17, 2006) Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Trolls-Truth-Realities-Todays-Church/dp/1596690100 ISBN-10: 1596690100 This is an amazon.com book review I did on June 5th, 2010. I'm not sure where I...
[book review] irresistible revolution by shane claiborne
Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Zondervan (February 1, 2006) ISBN-10: 0310266300 Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Revolution-Living-Ordinary-Radical/dp/0310266300/ I did a review of this book on amazon.com on June 5th, 2010. This book makes me want to...
the car wash [day 17]
I just couldn't take it anymore. My car was so messy and dirty! Time to take it to the car wash. Yes, I know what you're thinking... "...isn't that a retail place?" I suppose it could be considered that, but hear me out, then you decide. It's retail, but I was...
sports, borrowing & recycling [day 15 & 16]
I'm going to play racquetball this morning, and I just realized I'm down to one ball. Last time I played, the ball split in half. Now I'm quite sure this is not attributed to my incredible upper body strength, but because I left the ball in the excessive heat inside...
free recycling [day 14]
I haven't had any shopping challenges over the past few days, but I did figure out how to do some recycling at the church... for free. Churches are considered a business and fall under the commercial recycling programs. At my best estimation, for the container size...
toilet paper [day 12 & 13]
Not much to report for the last two days, as I've had to work. I went grocery shopping and I did have to buy the propane refill for my grill. Yep, nothing too exciting. I would love to share a Facebook post I had on my wall this morning though. Thanks Becca!
shopping, parties & second-hand stuff [day 11]
Still no desire to shop... although it has only been 11 days. The nice thing about this is that I have a little bit more money in my account than I usually do. Not a lot, but a noticeable amount. The boys were invited to a birthday party and we had to buy a gift....
I rearranged my yard [day 10]
So I finally planted my Asian Jasmine (with my borrowed shovel) that I purchased before the challenge. I had three empty containers, 2 in my backyard and 1 in the front, but the Asian Jasmine isn't really made for container gardens. It's a ground cover that you...
grilling, propane, outdoor movies, teaching man to fish [day 9]
I decided to grill out tonight and was wondering if I was going to need a new propane tank. Since that is energy to cook with, and they sell the tank refills at the grocery store, I have decided this will be okay. I did ponder the fact that it's not a necessity, as I...
the future of shopping… really?
Take a look at this video: The Future of Shopping. If this is the future of shopping in America, it's another ring in the downward spiral of our financial culture and a step toward another depression era. Thoughts? If we must do this, and it does look a little bit...
borrowing & community redefined [day 8]
I put the "community" plan into action yesterday. I borrowed a small hand shovel from my neighbor instead of buying one. Now I can plan my Asian Jasmine (which I bought almost two weeks ago) and clean up my yard. I do plan to buy a few vegetable plants for some...
materialism & a project for kids [day 6 & 7]
I'm back home from my trip to Mexico and back into my much too busy routine. I don't have any shopping challenges to report, however I am uncomfortable with my very comfortable life. There is one thing I've been thinking about, and that's how this challenge will...
too tired [day 5]
I really don't have a post for the day, as I'm too tired after my trip to Mexico. Too tired to even think about shopping. I will have pics from the trip posted soon. :)
mexico [day 3 & 4]
I’m leaving Mexico right now and what an incredible weekend. Going to Casa Hogar Elim (and surrounding areas this time) is always incredible and I never want to leave. Being there sheds a whole new light, well, maybe not new, but a recent light on the challenge. I...
questions about the challenge.
I had some questions posted on my blog from my friends about the details of the challenge. I’m going to attempt to answer them, although I’m not sure I’ve thought of everything, you know, like the batteries. (day 2) The plan: The plan is to not buy anything new,...
the challenge [day 2]
I had to work this morning and this afternoon, and tonight, we are driving to Mexico. I’m typing my update in the car. And no, I don’t have one of those fancy wireless internet things, I’m just typing on the computer. I can upload later. I can’t wait to get to...