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“Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,
but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.”

Proverbs 10:23

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

[When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Isaac Watts]

Just a bit under the weather this week. :)

Happy Birthday, Kristin!

It’s been a joy working, talking, and laughing with you over the past few years. It’s my pleasure to know you! Have a blessed birthday, dear!

I’m holding a scrap of paper. Various names and combinations of names are scrawled across it in blue ink. Like any girl, I have spent time connoting concocting names for the children I hope someday to call my own. Who says my future husband will like these? I don’t know. But for now, I’m going to record these before I loose this scrap of paper. I say, it will be delightful to look back on someday.

Peter Blake — Peter means Rock and Blake means black or pale. No significant meaning attached here really.

Ethan Miles — Ethan is ’solid, enduring’ and Miles is ’soldier.’ Enduring Soldier.

Talitha Cumi — I came across this while reading in Mark a few weeks ago. These are Jesus’ words as he spoke ‘Little girl, arise’ to the young maid. I’ve since seen this used as a name, indeed John Piper’s daughter’s name is Talitha.

Cosette. I’ve thought this name beautiful for a long while. However, I can’t find a meaning to it. Thinking I like it as a middle name, though the duo “Cosette Ava” as a first and middle name sounds appealing.

Jacob Goforth — Not sure what Jacob means, and Goforth is a given.

Katherine, Heidi, Clara, Titus, Jane, Justice, Louisa, Charlotte, Samuel, Ellison, and Andrea are the rest of the names scribbled down before me. Katherine (with a K, mind you!) is definitely a favourite. :)

Girls, what do you think of my names? What are some of your favorite names, meanings, and combinations? What does your name mean? Katie is ‘pure’ and Marie is ‘bitter’. Hmm. :) I’m not sure what ‘Ktsia’ is– I’ll get back to you on that.

l to r: Matthew (my brother) Christina Boskovic, David Boskovic, Katie Marie, and Jake Smith.

The day spent with these dear people was a blast! Not to mention that the fellowship was delightful.

And imagine that! It’s 3/4 of the former ROC (Regenerate our Culture) Tech Team, together at once: Jake, David, and Katie Marie . Too bad Alex wasn’t there also!

This year’s New Attitude conference.

I’ve never been to one. And it’s just the past year of 2007 that I’ve been introduced to Sovereign Grace Ministries. Yet, the from what I hear and what I see, the conference sounds amazing and so full of truth. Yes, I want to go. Very much so. So much that I’m actually thinking of any possible way to save enough for that plane ticket out there, the hotel, and the conference fee.

But I don’t really have the funds this year…I reason, I can always go another year. Yet, the topic this year is on Scripture. As the site says, “This year at Na 08 we’ll rediscover the well-worn pages of our Bibles. We’ll spend time considering the certainty, sufficiency, and relevance of God’s word – that it may become to us a joy and our delight.” When I first read this, my heart leaped. Oh, I do want to attend this year, the topic will be different next year. I suppose I can always just listen to the messages afterward via mp3. But would that be the same?

Oh, what shall I do?

p.s. Pro? I could even spend some time with Hannah Schlaudt, that dear girl. Oh, that’d be amazing.

p. p.s. Con? I admit, growing up in Southern or Independent Baptist churches, the worship there might be a bit out of my comfort zone. Still thinking that over too.

I always find it humorous when someone hasn’t blogged for 3 months and then they post something like this:

“Hey you all! I’m not going to be able to blog this week, I’m taking a test. But I’ll be back after that.”

I always wonder…um, what about the last 3 months?

But here, I offer no apology. And no promises. But I do have something else to speak of: www.forthrightfixation.com . Enjoy! I’m contributing over there. :)

…I want to redesign the Cyber Hymnal.

I wonder what kind of database managment it has currently?

Of course, the site needs to retain a simplicity. But there are a few things aesthetically and otherwise that I’d love to have the opportunity to direct.

Like the fact that the midi files [ack!] start up automatically and freeze my browser up every time. And the blue clouds, oh, the blue clouds.

That said, to the folks who run Cyber Hyman: thank you for the work you’ve put into it; I’ve used it innumerable times and have found it a great reference.

I overheard this conversation between my brother, Matthew, and a young boy, who I am not acquainted with. I suppose him to be about 12 years old, and I will call him ‘Nick’.

Nick: So, do you have any systems?
Matthew: any what?
Nick: systems…you know, ps2, etc….
Matthew: Oh. No, I don’t really play video games. [sisterly addition: Matthew never plays video games; he doesn't own any.]
Nick: Oh. You know? Nobody does anymore…
Matthew: eh?
Nick: No one plays video games anymore, everybody now likes to play outside
[my jaw dropped]

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Interesting, aye? My observations have been the exact opposite concerning youth and video games, and I wonder where this young man got this perspective. Maybe he was just talking to talk, maybe he lives in a totally different environment. Or maybe, he was just a wee bit sad and a tad bitter that Matthew wasn’t into video games.

The conversation continued with Nick explaining and attempting to discuss video games with Matt. The conversation didn’t last long.

Cheers to all the young men who are following the modern trend of spending their time enjoying the great outdoors instead of sitting in front of the black screen of death. :D