Tropical Storms and Domestic Disputes

Flossie looks pretty intimidating but they say it should slow down

It's been an interesting weekend.  Tropical storm Flossie is on it's way and  I broke up a domestic dispute on our street this morning before going to church.  I guess I can't just leave it at that....  

Where Does Motivation Come From?

I've got a question for you, and I want you to answer it if you know.  

"Where does motivation come from?"  

My biggest struggle in life has always been I KNOW what I need to do, I just don't WANT to do it.  Actually, I'm not even sure if that's true, because I do WANT to do some of the things I need to do, I just don't want to enough to push through whatever I'm sensing is hard.  

Things are much easier when you have the momentum of motivation.  It requires real discipline (which isn't fun, and doesn't come easy to me) to do the things that you don't want to do.  

I have seasons of being super motivated, where I'm disciplined, and then I swing the exact opposite extreme.  Where I lack all motivation and therefore lack discipline.  

I realize that self discipline is pushing through and being consistent when there is no motivation.  So how do you achieve that?  

Engage:  What do you value, but struggle to stay consistent and disciplined in?  What are some of your secrets to pushing through? 

Happy Wednesday!

Hello everyone.  

I apologize for not keeping up with blogging.  I've got lots of things to write about I just haven't taken the time to do so.  

Sometimes I get really burnt out on social media and need a break.  Last week was rough, I think I was trying to cut out to many things out of my diet in attempt to eat healthy that it really shocked my system and I had a hard time doing much of anything with a good attitude.  

So here's to hoping that I can get back into a good blogging schedule soon.  I still owe you guys a tour of our new house.  

Thank you to all of you that faithfully read this blog, I appreciate it!  

I'd love to hear from you!!  Feel free to shoot me an e-mail and lets catch up.  jimjessbaker (at) gmail (dot) com 

- Jim Baker

Yet Another "Quick" Update

A photo of the worship team I'm in leading worship in Korean and English for Aloha Day.

Sorry for the lack of blog posting.  Things have been busy...

Quick Update: Back In Honolulu After A Weekend Trip To The Big Island

Jess's dessert.  Hualalai Pie from Hugo's on the rocks.  

Aloha everyone.  We have returned to Honolulu after a weekend on the Big Island.  

Quick Update: Busy Day With Lots Of Visitors!

227/365 - Jess working hard on some decorations for the SBS classroom

Today is a busy Sunday!   

Blogging and Social Media Milestones | 3500 tweets and 32,000 pageviews

Over the weekend I tweeted my 3500th tweet!  

And my pageviews for the blog went over 32,000!

Thanks everyone for journeying with us digitally! 

Happy Fathers Day Dad!

Happy Fathers Day Dad!  Thanks for being a great Dad!  

Quick Update | No Bible This Friday, Buying a Car

Hey everyone, sorry about another week with no Bible post.  Are you still reading along with me?  Last week I was super inconsistent with my reading.  This week has been better but not great.  Anyway, in a half hour I'm headed off to go search the sea of used car lots to find the new BAKERmobile.  Please pray that God would lead us to a reliable vehicle.  :)  Love you guys, thanks for reading!  Leave us a comment and say hi :)  

Oh and if you haven't seen it yet... go check out our most recent photo session.  Jared and Mahea's Engagement Photos.  Jared is the one that is actually taking me car shopping in a minute.  

Have a great day!

What a 911 Operator Wants You To Know

Touch Tone Rotary

Here's some tips from a friend of mine who is a 911 operator for a  metropolitan area in the Southwest of the US.  

Lessons Learned From Calling 911 | An Elderly Lady Falls Down The Stairs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill | Longboat Key Florida | With Jess' dad and step mom

When we were on the mainland we celebrated Jess' birthday with her dad and step mom.  As we were waiting outside of a restaurant for a table to open up we were taking our 365 (the above photo) when suddenly an elderly lady fell down a whole flight of stairs.

Jess Completed Her First Week Of Teaching!

Jess teaching the book of Ephesians!

My wife is a rockstar :)  She's finished up her first week of teaching...

Miracle Futon!

hello futon.  (I feel like a bad photographer for posting such a low quality photo)

So we had been praying for, and asking people to donate towards a new futon for our new place so that when we had visitors they would have a place to stay...

BIBLE! | Acts, Romans and 1 Corinthians

I read this quote last night in Eugene Peterson's "The Pastor"

Are you still reading along with me?  Here's my thoughts on the three books we've read in the past two weeks...

Quick Update | Back in Honolulu

Anna Swink, Jess and me at the Kalalau Valley.  

Greetings.  Here's a quick update to let you know we're back in Honolulu...