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| Brat Pack
March 31, 2008 03:59:00Ever feel like just getting out, escaping? Why did God place me here? There is a song from The Rocket Summer that I enjoy a lot, here is a section of the lyrics:
"For about four years Ive hated this town
Theres so much I just want to get out
Since graduation was long ago
Please somebody get me out of this hole
Cause I dont want to get stuck in here
When I am thirty-four just talking about high school years
No I dont want to be there an I feel so stuck right here
Back and forth side to side oh my dear
My foot to the floor I will drive to the place
Where I can kick it with friends through the night
A place well talk about now and the past what the future holds
Hanging out with not much to do
Just aimless with each other is what we do
Cause this aint where its at
My friends will second that
And I gotta admit sometimes its pretty sad
But its like were our own brat pack
Were always kickin back nobody can take that
That is that its like its all we have" Right now I love where I am and most everything about it. I actually am only looking forward to going back home for the summer because I can get a chance to work and more money in the bank account. Sometimes its extremely hard for us (as humans) to remember that God places us in situations that we might not find the most comfortable. He can spiritually place us "outside the box." He doesnt put the most compatible people in our lives, he puts the people in our lives that will help us grow the most. I know personally Its something extremely challenging for me.
Today in Church I was anointed with oil and prayed for by the Pastor and Elders. It was the first time Ive been anointed with oil and prayed for by so many people. It was extremely emotional for me to notice that Ive been in the Church family for less then a year, and when I went up to the chair for anointing so many wonderful people came up to pray for me.
Im going to let you go with a prayer; sorry for the shorter post!
Lord, I ask for a blessing upon anyone that comes across this blog. Bless them today that they may walk in your grace and that you might show them your grace and mercy in all its forms. Lord I ask for guidance and direction in all forms. Lord guide and direct those who come to Walk for the Lord, speak to them and guide them. In your precious name, Amen.
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| Brat Pack
March 31, 2008 03:59:00Ever feel like just getting out, escaping? Why did God place me here? There is a song from The Rocket Summer that I enjoy a lot, here is a section of the lyrics:
"For about four years Ive hated this town
Theres so much I just want to get out
Since graduation was long ago
Please somebody get me out of this hole
Cause I dont want to get stuck in here
When I am thirty-four just talking about high school years
No I dont want to be there an I feel so stuck right here
Back and forth side to side oh my dear
My foot to the floor I will drive to the place
Where I can kick it with friends through the night
A place well talk about now and the past what the future holds
Hanging out with not much to do
Just aimless with each other is what we do
Cause this aint where its at
My friends will second that
And I gotta admit sometimes its pretty sad
But its like were our own brat pack
Were always kickin back nobody can take that
That is that its like its all we have" Right now I love where I am and most everything about it. I actually am only looking forward to going back home for the summer because I can get a chance to work and more money in the bank account. Sometimes its extremely hard for us (as humans) to remember that God places us in situations that we might not find the most comfortable. He can spiritually place us "outside the box." He doesnt put the most compatible people in our lives, he puts the people in our lives that will help us grow the most. I know personally Its something extremely challenging for me.
Today in Church I was anointed with oil and prayed for by the Pastor and Elders. It was the first time Ive been anointed with oil and prayed for by so many people. It was extremely emotional for me to notice that Ive been in the Church family for less then a year, and when I went up to the chair for anointing so many wonderful people came up to pray for me.
Im going to let you go with a prayer; sorry for the shorter post!
Lord, I ask for a blessing upon anyone that comes across this blog. Bless them today that they may walk in your grace and that you might show them your grace and mercy in all its forms. Lord I ask for guidance and direction in all forms. Lord guide and direct those who come to Walk for the Lord, speak to them and guide them. In your precious name, Amen.
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| Not Always The Other Person
January 27, 2008 04:52:00I have been extremely busy the past week so I havent been posting as regularly as I would like. Ive been getting into the regular routine of classes, and getting back together with friends I havent had the chance to see before break! Today I took a day long trip up to Rochester to visit a friend, and to attend a Saturday Church service there.
