Hey guys, (I mean guys in the multi-gender sense. I could have said guys and girls, and it would have taken less time than this explanation, but it would have been far less entertaining, right?)
What an incredible time of worship last night! Thanks to all of you who were there for helping me to encounter God.
There is a new hidden item. Ready for clue number 1?
- It's outdoors.
Happy Hunting.
I love you all.
Landon
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
How to be annoying
Hey guys,
Congratulations to Pedro on answering the trivia -- I'm not sure how he guessed, but he is correct. Prizes to him and Rebecca (Hidden Item finder) will be given tonight.
Here's a guide that most of us don't need, but it's kind of funny. Some of these I do, actually -- I honk and wave to strangers all the time. It's hillarious, but Cayce hates it. Also the one about lying obviously about trivial things like the time of day -- she hates that too.
How To Be Annoying (A Guide)
* Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you ''like it that way.''
* Drum on every available surface.
* Sing the Batman theme incessantly.
* Staple papers in the middle of the page.
* Ask 800 operators for dates.
* Produce a rental video consisting entirely of dire FBI copy warnings.
* Sew anti-theft detector strips into people's backpacks.
* Write the surprise ending to a novel on its first page.
* Specify that your drive-through order is ''to go.''
* Set alarms for random times.
* Buy large quantities of mint dental floss just to lick the flavor off.
* Order a side of pork rinds with your filet mignon.
* Honk and wave to strangers.
* Dress only in clothes colored Hunter's Orange.
* Change channels five minutes before the end of every show.
* Tape pieces of ''Sweating to the Oldies'' over climactic parts of rental movies.
* Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complementary mints by the cash register.
* ONLY TYPE IN UPPERCASE.
* only type in lowercase.
* dont use any punctuation either.
* Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.
* Pay for your dinner with pennies.
* Repeat everything someone says, as a question.
* Repeat the following conversation a dozen times: ''Do you hear that?'' ''What?'' ''Never mind, it's gone now.''
* Light road flares on a birthday cake.
* Wander around the restaurant, asking other diners for their parsley.
* Leave tips in Bolivian currency.
* Push all the flat Lego pieces together tightly.
* At the laundromat, use one dryer for each of your socks.
* As much as possible, skip rather than walk.
* Stand over someone's shoulder, mumbling, as they read.
* Finish the 99 bottles of beer song.
* Leave your turn signal on for fifty miles.
* Pretend your mouse is a CB radio, and talk to it.
* Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce ''No, wait, I messed it up!'' and repeat.
* Drive half a block.
* Name your dog ''Dog.''
* Ask people what gender they are.
* Reply to everything someone says with ''That's what YOU think.''
* Lick the filling out of all the Oreos, and place the cookie parts back in the tray.
* Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a ''real hoot''.
* Routinely handcuff yourself to furniture, informing the curious that you don't want to fall off ''in case the big one comes''.
* Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying everything they touch with a can of Lysol.
* Deliberately hum songs that will remain lodged in co-workers' brains, such as ''Feliz Navidad'', the Archies' ''Sugar'' or the Mr. Rogers theme song.
* While making presentations, occasionally bob your head like a parakeet.
* Lie obviously about trivial things such as the time of day.
* Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.
* Leave your Christmas lights up and lit until September.
* Change your name to John Aaaaasmith for the great glory of being first in the phone book. Claim it's a Hawaiian name, and demand that people pronounce each A.
* Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.
* Chew on pens that you've borrowed.
* Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.
* Wear a LOT of cologne.
* Ask to ''interface'' with someone.
* Listen to 33rpm records at 45rpm speed, and claim the faster speed is necessary because of your ''superior mental processing.''
* Sing along at the opera.
* Mow your lawn with scissors.
* At a golf tournament, chant ''swing-batatatatatata-suhWING-batter!''
* Finish all your sentences with the words ''in accordance with prophesy.''
* Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.
* Ask your co-workers mysterious questions, and scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something about ''psychological profiles.''
* Stare at static on the TV and claim you can see a ''magic picture''.
* Select the same song on the jukebox fifty times.
