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we all seem to need the help
of someone else
to mend that shelf
with too many books
read me your favorite line
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OZ says: If you debate for a second when God has spoken, it is all up. Never begin to say- "Well, I wonder if He did speak?" Be reckless immediately, fling it all out on Him. You do not know when His voice will come, but whenever the realization of God comes in the faintest way imaginable, recklessly abandon. It is only by abandon that you recognize Him. You will only realize His voice more clearly by recklessness.
A couple weeks ago I was struggling with a verse from Matthew. As sad as this will sound, I believe it is the only verse from Matthew I have ever really read, it's pretty simple and yet it confuses the heck out of me. Today was the Pastor's first sermon since his surgery and he did The Verse.
Matthew 10:24-39
39 Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up true life. Those who give up their lives for me will hold on to true life.
Looking at the verse now I have no idea why or how I was confused. Anyhow, I love moments like this when it is almost as if the Pastor is speaking directly to you, or better yet God is speaking directly to you. Like a "doh" moment-slash-revelation-slash-awesome and exhale.
One of the things my pastor is known for is his stories. He usually starts each sermon out with a funny story that is somehow always relevant then he provides 2-4 more stories after reading from the actual Word. More often then not the stories are amazing. I especially enjoyed the ones today. I will try and find a couple of them and post them tomorrow so that you may enjoy them as well.
Also, it is truly a shame that the second service only brings in, on average 10 people each sunday. The musicians who provide sound for worship during that time are simply awe-inspiring. Today the bassist really made my day. He broke out into a freestyle-rap set about praising God. What a guy. Knows how to win over a lady, that is for sure.
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I spoke briefly with my sister today about the letter my mom wrote. Unfortunately this started out with me being somewhat upset with her as if it was her fault that my mother chose to write the letter. Then we both broke down in tears, apologizing to one another, and we decided that we are going to try harder with one another. I love my little sister so much. I know that in years to follow we will only become closer and closer. And then one day we will live on a tiny block, next door to one another, me with my little yellow house with the white porch, her with her little blue house. Man, its good to be close to your family.
Today was a very good family day. Everyone came to church, then it was afternoon on the waverunners, good cry with the sis, dinner, and a movie. My eyes are so raw from that movie, seriously. Armegedon is without a doubt the best father-daughter movie ever. Dang that Bruce Willis, he is good.
One last thing, I started to learn how to play two Damien Rice songs. Cannonball and Older Chests. I am very exciting about this, sounding pretty good.
work early, party late. Megan give me a call. Brad, I shall be calling you soon. I must finish Megans birthday gift soon, it has been keeping me up all hours of the night. Which is annoying seeing that her birthday isnt until August 16th. Hah thats funny. Seriously.
of someone else
to mend that shelf
with too many books
read me your favorite line
________________________________________________________________________
OZ says: If you debate for a second when God has spoken, it is all up. Never begin to say- "Well, I wonder if He did speak?" Be reckless immediately, fling it all out on Him. You do not know when His voice will come, but whenever the realization of God comes in the faintest way imaginable, recklessly abandon. It is only by abandon that you recognize Him. You will only realize His voice more clearly by recklessness.
A couple weeks ago I was struggling with a verse from Matthew. As sad as this will sound, I believe it is the only verse from Matthew I have ever really read, it's pretty simple and yet it confuses the heck out of me. Today was the Pastor's first sermon since his surgery and he did The Verse.
Matthew 10:24-39
39 Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up true life. Those who give up their lives for me will hold on to true life.
Looking at the verse now I have no idea why or how I was confused. Anyhow, I love moments like this when it is almost as if the Pastor is speaking directly to you, or better yet God is speaking directly to you. Like a "doh" moment-slash-revelation-slash-awesome and exhale.
One of the things my pastor is known for is his stories. He usually starts each sermon out with a funny story that is somehow always relevant then he provides 2-4 more stories after reading from the actual Word. More often then not the stories are amazing. I especially enjoyed the ones today. I will try and find a couple of them and post them tomorrow so that you may enjoy them as well.
Also, it is truly a shame that the second service only brings in, on average 10 people each sunday. The musicians who provide sound for worship during that time are simply awe-inspiring. Today the bassist really made my day. He broke out into a freestyle-rap set about praising God. What a guy. Knows how to win over a lady, that is for sure.
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I spoke briefly with my sister today about the letter my mom wrote. Unfortunately this started out with me being somewhat upset with her as if it was her fault that my mother chose to write the letter. Then we both broke down in tears, apologizing to one another, and we decided that we are going to try harder with one another. I love my little sister so much. I know that in years to follow we will only become closer and closer. And then one day we will live on a tiny block, next door to one another, me with my little yellow house with the white porch, her with her little blue house. Man, its good to be close to your family.
Today was a very good family day. Everyone came to church, then it was afternoon on the waverunners, good cry with the sis, dinner, and a movie. My eyes are so raw from that movie, seriously. Armegedon is without a doubt the best father-daughter movie ever. Dang that Bruce Willis, he is good.
One last thing, I started to learn how to play two Damien Rice songs. Cannonball and Older Chests. I am very exciting about this, sounding pretty good.
work early, party late. Megan give me a call. Brad, I shall be calling you soon. I must finish Megans birthday gift soon, it has been keeping me up all hours of the night. Which is annoying seeing that her birthday isnt until August 16th. Hah thats funny. Seriously.