I was thinking in the car ride today, and talking with a friend about basically, how great God is. Our Pastor recently was teaching us on how to be filled with the spirit; part of that was to be thankful. To try and be thankful for everything, even the "bad" things that seem to happen to us.
God has proven to me his blessings with the "Bad."
Ive really been trying to be thankful. I thanked God for placing me in an area of college (living area) that I didnt like so I could learn and grow, and to reach out. I thanked him for my loud and constantly drunk suite mates around me so I could be aware I could have ended up exactly like that without an awesome God. I thanked him for more and more.
The day after I thanked him for all of this, my suite mates were dead silent. They have been silent for the past... 3 or 4 days. Now you have to understand, they havent been completely silent since moving day. They are constantly in a drunken state, and screaming almost at the top of their lungs or blasting music.
What one of my friends said today about it really got me thinking: sometimes its not other people that are the problem, but ourselves.
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| Not Always The Other Person
January 27, 2008 04:52:00I have been extremely busy the past week so I havent been posting as regularly as I would like. Ive been getting into the regular routine of classes, and getting back together with friends I havent had the chance to see before break! Today I took a day long trip up to Rochester to visit a friend, and to attend a Saturday Church service there.
I was thinking in the car ride today, and talking with a friend about basically, how great God is. Our Pastor recently was teaching us on how to be filled with the spirit; part of that was to be thankful. To try and be thankful for everything, even the "bad" things that seem to happen to us.
God has proven to me his blessings with the "Bad."
Ive really been trying to be thankful. I thanked God for placing me in an area of college (living area) that I didnt like so I could learn and grow, and to reach out. I thanked him for my loud and constantly drunk suite mates around me so I could be aware I could have ended up exactly like that without an awesome God. I thanked him for more and more.
The day after I thanked him for all of this, my suite mates were dead silent. They have been silent for the past... 3 or 4 days. Now you have to understand, they havent been completely silent since moving day. They are constantly in a drunken state, and screaming almost at the top of their lungs or blasting music.
What one of my friends said today about it really got me thinking: sometimes its not other people that are the problem, but ourselves.
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| College Drama
January 22, 2008 18:52:00Its funny how people get caught up in the small things of life. We dont look at the bigger picture, and we dont always keep our focus on God. God is coming for the end times, and that is what really matters; getting people to know Him, and keeping our walks pure and uplifting. Coming close to Him more before, with His love, He comes and takes us home. We HAVE to keep that foremost in our minds.
Our work, our schooling, our friends, and much more always seem to get in the way of that much bigger picture. Nothing like that gets in the way for God and His love for us. Lucifer tried to get in the way between God and us, he tried to get the angels to rebel against God because he didnt want to be servants under Gods new creation (us). He failed because God simply would let nothing come between our love and relationship.
The stupid petty things in life always seem to get in the way, especially the small dramatized things in life.
Lord I ask that you keep my mind foremost on you. That the bigger picture, Lord, is always the first thought in my mind, and that all other thoughts are in second place. Lord you are coming soon to bring us home Lord; this IS the end times, and let me always remember that and to not be afraid of that, but to be UPLIFTED to that fact. Lord, let me not worry about the small things in life, but to always remember the bigger picture, our relationship and your love. Lord I ask that you remind everyone to remember that and keep that foremost in their minds. You, Lord, would let nothing get between our relationship and our love. I ask that I let nothing get between our love and relationship. Lord I thank you for working on this instantly and already. Thank you so much Lord. I pray this in the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Amen.
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| College Drama
January 22, 2008 18:52:00Its funny how people get caught up in the small things of life. We dont look at the bigger picture, and we dont always keep our focus on God. God is coming for the end times, and that is what really matters; getting people to know Him, and keeping our walks pure and uplifting. Coming close to Him more before, with His love, He comes and takes us home. We HAVE to keep that foremost in our minds.
Our work, our schooling, our friends, and much more always seem to get in the way of that much bigger picture. Nothing like that gets in the way for God and His love for us. Lucifer tried to get in the way between God and us, he tried to get the angels to rebel against God because he didnt want to be servants under Gods new creation (us). He failed because God simply would let nothing come between our love and relationship.
