My new blog buddy Brett Trapp wrote this post on 28 things he’s learned in his 20′s. I loved it so much that I thought I’d take each of those things and elaborate on them over the next several days (since I’m about 3 months older and wiser than him.)

4. Your job consumes most of your life. Choose wisely. -Trappstr

Do something you love. I could get back into construction or do something in the design industry and certainly triple my paycheck. But I wouldn’t love doing it.

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.

I LOVE being the pastor of Revolution Church. I think I’ll stay a while.

5. Mexicans make the best food. End of story. -Trappstr

Actually Brett, this is a common misconception. Mexicans who have lived in Texas for a minimum of 3 years and 7 months actually make the best food. Its the perfect melding of Mexican and Texas making what we call “Tex-Mex.” Its science. Its been proved.

6. Getting married won’t make you happy and it won’t fix your problems.  -Trappstr

I’m pretty sure you meant “happy” as in Jerry Maguire saying “you complete me.” Well, Jerry Maguire was full of bologna. No person can complete you.

My wife Amber is incredible. Her love rescues me every day. But she doesn’t complete me. She can be a vile little sinner some days. And I don’t pretend that my love completes her.

We all have a God shaped hole in our hearts and only God can fill that hole.

And you are right, marriage definitely will not fix your problems. If anything, it will give you more problems. That said, I’ve been married for almost nine years and wouldn’t change a thing.

7. Staying single doesn’t fix anything either. -Trappstr

I wouldn’t know. I met my wife in the 6th grade. Can’t remember what single is like. If its anything like this past summer when Amber was gone for a month then I don’t want anything to do with it. I smelled bad, didn’t eat well, wore clothes multiple days, and could barely sleep for the month she was gone.