Escaping the Bubble

Posted on July 19, 2010 by barryb64

When working at Arizona Industries f/t Blind, in 1995, I had a conversation with a woman named Dorothy.  This woman is in her 50s and is rather direct and to the point.  “Barry, you really need to stop talking about computers,” says Dorothy.  “Why?” I asked. “You’re agitating people here,” she explained.  It seems I was threatening “the Bubble”.

What is this mysterious bubble?  Is it a spatial anomaly encompassing the place?  Is it just a local phenomenon?  Better yet, how does one escape this bubble?  First, it’s neither a spatial anomaly nor mysterious local phenomenon.  The bubble is a place of safety one flees to when hurting.  We think ourselves “safe” inside this bubble; however it is not so. Continue reading →

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The Diligent Hand

Posted on July 15, 2010 by barryb64

Recently, I have been reminded of an old proverb:

4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,
But the (A)hand of the diligent makes rich.  [Proverbs 10:4 NASB]

Some time ago, I had visited the site run by a woman with the handle, TimeThief.  From Time’s OneCoolsitebloggingtips site, one could gain some very helpful guidance for building and maintaining a great blog site.  Almost everyday, Time would update her site with some solid insights on blogging wisely.  Yet, this story isn’t about Time; rather it’s about one who is diligent in the work before them.

I wish that I could say the same for myself; however it is first part of the proverb that I must take.  I have not been diligent in my writings and the up keeping of this blog. As such, my writings and the blog has suffered.  Not only this, others have suffered too.  Our negligence will often snowball and impact others and not just the initial person. Continue reading →

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Stop Running!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by barryb64

By Barry Brindisi

Stop running and Come to Me!
Stop running and Come to Me!
Stop running, Stop running!

Don’t you know His burden is light?
Don’t you know of His abounding love?
Don’t you know of His love for you? Continue reading →

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Never Say Never

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

Who me? Teach? Write? If you had asked me, several years ago, I’d have said, “No way! I’m not a teacher and nieither am I writer. With God, “Never Say Never!” Seven years ago, while attending a church in Phoenix, Arizona, I first learned about “spiritual gifts”, special gifts or talents given by the Holy Spirit to believers in Christ to serve or minister to one another. Many are mentioned in the Bible such as prophesying, giving, serving, encouraging, teaching, etc. (See Rom. 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Cor. 12-14). Continue reading →

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Nothing Is Wasted

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64
As I sit here, pondering what to write, I am struck with a sense of irony.

Over the years, I had sought to design web sites. To do so, I endeavored to study what it took build one. There is a lot more to it then putting on a pretty face. In the 90s, I discovered that I needed to learn HTML. Simply put, HTML is a script that tells your browser, what to do. It is why certain words can appear italicized or bold. Continue reading →

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In A Dream

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

In a perfect world, we’d all be at some lofty plateau in our Christian walk and God could do incredible works of glory through us. It would never dawn on us that God would actually want to use us, just as we are. In fact, God made a very interesting comment to Paul in 2 Cor 12:9:

9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (NIV) Continue reading →

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I’m an Original?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

Did you know that you are a unique person and there is no one else like you? Believe it or not, each one of us is a unique creation of God, an original. There really is no one who is exactly like you and me. Continue reading →

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Finding Purpose

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

A couple of years ago, I sat down with Blair, Steve and a couple of other men in the Men’s Prayer and Bible Study and asked for prayer. I was seeking directions for what God wanted me to do at Shore Vineyard, Safe Harbor and general ministry. Steve had mentioned that I was wrestling with God and not to be surprised if God gives me a new name. I don’t know about a new name, but the Lord did give me a sense of direction and affirmed one of my callings. Continue reading →

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Desires of My Heart

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

Does God always answer the desires of our heart when we pray and ask Him?  This depends on what is going on in our lives, the reason behind the request and simple timing.  According to the Bible, God is shown as being quite generous. Jesus has said that the Father knows how to give good things to his children. (See Matt 7:7-11). Continue reading →

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The Gift of Help

Posted on July 13, 2010 by barryb64

When I took the Wagner’s Spiritual Gifts Inventory, the “gift of help” was one of my spiritual gifts. This gift can be defined as a strong desire to help other people. How does one go about developing such a spiritual gift? The gift of “help” is both easy and yet challenging. It is easy because all one need do is, “help”. The challenge is in knowing when to help, when not to help and how to help. Continue reading →

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