DEWmocracy: SuperNova

The third and final new flavor, SuperNova, is Strawberry Melon with Ginseng. It's a light purple color and taste pretty much the same was the other two. There was a strawberry soda memory I had, but I can't remember when the last time I had one was. I think I had a Strawberry Crush sometime back in the mid 80s.

Anyway, this was probably the most "dew-able" of the three, but I say strike 3. Sorry Pepsi Co., this experiment did not "dew" well in my opinion. I'm still waiting for someone to realize the retro thing worked for cars, why not soda companies? Bring back the glass!

What a Great Inheritance

Looking back to verse 5 of the first chapter of Ephesians, and comparing that to verse 11, where we are told we have "obtained an inheritance" in our predestination, I can't help but think how awesome our adoption really is. God predestined us "according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will." This means, my inheritance is because God's will is best satisfied by saving me. WOW!!!! He works our all things, including my salvation, to please His will.

God is glorified by calling me to Himself? His will is to save me? It's too good to be true. I'm undeserving of this gift. I can only hope to live each day better, not that I can without the power of God and the promise of the Holy Spirit. And not because it will earn me more favor or more salvation, but because I desire to please the God how saves me from these sins.

Verse 12 tells me God did all this for the praise of his glory. This thought begins to blow my mind. God will be glorified by Him saving me and offering this inheritance based on His decision to call me out of sin? I only hope in Him and He saves me! Again, WOW!!! God is great! His grace is an undeserved inheritance, given without merits earned by me, before the foundation of the world.

Praise God for His Grace.

Street Fighter IV...This Brings Back Some Growing Up Stuff

I remember my 3 main friends growing up were all really good at video games. Dan, Ryan, and Jon spent thousands of dollars on games at Auburn's Prospector Hill, playing games like Street Fighter. This video shows some clips of the newest version. UPDATE: Blog reader apps can't retrieve the video. Go here to watch it. It's fun to reminisce about the good old days. BTW Dan, can you comment on how much money you think you gave Prospector Hill for the version of Street Fighter you mastered?

Don't Be Anxious

Yesterday, for church, Lisa and I attended the First Church of Our House, with Pastor John Piper. Yeah, we ditched church. But we still wanted to hear a sermon, so I downloaded a Piper sermon on Matthew 6:24-34. It was a great choice, considering our current situation, with my recent job loss.

Jesus words are recorded in this section of scripture, which makes it seem that much more powerful. I don't know if that's true, but I love to think about God speaking directly to man. It would/will be awesome and amazing to hear the voice of God.

Jesus starts by telling us, "no one can serve two masters...(not) God and money." If we serve God, we do not need to be anxious about anything else, the so called "happiness money provides". Jesus tells us this over and over in this passage. Do not be anxious. Do not be anxious. If God provides for the birds what they need for the day, how much more will He provide for our needs? Jesus says, "Are you not of more value than they?" The Son of God, God as man, tells us in this "duh" type rhetorical question that we are more important to God than the birds. The lilies of the field grow without toil, and they are beautiful. "...will He not much more clothe you...?"

Being anxious doesn't add a single hour to our lives. Because Jesus said this, I tend to think He's referring to it doing the opposite. Stress takes away from our life span. We have nothing to be anxious for in this life. God knows our needs, and he will provide for them all, if we seek first His kingdom and all righteousness. And He uses the word "seek". God knows we are not going to achieve perfection in this area. But the more we seek His kingdom and His righteousness, the less we will have to stress about anything else. If we look for happiness in food and clothing, we are just like non-believers. We will be anxious about where we can gain more food and clothing. We will begin worrying about tomorrow's food and clothing, and tomorrow's happiness.

Our God is great! As we seek Him, He lavishes grace on us, He provides for our needs, He releases our anxieties, He gives us joy. As we seek God, He draws closer to us. There is nothing to be anxious about. God blesses the lives of His believers, providing for all our needs.

Praise God for His Provision.

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DEWmocracy: Revolution

The second of the three new flavors, Revolution, is Wild Berry Fruit with Ginseng. It too is a blue/purple color. And, it too tastes no good. There is a berry flavor, but did they forget to wash the berries?

Again, I gave this flavor the same 3 chances as Voltage, out of a plastic bottle, over ice, and with Triscuits and string cheese. And while it's not as bad as Voltage, it's not a going to be a repurchase either. The bad after taste earns this one a "foul tip". Strike 2. One more flavor to go.