While listening to a message...

...sometimes one will draw while taking notes.

What if

What if we had another Martin Luther in our time? What if he or she would say that the church is not as effective as it could be? What if they were right?

Would we politely disagree and send them on their way? Would we be too stubborn to even contemplate ministry in a new light because of tradition, because it is change?

What is more important? Our security in what is comfortable, or Christ being glorified?

Question

Would you want to know the truth about God even if it is different than what you currently believe?

Christmas lights

I just got done putting up some Christmas lights. No, its not because I'm in the Christmas spirit. I have my reasons, but for now I will keep you in the dark.

I might shed more light on the subject later.

For the first time in my life...

I had one of these today:

Guys and guns.

Here is a "shot" of Obama's Secret Service in action as Obama was heading to the gym. I really have nothing profound to say-I just like the picture. Except now that I think of it, it reminds me of a story...
This is the backside of my beloved first... The Gray Ghost- a '86 Olds Cutlass Cruiser station wagon. I could share many memories, but I will share just one for now.

My wagon had a two person seat that looked out the back. Once I had the opportunity to use that seat as my postion as a waged war on the Marmota monax. With the back hatch open, I helped reduce the population on a farm. Needless to say, although I had fun, I didn't look as cool as the Secret Service Agent.

For the 3rd time in my life...

...I voted in a Presidential Election. I figure one of two things will happen:

a) My choice will win and people will undoubtedly complain.

b) My choice will lose and people will undoubtedly complain.

At least in scenario b, I can say "Hey don't complain to me, I voted for the other guy."

Song's from Simpson's Ipod

Ok, since Dan has tagged me, I figured I'll get right to it. Here are the first 15 songs as a result of hitting shuffle...
1. Any Other Love by Smalltown Poets off the album Third Verse
2. Holy Roar by Christy Nockels off the album Passion: The Road to One Day
3. Medley: Give/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/With Or Without You/Your Love Oh Lord by Third Day off the album Offerings II: All I Have to Give
4. Adams Groove by MC Hammer off the album Back to Back Hits: MC Hammer/Vanilla Ice
5. Hold Me by Jennifer Knapp of the album Kansas
6. I Will Remember You by Brenton Brown off the album Everlasting God
7. Praise Song by Third Day off the Album Third Day
8. Don't Be There by Switchfoot off the album The Legend Of Chin
9. You Already Take Me There by Switchfoot off the album Simply Survival (one of the compilation albums)
10. Lady Down on Love by Alabama off the album For The Record[Disc 1]
11. All Fall Down by Sarah Masen off the album Sarh Masen
12. Sweep Me Away by Charlie Hall of the album Passion: Our Love Is Loud
13. Into Your Arms Again by Ian Eskelin off the album Save The Humans
14. Grace Flood by Supertones off the album Supertones Strike Back
15. Your Life Is Now by John Mellencamp off the album Words & Music [Disc 1]

My two cents on the election

Its time for me to Jump into the circus that is pOlitics and the Presidential elections.

I Hate the way ChristiaNs get all obsessed and crazy over elections. Granted the Founding Fathers May have been predominantly Christian, but the nation they helped start was to be free from tyranny and being told how to worship, how to live, etC.

As a follower of Christ I don't agree with the faCt that people like to have the choice to abort their bAbies, or particIpate in same-sex civil uNions or marriages. However, who am I to tell people how to live their lives?

Here is my anSwer... I am not to tell people- yet I am. God hAs called his people to be a kingdom of pRiests and a holy nAtion (Ex. 19: 6). By living out my relationsHip with Christ, that is how I am to tell peoPle about Christ. Yelling at people that abortion and homosexuAlity is a sin doesn't get peopLe to change theIr ways aNd fall in love with Christ.

With that being said, I think people should have hopefully done research on who they think is going to do the better job. I think it is ok to chose someone based on their position on the issues, but for crying out loud, don't try to force your views on people who don't agree with you.

Also, Rom. 13: 1

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I have a problem...

...every once and a while, I open my mouth and vomit words and phrases before thinking about the ramifications of what is being said. Case in point:

Last Monday, I was chatting with J.T. about his beloved Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame. Before thinking, I told him that if he could get Tank Lehane to actually update his blog, I would admit to liking the football team of the forementioned institution.

Having too much faith in Lehane,(who hadn't posted on his blog in over a year) got me in trouble. Jumping at the chance to see me suffer, he finally updated his blog. So without further ado...

Growing up I liked Notre Dame I enjoyed watching Lou and his team on Saturdays stomping all over their opponents. As I got older, the local news stations started annoy the daylights out of me on how they touted the Irish as God's gift to Football. As time passed, I found it much easier to enjoy the misfortunes of the Irish. It makes it all the more enjoyable when you can find die-hard fans to heckle.

I guess I always had a special place in my heart for Notre Dame football. However, there is a roadblock for the return of this sheep to the fold.

I love the Indianapolis Colts, which mean I despise the New England Patriots. Charlie Weis. I can't stand the guy. I don't like what I've heard about his character, and that he was a part of the Patriots. So basically when I watch the Irish under Weis, I see the Patriots.

The solution you faithful followers of Irish football? Get rid of Weis, and I will be no longer your arch-nemesis.

It's blogging time!!

Ladies and gentlemen, friends and blog-stalkers... its time to post crazy. I owe a post or two to some people, and I have a few that have been rattling around in the cranium. So, without further ado, I hope you enjoy.

My own worst enemy

I'm slightly frustrated right now. I looked at my lineup for my Fantasy football team late this afternoon, and realized that a wide receiver I had intended to activate after a bye week was still on my bench.
Now, when it comes to me playing in fantasy sports leagues, I fair only slightly better than playing sports video games. But this week I had the slim chance to upset the undefeated Graphics Man.

And I would have if that guy was in my lineup.

At least I can take joy in knowing his prediction was wrong on my Colts tonight.