I pretty much only remember one specific thing that was said at my Dad's funeral:
"Pete lived an abbreviated life."
What I take from this statement is that my father died before his life fully happened. That makes no sense. I firmly believe that every single thing that happens on this earth happens for a reason. I don't believe we were ever given a certain time that we are "supposed" to live.
What I do believe is that living for even one second in this amazing place called earth is more than we ever deserve. I will try and will fail to praise God enough for this miracle.
At chapel on Tuesday, Mark Moore preached about the burden of money. He talked about tithing, the practice of giving ten percent of all income to the church. Upon reflection, I came to the conclusion that tithing is meaningless if not done with a sincere heart and feeling of joy.
God doesn't want our money. He doesn't want us to sit in a building on Sunday morning. He wants us to love him, and to love enough that we cant contain it, and have to tell others about him. That's the sole purpose of life.
No matter how long yours turns out to be.
Catch ya on the flip side,
Fox out
Currently listening to: The Wedding
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Take that, me!
Jesus kicked me square in the face today.
I have lately become bored with going to church on Sunday. We wake up, make ourselves pretty, sing some songs, sit in a chair, say hi to people, leave, and continue with our sinful lives. Woo.
This morning, I was sitting in the college group, just waiting for it to be over. I was contemplating all the things that the group of people that were there could be doing to advance the Kingdom of God more than just sitting and talking. It was close to being done, when we went into the main service for what we thought would be the last 10 minutes or so of service. The pastor was talking about baptism. He abruptly walked up and stepped into the baptistery and simply said "I know that there are many people in this room that have not been baptized. Why not do it today?"
Such a simple question. 33 people were baptized in just that one church service. 33 people found the meaning of life.
Nothing is more important than that.
See ya,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Die To Yourself
I have lately become bored with going to church on Sunday. We wake up, make ourselves pretty, sing some songs, sit in a chair, say hi to people, leave, and continue with our sinful lives. Woo.
This morning, I was sitting in the college group, just waiting for it to be over. I was contemplating all the things that the group of people that were there could be doing to advance the Kingdom of God more than just sitting and talking. It was close to being done, when we went into the main service for what we thought would be the last 10 minutes or so of service. The pastor was talking about baptism. He abruptly walked up and stepped into the baptistery and simply said "I know that there are many people in this room that have not been baptized. Why not do it today?"
Such a simple question. 33 people were baptized in just that one church service. 33 people found the meaning of life.
Nothing is more important than that.
See ya,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Die To Yourself
Monday, September 28, 2009
My Musical Endeavor
I've always considered myself a musical connoisseur of sorts. Well I've decided that starting today, I will dedicate each day to a band/artist that I've never heard before.
My plan is to listen to as much of their music I can find on Imeem, and then at the end of the day, decide whether or not the artist in question is worth listening to on a regular basis.
Today, for example, I'm reviewing a band called Hope For the Dying. From what I've listened to, they are pretty decent. I'm pretty excited to expand my musical library, and hopefully find a sound that I've never heard before. If you guys know something that I may have never heard before, let me know.
Live long and prosper,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Hope for the Dying
My plan is to listen to as much of their music I can find on Imeem, and then at the end of the day, decide whether or not the artist in question is worth listening to on a regular basis.
Today, for example, I'm reviewing a band called Hope For the Dying. From what I've listened to, they are pretty decent. I'm pretty excited to expand my musical library, and hopefully find a sound that I've never heard before. If you guys know something that I may have never heard before, let me know.
Live long and prosper,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Hope for the Dying
Saturday, September 26, 2009
A femur...or maybe an ulna?
I have a bone to pick. With myself.
I sincerely believe I need to shut the eff up and listen more often. I need to live a life of prayer. I need to slow down and wallow in the beauty of this earth. I need to start praising Jesus more than dumping my worries on him. I need to stop caring about money. I need to read God's word everyday.
I've witnessed in this life that people tend to blame God for the bad things that happen to them, and praise themselves when good things happen to them. Shut up. You didn't do anything. The fact that you are even alive deserves more thanks than it is humanly possible to give.
Farewell,
Fox out.
Current listening to: Coheed and Cambria.
I sincerely believe I need to shut the eff up and listen more often. I need to live a life of prayer. I need to slow down and wallow in the beauty of this earth. I need to start praising Jesus more than dumping my worries on him. I need to stop caring about money. I need to read God's word everyday.
I've witnessed in this life that people tend to blame God for the bad things that happen to them, and praise themselves when good things happen to them. Shut up. You didn't do anything. The fact that you are even alive deserves more thanks than it is humanly possible to give.
Farewell,
Fox out.
