February 06, 2004

The Friday Five 2-6-04

1. What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
Twice in my life, Ive stood down a armed (with a gun) person... I knew that lives were at stake, and that the perps involved were demented.



2. What one thing would you like to try that your mother/friend/significant other would never approve of?
I have done way too much stuff in my life that nobody approves of. I have faced dying a number of times and have learned that I will never gain the approval of those that I desperately wanted to approve of me. so I take chances and try things...At this point in my life, I only require God's approval. If I stand on that solid ground, that makes me invincible


3. On a scale of 1-10, what's your risk factor? (1=never take
risks, 10=it's a lifestyle)

No pain=No Gain

Nothing ventured=Nothing gained

Real Living=Risk

"He is no fool to give that which he cannot keep, to save that which he cannot lose..." Jim Elliot, missionary martyr, 1949

so count me a 10


4. What's the best thing that's ever happened to you as a result of being bold/risky?

Things...Best things

I have lived to see nearly my 42nd birthday

Others have lived longer, as they were not shot by a wacko

I now live in one of the most beautiful places on earth

I borrowed against my future, and now Im a business owner

I didn't commit suicide when 15 years ago my ex told me as he was leaving that I wouldn't last a year and I would have to sell myself to survive as that was all I was good for.

I said yes, after 20 years of running away from God, to Jesus Christ and a life of following after Him. I have gained so much in this life and Eternity as a bonus...

5. ... and what's the worst?

I have few regrets, most of them petty and not worth the effort to type them. It may be that the most recent risk of dumping my hard drive to try to resurrect it was a dismal mistake.


Real Risk, is choosing to live without God...