The stupid petty things in life always seem to get in the way, especially the small dramatized things in life.
Lord I ask that you keep my mind foremost on you. That the bigger picture, Lord, is always the first thought in my mind, and that all other thoughts are in second place. Lord you are coming soon to bring us home Lord; this IS the end times, and let me always remember that and to not be afraid of that, but to be UPLIFTED to that fact. Lord, let me not worry about the small things in life, but to always remember the bigger picture, our relationship and your love. Lord I ask that you remind everyone to remember that and keep that foremost in their minds. You, Lord, would let nothing get between our relationship and our love. I ask that I let nothing get between our love and relationship. Lord I thank you for working on this instantly and already. Thank you so much Lord. I pray this in the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Amen.
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| Back To College
January 20, 2008 04:41:00God amazes me time and time again. He works through us, He uses what we write, what we do, and how we live to affect all those around us. If you walk uplifting towards the Lord other people will be able to see that. Not only that, the Lord will be able to use you when other people are struggling. You will know the right words, you will know the right actions and thoughts. However at the same time you wont have any clue of the right words, any clue of the right actions and thoughts. Why? They arent your words, thoughts, or actions. Its God working through you :).
Im back at college now and I am "kittensick." Im missing the comfort of the kittens playing around me, and as they would have been sleeping around me usually right now. Instead Im alone in my dorm typing. What kittens am I talking about?
 I didnt set them up like this, they were hugging while sleeping on my lap. Dont we all wish that sometimes society could be as simple as this? Wishing we could all just get along, all religions and races, all governments and policies in one way: Gods Love. We just have to let it in with open arms and accept it.
I woke up this morning at a grueling 5:00am and did all the last minute items to head off for college by 6:00am. We ended up leaving around 15 minutes early. I got to college around 11:00am, so I had lunch downtown with my Dad; It was the only time we had together all vacation, and was extremely nice. I then unpacked until the mid afternoon, until I went out and hung out with friends until the time I am writing this. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust….
Psalm 18:2 KJV
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22 KJV
And yet, Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We are all formed by your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 NLT
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Psalm 143:10 KJV
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
Isaiah 26:4 KJV
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| Back To College
January 20, 2008 04:41:00God amazes me time and time again. He works through us, He uses what we write, what we do, and how we live to affect all those around us. If you walk uplifting towards the Lord other people will be able to see that. Not only that, the Lord will be able to use you when other people are struggling. You will know the right words, you will know the right actions and thoughts. However at the same time you wont have any clue of the right words, any clue of the right actions and thoughts. Why? They arent your words, thoughts, or actions. Its God working through you :).
Im back at college now and I am "kittensick." Im missing the comfort of the kittens playing around me, and as they would have been sleeping around me usually right now. Instead Im alone in my dorm typing. What kittens am I talking about?
I didnt set them up like this, they were hugging while sleeping on my lap. Dont we all wish that sometimes society could be as simple as this? Wishing we could all just get along, all religions and races, all governments and policies in one way: Gods Love. We just have to let it in with open arms and accept it.
I woke up this morning at a grueling 5:00am and did all the last minute items to head off for college by 6:00am. We ended up leaving around 15 minutes early. I got to college around 11:00am, so I had lunch downtown with my Dad; It was the only time we had together all vacation, and was extremely nice. I then unpacked until the mid afternoon, until I went out and hung out with friends until the time I am writing this. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust….
Psalm 18:2 KJV
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22 KJV
And yet, Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We are all formed by your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 NLT
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Psalm 143:10 KJV
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
Isaiah 26:4 KJV
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| Do You Know Love?
January 19, 2008 04:09:00 Well I head out for college tomorrow morning at 6:00am. The vacation is pretty much officially over. Looking back I can say God touched my life and changed me even though I was relaxing for a long time, and even when I was sick for an entire week. God uses all of our experiences even though we dont know it.
Today was spent running around doing the last minute items before heading back. Getting a haircut, depositing money into the bank, visiting some old friends, hanging out downtown for awhile with my best friend, and then packing.
