I have a problem. I oversleep. Too much. It’s not that I am lazy, it’s just that sometimes I sleep through my alarm clocks (yes, I have two - I told you it was a problem). I really don’t know why I oversleep. I tried to look up my problem on WebMD and all they told me was that I was going to die sooner. Turns out, too much sleep is as bad for you as moderate obesity. Good thing I’m skinny or I might die like 4 times faster. I’ve never really found any good news on WebMD. Once, I convinced myself that I had at least two diseases. If you click around on that little human diagram long enough, you start discovering some whacked out illnesses!

I had to leave the site and resolved that I need God’s help on this one. I did have success today, though. I woke up at 6:30 a.m. and stayed up. Major success. Now that I’ve blogged about it, you can keep me accountable.

My name is Stephen Lechner, and I’m a recovering oversleeper.

Small photo shoot - circa 2006.

Stephen

I love change, I really do. I’ve never had a problem with it. Until now.

Last year I moved out of my parents house and in with my brother at his new house. I used to always say that I would never move in with my brother but that’s another story. This past year has been a lot of fun and I think we both came to realize that we actually could live under the same roof without killing each other. Well, he just got married last weekend and now I’m living in a new place on the other side of town. For the first time in my life it feels like I’m on my own and I have to admit, I haven’t liked it. I understand this isn’t a huge change but it’s definitely a transition. For now, I’ll just blog about it and hope that it passes soon because I still miss my old place.

Have you been through any recent changes or transitions?

Stephen

Today is the big day! Everyone is rushing around and nerves are on edge. I think I just saw the bride throw up. Awesome! Wondering how you can get in on the action? I’ll be posting live updates via TwitPic and Twitter so come join me because I’m sure there are going to be some priceless moments. The wedding starts at 6:00 pm (EST) but I’ll get some behind-the-scene actions beforehand.

It’s all at: www.twitter.com/stevolec

Cheers, big ears.

Stephen

On Monday, Apple unveiled it’s newest iPhone. I was watching live updates like the dork that I am and immediately thought I had to get it because it was better than the one I had. I must admit, that there was a struggle going on inside of me because I knew that no one would buy my current iPhone for anywhere near what I paid. How covetous of me! Then I got this email from Reggie Harris:

I know you are struggling with iPhone lust right now. I have faced and successfully fought off gear lust of many kinds from laptops, smartphones, and internet tablets. Let me share with you a few key questions that you need to ask yourself:

1) “Considering all of my stewardship responsibilities in saving, investing, and spending, is this the best use of the $200 that God has entrusted to me?”

2) If the above answer is yes, then ask yourself , “Why can’t I wait 3-6months for this?” (my own time frame is more like 12-24 months, but I’m giving you baby steps)

If you can answer an unqualified “YES!” to the first question and can give an answer to the second that would convince a dispassionate observer, then go for it.

That’s my way to fend off gear lust. Take it for what it’s worth.

It’s like he could read my mind. Anyways, I decided right then and there that I’m going to keep my current phone and fight off the fiendish gear lust. You can’t take me down!

Have you successfully beaten gear lust or have you lost? Please, do share.

Stephen

My brother, Seth, is getting married this weekend. He’s the first of us brothers to get married and it’s my first time being in a wedding party. Fun stuff.

Just out of curiosity, how many of my blog readers are married? Speak now or forever hold your peas peace.

Stephen

Last night I watched Deep Impact with Brent and Karla. I hadn’t heard of this movie since I was only 11 years old when it came out in theaters (1998). If you’ve never seen it, it’s about a huge comet that is on a course to destroy earth. In the movie they are able to project when it will hit and basically tell everyone they are going to die in 4 weeks. We started joking about what we would do if we were in that situation (eat tubs of ice cream, run with scissors, pee in the shower, etc.) but I started thinking, I don’t know if I would want to learn the date of my death. I mean, it’s just plain creepy.

If you could learn of your exact date of death and how it would happen, would you want to find out? Why or why not?

Stephen

I couldn’t believe that I could see so good while driving tonight and forgot to turn on my headlights for about 5 minutes.

Stay Safe.

Stephen

God-fearing…
Pastor.
Father.
Grandfather.
Great-grandfather.
Brother.
Uncle.

He leaves an amazing legacy; one that I hope to pass on.
To read more about him, click here.

I will miss you, Papa.

Stephen