Archives for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category
Are you pursuing a job, career or a calling?
By M. Johnston • Jul 1st, 2010 |Jonathan Haidt in The Happiness Hypothesis says most people approach their work in one of three ways: as a job, a career, or a calling. Which one of these best describe your current situation?
If you see your work as a job, you do it only for the money, you look at the [...]
Maybe billboard vandals need a splash of their own paint?
By M. Johnston • Jun 30th, 2010 |Newsflash to Christians who vandalized the atheist billboards: vandalizing is a crime. It is a form of theft. Hence it is sinful. HWJR?
Yeah HWJR is my new slogan for my fellow Christians engaged in acts that Jesus might not approve of . It stands for How Would Jesus Respond (to YOU)?
Monday Morning Motivation: To be thankful.. or not
By M. Johnston • Jun 28th, 2010 |So last week our one year old Toro lawnmower decided to take some time off. Some bull. The guy who mows our lawn (our son) was in the middle of a nice hot mowing session when it belched a few times and died. Despite our best efforts we couldn’t revive it. I was frustrated because we [...]
Read the rest of the story»A fitting father’s day gift
By M. Johnston • Jun 19th, 2010 |Look what my mom bought me for Father’s Day. I love it!
Read the rest of the story»“Meditation rooms” replacing chapels in the name of diversity
By M. Johnston • May 15th, 2010 |The Bee ran an article about how hospitals are creating “meditation rooms” for staff and visitors–and converting chapels because–gulp–the word “chapel” invokes thoughts of that old antiquated geezer in the sky: that old crusty God guy. Specifically “Some hospitals don’t call the rooms chapels because that label invokes the Judeo-Christian tradition..” Yeah.
God forbid we [...]
Monday Morning Motivation – MOVE ON UP!
By M. Johnston • May 9th, 2010 |Welcome to my new column that will post every Monday morning! It’s called Monday Morning Motivation! The purpose is to give you (and me!) something positive to build the week on. So here’s the first one!
Read the rest of the story»Ten Windows internet and computer security tips for a better night’s sleep
By M. Johnston • Feb 4th, 2010 |I thought I would share some tips based on experiences as an IT professional. I hope you find this list helpful.
1. Add a sub account to your bank account, deposit only the money you will need for online purchases into it, then use that card–and only that card–for online transactions. Don’t trust online vendors with [...]
Homosexuality and the great American double standard
By M. Johnston • Jan 19th, 2010 |Well, gays are back on display in the press, and so is America’s hypocrisy. As the federal court hears arguments both for and against gay marriage, I can’t help but laugh every time I hear someone comment on how homosexuality is so “perverted” and “disgusting.” It’s long been argued those who protest too much are [...]
Read the rest of the story»Tis the season of joy and pain
By M. Johnston • Dec 18th, 2009 |Some love it.
Some hate it.
Some will fall in love.
Some will fall out of love.
Some will yearn for love.
Some will die for love.
Some are out shopping for loved ones.
Some are out shopping for themselves.
Some are out shoplifting.
Some are celebrating a profitable year.
Some are on the brink of financial ruin.
Some are already ruined.