I wanted to talk in this post about Love, the idea for the post came to me last night before bed.
Have you ever had a really good friend? A lot of us have. Have you had a friend thats so close to you that you could share your inner most secrets, and most importantly know they are safe? You feel so close to that friend its a relationship of its own? Could you say that you are so close to that friend that you Loved them?
God has brought me many new friends since Ive come to college. They are some of the most amazing people Ive ever met in my entire life. For some of these friends, I can truthfully say I LOVE them. Now you have you realize this isnt in a sexual or intimate way. I love them with mine, and Gods love.
When you have God in your life you have more then just your own love to share inside of you . You have the love of God that pours out from inside of you. The friends that God put into my life are some friends that I feel more secure, safe, and loved by then any other friends I have had in my entire life.
God can influence the way you act, the way you feel, and how you care about others when you walk in a RELATIONSHIP with him. He can even spread in his love, outward from you towards others.
Do you LOVE your friends? I do.
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| Do You Know Love?
January 19, 2008 04:09:00Well I head out for college tomorrow morning at 6:00am. The vacation is pretty much officially over. Looking back I can say God touched my life and changed me even though I was relaxing for a long time, and even when I was sick for an entire week. God uses all of our experiences even though we dont know it.
Today was spent running around doing the last minute items before heading back. Getting a haircut, depositing money into the bank, visiting some old friends, hanging out downtown for awhile with my best friend, and then packing.
I wanted to talk in this post about Love, the idea for the post came to me last night before bed.
Have you ever had a really good friend? A lot of us have. Have you had a friend thats so close to you that you could share your inner most secrets, and most importantly know they are safe? You feel so close to that friend its a relationship of its own? Could you say that you are so close to that friend that you Loved them?
God has brought me many new friends since Ive come to college. They are some of the most amazing people Ive ever met in my entire life. For some of these friends, I can truthfully say I LOVE them. Now you have you realize this isnt in a sexual or intimate way. I love them with mine, and Gods love.
When you have God in your life you have more then just your own love to share inside of you . You have the love of God that pours out from inside of you. The friends that God put into my life are some friends that I feel more secure, safe, and loved by then any other friends I have had in my entire life.
God can influence the way you act, the way you feel, and how you care about others when you walk in a RELATIONSHIP with him. He can even spread in his love, outward from you towards others.
Do you LOVE your friends? I do.
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| People Who Dont Believe
January 18, 2008 01:12:00 I get so frustrated when I see people that dont know the love of God. It frustrates me more when they obviously dont care about knowing God or seeking out His love. God can change peoples hearts but it frustrates me so much when I see sites like:
Note: These sites have the content listed and more. They are not uplifting to God. If you have been struggling with your walk I advise you to skip the list. I have listed them for research only.
- Why Christians Suck
- Christians Suck Blog
- Christians Suck More and More
- There Is No God
- I Hate God
- Ex-Christian
- I Love Satan (Store)
- Top 100 Occult Sites
- How To Worship Satan In Your Home
The most horrible of them all?
Online Jesus Dress Up
There are hundreds and hundreds of sites to be found if you simply enter vague search terms on Google. The 7th link down if you enter "God" into Google is God Is Imaginary. The site talks about how the concept of God is the best optical illusion created.
There are just as many links supporting God as there are as many links "against" him. The difference is God loves every single person, even the person who created the Jesus Dress Up site. Unless God works a miracle in that mans heart I doubt he will ever come to know the Lord on His own, but God still loves him just the same. God is hurting every single moment for the actions he is doing; God is torn to pieces every time someone visits the site and dresses up His Son for a couple minutes of fun.
What makes it even more frustrating for me is the fact that God gave me an ounce of what He feels for all of these people. As I put in my post, What Society Makes Us, God gave me a moment of what He is feeling, and it was an experience I struggle to put into words. He gave me just an ounce of what He feels, and He feels it 1,000x more then what I felt, while feeling it at every single moment. Thats something incredibly hard for humans to grasp.
