tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31416052008-07-14T16:31:35.979-04:00dreifuss.orgBerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comBlogger526125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-11375409234580821622008-07-14T16:02:00.003-04:002008-07-14T16:31:36.085-04:00Not My Son
After walking into Sears on Friday night, we ran into a family we know from church. They have a 3-year-old boy. Instantly, my 4-year-old daughter and 2yo son began to treat the Ladies' Intimates section as their personal playground. After several attempts to corral them, I finally called an end to it. I lifted my boy and called my little girl to come along to our appointed task.
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-20154739783050812442008-05-08T05:32:00.002-04:002008-05-08T05:39:34.226-04:00Welcome to the Silence
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Hi. Welcome To The Silence. Life Is So Loud Sometimes And Just Being Still Even For A Few Minutes Can Powerfully Rearrange Everything That’s Assaulting Our Minds And Our Hearts. Especially When God Is In View. After All He’s The One Who Said Be Still And Know That I Am God.
So We’ve Turned The Volume Down As We Start What We Hope Will Be A Beautiful And Raucous Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-85938919091763092982008-04-29T02:31:00.001-04:002008-04-29T02:33:45.306-04:00Knock, Knock
Who's there?
Ben
Ben who?
Ben way too long since I updated this site.
When life slows down (ha), maybe I'll post some more.
In the meantime, here's a great blog:
Of First Importance
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-26258034441359443822008-03-23T15:44:00.007-04:002008-03-27T09:31:41.221-04:00Same Old Fight, New Perspective
I still find it a wonder when I read something that has direct application to what is going on in my life. I "happened" upon this article today, which I find extremely encouraging and helpful for my early morning fight.
Early Morning Spiritual Battles from Sovereign Grace Ministries
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-6189200326906636952008-01-19T12:55:00.000-05:002008-01-19T12:58:35.414-05:00Random Silliness
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-11200729712325013772007-12-21T09:14:00.001-05:002007-12-21T09:16:16.011-05:00Still Here
We haven't abandoned this website. I have this goal of redesigning and starting to post again. I hope to have the opportunity over the holidays.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-22638985381041662462007-08-01T13:30:00.000-04:002007-08-01T20:11:22.659-04:00Goodbye to a Fightin' Irish Saint
Last Wednesday, our beloved grandfather, "Bop" passed away. Here is the obituary that ran in the San Antonio paper.
Colonel Francis McGrath, U.S. Army retired, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the age of 87. He was born October 10, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his wife Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-69188624739046895372007-07-12T06:17:00.000-04:002007-07-12T06:30:46.989-04:00A New Blessing
Congratulations to our friends Todd and Paula on the birth of their first child - Amelia!
She was born on Monday, July 9th and weighed in at 8 lbs, 11 oz.
We rejoice with you! What a beautiful addition to a great family.
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-67070191332657477562007-04-23T10:23:00.000-04:002007-04-23T10:25:16.709-04:00Hokie Nation
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-81861530454207007402007-04-20T10:30:00.000-04:002007-04-20T10:45:06.565-04:00
Blacksburg, We Weep with You
Louie Giglio has some powerful and encouraging words in this time of grief:Heavy Hearted, Yet Not Without HopeBerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-17260467143155638782007-04-17T16:27:00.000-04:002007-04-20T10:43:10.907-04:00Biblical Responses to the Va. Tech Tragedy
An event like the one yesterday in Blacksburg tends to leave me speechless. For a time, this is good. But ultimately, Christians should not be silent about such events.
The folks at Desiring God have an excellent primer on the topic:
What to Say about Virginia Tech
What's at the Heart of the Murders?Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-60756499310475110202007-03-21T08:55:00.000-04:002007-03-21T08:57:55.509-04:00Ouch!
A sobering collection of quips for the Christian:
Cake and Television
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1172699020231552022007-02-28T16:37:00.000-05:002007-02-28T16:47:08.840-05:00Family Update
(from Meg)
Here's a quick update ...
