Counting the Cost……. July 13, 2009

Politics Of Jesus   John Howard Yoder’s book “Politics Of Jesus” reveals to it’s readers a way of life that is revolutionary in the socio-political realm, while also showing what it looks like for an individual to live in that realm.  All of his arguments flow from the messianic ethic that is seen in Jesus [...]

Politics Of Jesus, Chapter 1 June 17, 2009

I believed war was alright, because our government was “protecting” us from terrorists. They were ridding the world of “evil”. I gossiped because everyone does it, next time take a look when your checking out at all the magazines by you. It is socially acceptable to Gossip today. Our church’s think its alright to spend millions of dollars on new buildings and programs, when there are hungry and homeless right next door. We think its ok to do “everything but” in a relationship. We think its ok to live a materialistic and consumeristic life. All of this, are in direct violation of the ethics that Jesus has called us to live by.

Entitlement, Accomplishment, Busyness…And the anger that drives them all June 17, 2009

I hate the fact that I feel all of this. I hate that I get angry when I don’t get the praise or affirmation I think i “deserve”. I hate the fact that I will try and manipulate conversations or situations to gain this. I hate that I feel pushed to produce and accomplish, because my worth will come through this. I hate that I busy myself to the point where I can’t even sit still, let alone hear God’s voice in the still silence.

9 ball or 8 ball? June 15, 2009

Is that the best way to be an agent of transformation in a teenagers life? Or is it challenging them to be a part of something bigger than themselves? Something that has been ongoing since the beginning of time? A chance to advance the Kingdom Among Us in any which way possible. This is the generation that has a chance to change the world with the love of Christ. Challenge them, love them, walk alongside them, pray for them. They are the story, they are the world changers if given the opportunity.

I couldn’t put a bike together………… June 8, 2009

Last Thursday I had the daunting task of putting a little girls bike together.  Put the seat in, put the handlebars in, put the front wheel on, put the front fender on, and attach the brakes.  Sounds simple right?  I thought the same thing, until it took me 4 hours to not even finish the [...]

Canadian? May 20, 2009

Hey everybody! I don’t know exactly who is reading this on a consitent basis, but if your one of em…..thanks for joining in on my story! I’ve had my first two days interning.  So far, so good.  Literally…..soooooooooo good…lame haha. Monday i worked in the a.s.p.  I have already become close for two guys ryan [...]

Here we go May 18, 2009

Today was a good day.  Amazing in fact. Woke up around 9, read my bible, wrote some stuff down about followin the law and living by faith, and had a few cups of coffee. Then the fun started.  I decided to take another exploratory treck through fullerton.  Made my way down placentcha(sp?) which is a [...]

I’m here May 16, 2009

So I’m in California……………craziness. I’m going to have to blogs, one to reflect on the books I am reading, and one to have an update on what is happening with me in California. Yesterday was great, tiring, but great.  I was up at two am michigan time, and didn’t go to bed at 2 am [...]

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