Romans 1:24-32
Go Straight to Heaven, or Have Fun Going to Hell!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Colors and Numbers!
What color is it? Does it really matter?
Apparently in my case, a lot of people view certain colors as the following:
Red means Off-limits, or the US Olympic Team!
Red with Green with Black means Off-limits or the Seattle Storm Team!
Green with Black means Off-limits or the Seattle Storm Team!
Purple with Black means Off-limits or University of Washington Sports Teams!
Maroon supposedly means a scholarly individual!
Unless you're oblivious to color and work as a Clown, or take Cross Dressing seriously because of your Queer Sexual Orientation, than color combination's would obviously than matter to you.
But I strongly feel that the colors listed above, should be colors that I should be at liberty to wear or use, FREE from any public scrutiny. Moreover, I should emphasize that my interest in color, and how the public views my interest in color, is far from the truth because it's all INTANGIBLE VIRTUES that I'm completely after and am inspired by, such as: Teamwork, Courage, Loyalty, Zeal, Tenacity, Determination, Consistency, Ethics to Hard Work and Support for the overall success of players, a Team or Program, and NOTHING LESS! I continue to be misconstrued, with the public's disgusting audacity to question my integral dedication as a fan to players, an entire sports team, nonetheless a proud alumni of UW!
What number is it? Does it really matter? NO IT REALLY SHOULDN'T MATTER!
Apparently in my case, a lot of people view numbers as the following:
10 means off-limits, and a funny mistake!
9 means uninterested!
8 means employment or workforce!
7 means scholarly or an intellectual!
6 means off-limits and another funny mistake!
5 means accomplished and straight!
4 means queer or gay!
3 means college educated!
2 means inept or mistaken!
1 means poor or in poverty!
The ways of the world can just turn into one: CHAOTIC PATHETIC CONFUSION!
What are my favorite color(s)?
~Black with Grey!
Why? Because I was told that these colors attracts less attention to oneself.
~Baige with White!
Why? Because I feel that it represents humility and righteous hope.
~Forest Green!
Why? Because I feel it represents My Polynesian Island Cultural Background.
What is my favorite number?
~I don't have a favorite number.
Most Sincere,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
1 Timothy 6:10
Apparently in my case, a lot of people view certain colors as the following:
Red means Off-limits, or the US Olympic Team!
Red with Green with Black means Off-limits or the Seattle Storm Team!
Green with Black means Off-limits or the Seattle Storm Team!
Purple with Black means Off-limits or University of Washington Sports Teams!
Maroon supposedly means a scholarly individual!
Unless you're oblivious to color and work as a Clown, or take Cross Dressing seriously because of your Queer Sexual Orientation, than color combination's would obviously than matter to you.
But I strongly feel that the colors listed above, should be colors that I should be at liberty to wear or use, FREE from any public scrutiny. Moreover, I should emphasize that my interest in color, and how the public views my interest in color, is far from the truth because it's all INTANGIBLE VIRTUES that I'm completely after and am inspired by, such as: Teamwork, Courage, Loyalty, Zeal, Tenacity, Determination, Consistency, Ethics to Hard Work and Support for the overall success of players, a Team or Program, and NOTHING LESS! I continue to be misconstrued, with the public's disgusting audacity to question my integral dedication as a fan to players, an entire sports team, nonetheless a proud alumni of UW!
What number is it? Does it really matter? NO IT REALLY SHOULDN'T MATTER!
Apparently in my case, a lot of people view numbers as the following:
10 means off-limits, and a funny mistake!
9 means uninterested!
8 means employment or workforce!
7 means scholarly or an intellectual!
6 means off-limits and another funny mistake!
5 means accomplished and straight!
4 means queer or gay!
3 means college educated!
2 means inept or mistaken!
1 means poor or in poverty!
The ways of the world can just turn into one: CHAOTIC PATHETIC CONFUSION!
What are my favorite color(s)?
~Black with Grey!
Why? Because I was told that these colors attracts less attention to oneself.
~Baige with White!
Why? Because I feel that it represents humility and righteous hope.
~Forest Green!
Why? Because I feel it represents My Polynesian Island Cultural Background.
What is my favorite number?
~I don't have a favorite number.
Most Sincere,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
1 Timothy 6:10
Monday, November 9, 2009
The tragedy of being a sports fan!
"Being Deaf and Blind or Monotonous Ignorance, is far better than having other fans, players and sport teams, despise my sincere zealous loyalty, and genuine devotion for their success."
Reality!
"A vision triggers a compelling imagination capable to formulate strategic goals, that motivates creative forms of intellectual actions, resulting in hopes of a profound reality, however this process is worthless without TRUTH!"
Sunday, October 25, 2009
To Live On!
"Who I have been and who I am are relatively minimal, to who I persistently strive yet to become."