* Scuff your feet on a dry, shaggy carpet and seek out victims.
* Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.
* Never make eye contact.
* Never break eye contact.
* Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears.
* Construct elaborate ''crop circles'' in your front lawn.
* Construct your own pretend ''tricorder'' and ''scan'' people with it, announcing the results.
* Give a play-by-play account of a person's every action in a nasal Howard Cossell voice.
* Holler random numbers while someone is counting.
* Make appointments for the 31st of September.
* Invite lots of people to other people's parties.
* Send fifty copies of this list to everyone you know.
Congratulations to Pedro on answering the trivia -- I'm not sure how he guessed, but he is correct. Prizes to him and Rebecca (Hidden Item finder) will be given tonight.
Here's a guide that most of us don't need, but it's kind of funny. Some of these I do, actually -- I honk and wave to strangers all the time. It's hillarious, but Cayce hates it. Also the one about lying obviously about trivial things like the time of day -- she hates that too.
How To Be Annoying (A Guide)
* Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you ''like it that way.''
* Drum on every available surface.
* Sing the Batman theme incessantly.
* Staple papers in the middle of the page.
* Ask 800 operators for dates.
* Produce a rental video consisting entirely of dire FBI copy warnings.
* Sew anti-theft detector strips into people's backpacks.
* Write the surprise ending to a novel on its first page.
* Specify that your drive-through order is ''to go.''
* Set alarms for random times.
* Buy large quantities of mint dental floss just to lick the flavor off.
* Order a side of pork rinds with your filet mignon.
* Honk and wave to strangers.
* Dress only in clothes colored Hunter's Orange.
* Change channels five minutes before the end of every show.
* Tape pieces of ''Sweating to the Oldies'' over climactic parts of rental movies.
* Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complementary mints by the cash register.
* ONLY TYPE IN UPPERCASE.
* only type in lowercase.
* dont use any punctuation either.
* Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.
* Pay for your dinner with pennies.
* Repeat everything someone says, as a question.
* Repeat the following conversation a dozen times: ''Do you hear that?'' ''What?'' ''Never mind, it's gone now.''
* Light road flares on a birthday cake.
* Wander around the restaurant, asking other diners for their parsley.
* Leave tips in Bolivian currency.
* Push all the flat Lego pieces together tightly.
* At the laundromat, use one dryer for each of your socks.
* As much as possible, skip rather than walk.
* Stand over someone's shoulder, mumbling, as they read.
* Finish the 99 bottles of beer song.
* Leave your turn signal on for fifty miles.
* Pretend your mouse is a CB radio, and talk to it.
* Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce ''No, wait, I messed it up!'' and repeat.
* Drive half a block.
* Name your dog ''Dog.''
* Ask people what gender they are.
* Reply to everything someone says with ''That's what YOU think.''
* Lick the filling out of all the Oreos, and place the cookie parts back in the tray.
* Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a ''real hoot''.
* Routinely handcuff yourself to furniture, informing the curious that you don't want to fall off ''in case the big one comes''.
* Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying everything they touch with a can of Lysol.
* Deliberately hum songs that will remain lodged in co-workers' brains, such as ''Feliz Navidad'', the Archies' ''Sugar'' or the Mr. Rogers theme song.
* While making presentations, occasionally bob your head like a parakeet.
* Lie obviously about trivial things such as the time of day.
* Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.
* Leave your Christmas lights up and lit until September.
* Change your name to John Aaaaasmith for the great glory of being first in the phone book. Claim it's a Hawaiian name, and demand that people pronounce each A.
* Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.
* Chew on pens that you've borrowed.
* Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.
* Wear a LOT of cologne.
* Ask to ''interface'' with someone.
* Listen to 33rpm records at 45rpm speed, and claim the faster speed is necessary because of your ''superior mental processing.''
* Sing along at the opera.
* Mow your lawn with scissors.
* At a golf tournament, chant ''swing-batatatatatata-suhWING-batter!''
* Finish all your sentences with the words ''in accordance with prophesy.''
* Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.
