Thoughts by Jeff

A couple of weeks ago, I got a few new CD’s.  One of which is MercyMe, The Generous Mr. Lovewell.  To start off, it’s a great CD.  When I was in Cedar Springs and did a quick listen, the first track really got me going.  Since spinning it quite a few more times now the first track I truly love.  Below are the lyrics and some of my commentary as to what the Lord saying to ME through this song…  It’s a great song/album, check out this

MercyMe – This Life (from The Generous Mr. Lovewell Album)

this is not my home
(this is not my space)
this is not my style
(this is not my place)

So don’t get comfortable in the place/situation you are in Jeff, because I can change it at ANY time.

Can’t get comfortable
(cant get settled in)
simply don’t belong
(cant get used to this)

You know that uneasyness you have been feeling, that’s Me at work, about to do something great, just hang on.

But I’m here right now
(I can hear you say)
make the most of Me
(this wont go to waste)
If I’m out of my mind
(yeah its all for Christ)
if I’m making sense
(then get it right)

Focus on Me and Me only. Even though this seems crazy all that stuff We’re going through, just hang on, I’m here, it will all make sense in the end.

every moment is a chance
to let your light break through

this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine

I don’t have to stall
(I don’t have to wait)
don’t have to bide my time
(till i make my escape)
cuz heavan’s in my heart
(I wont settle for less)
I will lift your name
(by the life I live)

every moment is a chance
to let your light break through

this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine

its in my heart
its in my soul
I’ll live everday
just to make you known

cuz this life
this life was meant to
meant to shine

hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive

hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive

this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine

its in my heart
its in my soul
I’ll live everday
just to make you known

cuz this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine

it’s in my heart
it’s in my soul
I’ll live everday
just to make you known

cuz this life (oh oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
oh oh oh oh

we were meant to shine!

This past weekend, Desiree and I were fortunate enough to be able to go down to my grandparents house for my grandmothers 85th birthday.  It’s great to be able to see them, as we usually only get to a couple times during the year.  This trip was a quick one, down one day and back the next, but special none-the-less.  Just a few tidbits about my grandmother.  She is the 2 of 4 children (5 if you include her half brother Hosea, whose mother had died before my great-grandfather met my great-grandmother).  Born in Kansas and went to OU (Ottawa University), where she met my grandfather.  They married in Corpus Christi, TX, when my grandfather was in the Navy during WW2.  Before retiring she was an elementary school teacher.  They continue to travel as they have done for many years now and are very active in their community and church (First Baptist Church).

Happy birthday Grandmother!

I don’t often say that I saw something in a restaurant that impressed me, but on Wednesday I did.  Desiree and I went to PF Chang’s for dinner.  While we were sitting there waiting for our dinner, a waiter came and cleaned a table next to us.  Here is what caught me off guard.  They pulled some (what I believe to be) sanitizing wipes out of a zip lock back and proceeded to wipe the table down.  The fact that they recognize that people don’t really appreciate the idea of a rag that has seen lots of action that day, wiping down all of the tables and thus leaving who knows what on the table, I for one appreciate.

Also while there, there was a problem with my meal (something was in it that shouldn’t have been).  So, I had the waiter bring me a new dish and the manager actually brought it back.  Gave us a free appetizer coupon AND removed my dinner from our bill.  Great customer service!!  I didn’t need either of which, but it is nice to know that they are going to make it right, when there is a problem.  We have eaten there many times and will continue to do so for just this reason (that and the food is great)!

What about you, any great dining stories to share?

If you are like me, sometimes you can’t get the exact domain name that you want. When I purchased the name for this blog (jeffreylowe.com), I really wanted it to be jeff instead of jeffrey. An answer to what you maybe looking for may be just around the corner.

This is another top level domain (a top level domain is .com, .edu, .gov, .net – you get the idea) that is about to be opened up for public consumption. The new domain is .co. From what I’ve read its going to be marketed toward businesses that want .com, but can’t get what they really want. I’ve already preregistered a new name for me, although at this time I’m not sure what I will use it for.

Consider this a PSA if there is a name out there that you have always wanted.

Happy registering!

Heya guys! I wanted to point those that would want to keep up with Desiree and I, not just me to our blog. http://jeffanddesiree.com This is where we will mostly be posting family related things (baby updates and such). You can subscribe either via an rss feed or via email, just like you can on mine.

Have a great day everyone!