To live on, is for me to stretch beyond all stereotypes, reach pass the cultural norms of a simple life, and of course to aim beyond what I could ever have imagine as I continue to mature in life, both mentally and spiritually. It's only then that there's passion in my quest for continued development, growth and improvement onto what has already been achieved in my life, and what is still onward yet to be fulfilled. To accept not mediocrity, but instead be willing to journey on and experience that which is nothing less than excellence. To see passed achievements from that of my younger years, as a self reminder to strive endlessly in search into what seems to never cease to amaze and fascinate me. For within this nostalgic learning process is the power to live on, and fuel a conversion from what has been in my life, to life as it seems today, and to live on to what I am destined to still become. More simply put is for me to become a better or wiser christian brother, church member, theologian, public speaker, negotiator, civil servant to my community, a better candidate for the workplace, United State Navy Veteran of War, book keeper, pupil, researcher, an avid reader, a writer, housemate, athlete, sports fan, musician, mechanic, car driver, a seasoned cultured loving family member and a loyal trustworthy friend.
With that said, I'm never to resist the path less likely to be chosen by others within my own family kin, cultural consensus, or society at large. It's a path that calls me to deny the value of all my past achievements until they are no longer conceived as achievements, but as normal routine tasks essential for the longevity to live on persisting on the idea for growth and development in all areas of my life. To live on and never to settle for lazy idleness, self indulgence, foolishness or impoverished misery; these are all indicators of failing to do my best, furthermore it's maybe considered an abomination versus all that an abundant life potentially has to offer me. To live on, is to instead pursue life with a vigorous attitude, non short in of self preservation caused by learning and practicing divine virtues, necessary in the pursuit of happiness and zealousness for a better quality of life.
More importantly is for me have the firm belief deep within my heart, of the eternal life beyond our own world and to arrange an true and loyal allegiance to its existence. Than what begins to follow naturally is a firm understanding to favor an inward detachments (Bonhoeffer, 1959) to my worldly accomplishments, and possessions. An inward detachment mentality is the underlying premise to becoming faithfully obedient to the calling of Godly discipleship. Moreover it is this idea of inward detachment, that compels me to seek beyond all that I have excelled in, prospered in with gainful respect regarding all areas of my life while discovering what is so called worldly happiness derived from pride into what I've mastered my skills and abilities in, to gain worldly credibility, material possessions, a profession, to become part of an affluent social class of society, or to accumulate wealth, power and an enormous responsibility to mankind. Inward detachment empowers me with the bold wisdom to believe that I can live on passed my passion for sports while excelling in it; to live on with an inward detachment while carrying out a structured and constructive daily routine schedule to share integrity, morality and love within my supportive roles as a family member and friends, preserving oneself to that of what's eternal.
With all areas of my life conditioned to search for continuous improvements, I'm asked by God to live on with the underlying attitude to simply be willingly detach myself from all worldly achievements and gains for the sake of finally knowing God's purpose on earth, and faithfully obeying to carry it out. This leaves me with assured hope to find peace and eternal joy given only through the divine grace and mercy from our maker God Himself. To live on, means to be salvaged from this cruel, chaotic and confuse world, and to be chosen as an instrument with a given purpose given all that I have excelled in thus far, and all that is manifested in pertinent areas of my life, it now has a useful purpose destined to still make a essential difference on this earth with whatever time remains for me here. To live on means to have in addition to an inward detachment, inner peace knowing that I remain responsible and accountable to this higher calling. There is also the benefit of having a sense of belonging on this path, with yet a challenging journey ahead that will be filled with great mystery and bewilderment, followed by timely intervening discernment that comes directly from Spirit of God. Than eventually this journey on earth will end, and my inwardly spirit of detachment to all that is worldly, will grant me to live on with a graceful gift of passage beyond this world on into eternal life. To live on into a heavenly dwelling place filled with marvelous splendor and awe, reserved only for the faithful and obedient disciples of God, and His alone.
"Don't be conformed of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God-what is good, and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2)
Most Sincerely,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
References:
Bonhoeffer, D. (1959) "The Cost of Discipleship" Simon & Shuster, NY.
ISBN: 0-684-81500-1
The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
To live on, is for me to stretch beyond all stereotypes, reach pass the cultural norms of a simple life, and of course to aim beyond what I could ever have imagine as I continue to mature in life, both mentally and spiritually. It's only then that there's passion in my quest for continued development, growth and improvement onto what has already been achieved in my life, and what is still onward yet to be fulfilled. To accept not mediocrity, but instead be willing to journey on and experience that which is nothing less than excellence. To see passed achievements from that of my younger years, as a self reminder to strive endlessly in search into what seems to never cease to amaze and fascinate me. For within this nostalgic learning process is the power to live on, and fuel a conversion from what has been in my life, to life as it seems today, and to live on to what I am destined to still become. More simply put is for me to become a better or wiser christian brother, church member, theologian, public speaker, negotiator, civil servant to my community, a better candidate for the workplace, United State Navy Veteran of War, book keeper, pupil, researcher, an avid reader, a writer, housemate, athlete, sports fan, musician, mechanic, car driver, a seasoned cultured loving family member and a loyal trustworthy friend.
