In my head..
November 22, 2009
Hey everyone, it’s been awhile since I have just shared some normal life stuff. So I figured I would just share some stuff that has been floating in my head and my daily life: books, website, music, etc. So take some time to check out the websites and things. Hope I can give you some inspiration.
://life.inspiration
Greater Lighthouse Church (home church)
>>revoluton.youth (coolest youth group ever)
*been playing a lot of Call of Duty MW:2 with our students lately as well!
*Ice-Skating trip with revolution.youth students (I was the only one to do a 360 on the ice btw!)
*Preached Part 1 of new Series: txt_MSG at >>revolution. Talked about the importance and power of the Word of God
PerryNoble – blog
Steven Furtick – blog
TG Church “3 Years”: video
:://Books:
Through Painted Deserts by Donald Miller
Serve God, Save the Planet by Matthew Sleeth
Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell
*Just finished study through 2 Chronicles
:://Music:
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonnerfide Radio – podcast
The Postal Service
Life makes us far from God?
November 20, 2009
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Romans 8:38)
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39)
We read in these few verses that “neither death nor life” can separate us from the love of God. I just wanted to share a thought with you…
Death is hard, and everyone meets it at some point in their life.. Wether it is a loved one or a friend you stand next to at the funeral home, or when a season of life/friendship dies, death is a part of everything. And sometimes death can be one of the hardest times in life, and causes us to feel faraway from God. But obviously death is something that draws us closer to Him. It is a reminder that we are not infinite, but finite in a world that acts like we will live forever..
But I wanted to point out the “life” part in particular. I heard that one man said, “God said he would give us life, and life more abundantly. You know what I think of when I heard ‘life more abundantly?’ I think of bills, taxes, packing lunches, soccer games, etc. I don’t know if I want more of that!” Although this man was joking when he said it, he was speaking truth. Maybe Paul wanted us to remember that through “life” (i.e. stresses, pain, taxes, mortgages, kids, work, pain, paychecks, job loss, family struggle, etc) that even the things of everyday life, can’t keep us from the love of God. Although we feel far from him during “life” at times, He is still there. And his love is there too. Don’t be fooled, death can make us feel far from God, as well as many other things but life can too at times.
God, I feel useless…
November 11, 2009
Is a statement, and certainly a feeling I know many of my friends, anyone college-age, and even myself can feel or say sometimes. Please understand me, trying to “figure out life” is something that there seems to be so much pressure put on by parents, teachers, and even random people that strangely pop into your life that have no investment in you, but feel the need to tell you to “get the ball rolling and get your life together.” The great question “what are you going to do with your life” is a huge one; and strangely becomes overwhelming after highschool. I hope this post gives someone struggling with a job, school, or life that doesn’t seem to be going as planned. One man said, “Life isnt about a title or position, but about who you are at the end of life.” I know that life for me hasn’t always turned out as planned, and no dream is always as sweet as it is when it is in your head, but when life gets hard please remember to “look to the Author and Finisher of our faith,” Jesus, and be reminded that he is writing your story..our story… and the story of the world… Check out this post from Relevant, it deals with this discussion….
Also, be reminded, God isn’t “upstairs” trying to make life harder for you for no reason, neither did He create you to live a life to seek money, big houses, multiple cars, and fancy clothes. He didn’t create us to meet a certain quota, or pray a certain amount of time a day to fill some sort of ”spiritual time sheet” as if to appease him. Jesus came to set us free from living lives that live up to other’s standards, and freedom from feeling like we have to “do it all” and keep up with the Jones’. Jesus-life is about peace, grace, humility, and realizing that its ok to be yourself, without apology. So if it is a hard time, be patient, because Jesus is working on you, to make you more life him.. and that is always beautiful. Even in the midst of job hunting, college, school work, and simply life.
Check out “To Build a Home” from The Cinematic Orchestra as well..
I cant sleep…
November 10, 2009
literally.. I can’t sleep. But during this time of insomnia, I figured, why not relive some Catalyst 2009 moments on youtube. I came across this video and wanted to share it with you. Zach Williams, from Trinity Grace Church, lead us in a powerful time of worship with a rendition of Come Thou Fount.. Watch this video.. and Enjoi
