Outstretched Arms

A Blank.

March 30, 2011 in Being Real with 0 Comments

Blank.

Almost a month later, that’s what I’m drawing on this blog. Nothing. And the dust mites are starting to settle.

To elaborate on this, I find myself stuck in produce good content on this blog. When I say good content, what I really mean is something that is 100% thought-out, edited, and practically ready to publish in a book. Overstated, but it’s kinda true in my head.

And as a result, I find myself unable to move. Nothing. It just stays in my head and doesn’t go anywhere or do anything for anybody. And that’s not cool.

So here’s to killing perfectionism. Because none of us are anyway.

Here’s to coming out of my head and heart to speak something. Because I have a voice.

Here. We. Go.

Read this book. Seriously.

March 6, 2011 in Books with 0 Comments

You won’t regret it. Because I sure didn’t and looking forward to my third read.

What story are you telling? from Rhetorik Creative on Vimeo.

You can find it on Amazon or Barnes and Noble or Powells Books.

Go get it.
Thank me later.
And start living.

Spinning Away

February 16, 2011 in Culture, Worship with 0 Comments

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Photo by Alex //Berlin _ Alexander StübnerSince I’ve begun playing and trying to write some music, I’m always looking out for bands and songs to keep me inspired and learning.
A lyric, a melody, a message.
Whatever moves me to listen and respond.
Such gifts from God that help us here on His earth.

Here are some albums currently spinning on my iPod Touch:

Leaving Eden, Brandon Heath
Aftermath, Hillsong United
Barton Hollow, The Civil Wars
Beautiful Things, Gungor
Passion: Here For You, Passion Conferences — just waiting for the rest of it

What songs/bands/albums are you currently listening?
Let’s share some inspiration.

Good News, Bad News, and How We Suck

February 9, 2011 in Deep Stuff with 0 Comments

So I’ve been a bit of a blogging break for over a week to handle some more of life’s stuff.

Good news is since my induction as our work group’s co-supervisor in December, I’ve been assigned more responsibilities. Thus, I’ve been more alert and less likely to cause trouble.

Bad news is I had to deal with some ministry hiccups, mainly people who dropped communication and exercised irresponsibility that affected many others. Nothing gets me more fired up than people whose poor decisions create burdens on others.

This got me thinking.
WE are ALL fallen people. I don’t ever claim to be a better person than the brother or sister next to me.
I have done my share of knuckle-headed boo-boos too.

Sometimes the best thing I hope for is that we all admit we suck and just move forward from there.
Jesus didn’t come down to meet up with one dude. He came for all of us, no matter where we are.

I’ve been a Christian for almost 20 years now, but honestly, I’m still learning how to be one.
Seriously.