Comments on: Would you like tacos with that? http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/ Welcome to the DStillery Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:12:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Daniel http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-276 Daniel Tue, 02 May 2006 06:13:37 +0000 #comment-276 In light of such a thoughtful comment, I must say that tonight was the first night that I guenuinely thought, " I can see." I didn't feel dependent upon glasses and my eyes worked as they should. But does that take away from the simple reminder everytime I open my eyes that I'm dependent upon God for my sight? Do my contacts bring me one step closer to actualizing the world's definition of sight? God made me as I am and even Jacob walked with a limp for his whole life after wrestling with the Lord. Paul had a thorn in the flesh. If I find fulfillment in contacts that I could not find in Jesus, then glory goes to one other than He who deserves it. I was going to get a tattoo in the middle of my back when I could bench 250 lbs. I never got there and don't know what I would have tattooed. But would that have been for HIS glory, or mine? These are tough questions indeed. In light of such a thoughtful comment, I must say that tonight was the first night that I guenuinely thought, ” I can see.” I didn’t feel dependent upon glasses and my eyes worked as they should. But does that take away from the simple reminder everytime I open my eyes that I’m dependent upon God for my sight? Do my contacts bring me one step closer to actualizing the world’s definition of sight? God made me as I am and even Jacob walked with a limp for his whole life after wrestling with the Lord. Paul had a thorn in the flesh. If I find fulfillment in contacts that I could not find in Jesus, then glory goes to one other than He who deserves it. I was going to get a tattoo in the middle of my back when I could bench 250 lbs. I never got there and don’t know what I would have tattooed. But would that have been for HIS glory, or mine? These are tough questions indeed.

]]> By: ditta http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-275 ditta Tue, 02 May 2006 00:57:41 +0000 #comment-275 those are such intriguing questions... mm.. i might procrastinate the entire night thinking about them. i think you've gotta consider your motives in doing all those things. a lot of them seem to make life more comfortable, without impeding one's relationship with god. or they make a person more expressive, like the tattoos, hair coloring, and piercings, without messing your relationship with god. when those define who you are, make you think you're more glorifying to others or to god, or they're more important than god (say you were willing to deny god's existence in order to get a flu vaccine...), then i think there's a real problem (thus i think plastic surgery is not good, b/c to me that's not usually about anything but conformity to the world's standards of beauty... but again then there are people who get it b/c they had accidents or burns or this or that... hm...) i guess they have to be case-by-case considerations, that only the person in the situation can really know the answer to. prayerful considerations. good questions stillwell, what intellectual/spiritual stimulation! those are such intriguing questions… mm.. i might procrastinate the entire night thinking about them. i think you’ve gotta consider your motives in doing all those things. a lot of them seem to make life more comfortable, without impeding one’s relationship with god. or they make a person more expressive, like the tattoos, hair coloring, and piercings, without messing your relationship with god. when those define who you are, make you think you’re more glorifying to others or to god, or they’re more important than god (say you were willing to deny god’s existence in order to get a flu vaccine…), then i think there’s a real problem (thus i think plastic surgery is not good, b/c to me that’s not usually about anything but conformity to the world’s standards of beauty… but again then there are people who get it b/c they had accidents or burns or this or that… hm…) i guess they have to be case-by-case considerations, that only the person in the situation can really know the answer to. prayerful considerations. good questions stillwell, what intellectual/spiritual stimulation!

]]> By: Heather http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-274 Heather Mon, 01 May 2006 20:05:05 +0000 #comment-274 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!!!!! way to go champ. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!!!!! way to go champ.

]]> By: Dad-well http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-273 Dad-well Mon, 01 May 2006 19:56:23 +0000 #comment-273 Daniel, So cool how they told you that you were "employee of the month." Take care, Love, Dad (Colossians 3:17) Daniel,

So cool how they told you that you were “employee of the month.”

Take care,
Love,
Dad
(Colossians 3:17)

]]> By: Mom http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-272 Mom Mon, 01 May 2006 13:24:54 +0000 #comment-272 Even when you were just a wee lad and would watch the temp channel change, Dad and I knew there was greatness to be developed - keep up the good work... I know you are a fine employee - I am glad that Mac's mgmt. team recognized you for it! Be patient with the contacts... keep your hands off your eyes and don't EVER sleep in them!!!! much love, Mom ;) Even when you were just a wee lad and would watch the temp channel change, Dad and I knew there was greatness to be developed - keep up the good work…

I know you are a fine employee - I am glad that Mac’s mgmt. team recognized you for it!

Be patient with the contacts… keep your hands off your eyes and don’t EVER sleep in them!!!! much love, Mom ;)

]]> By: Daniel http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-271 Daniel Mon, 01 May 2006 05:19:08 +0000 #comment-271 He also gave us the capability for evil. "Everything is permissable. Not everything is beneficial." He also gave us the capability for evil. “Everything is permissable. Not everything is beneficial.”

]]> By: Todd http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-270 Todd Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:28:48 +0000 #comment-270 Within reason you let science help out. Afterall God gave people the ability to come up with these discoveries. Within reason you let science help out. Afterall God gave people the ability to come up with these discoveries.

]]> By: Frith http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-269 Frith Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:30:21 +0000 #comment-269 Employee of the Month today, Tomorrow the World! As far as to what extent does science go in aiding us in improving our lives. Here's what I think. God gave everyone great abilities. He gave me the ability to be a graphic artist. He gave Sam the ability to be an amazing programmer. God also gave Benjamin Franklin the knowledge, and skill to invent bifocals. He also gave modern doctors and scientist the ability to invent new medicines, and ways to improve our lives. I believe wearing glasses or contacts is acceptable; I couldn't live without my contacts. Going to the doctor to receive a flu shot, fine. Coloring your hair, because you have a few gray ones, sure. Getting braces to fix nasty teeth, most definitely. However, deciding that you want your unborn child to be blond, with blue eyes, and a physique to match, that's pushing it over the line. Employee of the Month today, Tomorrow the World! As far as to what extent does science go in aiding us in improving our lives. Here’s what I think. God gave everyone great abilities. He gave me the ability to be a graphic artist. He gave Sam the ability to be an amazing programmer. God also gave Benjamin Franklin the knowledge, and skill to invent bifocals. He also gave modern doctors and scientist the ability to invent new medicines, and ways to improve our lives. I believe wearing glasses or contacts is acceptable; I couldn’t live without my contacts. Going to the doctor to receive a flu shot, fine. Coloring your hair, because you have a few gray ones, sure. Getting braces to fix nasty teeth, most definitely. However, deciding that you want your unborn child to be blond, with blue eyes, and a physique to match, that’s pushing it over the line.

]]> By: SammyK http://www.dstilled.com/2006/04/30/wouldyouliketacoswiththat/#comment-268 SammyK Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:29:16 +0000 #comment-268 Sweet! So there is a plaque somewhere in Mac Grill that says, "Employee of the Month: April 2006 - D-well?" :jester: Sweet! So there is a plaque somewhere in Mac Grill that says, “Employee of the Month: April 2006 - D-well?” :jester:

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