June 2011
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Another Year Older... →
This Saturday, I will celebrate my 31st birthday.
And, to be honest, I’m not all that excited.
Not only is the trip to Czech overshadowing everything else in my life right now (I mean, come on, turn another year older or travel to Europe? Europe is way more exciting!) and that this weekend will be blur of driving to see the family, buying some new clothes and supplies for the trip,...
davidrclark replied to your photo: GPOY “I’m not a runner but I just ran” edition. I…
That’s awesome, man! Running is great. So are you planning to keep it up?
I don’t know if I’m at the “running is great” point yet, but after tonight, I am planning on keeping it up. Who knows, I may just become a runner after all.
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kimmienguyen asked: Thank you for your recommendations, I will be sure to look into them! :)
I know a lot of people who have walked away from faith because of church-related experiences. But a few months ago a friend of mine described Christians and their shortcomings to me in this way: "If you give a student a math test and they fail it, that doesn't mean the math was wrong." From that...
I know a lot of people who have walked away from faith because of church-related experiences. But a few months ago a friend of mine described Christians and their shortcomings to me in this way: "If you give a student a math test and they fail it, that doesn't mean the math was wrong." From that...
kimmienguyen asked: As an agnostic and a bit of a skeptic, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog. After having some bad church-related experiences growing up, I walked away from any desire to be Christian back in middle school. However, very recently in university, I got brought to a fellowship by some of my friends. For the past couple of months I've been studying everything on the faith I could...
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Ignite Facebook Page →
Now you can “like” my college ministry on Facebook and stay up to date with everything going on, including info and pictures from the Czech Mission Trip!
livetheword asked: Hey Jason, it's a job that is really good but I don't know how to explain in english!! hahaha
but it's kinda like preregistration of houses that someone just bought, so government will know it's yours! that's the best I can do! hahaha
but the best part of this job is that it pays REALLY well and also I'll get to work with my two best friends in the...
but it's kinda like preregistration of houses that someone just bought, so government will know it's yours! that's the best I can do! hahaha
but the best part of this job is that it pays REALLY well and also I'll get to work with my two best friends in the...
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Making the Secular Sacred →
A dichotomy exists in the minds of many Christians. It shows up when we first start following Christ and affects the way we view everything around us. It teaches us that certain parts of our lives belong to God while other parts, well those don’t really matter.
It’s the dichotomy between the sacred and the secular.
And it’s hurting the cause of Christ.
Early on in our...
scripturesketches asked: What's the last movie that made you cry? Which scene?
It's still TMI Tuesday... →
…any more questions you want to ask me?
Anonymous asked: What is the hardest choice you had to make because of moral obligation?
Anonymous asked: What concept, idea, or statement in Scripture do you struggle with the most?
Anonymous asked: Describe your ideal woman.
TMI Tuesday →
I’ve never done this before, but thought I would give it a shot. Ask me whatever you want and I”ll answer. Anon is turned on. And….GO!
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The High Cost of Discipleship →
This Week’s Ignite Deeper Devotion.
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A Different Kind of Church →
This past weekend, I experienced church. But not in the way you think.
I didn’t get up early on Sunday morning and make my way to a building. I didn’t sit in a padded chair looking at the back of someone’s head I don’t know. I didn’t sing along with scripted music perfectly timed to stir my emotions. I didn’t watch and listen as one man shared what he thought...
In 11 days...
…I will be on the journey to Czech.
I so excited!!
“If we were left to ourselves with the task of taking the gospel to the world, we...”
– David Platt (Radical)
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The High Price of Discipleship →
“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” - Jesus, as recorded in Luke 14:33
There is a price to be a disciple of Christ.
For some, it’s laying down their dream job. For others, it’s giving up the idea of having the perfect family. Some have to lay down their comfort while others are required to leave their home all...
Do to some attack comments...
…on my main blog, I have set moderation on all comments, at least for now. If you happen to comment over there, I am sorry for the inconvenience and will hopefully be able to lift it soon. I just do not appreciate someone who does not know me calling me prideful, saying I believe Jesus is nothing but puppies and unicorns and that I have no understanding of what it means to follow Him - and...
murphy24p asked: Praying that God does immeasurably more than all you could ask or imagine while you are in the Czech Republic!
Can you update on tumblr while you're there?
Can you update on tumblr while you're there?
Today is...
…the last Friday I will be at home until July 29!
Heading to visit my family next Friday for my birthday (on Saturday). I’ll come back and then the next three Fridays I will be flying to, in and flying home from the Czech Republic. How crazy is that?! Busy, busy July =D
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Nervous Preparations →
We are officially two weeks away from leaving for Czech, and I have to admit…
…the nervousness is setting in.
