Author Archives: mdbrie01

Empty Shelf Book #1: Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Posted on January 21, 2014 by mdbrie01

So I put my hat into the empty shelf challenge issued by Jon Acuff(info here) and finished my first book of the year.  Technically I started it last year, but I’d say it still counts. Title: Jesus + Nothing = … Continue reading →

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And with that it is 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by mdbrie01

I wrote the list and then seemingly disappeared.  I’d say I was living a full life pursing religious fulfillment and all of that, but I would be lying.  The truth is, life happens and the last few months have been … Continue reading →

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Music for your Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2013 by mdbrie01

I shared this via Spotify on Facebook yesterday, but I like the embedded player better than I do the link on Facebook.  I compiled this playlist for the Christmas season to remind myself that this isn’t the beginning or the … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by mdbrie01

On this day of thankfulness I take a pause, because I’ve been going 90 to nothing here on the blog, and give thanks for many things, in no particular order. The default for any Christian is to give thanks for … Continue reading →

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Introducing the list

Posted on November 7, 2013 by mdbrie01

Inspired by my friend’s list and celebrating the last year of my thirties I’ve compiled a list of things I would like to do over the next year/years/decade/life.  Some of it is meaningful.  Some of it is silly.  Some of … Continue reading →

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Review: Cooking For Geeks by Jeff Potter; O’Reilly Media

Posted on October 29, 2013 by mdbrie01

This book was given to me as part of the O’Reilly Blogger review program. I love to cook. I don’t always have the time, but when I do there is nothing more therapeutic than putting together a meal and serving … Continue reading →

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Infamy <> Fame a Social Media Lesson

Posted on August 27, 2013 by mdbrie01

  Note:  There are several people and organizations that I will be referring to in a roundabout way over the course of this entry.  It’s a personal quirk of my to not add to nor profit from the notoriety of … Continue reading →

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Flat tires and financial fires

Posted on August 22, 2013 by mdbrie01

At church we’ve been going through a sermon series on the book of Luke.  This past week was on Luke 12:22-34 and had to do with worry and anxiety in our lives.  Last week it was about covetousness and this … Continue reading →

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Tech Fail or To: Matt From: God Re: That Patience You Were Praying For

Posted on August 19, 2013 by mdbrie01

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it open.  -Arnold Glasgow  I will be the first to admit that I lack in patience.  My wife will point out that I … Continue reading →

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Not dreading tomorrow, not looking forward to it either.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by mdbrie01

One of the fears I identified in this whole Start Experience process is that I fear I’ll never get paid enough to do only what I love the most.  That’s not to say I hate my job.  I don’t.  I … Continue reading →

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