Meant to Live

Sometimes I Wonder…And Even Question…

John Bendever, Jr. — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:00:16 +0000

Have you ever found yourself in one of those tin life where EVERYTHING just seems so hard? I’m in one of those times right now. For almost all of my life, I have been too busy; then my daughter was born and that changed everything. She slowed me down, made me value family, and helped... [Continue Reading]

Craziness!

John Bendever, Jr. — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:53:53 +0000

I started the year with every intention of posting at least once a week….and that hasn’t happened. While I had good intentions, I don’t think I really realized just how demanding writing that much would be in the midst of the rest of life’s demands. For one, I had no idea we would be attending... [Continue Reading]

Opening Worship at Acquire the Fire – Nashville, TN

John Bendever, Jr. — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:34:19 +0000

This video was uploaded from my Android DROID X phone. It is the opening worship session at Acquire the Fire in Nashville, TN on Friday, February 25, 2011. The opening night was an incredible experience, and only increased our anticipation for the rest of the event. Enjoy!

Crushing Excuses, Expecting Results

John Bendever, Jr. — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:10:15 +0000

I posted a status on my accounts across the social media world earlier this week that read, “I didn’t accomplish half of what I wanted done in 2010, but I REALLY enjoyed watching my babygirl grow up! 2011 won’t get away from me!” That wasn’t hype, I was sharing a true resolve for the goals... [Continue Reading]

New Purpose in 2011

John Bendever, Jr. — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:19:36 +0000

I’ve had my blog since early 2009, but I have never been really serious about blogging. Until today, I have mostly shared about my personal life to include interesting situations, professional & personal accomplishments, and random thoughts. Obviously that has not kept me motivated enough to write on a regular basis, so I am mixing... [Continue Reading]

Just Dance 2 – When I Grow Up

John Bendever, Jr. — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:54:55 +0000

Another round with Candace and me. She still hasn’t been able to beat me….and I am amazed at her number of excuses. However, I think i am going to have to let her win a dance every now & then….otherwise she won’t want to play anymore and the Wii will be a wasted gift. So... [Continue Reading]

Just Dance 2

John Bendever, Jr. — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:46:44 +0000

Playing Candace’s Wii on Christmas morning. The funny thing is, she is the choreographer & dancer…..but I haven’t lost to her yet. We have played several times, and she can’t beat me! She needs to figure out she doesn’t have to dance herder….just move her hand the right way….the game only reads the control you... [Continue Reading]

Nine Months Old

John Bendever, Jr. — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:48:06 +0000

It’s hard to believe another three months have passed! She is growing SO fast, it’s hard to keep up! To answer your main question right away, no…..she is not crawling yet….but she is VERY close. She will get up on all fours and rock back and forth, but she hasn’t quite worked out the logistics... [Continue Reading]

Six Months Later

John Bendever, Jr. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:18:02 +0000

I was doing regular maintenance on the site the other day when I saw it was over 180 days since my last post. When I looked back to see what the last post was, I saw it was the directions & other information I posted for Christina Joy’s baby shower. It’s hard to believe it... [Continue Reading]

A Century of Thanksgiving

John Bendever, Jr. — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:22:06 +0000

I know we are almost to Christmas & Thanksgiving seesm like a distant memory, but I really wanted to share what is a special memory for our family…. Every year Candace and I travel to Lakeland, Florida, to celebrate Thanksgiving with about 40 to 50 members from her side of our family. Specifically, it is... [Continue Reading]