Welcome to Adventures with Phil v2.0

So what is/was Adventures with Phil and where did "Step it up a notch" come from? Well, I used to do Adventures with Phil e-mail updates to let everyone know about the happenings in my life. If you're wondering, I originally got the name idea from the Red Green show, where there's a segment called Adventures with Bill.
Now, where did "Step it up a notch" come from? Before I go into that, there's something else I want to say. Even though "Step it up a notch" was hilariously funny in its original context, and the 20 or so of us who were there will definitely remember it as such, I am finding it is becoming more than just something I say; it's like a life motto, like the one the Three Musketeers had.
As I think about the words "step it up a notch", what comes to mind is the idea of doing more/going the extra mile, which also brings to mind Jesus' teaching in Matt 5:38-42. For me, applying step it up a notch means going deeper with God, building stronger family relationships and recognizing that I have the ability to reach out to help someone in need, no matter what the need is.
This section is getting too long so please make your way to the sidebar to find the origin of the phrase "step it up a notch".

Friday, May 28, 2010

Dear God: I'm doing the best I can

As my life progresses, I can't help but feel a bit like an alien. What I mean is that it seems everywhere I go/have gone, it's like I'm just passing through and I don't really fit in. I don't know if I've ever felt like I belonged. Is this normal? Maybe life is just a series of "passing through"s? Will I ever find a place where I belong? A few months ago, I came to the realization that I really don't belong here, but also that no matter where I go in this world, I won't belong there either and it's because deep down, my spirit knows that I belong in heaven with my Lord Jesus; even so, for whatever reason, that offers me no comfort now.

Maybe Carrie Underwood has got it right; check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LraOiHUltak
I wonder if Carrie Underwood is a Star Wars fan; I wonder if she realizes that after she marries Mike Fisher, she will be Carrie Fisher... :D but I digress; I really must have ADD.
Oh, I am such a fool. Why do I keep making the same mistake again and again? A part of me just wants to give up, the other part doesn't; if you were in my shoes I believe that you wouldn't give up on me, so why should I give up on you? I just don't know what to do. I don't know why I can't seem to let God have this part of me.
And I am so tired; tired of running; running from the things that scare me; running away because I'm afraid of getting hurt.
Oh, I just don't know what I'm doing. Well God, you've definitely got your work cut out for you.

Posted by Phil at 5:32 PM  

1 comments:

You should increase your blog output. Seriously.

CaptiousNut said... July 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM  

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