Did I get everything done? Did I remember to send everything to the team? Did we forget anything in our planning sessions? Will I get my to-do list done in time? Will I ever finish these last two messages? What happens if I don’t get my messages done? Should I still...
In one week from Saturday...
…I will turn 31, while still being single (emphasis on still), working a job that brings in less than $800 a month, needing support from my family to just get by and just as confused as to when it will all change. Worst 2.5 years. There’s got to be a some good news coming soon, right? right??
livetheword asked: Jason, don't make me cry!! haahha
I really wish my english was that good, i bet you were an illiterate american! hahaha
You and Jim are just too cool!! :D
I really wish my english was that good, i bet you were an illiterate american! hahaha
You and Jim are just too cool!! :D
livetheword asked: Hey Jason, I was talking about the deceitful heart... we should have our hearts placed in God's hands!
I didn't know how to say it in english so I just posted in portuguese!! :D
I didn't know how to say it in english so I just posted in portuguese!! :D
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Czech Trip Info →
In case you missed the Czech Mission Trip newsletter link yesterday, we have all the information up on our web site.
Check it out for:
Trip Itinerary
Outreach descriptions
Youth Retreat session details
Fast Facts about the Czech Republic
A video made by a friend in Czech about the city we will minister in
Prayer Request list
Link to blog posts about the trip, and where I will be posting...
livetheword asked: hahaha, that was not what I meant!!
it's because guys always give me the idea that they are so secure, and I'm very insecure at times!! that's all!! :D
it's because guys always give me the idea that they are so secure, and I'm very insecure at times!! that's all!! :D
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The Game →
A few weeks back, I posted one of my poems here on the blog and it seemed most of you liked it, so I thought I would post another one.
I wrote this poem my senior year of college, after coming face to face with some of the lies I believed about myself and life in general - and making the decision to change.
READ THE POEM…
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Dear Future Wife...
This has been the longest game of hide and seek. EVER.
What do you say - time to just end the game and meet up?? I’ll even buy a milkshake with 2 straws.
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Czech Mission Trip Newsletter →
The Czech Mission trip newsletter is out! Click the link to get all the details on our trip, including our itinerary, outreach descriptions, youth retreat sessions, prayer requests, a video and more!
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God of the Impossible →
The last few days, I’ve been studying the life of Abraham and Sarah and I have to admit..
…it’s been personally challenging.
I’m sure you know the story. God shows up to Abraham in Genesis 12 and tells him to leave his country and his father’s household and head in “that” direction, and God will show him where he will stop. In the midst of this...
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dietmortik0 asked: Hey, just wanted to know what religion you were if I could ask? I've seen some of your religious posts and was just curious. Thanks!
dietmortik0 asked: Thank you! I'm going for Computer Information Systems.
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The Impossible Made Possible →
The beauty of Sarah’s pain was that God took an impossible situation and made it possible. This week’s Deeper Devotion by Ignite Student Ministries.
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A Different Kind of Father →
Sunday was an “internet quiet” day for me. If you read yesterday’s post, you know part of the reason why I stayed away from Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and the number of blogs I follow was that I needed a break. But there was another reason behind my disappearance, another purpose to the break that I didn’t admit to yesterday:
As a single guy living three hours away from...
A Day Off →
Sometimes, we need a Sabbath rest to remind us that we are human beings, not human doings.
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My Business' Facebook Page →
I set up a Facebook Page for my Branding and Graphic Design business. Check it out!
I do everything from:
- Logo Design
- Business Cards
- Fliers/Posters
- Brochures
- Facebook Pages
- Facebook Page Welcome Tabs
- Other Social Media set up and design
- Personal items, such as thank you cards, invitations
- And More!
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Czech Missions Trip Information! →
This Wednesday, I will be sending out an email newsletter with all the information on the mission trip I’m leading to the Czech Republic in July.
The newsletter will include: an itinerary, prayer list, information on our outreaches and youth retreat, a video about the town we will be in (Cesky Tesin) and some facts about the Czech Republic.
Follow the link to sign up and receive the email...
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A Day Off →
You may or may not have noticed, but yesterday I was “internet quiet” for most of the day.
I didn’t post on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr. I didn’t respond to emails. I didn’t post on any blogs (ok, I did on one, but that was before I decided to be internet quiet). I didn’t even check my social media sites until later in the day.
My plan was to stay...
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We limit God...
…simply because our minds can’t comprehend a Being who can turn impossible situations into the possible. We believe that God can only operate in our realm of understanding. If He promises a 65 year old woman that she will have a child, and she turns 89 without ever having a child, we believe it’s too late. Her womb is dead. God didn’t show up.
And yet the beauty of...
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At 90 years of age, when it was a physical impossibility, Sarah conceived and gave birth to Isaac. Don’t think for a second that the impossibilities in your circumstances can in any way hinder God from making true on His promises. They simply exist to show how powerful He really is.
