For Emmy

My sister, Emilee, lost a close friend this last week, in a jet-ski accident. The news hit her hard, and my heart broke for her and her friends family. . .after i heard the news, I couldn't stop praying, and I don't really know why but I felt like writing something for em. . .

The rhythm stops pounding in my chest,
A sliver of my heart just said its last goodbye.
Called away to sleep.
But in the end, sleep is not eternal,
Life still dwells in the mist.
A faint light still flickers in the dark,
For that goodbye is not forever,
Reunion will come soon.
So that flicker will not dim,
But burst out into the darkest night.

Gosh. . .

Its been too long since i have visited my blog. . .whats the point of having one if I don't write?! Com'on Josh! So, this is my vow to myself. . .at least one blog per-week. . .yep at the bare minimum! no if ands or buts. . .There is so much to life, how can I not write?

Life Group Update

Love and Respect:
Soooo good! Chelsea and I have been absorbing so much powerful information from this group. We are the youngest couple in the group and it is great for us to be able to sit back and not only learn from the videos and lectures, but also listen to the stories and experiences of the other older couples in the group. After just a few short weeks we can already tell that our relationship has a much stronger foundation than when we started. . . .

Just knowing how each of us sees, hears, and interprets the same things differently is crazy. . .but by understanding this, we can avoid soo many silly silly conflicts. We know what the other needs, and now we know how to start meeting those needs in ways that are sensitive to them. . .I personally have seen how important it is for me to take a humble stance in the relationship for it to function to its full potential. . .love it and her

Bible Narrative:
Three Words. . ."BLOWS MY MIND!"
Every week we go through the word a few chapters at a time. . .and it never fails to impact me. We are ending Genesis and I have already been exposed to so many things that I have never even thought of. . .Dan and Erick are amazing and continually challenge us to ask the simplest questions, and uncover the crazy-good stuff! I have some form of a revelation every time we sit down to read and discuss. . .and when ever Erick speaks, I don't think I blink. . .

So boss!

Found the Bike!! Praise the Lord!!

It blows my mind how faithful God is. . .just when you continue to pray to him, and continue to ask, and continue to seek, he will continue to provide. . .YOU ARE ALWAYS GOOD GOD!

I still highly dislike people who take what is not theirs. . .

So lame. . .

I walked outside my room on Saturday morning to take a ride on my bike, well my dads NICE bike, that he was letting me use. . .anyways, i went outside to ride it, and my hearty sank. It was not there. . .yep i got jacked! Campus safety had not seen it, other residents had not seen it. . .i wanted to throw up. . .

I posted some fliers around town describing it, looked on Craigslist. . .Nada. . .Its a blue and white "Lamond" Road Bike. . .black handle-bar tape. . .looks great. If you have seen it, or see it let me know. . .and if you know who has it take it from them and give it back to me!

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!!