The Puzzle of Life

While recently working on a jigsaw puzzle, I began to see many parallels between life and a puzzle.
When beginning both life and a new puzzle, all the different pieces are all scrambled up in front of us with no real instructions to lead us in any direction. After we examine our current situation, we notice there are all different ways we can begin our journey. We may decide to start in one corner or another, depending on what we feel is best for us.
I have found it best to get your edges (beliefs and virtues) down first as a strong foundation to help us see what direction we're wanting to take. As we continue working, we notice that some parts come easy to us, and others can become a challenge. Just as in life, we all struggle in differing ways. Each obstable, or lesson that we learn in life is like getting the next piece in the right position.
Sometimes, things come along in life that seem like they belong and fit, but after some struggling and frustation, we finally submit to the fact that it just doesn't belong, at least not here and not now.
You can relate the picture on the box with God. It makes things alot easier when you look to Him as your guide. To see how things should be and look in your life. Some people don't realize that the box is sitting right there next to them, or they simply try to finish the puzzle without going to it, when all they need to do is look to Him to make life so much easier.
Puzzles can be enjoyable and relaxing, or boring and frustrating, depending on your current situation. After many hours and hours of diligent work and all is done and finished, you can look back over your whole experience and see all the things that you've accomplished and over come on your journey.
It's amazing the things that God can remind you of by simple things in life, like a puzzle.



Mr. Brian

DISCLAIMER: Please Read

While recently reviewing the many entries that I've posted on this blog over the years, I came to the realization that this blog is merely the tip of the iceberg in the events of my life. I realized that what you all, as readers, are seeing is only a small portion of my life. With that being said, I just want everyone to know that my life is not purely based on what you have seen and read, and this blog is only for entertainment purposes.






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Seeing that Jefferson City isn't the largest place in the world, we can't really send off glass bottles like we can other recyclable products. With this being the case, we decided to come up with an alternative solution of our own. I present to you the Crush Lamp ;)

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The Power Is Yours

I know everyone out there is probably tired of seeing a bunch of decorations I'm making when I procrastinate from homework, but this one will probably be the last one for a while seeing that I've got homework coming out the wazoo. All of us in our apartment decided that we needed a little something to keep us motivated to recycle and to make the world a better place. What better to do so then Captain Planet!!!

Come On Down....

Yeah, so I'm pretty sure this totally awesomely great autographed picture of the one and only Bob Barker adds a few points to my room's coolness factor!

What do you get when you mix recycled bottles, cardboard, tape, some markers, and not wanting to study Greek? A Space Shuttle replica on the wall!!! My decorating is going slowly but surely. If anyone has any good ideas of things I can make, let me know :)

Mr. Brian

This.....Is Football

September is back, and with it, East Tennessee Football :) With Carson-Newman's defeat over Webber International earlier this week (44-0), it was only right to let UT have a dominating victory as well. As a true UT fan, I would have to say that tonight's performance was, in fact, the best demonstration of UT Football that I've witnessed in years. The defense was banging on all cylinders in the first half, keeping Cal scoreless until late in the 3rd quarter. Credit must also be given to Erik Ainge and his 4 touchdown passes (only 1 less than his entire season last year) Ainge's confidence was high and his receivers were open, and with offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe back in control UT seems to be up and ready for a true UT season!

Mr. Brian