Praise God the weather has improved! It's supposed to be in the 60's all this week. It is a welcome answered prayer, because I thought that I was going to go crazy if it was in the 30's for another week. How do people up North do it?
In the past few days, let me tell you of the little things that have "filled our cup" ...
a friend coming overBerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1168539160815513102007-01-11T13:10:00.000-05:002007-01-11T13:16:31.196-05:00Something Useful
Every now and again you'll find something right here on DDO that makes you grateful you stopped by. Today is one of those days.
Hate those labyrinthine phonemail trees when you call the service number for your bank or utility company? Deal with them no more for the hundreds of companies listed:
http://gethuman.com/us/
You're welcome. :)
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1168460196225703932007-01-10T15:14:00.000-05:002007-01-10T15:16:36.246-05:00Happy Highway
Isn't it strange what one gets excited about as they grow older? Meg and I are pumped about this:
New Section Of I-540 Slated to Open Next Week
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1166751661867553212006-12-21T20:14:00.000-05:002006-12-21T20:41:01.886-05:00Merry Christmas
from the Dreifuss Family
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1165059658845504202006-12-02T06:39:00.000-05:002006-12-02T06:42:42.436-05:00University of Houston Football wins Title!
My alma mater just won its second Conference USA Football championship. Read the article.
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1164654529683124222006-11-27T14:08:00.000-05:002006-11-27T14:08:49.746-05:00John Piper on Depravity
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1160509491687311322006-10-10T15:43:00.000-04:002007-04-20T10:46:59.837-04:00Thinking and Writing
I just authored a new post over at the Thinking Christians Blog about how the tongue indicates what is in the heart. Check it out!
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1159800608403625212006-10-02T10:47:00.000-04:002006-10-02T10:50:08.430-04:00YADHTRIB
It's my Backwards Birthday! So, don't give me any presents - unless you wouldn't normally give me presents on my birthday. In that case, bring 'em on.
Speaking of this, my wife has a good saying that helps us with our weight loss (more on that later): "It's not my Birthday."
So, when we're tempted to get that 1,000 calorie dessert at Carrabba's or get a craving for some Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1157467552655265672006-09-05T10:36:00.000-04:002006-09-05T10:45:53.320-04:00Fall = Football!
Football season is here and I couldn't be happier (well, unless Noles games were televised on regular TV). Since we don't have cable, I went to Champps restaurant last night to watch the big game on ESPN. It was a nail-biter, but the Noles proved victorious!
I can't say I'm completely happy with their performance, however. They need to step up the running game and reduce theBerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1155579135562048312006-08-14T14:10:00.000-04:002006-08-14T14:12:15.573-04:00One of Many Milestones
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1153623934868611892006-07-22T22:24:00.000-04:002006-07-22T23:05:37.480-04:00Farewell Furry Friends
Three months after our wedding, Meg and I made a decision to adopt two kittens. Meg initiated this, but I easily complied. We both grew up with cats, but my back porch was a haven for them in my impressionable years.
On a Sunday in April, we made the trek to a coworker's home in a rural area south of Raleigh to survey the litter. I wanted a grey cat, because I had grown Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1153156103938927022006-07-17T13:06:00.000-04:002006-07-17T13:10:59.906-04:00Fizzly Finance
This is why I almost always drink water at a restaurant, no matter the waitress' looks of disdain or tone of voice:
How many soda refills would you have to get in order to "get your money's worth"?
Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-1152885126511716442006-07-14T09:51:00.000-04:002006-07-14T09:54:12.706-04:00Comments
The comments for my blog posts are now working! Go on, give them a try!
I know, I need to actually post something to comment about. But since commenting has been broken for a couple of months now, you can go and comment about the myriad subjects I've covered in that time. :) I know you've been dying to let out what's on your mind. Now's your chance!
Okay, I hope everyone knows Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.com