"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself." Pillipians 2:3 (NKJV)

I want to embody this. If I can, the gossip, slander, malice, sarcasm, cynicism, resentment, bitterness and many other of the vices of this heart will be loosed.

Do you stand in need of this? Can you relate?

-Wes

Your attention please . . .

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Now I discovered this undoubtedly highly scientific and faultless tool by way of a friend of a friend's blog (lets give credit where credit's due), and he also included a list of rankings for other sites and blogs that he frequents.

Lets see how ours fair . . .

Deanna - Genius
Jonathan - Junior High School
Jeremy - High School
Guy Muse - High School
Yahoo News - Junior High School
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NY Times - Junior High School

Well folks, there you have it. If you wish to heighten your blogs readability results, I would recommended frequenting the Wes and Ellen blog more often.

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A Case of Nostalgia

I (Wes) recently completed Isabel Allende's, My Invented Country. It is the first of Allende's writings that I have sampled. Because this post isn't a book review I wont begin to go into detail, other than to say that it is a reflection on Chile and Chilean life. She has spent many of her recent years living in California so she often finds herself reminiscent of her life in Chile.

This morning my heart is heavy with a desire to return to the Chilean port of Talcahuano. To sit atop the overlooking hill that provides a splendid view of the sea, its industry, and all of its hurry. The wind spreading upwards to me the chilly sea air and the noises of the bustling harbor.

There my spirit would be quieted and my purpose renewed.

The Outcome

Last week I (Wes) made a bold statement predicting the outcome of Saturday's big game. I must admit that Man U and Arsenal had to share the spoils after their showdown, each walking away with a point.

Man U fans look forward to another Champions League victory tomorrow against winless Dynamo Kiev. Manchester stands atop Group F with nothing but wins.

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Tomorrow night at HIP (the Wednesday evening service at church) a short series on spiritual warfare continues. Last week's lesson was very challenging. It was a time to get real and be more aware of the spiritual battle that we are in. Such prophetic messages seem to be less and less frequent, but truth is being spoken boldly here about spiritual life and death.

Saturday's Showdown

Q: Recognize this man?
A: He's no wanna be gangsta. That's Sir Alex Ferguson, the boss of Manchester United.

Q: What is he hyped up about?
A: Saturday's clash with current Premier League number one, Arsenal.

Q: What is going to happen?
A: Mark my words, Arsenal is gonna be dethroned.