Atheists, and people who believe in other things look for scientific evidence. They look for proof either in God, or proof in what He does. Actually, I looked for that same proof in the beginning of my walk. When God told me something I believed it for a short while, and then I looked for more proof. Now I trust in God, and even when He doesnt tell me something or walk visibly with me I know He is with me walking all the time.
I criticize myself and my growth with God a lot, probably more then I should. Im human and I can only grow and learn from God so fast. I just heard from someone today something disturbing. There was a television show on, and during a moment of extreme drama guns were being held out. This person was yelling "KILL EM! KILL EM! GRAB SOME *****! KILL EM! SHOOT EM AGAIN! THIS TIME IN THE FACE! WOW SHES A *****!" I was enraged that people around me werent doing something about it. I held my tongue, I can only think to myself how much Ive changed. I would probably be doing something like that without God, something even worse.
Maybe my walk isnt going so bad.
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| Prayers Our Power
January 17, 2008 03:25:00 I used to doubt God when I was first started my Christian walk. I was so frustrated by the fact that the only thing I could do in most situations as a Christian was to just Pray. Now Ive changed so much with the help of God. The most powerful thing I can do is Pray, and its so amazing.
I pray wherever, whenever, and I am not ashamed to do it. You dont have to know that I am praying when I am talking to you... God knows it.
Well today I did quite a bit also! I got up and immediately took a shower. Now you have to understand I am on vacation time and that is quite the amazing feat! I did my annual checking of blogs, and my email check, to see if anything new had come up, or if anyone interesting had emailed me, and then I went to do some eBay stuff. Recently Ive been going through some items that have been cluttering up shelves in my room and just popping them up on eBay. Its an extreme learning process for me right now. The fees, the right shipping, what price to charge, when to post up items, and how long... etc. Most of all I love doing it! Im around $50.00 behind right now through all the eBay fees, packaging materials, and one time fees Ive had to make but I 100% expect to make that all back up with time. Make that all back up and more (hopefully!) :).
I did more college shopping today. Ran out to Staples to pick up notebooks and folders for my classes and did some minor grocery shopping. You just have to pick up the cereal and flavored water!!! Oh, dont forget the Pringles.
I squeezed in time to go bowling! Yes, bowling! Its not a favorite past time of mine, but for the first time in my life I got a turkey. Turkey meaning three consecutive strikes in a row. Pure luck, but that made me smile for quite a loooooooong time!
Almost forgot to tell you also. I ordered a cover for the back of my laptop. Its called a skin from skinit.com. Do you remember the picture on the post from yesterday?
 This one? Well the cover to my laptop will be all black, with that picture smack dab in the middle. It cost $40 but its a late birthday gift to myself. All I received for my birthday was money. It will hide the nasty sticker the college put on the back of the laptop, and make my computer oh that much the sweeter!
So I havent heard anymore from ourprayer.org. If you would, I ask for prayer in that area.
How are your walks going? Please leave some comments and let me know!
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| Prayers Our Power
January 17, 2008 03:25:00I used to doubt God when I was first started my Christian walk. I was so frustrated by the fact that the only thing I could do in most situations as a Christian was to just Pray. Now Ive changed so much with the help of God. The most powerful thing I can do is Pray, and its so amazing.
I pray wherever, whenever, and I am not ashamed to do it. You dont have to know that I am praying when I am talking to you... God knows it.
Well today I did quite a bit also! I got up and immediately took a shower. Now you have to understand I am on vacation time and that is quite the amazing feat! I did my annual checking of blogs, and my email check, to see if anything new had come up, or if anyone interesting had emailed me, and then I went to do some eBay stuff. Recently Ive been going through some items that have been cluttering up shelves in my room and just popping them up on eBay. Its an extreme learning process for me right now. The fees, the right shipping, what price to charge, when to post up items, and how long... etc. Most of all I love doing it! Im around $50.00 behind right now through all the eBay fees, packaging materials, and one time fees Ive had to make but I 100% expect to make that all back up with time. Make that all back up and more (hopefully!) :).
I did more college shopping today. Ran out to Staples to pick up notebooks and folders for my classes and did some minor grocery shopping. You just have to pick up the cereal and flavored water!!! Oh, dont forget the Pringles.
