Cruzin. . .

I am looking to start building (buying) a fixie, or single speed. . .depending on what is available for my budget, which isnt very big. . .let me know if you have or no of someone who has a older fixed gear bike that may be willing to sell. . .

Tag Team, Back Again

So its been a while, but I am back. Schools out, summer is around the corner (if it doesnt stop raining. . .) and I finally have a chance to exhale. With that exhalation comes a lot of encouragement! The last week and a half, to two weeks have been so so so good.

About 2 weeks ago Matt Klutz, one of the coolest men of God i know, took me too lunch. We talked about where i was at in life, in my relationship with Chels, and spiritual. He then asked if i wanted to walk with him over the next few months. Needless to say, I was surprised, but I told him I was in. turns out that he will also be walking with two other guys as well. These other two guys are dude who i look up to more than they know, and I am blessed to be asked to be in the same group!

My dad came up to visit my sister and I this weekend! We played some golf (that sport is sooo frustrating!!) hung out, ate some food. . .but we did two things that I have never done with my dad before. . .1 we got tattoos. Yep Me, my sis, and my dad! Emilee got her first one on her foot, Dad got number 5 on his ribs(haha told him it would hurt!) and I got number 4 on my chest! (I think i want to just make it a full chest piece. . .but only time will tell) 2. We went to church! Yep, Stirring 10am service. . .never been, but it was dope! It was such an amazing experience to worship and engage God with my father for the first time! I know it wont be the last. . .

I finally got into a life group! two as a matter of fact! Chels and I are doing the Love and respect group(pumped!) The first meeting I am looking forward to the next few months growing whit her in our relationship and incorporating our faith with that. I am really excited to see how our relationship develops when we base it on a firm, solid foundation! I am also in Dan's narrative theology group(stocked)! I cant wait to move through the scriptures with this group, and seek God's heart! I am ready to humble myself and constantly be filled.

I wasnt going to be able to go the "when God dreams" conference, cause i could fork out $100. . .but a few days before the conference, Patrick called me up and asked me to help work it, and only pay $40. . .so sick! And that was so powerful and encouraging to be at that conference! Changed my life!!

You Found Me

One of those "feel good" songs. . .

Not me, but YOU

He gives. Always will, and always has. . .

Lord, let me set aside my name, so that my soul can glorify yours. . .

Amen

Master of Procrastination

Overwhelmed. . .Friday, 12:45ish. . . .I am thinking about all of the crap that I have to work on for school this weekend. . .

• 5 Page book-report, video worksheet - Religions of the World.
  
• Art Project, page and a half reflection (x2), two journal articles, and half of my major project done - Nonverbal Communication.
• Response Paper (x2) - Communication Leadership
• study for a quiz - Communicating Cross-Culturally
  

And to think, I was this close [ ] to going to San Fran for a day trip with my friends. . .sheeesh!

Silly Little Sheep

Its funny how sheep tend to mindlessly wander away from their Shepard. It all starts with a few steps in the wrong direction, just over to that green patch of grass. From there, they see another patch of green lush grass just a few steps further. And from there another, and another, until they finally realize that they are lost. And no matter how many times that a sheep will go astray, the Shepard will always search for it, and bring the sheep back.

We are no different from sheep. We stray from the path just a little, to that patch of green grass, for that short term satisfaction. Then we get carried away, and we become lost. We, like that sheep, get so lost in the short term satisfactions and gains, that we fail to realize that the Shepard is leading us to the field with the greenest pastures.

I am thankful that my Shepard never stops calling out for me, and always brings me back.

Phil

"Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try and control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game--and life--will take care of itself."

-Phil Jackson "Sacred Hoops"