* Ask your co-workers mysterious questions, and scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something about ''psychological profiles.''
* Stare at static on the TV and claim you can see a ''magic picture''.
* Select the same song on the jukebox fifty times.
* Scuff your feet on a dry, shaggy carpet and seek out victims.
* Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.
* Never make eye contact.
* Never break eye contact.
* Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears.
* Construct elaborate ''crop circles'' in your front lawn.
* Construct your own pretend ''tricorder'' and ''scan'' people with it, announcing the results.
* Give a play-by-play account of a person's every action in a nasal Howard Cossell voice.
* Holler random numbers while someone is counting.
* Make appointments for the 31st of September.
* Invite lots of people to other people's parties.
* Send fifty copies of this list to everyone you know.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Announcements and trivia
Hey everyone,
I hope you are feeling blessed to start a new week. I pray that you will keep in mind all the things we are dealing with now as a youth group, including the alliance theme of the retreat, and our current Sunday night theme of paying attention to and controling our thoughts.
Keep these dates and announcements in mind please:
- There will be a Superbowl party at the Davis' house after church Sunday night. I will announce what to bring Wednesday.
- NEXT Saturday night (as in, there is a Saturday in between) is the Sweetheart Banquet. We need to come to the building Friday at 5:00 to decorate. Then, we need to come Saturday at 4:00 to make the food. There will be a sign up sheet Wednesday for ingredients.
- NEXT (Not THIS) Thursday and Saturday are Lifeline and Jr. High Live
I'll leave it at that for now.
And now for some trivia...
Once again, comment here with your answer, and the first to correctly guess will receive a prize in the next class.
In light of the upcoming Superbowl: What team was the 1957 NFL Champions?
I love you all.
Landon
I hope you are feeling blessed to start a new week. I pray that you will keep in mind all the things we are dealing with now as a youth group, including the alliance theme of the retreat, and our current Sunday night theme of paying attention to and controling our thoughts.
Keep these dates and announcements in mind please:
- There will be a Superbowl party at the Davis' house after church Sunday night. I will announce what to bring Wednesday.
- NEXT Saturday night (as in, there is a Saturday in between) is the Sweetheart Banquet. We need to come to the building Friday at 5:00 to decorate. Then, we need to come Saturday at 4:00 to make the food. There will be a sign up sheet Wednesday for ingredients.
- NEXT (Not THIS) Thursday and Saturday are Lifeline and Jr. High Live
I'll leave it at that for now.
And now for some trivia...
Once again, comment here with your answer, and the first to correctly guess will receive a prize in the next class.
In light of the upcoming Superbowl: What team was the 1957 NFL Champions?
I love you all.
Landon
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Sports Quotes
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to seeing you all tonight.
Here are some actual quotes said by sports people:
Oiler coach Bum Phillips: When asked by Bob Costas why he takes his wife on all the road trips, Phillips responded, "Because she is too ugly to kiss goodbye."
New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season:"I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first."
And, upon hearing Joe Jacoby of the 'Skins say "I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl," Matt Millen of the Raiders said, "To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too."
Football commentator and former player Joe Theismann 1996: "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."
Senior basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh: "I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes."
Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach: "You guys line up alphabetically by height." and "You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle."
Clemson recruit Ray Forsythe, who was ineligible as a freshman because of academic requirements: "I play football. I'm not trying to be a professor. The tests don't seem to make sense to me, measuring your brain on stuff I haven't been through in school."
Boxing promoter Dan Duva on Mike Tyson hooking up again with promoter Don King: "Why would anyone expect him to come out smarter? He went to prison for three years, not Princeton."
Stu Grimson, Chicago Blackhawks left wing, explaining why he keeps a color photo of himself above his locker: "That's so when I forget how to spell my name, I can still find my clothes."
Shaquille O'Neal on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece: "I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to."
Shaquille O'Neal, on his lack of championships: "I've won at every level, except college and pro."
Lou Duva, veteran boxing trainer, on the Spartan training regime of heavyweight Andrew Golota: "He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is."
Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, on his team's 7-27 record: "We can't win at home. We can't win on the road.. As general manager, I just can't figure out where else to play." (1992)
Chuck Nevitt, North Carolina State basketball player, explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice: "My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt." (1982)
Tommy Lasorda , Dodger manager, when asked what terms Mexican-born pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela might settle for in his upcoming contract negotiations: "He wants Texas back." (1981)
Darrell Royal, Texas football coach, asked if the abnormal number of Longhorn injuries that season resulted from poor physical conditioning: "One player was lost because he broke his nose. How do you go about getting a nose in condition for football?" (1966)
Mike McCormack, coach of the hapless Baltimore Colts after the team's co-captain, offensive guard Robert Pratt, pulled a hamstring running onto the field for the coin toss against St. Louis: "I'm Going to send the injured reserve players out for the toss next time." (1981)
Steve Spurrier, Florida football coach, telling Gator fans that a fire at Auburn's football dorm had destroyed 20 books: "But the real tragedy was that 15 hadn't been colored yet." (1991)
Jim Finks, New Orleans Saints G.M., when asked after a loss what he thought of the refs: "I'm not allowed to comment on lousy officiating." (1986)
Alan Kulwicki, stock car racer, on racing Saturday nights as opposed to Sunday afternoons: "It's basically the same, just darker." (1991)
Lincoln Kennedy, Oakland Raiders tackle, on his decision not to vote: "I was going to write myself in, but I was afraid I'd get shot." (1996)
Frank Layden, Utah Jazz president, on a former player: "I told him, 'Son, what is it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?' He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I don't care.' " (1991)
Torrin Polk, University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins: "He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings." (1991)
Shelby Metcalf, basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D: "Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject." (1987)
I'm looking forward to seeing you all tonight.
Here are some actual quotes said by sports people:
Oiler coach Bum Phillips: When asked by Bob Costas why he takes his wife on all the road trips, Phillips responded, "Because she is too ugly to kiss goodbye."
New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season:"I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first."
And, upon hearing Joe Jacoby of the 'Skins say "I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl," Matt Millen of the Raiders said, "To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too."
Football commentator and former player Joe Theismann 1996: "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."
Senior basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh: "I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes."
Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach: "You guys line up alphabetically by height." and "You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle."
Clemson recruit Ray Forsythe, who was ineligible as a freshman because of academic requirements: "I play football. I'm not trying to be a professor. The tests don't seem to make sense to me, measuring your brain on stuff I haven't been through in school."
Boxing promoter Dan Duva on Mike Tyson hooking up again with promoter Don King: "Why would anyone expect him to come out smarter? He went to prison for three years, not Princeton."
Stu Grimson, Chicago Blackhawks left wing, explaining why he keeps a color photo of himself above his locker: "That's so when I forget how to spell my name, I can still find my clothes."
Shaquille O'Neal on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece: "I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to."
Shaquille O'Neal, on his lack of championships: "I've won at every level, except college and pro."
Lou Duva, veteran boxing trainer, on the Spartan training regime of heavyweight Andrew Golota: "He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is."
Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, on his team's 7-27 record: "We can't win at home. We can't win on the road.. As general manager, I just can't figure out where else to play." (1992)
Chuck Nevitt, North Carolina State basketball player, explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice: "My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt." (1982)
Tommy Lasorda , Dodger manager, when asked what terms Mexican-born pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela might settle for in his upcoming contract negotiations: "He wants Texas back." (1981)
Darrell Royal, Texas football coach, asked if the abnormal number of Longhorn injuries that season resulted from poor physical conditioning: "One player was lost because he broke his nose. How do you go about getting a nose in condition for football?" (1966)
Mike McCormack, coach of the hapless Baltimore Colts after the team's co-captain, offensive guard Robert Pratt, pulled a hamstring running onto the field for the coin toss against St. Louis: "I'm Going to send the injured reserve players out for the toss next time." (1981)
Steve Spurrier, Florida football coach, telling Gator fans that a fire at Auburn's football dorm had destroyed 20 books: "But the real tragedy was that 15 hadn't been colored yet." (1991)
Jim Finks, New Orleans Saints G.M., when asked after a loss what he thought of the refs: "I'm not allowed to comment on lousy officiating." (1986)
Alan Kulwicki, stock car racer, on racing Saturday nights as opposed to Sunday afternoons: "It's basically the same, just darker." (1991)
Lincoln Kennedy, Oakland Raiders tackle, on his decision not to vote: "I was going to write myself in, but I was afraid I'd get shot." (1996)
Frank Layden, Utah Jazz president, on a former player: "I told him, 'Son, what is it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?' He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I don't care.' " (1991)
Torrin Polk, University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins: "He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings." (1991)
Shelby Metcalf, basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D: "Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject." (1987)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Enemies
I've known for years that in Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus implores us to love our enemies. I've known that he uses God as an example for us, pointing out that he causes the sun and the rain to come down upon the good and the bad among us. I've known that he challenges us with the observation that even the worst of sinners love their family and other loved ones, so then we are called to do more. Yet as I looked over Jesus' words recently trying to see what God might say to teenagers as Valentines day approaches, I realized there's at least one thing here that I've never noticed before (there's probably 1000 that I'll hopefully realize over time). Listen close: "If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" Here's the new thing I noticed: Jesus isn't asking us to simply pray for our enemies here, to tolerate those who despise us, to mask our hatred. He's calling us to a higher standard - to "greet" them. I'd never noticed that word "greet". To me, that's the hardest form of love for enemies: tell me to clothe them when they need it, and to pray for them, or even to humbly let them have the last word, their way, let them win. I can do all that. But to greet them? To see them at church in the morning, walk up to them, and hug them and smile and say I love them and ask what I can do for them and genuily prod them as to how they're doing? Wow, Jesus, I might need some work on that. Just something for you to think and pray about.
I love you all.
Landon
I love you all.
Landon
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Life updates, and some humor
Hey guys,
I'm looking forward to seeing you all tonight. Cayce has strep throat -- we went to the Dr. yesterday. She's getting better. Most of you know she's basically been steadily sick since Thanksgiving, so we're looking forward to her feeling better.
Congratulations Rebecca for finding the hidden item. She will be rewarded with a gift card to Lifeway on the retreat, after which we will start up a new hidden item game.
Please be aware that you are allowed to comment to any one of these posts -- no registration is required. Especially use that for Monday's posts to answer the trivia question. Nobody has answered the first one yet (What is Margaret Blake's favorite color).
And now a little humor:
Little Johnny Stands Up
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks you're stupid, stand up!"
After a few seconds, Little Johnny stood up. The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Little Johnny?"
"No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!"
I love you all
Landon
I'm looking forward to seeing you all tonight. Cayce has strep throat -- we went to the Dr. yesterday. She's getting better. Most of you know she's basically been steadily sick since Thanksgiving, so we're looking forward to her feeling better.
Congratulations Rebecca for finding the hidden item. She will be rewarded with a gift card to Lifeway on the retreat, after which we will start up a new hidden item game.
Please be aware that you are allowed to comment to any one of these posts -- no registration is required. Especially use that for Monday's posts to answer the trivia question. Nobody has answered the first one yet (What is Margaret Blake's favorite color).
And now a little humor:
Little Johnny Stands Up
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks you're stupid, stand up!"
After a few seconds, Little Johnny stood up. The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Little Johnny?"
"No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!"
I love you all
Landon
Monday, January 14, 2008
Trust in the Lord your God and your plans shall succeed. This is Proverbs 16:3. Its my favorite scripture and it has gotten me through some pretty tough times this past week. If you really think about what this means its very powerful. Going and putting all your trust into someone you cant see, but believe is there, can be really hard, but i also believe it can do great things for you! So I hope it helps all of you as much as it has helped me! I love yall!!
Love,
Taylor
Love,
Taylor
Announcements and Trivia
Hello,
Keep these dates in mind:
- There will be a devotional this Sunday after church. Please bring $5 for food.
