Eternal Principles

Eternal principles are not limited to time and are not just good solid theory. Eternal principles are those principles that when applied and practiced individually or as a group they just plain work every time. Sometimes science can explain it, but sometimes science just has not caught up to it. You can not make science your god nor should you make religion your god. God is God and reveals himself in religion and science, but just as an author does not own his words God does not simply own the truth, he lives it. By living the truth perfectly he has power by it and through it. Eternal principles are what help us understand the laws of Nature and Natures God. Eternal principles are what makes True Religion and True Science one and the same. 

A New Goal In Sight

I already mentioned that I signed up for a 1/2 marathon. This is monumental for me. I am asthmatic. In fact I have heavily moderate asthma. When I was in High School I played football, but I had my inhaler with me always. Wind sprints would kill me because of the starting and stopping. When I ran the mile I would run faster than most of my fellow line men and they would get mad at me for running so fast, but I knew I couldn't last forever, and if I stopped then my asthma would kick in. After High School I jogged on rare occasions, but nothing on a regular basis. I began to look at it as painful and painful was not good. So I stopped. And so now 20 years later out of desperation to win a contest I began jogging again and while I don't love jogging I love the results. The freedom to move like I have not moved in many years if ever. Does it hurt, yea some days my knees hurt, my Achilles tendon is often tight, and my right foot hurts like crazy every morning before I stretch, but it sure beats heart burn and the inability to breath. It also is fun to know that I can push myself much harder than I thought I could. Freedom is my goal and I am winning. I am now nearing the mark of 60 lbs since mid January and it feels absolutely fantastic.

From couch potato to parking a little further away from the entrance. From a hard time walking up stairs to a half marathon in 8 months... It is going to feel great. I am feeling much more aerodynamic and by the end of August I should be that much more :) Last Saturday I jogged 6.3 miles in about 1hr and 15min. Ending with my signature 140 yard sprint.

As I continue to move more and eat less I am realizing that it is not that hard. I still have sugar cravings that I have to ride out, but keeping my portions down I feel no guilt and I continue to lose weight.

Freedom is when what takes your breath is not the hike but what you see while you are hiking, that is freedom...

Eat Less Move More, becoming Physically what we already are Mentally
56lbs down since January. 

The Anticipation of Something Beautiful

Sometimes our anticipation for something beautiful can be destroyed by rushing the process. A butterfly requires exactly as much time as it takes for it to emerge from its cocoon in order to survive. Opening a rose bud before its time will deprive you of enjoying its greatest potential. Patience is a virtue and virtues lead to happiness. Part of the beauty is savoring each stage of development in God's creations. Life is not meant to be rushed into or out of, but enjoyed, savored, pondered, and shared.

Cory's Chipotle Pepper Stew

This recipe exceeded my expectations. I had 2 lbs of stew meat and I was thinking about fajitas, DeeAnn suggested a stew. So this morning we gathered the ingredients and I made it at work. Oh, it was both yummy and satisfying and the flavors are still rolling around in my mouth. MMMMmmmmMMMM.....


1 Large Red Bell Pepper medium fine chopped.
1 Large Onion medium fine chopped
1 16oz can of Kidney Beans
1 16oz can of Garbanzo Beans
1 16oz can of Stewed Tomatoes blended
1 16oz can of Diced Tomatoes w/ basil, garlic, and oregano
2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
1 pkg Grill Mates Chipotle Pepper Marinade
1 C. Water
1/2 C. chopped Cilantro

Cut the meat into roughly 1 inch by 1/4 inch pieces and then brown it. Add the onions, peppers, and water along with the marinade seasonings. Simmer about 15 minutes add the Tomatoes and Beans simmer another 15 minutes then add the Cilantro.

Sprinkle with Cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Yum Yum. :)

Sometimes Losing Is Winning

Winning an argument does not always make you a winner. Life is not always about finishing first. There are times when finishing is simply a matter of putting one foot in front of the other as many times as is needed to cross the finish line. And sometimes losing an argument may just mean a happier marriage. And that makes everyone a winner.
The need to appear to be right often leads one to looking foolish. Those who truly are right, more often than not, have learned that by accepting that they are not always right. There is a certain strength that comes from knowing you are right, but not feeling the need to insist on it.