Drawthemoral's Xanga

Saturday, May 21, 2005

Sat, 21 May 2005 17:21:00 GMT

I figure it's time to update my xanga.

I've been updating mostly in myspace...but I should really keep up with this too.

For entertainment, I have been playing a lot of guitar. Mostly jazz guitar and some blusey stuff. Very little indie, but I still keep some around.
I've also been mountain biking through the Korean countryside with some friends here. I suppose for xanga, that's new....I'm in Korea.
I've been listening to a lot of Pat Metheny.

Spiritually, this has been a blessing. The Lord has taught me many lessons so far, and will continue to do so I'm sure.

In case you didn't know...
www.myspace.com/srf
www.myspace.com/drawthemoral

Those should be good links to my myspace...and I update that in much more detail, much more often.

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:28:14 GMT

My blood is draining from this open wound

I am a whore. I've slept with other gods. I've chosen other things besides Christ. Lets call it by name. Lust. Pornography. Sexual immorality. These all cover the damned disease quite well.

It's not about my selfish desires so it will require transformation of body and mind.

Lord, I need a revamping of my whole being.....

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:07:48 GMT

Today seemed like the appropriate day to start on my theme album for Draw the Moral.

I've got a few of the songs done already, and the story is complete.

I'm looking forward to how it turns out.

Monday, January 10, 2005

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:09:26 GMT

SHARDS OF APRIL Just released their first EP!

It's called "Destroy your high places."

A few songs from the album should be posted on www.purevolume.com and www.soundclick.com later today.

If you would like a copy, let me know.

Monday, January 03, 2005

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 13:33:10 GMT

I can't take real accomplishment in the fact that I finally memorized the entire first chapter of James due to the fact that I could have had it done well over a year ago.
But, nevertheless, praise the Lord...I memorized. Next, I'm starting on Phillipians chapter 1.

The fitting end to the year was getting mildly kicked out of the apartment I was in, and having to find somewhere else to live.
The Lord provides, and I am thankful...even if it is a humble existance. I now live in a one bedroom apartment that was probably an architectural joke even in 1962 when it was made. It is nothing to be proud of...but it is provision...and it is only 250$ a month.

The new year was spent with good friends and some cheap wine.
Conviniently, the Lord convicted me of the age old sin of pride towards my mother. I called her this weekend to apologize for the bitterness that has been developing towards her over these last 3 years.
Simple commandments, like honor your father and mother, still have their application.

Even today at work, I am still learning patience with the haters of God that I call co-workers.

2005?
To be a doer of the Word, and not a hearer only.

Friday, December 31, 2004

Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:56:28 GMT

Hear's to the year.

This year has had some major trials and major blessings.

I think back to all the events that transpired, and I am reminded of God's grace.
Where would I be without it?

Last night, Dustin and I went to Matt's house to listen to him debate an atheist online. Matt is an apologist, and as a consequence gets invited to radio shows and things of that nature in defense of the Christian faith.
After the debate, we just talked for several hours about events that have happened in our life, and how thankful we are that Christ has brought us through.

That sums up the year: Christ brought me through.

Each year that passes brings us closer to the Lord's return and/or our bodily death. With this unknown amount of time, I want to know Christ more deeply. It's never enough. I will never be close enough to Him. But I will continue to press on towards that goal.

Happy New Year.

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:50:29 GMT

So here I am...my last night in this house. What's happening, you ask? My roommate and three of his friends are drunk silly out in the living room watching football. Profanity is flying. One of them is making quite clear the fact that he puked all over my bathroom.

Tomorrow, I'll be leaving this place. I can't say that I'll miss it.

I wonder...does my soon-to-be former roommate see Christ in me? I've shared the gospel with him, and I pray for him...and that's all I can do.

One of the guys in there is a Christian that I brought to church with me for a little while...he's the one taking a shot right now.

Let it be said, that I don't think there is anything wrong with alchohol, so long as it is in moderation, and so long as it is among true CHRISTIAN friends. I have on two occasions partaken in alchohol around non-Christians...and I wish I had not.

But so long as it is in a safe environment with moderation, there is nothing wrong with it.

What's going on in the living room is not a safe environment.

Lord, when will you return?

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:39:46 GMT

I don't really have much to say...I'll get some inspiration here at some point.

Friday, December 24, 2004

Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:33:31 GMT

The plan for Christmas starts tomorrow. At approximately 1430 tomorrow, we will head up to Pine, ID to rent snowmobiles. From there, we will find the appropriate camping spot for the evening. In the morning, we will then proceed to the top of Trinity outlook for a Christmas day celebration.

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 15:24:03 GMT

By God's grace, I did not watch the damned DVD. I hate this plague. I want it to be rid of my life for good.

My "friend" Jameson got married yesterday. He barely told anyone, and no one has even met this girl.
That's my best friend of 9 years.