Current listening to: Coheed and Cambria.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
My Nerdiness is Public Knowledge
Ozark is starting to become more of a home. I think one of the biggest factors of this realization is that I've already become somewhat accustomed to where roads are in this town.
I found out today that somebody I love very much needs to have another surgery. Please keep her in your prayers. Speaking of prayer, my personal prayer habits have become exponentially better in the last week. I've realized that praying out loud is very conducive to the process; it forces me to focus on the things that Jesus already knows about.
A comic shop opened up two weeks after I moved here, something that gives me assurance that this is where I am supposed to be. I went on my weekly comic run, and happened to walk in when reporters from the local newspaper were interviewing the owner. I got my picture taken when I was looking through the selection, and answered a few questions about the shop.
I'm taking the midwest by storm.
Goodbye,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: D.A.G.
I found out today that somebody I love very much needs to have another surgery. Please keep her in your prayers. Speaking of prayer, my personal prayer habits have become exponentially better in the last week. I've realized that praying out loud is very conducive to the process; it forces me to focus on the things that Jesus already knows about.
A comic shop opened up two weeks after I moved here, something that gives me assurance that this is where I am supposed to be. I went on my weekly comic run, and happened to walk in when reporters from the local newspaper were interviewing the owner. I got my picture taken when I was looking through the selection, and answered a few questions about the shop.
I'm taking the midwest by storm.
Goodbye,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: D.A.G.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Boatman 3rd
This place is awesome.
I just got back from the floor devotional that we did tonight. It was very cool. We prayed together, took communion together, and sang praises together. Ive been spending a lot of time with the guys on the floor of my dorm, playing video games, eating, doing whatever, and I kind of forgot that these guys are Jesus followers too. Tonight fully reminded me of that fact. Martin wasn't there, because he is a sinner.
I'm getting to like Ozark more and more as time goes on. The homework here doesn't really seem like actual work, because its stuff that matters. Studying for a test brings me closer to God.
Tomorrow night is the first night that I'm going to volunteer at The Bridge. I'm very excited to start getting to know the kids from around town. Hopefully those relationships will be long lasting and I can lead them to Jesus.
TTFN,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Demon Hunter
I just got back from the floor devotional that we did tonight. It was very cool. We prayed together, took communion together, and sang praises together. Ive been spending a lot of time with the guys on the floor of my dorm, playing video games, eating, doing whatever, and I kind of forgot that these guys are Jesus followers too. Tonight fully reminded me of that fact. Martin wasn't there, because he is a sinner.
I'm getting to like Ozark more and more as time goes on. The homework here doesn't really seem like actual work, because its stuff that matters. Studying for a test brings me closer to God.
Tomorrow night is the first night that I'm going to volunteer at The Bridge. I'm very excited to start getting to know the kids from around town. Hopefully those relationships will be long lasting and I can lead them to Jesus.
TTFN,
Fox out.
Currently listening to: Demon Hunter
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Troublemaker
Maybe its just me, but the "fun" things of this world are actually pretty stupid.
In my life, I've always striven to be an individual. This is why I started following Jesus. I was looking for what the cool thing at school was, determined to do the opposite. Since when has it been popular amongst the High School population to be a Christian?
I've frequently heard stories of the "party life", as its called, and quite frankly, its disgusting. I can't comprehend what the selling point of getting drunk and high and then having sex with a girl I don't know is. Is it the alcohol poisoning? Overdosing? STD's? If you can shed some light on this subject for me, please do. It seems to me like the main idea is: The less you can remember about a night, the better it was.
That's retarded. Spending money on alcohol just seems like you are intentionally funding the guilt that ensues after getting drunk. Smoking anything (even cigarettes) says to me, "Eff you God. I know you gave me this body, but I'd rather destroy it. It's more fun that way."
But maybe I'm wrong.
Adios,
Fox Out.
Currently listening to: Weezer
In my life, I've always striven to be an individual. This is why I started following Jesus. I was looking for what the cool thing at school was, determined to do the opposite. Since when has it been popular amongst the High School population to be a Christian?
I've frequently heard stories of the "party life", as its called, and quite frankly, its disgusting. I can't comprehend what the selling point of getting drunk and high and then having sex with a girl I don't know is. Is it the alcohol poisoning? Overdosing? STD's? If you can shed some light on this subject for me, please do. It seems to me like the main idea is: The less you can remember about a night, the better it was.
That's retarded. Spending money on alcohol just seems like you are intentionally funding the guilt that ensues after getting drunk. Smoking anything (even cigarettes) says to me, "Eff you God. I know you gave me this body, but I'd rather destroy it. It's more fun that way."
But maybe I'm wrong.
Adios,
Fox Out.
Currently listening to: Weezer
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