- The winter retreat is next weekend (January 25th - 26th). If you know of somebody you are inviting, and they haven't been signed up yet, please let me know as soon as possible. If you have not paid, put your check in the black box, and give it to me or Margaret.
And now for the trivia -- there will be a trivia question asked every Monday. You can comment to this post with your answer. Whoever is correct will receive a prize on Wednesday.
What is Margaret Blake's favorite color?
I love you all.
Landon
Keep these dates in mind:
- There will be a devotional this Sunday after church. Please bring $5 for food.
- The winter retreat is next weekend (January 25th - 26th). If you know of somebody you are inviting, and they haven't been signed up yet, please let me know as soon as possible. If you have not paid, put your check in the black box, and give it to me or Margaret.
And now for the trivia -- there will be a trivia question asked every Monday. You can comment to this post with your answer. Whoever is correct will receive a prize on Wednesday.
What is Margaret Blake's favorite color?
I love you all.
Landon
Friday, January 11, 2008
Homilophobia
Homilophobia is an actual, diagnosed disease meaning "fear of sermons." Any of you have that?
http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/problem_detail.asp?SDID=209:1600
"Known by a number of names - Homilophobia and Fear of Sermons being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences homilophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms."
"Like all fears and phobias, homilophobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking sermons and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
But so long as the negative association is powerful enough, the unconscious mind thinks: "Ahh, this whole thing is very dangerous. How do I keep myself from getting in this kind of situation again? I know, I'll attach terrible feelings to sermons, that way I'll steer clear in future and so be safe." Just like that homilophobia is born. Attaching emotions to situations is one of the primary ways that humans learn. Sometimes we just get the wiring wrong."
I love you all.
Landon
http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/problem_detail.asp?SDID=209:1600
"Known by a number of names - Homilophobia and Fear of Sermons being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences homilophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms."
"Like all fears and phobias, homilophobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking sermons and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
But so long as the negative association is powerful enough, the unconscious mind thinks: "Ahh, this whole thing is very dangerous. How do I keep myself from getting in this kind of situation again? I know, I'll attach terrible feelings to sermons, that way I'll steer clear in future and so be safe." Just like that homilophobia is born. Attaching emotions to situations is one of the primary ways that humans learn. Sometimes we just get the wiring wrong."
I love you all.
Landon
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Hidden Item
Okay, time for a clue, and it's a big one. Somebody might actually find it without anymore clues. Remember, if you find it, you will get to keep it, as well as receive a 25 dollar gift certificate to Lifeway. You won't have to wonder if you've found it - you'll know. After it's found, I'll go ahead and hide something else and we'll start again. Let's recap what you know so far:
- it's indoors
- it's in Red Oak
- it's in a place of business
- it's underneath something
and now for the new clue:
- The name of the place contains the name of somebody very close to me
Happy Hunting.
Landon
- it's indoors
- it's in Red Oak
- it's in a place of business
- it's underneath something
and now for the new clue:
- The name of the place contains the name of somebody very close to me
Happy Hunting.
Landon
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A New Year A New Start
This is a tool for all those interested in the going ons of the Ovilla Church of Christ Youth Group. I will keep this updated with announcements, upcoming events and other need to know info. Also, some random fun might pop a few days a week, like youth grouper of the day, stupid things people have said throughout history, and a recorring feature we'll call "Landon's Deep Pool of Wisdom." I hope this will help you out.
Format for the time being.
Monday: Upcoming events for the next week (A trivia question will also be posted. The person that comments the correct answer first will get a treat on Wednesday)
Tuesday: Verse for the week/Inspiration
Wednesday: A little humor
Thursday: Hidden Item clue
Friday: Interesting factoid
Format for the time being.
Monday: Upcoming events for the next week (A trivia question will also be posted. The person that comments the correct answer first will get a treat on Wednesday)
Tuesday: Verse for the week/Inspiration
Wednesday: A little humor
Thursday: Hidden Item clue
Friday: Interesting factoid
So, then, please check back daily in case some important information is posted.
Also, feel free to comment. You don't have to be registered.
Love you all.
Landon
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