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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:36:45 GMT

I may not agree with every single word here, but almost every word is exactly what my thoughts are.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:10:34 GMT

I don't like Mondays. I know that's profound, that most of you are astounded. Doesn't everyone love Mondays?! (Sarcasm dripping from my remarks...)

I love rain. It's raining outside right now... this hardly feels like Texas. It's the middle of August, but it's seventy-five degrees and raining. Anyway. For some reason, rain clears my mind and makes me feel better. So I'm happy right now.

So much is going on in the world right now... Russia is threatening Georgia... I read a report this morning that said Bibles had been confiscated from American Christians in China... makes you wonder what's going on in this world. And yet here, in the silence of my bedroom, it hardly affects me. Don't get me wrong, I understand the gravity of everything... but do I see Russian tanks out my window? Last I checked, nobody came to take my Bibles... how blessed we are, and we don't even know it. We have "bad days" when our bad days are nothing in comparison to what half of the world lives through every day. Two weeks ago, when my electricity was turned off due to a registration issue, and we didn't have a/c in 105 degree heat, I started to realize how much I take for granted. Even in my relaionships with other people, I take them for granted. In case you ever wonder, don't do that. Each stinkin' second is a gift, a treasure. Never, ever let a single one of them slip away.

I went out to a lake last Sunday evening and took some pictures of the sunset... haha, ended up walking almost eight miles. But that's not important. As I walked back to my car, a storm was rolling in. About a quarter mile from my car, lightning flashed across the lake, and just kept on going and going... it was incredible. I had my camera but I was so awestruck that I stood there motionless until after it had finished, then remembered that I was holding my camera in my hand. Ah, the irony.

Life is beautiful.

It's still raining.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:30:30 GMT

so many times I've heard it said that death is the ultimate reality.

not true.

The ultimate reality is life.

About a week or so ago, I found out that a young friend of mine died unexpectedly. Death causes you to rethink many things, especially when that person is young. It reminds us to live for here and now, not tomorrow or a week from now. It's like I say: Plan like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. Each moment is a gift... anyway, I'm chasing rabbit trails, sorry.

The world tells us that nothing is more final than death. That it's the end.

But it's not. Because we believe in Him, death is nowhere near the end. Life is eternal, death is a simple door. Yes, painful, for a moment... but nothing more.

I know this post may seem rather morbid, so I'm sorry. My point is that life is much, much stronger than death.

Whoever has heard a newborn baby cry knows exactly what I mean. Nothing compares.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:51:27 GMT

Life can change so fast.

A month ago, I never would have dreamed I'd be where I am right now. It's a nightmare and a vision all at once, if that makes any sense. If it doesn't, I'm sorry. I know what I'm saying.

I'm living on my own now. Okay so not exactly on my own... but living with two other guys not in my family qualifies as on my own. And it's been... interesting. Good at times, lonely at times, boring at times, not so boring at others... a roller coaster would be a good way to put it. (that metaphor doesn't have anything to do with the fact I was at Six Flags for over ten hours yesterday.) One thing has been pounded into my head above all else:

God is the only One we should seek. His presence, His heart, His words, His beauty... Him. The writer of Hebrews wasn't kidding when he said we should lay aside every weight, every sin... and look to Jesus. Only Him.

Does it sound strange to say that we have the joy, and yet also the responsibility of falling in love with Christ?

As I worked today, I kept finding myself thinking about the people I was around. I wonder if they would know I was a Christian if I never told them. I kept thinking about a quote from a book by Ted Dekker that said: "And falling in love with Him [being Christ] isn't so hard. I think if people just said His name to the shopper next to them in the supermarket, they would find themselves madly in love soon enough." What if we loved Him enough to speak His name wherever we are?

So I wasn't planning to write about all that. I was planning to write out some thoughts that are in my head... not necessarily related to that.

Last week my car's air conditioner went out, my electricity was turned off due to some registration issues, (while it was 105 outside, during the hottest week of the year) I found out my Mom had a miscarriage, and I accidentally forgot to eat all but one meal three days in a row. (I know I'm a genious. You can compliment me later.) Last week was a rough week.

And this week? My A/C was fixed for a mere $600, my electricity was turned on, and it actually rained the other day. Life is strange. I really don't know where all this is headed. Lord?

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:50:56 GMT

Apparently I have to write something to make people look at this ancient blog.

How odd.

Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:54:48 GMT

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:15:49 GMT

And to think, He loves us...

Friday, June 20, 2008

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:09:43 GMT

I think one of the reasons I liked xanga was because it was so simple.

in case anyone noticed, it's not anymore.

Such is life...

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:29:39 GMT

Life is changing...

Saturday, May 03, 2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:09:07 GMT

I'm sick.

In the past thirteen months, I haven't called in sick to my job a single time. In the past two days, I've called in twice.

Bleh.