I squeezed in time to go bowling! Yes, bowling! Its not a favorite past time of mine, but for the first time in my life I got a turkey. Turkey meaning three consecutive strikes in a row. Pure luck, but that made me smile for quite a loooooooong time!
Almost forgot to tell you also. I ordered a cover for the back of my laptop. Its called a skin from skinit.com. Do you remember the picture on the post from yesterday?
This one? Well the cover to my laptop will be all black, with that picture smack dab in the middle. It cost $40 but its a late birthday gift to myself. All I received for my birthday was money. It will hide the nasty sticker the college put on the back of the laptop, and make my computer oh that much the sweeter!
So I havent heard anymore from ourprayer.org. If you would, I ask for prayer in that area.
How are your walks going? Please leave some comments and let me know!
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| Conversation With God Tonight
January 16, 2008 04:19:00 "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3 KJV"
I just got back from college shopping. Picking up the beloved plastic spoons, tissues, paper bowls, air fresheners (God Bless whoever invented those!) etc. On the way to go shopping I talked to God.
I had my Christian music up really loud, and while I was taking a short-cut through my development I started thinking about how I really want to get out into the world, and get as many people as possible to know what I know, and to have what I have. Meaning of course knowing and having God as a RELATIONSHIP.
Im really afraid of the end times. God loves us so much he is coming to get us, but not much is known besides that. Im fearful because I have just really started my blessed walk... and I dont want it to end. Yes, I know that it will be so much better when I am living for eternity with my Lord... but how MUCH better without my family and close friends from home? None of them are saved besides one Uncle. I pray that God would bring them to him before he comes. It could be tomorrow, or even now, and I just hope my family has time to come to know the lord both my family and friends.
I dont want to stop there. I dont want the people Ive met throughout my life to miss out on what the Lord has for them. Some Christians say the world is in Satans hands (in which I totally agree) - but they also state that it cant go again to God. That the world is so lost in Satan it wont, or couldnt, turn again towards God before he comes for the end times. I totally disagree with this. God can, and will preform miracles, and he does so in my everyday life. Through God we have the power to change even THE WORLD. God created even Satan, you have to keep that in mind!
While I was out I picked up TobyMacs CD Portable Sounds.
 I didnt know what I was getting into! I absolutely love Made To Love, as you can see I uploaded my copy of the song to the top of this blog. However in the CD there are a lot of "Rap" and "Hip" songs. Rock ON! :) Hes an amazing artist!
Another note... today I started another blog. Yes I know what you must be thinking. On top of the fact that I love to write and share my thoughts (oh the many thoughts I have to share!) I have stumbled on some information.
Bohemian Grove Government
Today I originally posted what is the first post on the Bohemian Grove blog here, on Walk for the Lord, but I decided it didnt quite fit in. However I really wanted to share what I had stumbled across so I created a separate blog for the information. This will most likely be one of the few times I will advertise the blog because from now on its going to be for a personal reference of things I find online, and some books I will be picking up about it. However, if youre interested feel free to check it out. The link to Bohemian Grove Blog will always be in the link section of this blog.
Yes this has been quite more of an active day for me, even while Im on vacation. I even created an eBay budget sheet for myself for my eBay sales. Im around $40 behind in sales! Yikes!
Let every day be filled with Gods presence . :)
"Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 NASB"
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| Conversation With God Tonight
January 16, 2008 04:19:00"The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3 KJV"
I just got back from college shopping. Picking up the beloved plastic spoons, tissues, paper bowls, air fresheners (God Bless whoever invented those!) etc. On the way to go shopping I talked to God.
I had my Christian music up really loud, and while I was taking a short-cut through my development I started thinking about how I really want to get out into the world, and get as many people as possible to know what I know, and to have what I have. Meaning of course knowing and having God as a RELATIONSHIP.
Im really afraid of the end times. God loves us so much he is coming to get us, but not much is known besides that. Im fearful because I have just really started my blessed walk... and I dont want it to end. Yes, I know that it will be so much better when I am living for eternity with my Lord... but how MUCH better without my family and close friends from home? None of them are saved besides one Uncle. I pray that God would bring them to him before he comes. It could be tomorrow, or even now, and I just hope my family has time to come to know the lord both my family and friends.