With that said, I'm never to resist the path less likely to be chosen by others within my own family kin, cultural consensus, or society at large. It's a path that calls me to deny the value of all my past achievements until they are no longer conceived as achievements, but as normal routine tasks essential for the longevity to live on persisting on the idea for growth and development in all areas of my life. To live on and never to settle for lazy idleness, self indulgence, foolishness or impoverished misery; these are all indicators of failing to do my best, furthermore it's maybe considered an abomination versus all that an abundant life potentially has to offer me. To live on, is to instead pursue life with a vigorous attitude, non short in of self preservation caused by learning and practicing divine virtues, necessary in the pursuit of happiness and zealousness for a better quality of life.
More importantly is for me have the firm belief deep within my heart, of the eternal life beyond our own world and to arrange an true and loyal allegiance to its existence. Than what begins to follow naturally is a firm understanding to favor an inward detachments (Bonhoeffer, 1959) to my worldly accomplishments, and possessions. An inward detachment mentality is the underlying premise to becoming faithfully obedient to the calling of Godly discipleship. Moreover it is this idea of inward detachment, that compels me to seek beyond all that I have excelled in, prospered in with gainful respect regarding all areas of my life while discovering what is so called worldly happiness derived from pride into what I've mastered my skills and abilities in, to gain worldly credibility, material possessions, a profession, to become part of an affluent social class of society, or to accumulate wealth, power and an enormous responsibility to mankind. Inward detachment empowers me with the bold wisdom to believe that I can live on passed my passion for sports while excelling in it; to live on with an inward detachment while carrying out a structured and constructive daily routine schedule to share integrity, morality and love within my supportive roles as a family member and friends, preserving oneself to that of what's eternal.
With all areas of my life conditioned to search for continuous improvements, I'm asked by God to live on with the underlying attitude to simply be willingly detach myself from all worldly achievements and gains for the sake of finally knowing God's purpose on earth, and faithfully obeying to carry it out. This leaves me with assured hope to find peace and eternal joy given only through the divine grace and mercy from our maker God Himself. To live on, means to be salvaged from this cruel, chaotic and confuse world, and to be chosen as an instrument with a given purpose given all that I have excelled in thus far, and all that is manifested in pertinent areas of my life, it now has a useful purpose destined to still make a essential difference on this earth with whatever time remains for me here. To live on means to have in addition to an inward detachment, inner peace knowing that I remain responsible and accountable to this higher calling. There is also the benefit of having a sense of belonging on this path, with yet a challenging journey ahead that will be filled with great mystery and bewilderment, followed by timely intervening discernment that comes directly from Spirit of God. Than eventually this journey on earth will end, and my inwardly spirit of detachment to all that is worldly, will grant me to live on with a graceful gift of passage beyond this world on into eternal life. To live on into a heavenly dwelling place filled with marvelous splendor and awe, reserved only for the faithful and obedient disciples of God, and His alone.
"Don't be conformed of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God-what is good, and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2)
Most Sincerely,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
References:
Bonhoeffer, D. (1959) "The Cost of Discipleship" Simon & Shuster, NY.
ISBN: 0-684-81500-1
The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
Friday, October 23, 2009
My Daily Devotion for Today!
The One Year Bible: New Living Translation Version (NLTV).
2 Timothy 2:19-21
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "let everyone who calls in the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness." In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, The expensive utensils are use for special occasions, the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his purpose. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use your for every good work.
Psalm 93:1-5
"The Lord is King! He is robed in majesty. Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. The world is firmly established: it cannot be shaken. Your throne, O Lord has been established from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past. The mighty oceans have roared, O Lord. The mighty oceans roar like thunder; the mighty oceans roar as they pound the shore, but mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore- the Lord above is mightier than these! Your royal decrees cannot be changed. The nature of your reign, O Lord, is holiness forever."
Most Sincere,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
2 Timothy 2:19-21
But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "let everyone who calls in the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness." In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, The expensive utensils are use for special occasions, the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his purpose. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use your for every good work.
Psalm 93:1-5
"The Lord is King! He is robed in majesty. Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. The world is firmly established: it cannot be shaken. Your throne, O Lord has been established from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past. The mighty oceans have roared, O Lord. The mighty oceans roar like thunder; the mighty oceans roar as they pound the shore, but mightier than the violent raging of the seas, mightier than the breakers on the shore- the Lord above is mightier than these! Your royal decrees cannot be changed. The nature of your reign, O Lord, is holiness forever."
Most Sincere,
Mickey Tovio Scanlan
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Life's Lessons!
Proverbs 27: 6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, (i.e. Nathan the Prophet, to King David). But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful, (i.e. Judas Iscariot to Jesus Christ).
New King James Verson (NKJV).
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, (i.e. Nathan the Prophet, to King David). But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful, (i.e. Judas Iscariot to Jesus Christ).
New King James Verson (NKJV).
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