Quote

“Those spots which a Christian finds in his own heart can only be washed out in the blood of the Lamb.
‘Oh,’ says such a poor soul, ‘I pray—and yet I sin; I resolve against sin—and yet I sin; I combat against sin—and yet I am carried captive by sin; I have left no outward means unattempted—and yet after all, my sins are too hard for me; after all my sweating, striving, and weeping—I am carried down the stream.’
It is not our strong resolutions or purposes which will be able to overmaster these enemies.
There is nothing now but the actings of faith upon a crucified Christ, which will take off this burden from the soul of man. You must make use of your graces to draw virtue from Christ; now faith must touch the hem of Christ’s garment—or you will never be healed.”
- Thomas Brooks, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ

Lovin' It

More and more stories and articles are being written about the whole teen hugging problem/epidemic.
I am complete fascinated by the whole thing. I guess I kinda noticed students hugging more than I did when I was their age, but never registered anything abnormal.
But the news that punishments are now being dished out for this behavior is awesome and sad.

Read Student gets detention for giving 'hug goodbye' HERE.

Is It The Same?

Comics have gone DIGITAL. Kinda cool to be able to go back and read the hard to find issues, but is it the same?
I still have boxes and boxes of comics in my closet, all in protective plastic covers, ready to pull out and be read at a moment's notice. I love holding them in my hands. I love the regular trip into that geeky comic book store world and picking up the newest editions.
While I do get a little tired of the collecting and maintaining and storing of the comics, something about the digital seems to be missing.

New Term

I read a new term today on ypulse.com, while catching up on some blog reading.
I don't remember exactly which post of hers it was from or I would try and direct you to it... my apologizes.
But the term was "shadow millenials", refering to young people who graduate high school but do not attend college.
I'm still muling over what I think it implies.
Any thoughts?

Interested

This book looks interesting. Check out the website.

Anticipation

I'm looking forward to the start of this series!

The Sarah Connor Chronicles. The commericials I've seen look amazing.

Go HERE to read up on some of the rumors.

Election Help

Need some help trying to decide on whom to vote for?

Try glassbooth.org.

I'm not sure how this site will work after the primaries, but the results give you your three top options, so hopefully one of those will be available next fall.

Jesus' vs. Jesus's

Okay I have a really pet peeve at people who say "Jesus-es" when trying to say Jesus'. As inthe following sentence; "Jesus' brothers found believing in Jesus to be difficult".

I was never mistaken for a English/grammar genius but is this really that hard to figure out?

Now I suddenly have an irrational fear (subtle shout out) that someone will correct me on my obvious misunderstanding of the apostrophe rule.

indiana

I finally went out and picked up Jon McLaughlin's album indiana at Target this week, for $9.99 (a great deal). And have really been enjoying it. If you haven't heard it, I would suggest it. Click on the album pic for his website.

I probably could say more, but this is all I'm going to say right now.

Something Everyday

I drive about 30 miles to work everyday, and then back of course. A drive that should take about 30 minutes, I've done it quicker, but because of weather, accidents and idiot drivers, usually takes 40 to 60 minutes.
As I move at the snails pace I get to see something exciting everyday. Today was no different. And I've decided to start sharing these.
So my first commute experience that I get to share with you is....(drum roll)....

That's right, the Oscar Mayer WienerMobile!

I'm not a huge hot dog fan, but who can't smile when you see this driving down the road. I know I couldn't. I was driving so I couldn't get my camera out in time. But seriously this is like a once in a year kinda thing. You have to stop, take notice, and thank the Lord God for blessing you with such an opportunity.

Gotta Have It

Already selling my individual seasons.

I really need to get married. So I can have the excuse that the wife is the reason I would own this.

5 Seconds

These are hysterical and I hope whoever makes them keeps it up.
ROCKY I-Balboa

300

BACK TO THE FUTURE

All the BATMAN movies

TITANIC

LORD OF THE RINGS

Passion

Tim Schmoyer on his blog Life in Student Ministry (which recently has experieced some major changes and why I think I've seen this before) posted this clip of Steve Jobs and inquires if Steve is talking about ministry with youth. What do you think?

Enjoyable

Tonight I attended a sparsely attended concert of Kevin Max (of DC Talk fame). The show was opened by Chris Taylor and Rueben V.

There may have been 50 people in the small outdoor patio, but the music was delightful despite the lack of attendance. I was actually impressed that the show was still held despite the low ticket sales. It showed some integrity that honestly I wouldn't have been surprised not to see.

Kevin still has it. I don't care what your opinion of him or DC Talk is, but this man was given an incredible set of pipes. The control he has over his voice is amazing.

Paul, who I went with, and his son Alex recorded the show and I can't wait to get the bootleg copy. Also I might post some photos once Paul forwards them to me.

Kevin is somewhat of a hero of mine. His refusal to conform to the status quo or to the expectations of the majority demonstrate a quality that I'm still trying to acquire to my satisfaction. I had him sign my Canticles of the Plains album (with Mitch and Kevin down all I have left is Michael Tate and Leigh Nash, of course Rich has passed) and my copy of At The Foot Of Heaven.

Thanks Kevin for you life and music.

Horrified!

The #1 song the day I was born was Grease.
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm

NFL Picks...Week 9

San Fransico at Atlanta = San Fran

Cincinnati at Buffalo = Buffalo

Denver at Detroit = Detroit

Green Bay at Kansas City = Green Bay (I'm starting to believe!)

San Diego at Minnesota = San Diego

Jacksonville at New Orleans = Jacksonville

Carolina at Tennessee = Tennessee

Arizona at Tampa Bay = Tampa Bay

Washington at New Jersey = Washington

Seattle at Cleveland = Cleveland

New England at Indianapolis = The hardest choice of the week...Indianapolis

Houston at Oakland = Oakland

Dallas at Philadelphia = Dallas

Baltimore at Pittsburgh =Pittsburgh

Time On Your Hands?

Yes, for this of course I do!

Check out this site for the history, methods, rules and physics of shooting rubber bands.

Awkward

http://view.break.com/393393 - Watch more free videos

Another reason I hope I'm never arrested!

Flickr Fascination

One of my favorite websites is Flickr.com. Unfortunately it is through Yahoo and not Google, but sometimes you have to make concessions. But some people have an amazing talent with camera and photo programs. I really want to build photograph as a hobby, but I struggle remembering to snap the camera. But I can literally spend hours parusing people porfolios and admiring their work.

Here are a few photos that I really enjoy:

If you have a Flickr account let me know so I can check out your work.

Instruction: A Follow Up

I learned tonight that the break out session that I was supposed to teach this coming Sunday is actually a main session. In addition the main session material I'm to create the break out discussion questions as well.
No I didn't hear things wrong at the beginning. This was all sprung on me tonight.
Looks like I have some work to do this weekend.
Pray for me.

I'm thinking of opening with this; "Parent's, in this session I'm going to tell you how to better love your children, since you haven't done a good job so far."

Gots a nice ring to it...eh?