I dont want to stop there. I dont want the people Ive met throughout my life to miss out on what the Lord has for them. Some Christians say the world is in Satans hands (in which I totally agree) - but they also state that it cant go again to God. That the world is so lost in Satan it wont, or couldnt, turn again towards God before he comes for the end times. I totally disagree with this. God can, and will preform miracles, and he does so in my everyday life. Through God we have the power to change even THE WORLD. God created even Satan, you have to keep that in mind!
While I was out I picked up TobyMacs CD Portable Sounds.
I didnt know what I was getting into! I absolutely love Made To Love, as you can see I uploaded my copy of the song to the top of this blog. However in the CD there are a lot of "Rap" and "Hip" songs. Rock ON! :) Hes an amazing artist!
Another note... today I started another blog. Yes I know what you must be thinking. On top of the fact that I love to write and share my thoughts (oh the many thoughts I have to share!) I have stumbled on some information.
Bohemian Grove Government
Today I originally posted what is the first post on the Bohemian Grove blog here, on Walk for the Lord, but I decided it didnt quite fit in. However I really wanted to share what I had stumbled across so I created a separate blog for the information. This will most likely be one of the few times I will advertise the blog because from now on its going to be for a personal reference of things I find online, and some books I will be picking up about it. However, if youre interested feel free to check it out. The link to Bohemian Grove Blog will always be in the link section of this blog.
Yes this has been quite more of an active day for me, even while Im on vacation. I even created an eBay budget sheet for myself for my eBay sales. Im around $40 behind in sales! Yikes!
Let every day be filled with Gods presence . :)
"Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 NASB"
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| BioShock Interview Finally Arrived!
January 15, 2008 18:23:00I met up with a friend of mine from college to finally conduct the BioShock interview online. Here it is!
So your Christian and youre a gamer, what kinds of games do you usually play?
Platform games really. Occasionally First Person Shooters, but I prefer the former.
So you picked up BioShock, what attracted you to it?
The versatility of what you can do in the game really, not to mention it had very shiny graphics. Also, I cannot pass up a game where you can shock things in.
Isnt BioShock a little violent for Christians?
No more violent then the Christian book House that I just finished. Theres a level of un-reality to it. It depends on the Christian too.
Would you mind expanding on that?
To me, BioShock falls into the Grey area of things that depends on one question: "Will it hinder my growth as a Christian?" To me, the answer is no; to another, it may be yes and thus BioShock becomes a game that shouldnt be explored.
You have seen the blood and gore in BioShock... right?
Yes, however I also saw the fact that they were all genetically messed up and about as sane as a cat doped up on catnip, times thirty. The blood and gore in the game is also no worse than most horror films today.
There are some scenes in the game in which characters go around singing "Jesus loves me yes I know" and then proceeds to kill you, there are also bibles spattered with blood... how does this settle with you?
A degree of that feels wrong to me, Ill admit, however the game is a secular game focused on "What if there was a society based off Darwins theory rather than morality?" Rapture, the setting in BioShock, was based off the idea that the strongest survive, that science is the way of the future. The bible and Jesus were thrown in just to add to this feeling of secularity: pretty much showing off the most common faith and how its deteriorated if everything became completely Darwinian.
What would you say if someone said to you "You cant love Jesus because you play such a horrible game, Jesus wouldnt play that game"
First Id tell them that Id let Jesus speak for himself. The game is horrible, Ill admit, but to a degree thats why I play it anyways. It shows me how things may be if things go secular, and that in itself is a drive to be a better Christian too.
Would you say video games then are a Grey area for most Christians?
Yes. Most definitely a Grey area, much like television and music in general.
What things would you suggest to help a struggling Christian with video games?
Struggling in what way?
Addiction foremost.
Figured. Its hard, I will admit, but the best solution I found is either trying to get out of the house and visiting friends or turning your attention to something else, such as reading the Bible or a book. You just need to find something to get your mind off things completely.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Soup is Delicious.
Thanks for your time!
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