Life is constantly pulling at each individual. Pulling in many directions at the same time. Sometimes it becomes difficult to tell which direction is right and which way to avoid. Sometimes the circumstances that are shaping the world shape us as individuals. I had a discussion this morning about christianity and the concept of being … Continue reading The Vote…
ramblings
I apologize
I once read a story from an author named Donald Miller. In this book, Blue Like Jazz, Miller describes how he and a few other followers of Christ set up a "confession" booth at their college campus. The occasional student would enter the booth with the intention of confessing their "transgressions" but instead they found … Continue reading I apologize
things to do
Thanksgiving is approaching. The majority of people begin to prepare for christmas. It is even taking place within my own house. I walk in late Tuesday night and feel like I had stepped within a gingerbread house. I really enjoy the christmas decor and all that comes with christmas. However, I typically refuse to … Continue reading things to do
oct 16 2009
Its tuesday. Its October 6th. Life has this sense of calmness to it right now. It could be perceived as such. That is not the case in so many ways though. Marriage is right around the corner. If it were a baby being born the head would be crowning. That close. And while the idea … Continue reading oct 16 2009
a state of prayer
Over the last few days I have been involved in quite a few conversations about prayer. In the college ministry I attend, Adelphia Ministries, we had a discussion about what prayer is and how we use prayer. In my own devotions this week and recently I have thought quite a bit about my own prayer … Continue reading a state of prayer
a poem
oh sweet blue eyes with love and grace, take me away from my pride and mistakes. oh sweet tender touch as you cling to the hand, that longs to stay with you to fight and to stand. oh sweet blue eyes with a stare drown the sorrows, bring a promise of joy and of better … Continue reading a poem
another day another story
there has been a feeling of content in my life lately. sure many people would see this as a good thing. in fact, i am not convinced it is a bad thing but i have grown tired of the feeling. i have had many good things take place recently. Things such as family vacations, bachelor … Continue reading another day another story
Jesus wept
Next Sunday is easter sunday. The day we are supposed to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. I was reading through Luke about the time in Jesus' life between the triumphant entry and the crucifixion. One passage stood out to me more than any other. The reason is probably due to the fact that I have … Continue reading Jesus wept
unstoppable force…
i am currently sitting in my hotel down the orlando florida. the place of mickey mouse and magic, universal and IOA, hard rock and the largest/coolest/most amazing mcdonalds of all time. that is where i am. i am here for a youth pastors summit. we have been able to hear from some amazing men who … Continue reading unstoppable force…
self help
i am the worlds largest critic. obviously i could never truly know if i am but i feel this way. i criticize almost everything that occurs in my life. sometimes i do it on purpose and then other times i just do it cause it feels natural. i am sure i am not alone in … Continue reading self help