Well its been far too long since I last posted, basically for myself. And its no surprise that I am figuring out interesting things because of my lack of time spent in thought and getting into the word. They help me more than I really know until i slow down with them.
First off I love how God works. As soon as I got back home for thanksgiving the sermon at my church by my former youth pastor who has grown into an incredible speaker, was the beginning of an advent series dealing with the 7 I AM statements Jesus makes. The first "I AM the light of the world" Sweeeeeet (heres the link http://www.gebible.org/audio/113008.mp3) Just an interesting thing to have happen. It was an enjoyable sermon, but I should probably go back over it again to unpack it for myself even more. Just a cool thing to see that my random thoughts and conversations have something deeper behind them. Now if I could just continue to figure out and take the time to be with them.
My thoughts have been leading towards what is going to happen next. I love being back at Taylor, but have had an itch to step out of the boat and go for something that is beyond comfortable. I started to feel that it is the next logical step and that its where my heart was at. But after the back and forth of not going to the word and God about it it has become clouded and conflicting thoughts run through my head. So I am needing to get back to it all, the basics and thoughts from myself others and where God leads. It is always interesting to see possibilities and also feel your way through to where you should be.
This is a thought for my next post (i hope) the concept of self.... and the sinfulness of focusing on the self as well as the balance of being yourself. Hmmm
Well here is another thought to ponder for and from me, after watching Dark Knight last night... "It is always the darkest just before the DAWN"
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Whats light got to do with it
So needing time to myself to get a little refocused i went to find "solitude" in the place where i feel most comfortable, the KSAC. I put my headphones in and started to zone out while people walked by and said hi, in all reality its how i get my best work done believe it or not.
But in looking around at the large Taylor seal and starting to read 1 John i started thinking about what is light. How do we really see, perceive, or think about light. Do we realize how light corresponds to our call as Christians? Should we see it differently and have it affect how we live? I think so...so here are some of my preliminary thoughts on what light is seen as and where its found in the bible.
Ok follow me here. This is where my brain might take over and make a lot more sense in my head than how i explain this.
God separated light from darkness. Which means to have one means the other is not present. The only way to know what light is, happens when darkness is not present. Darkness is defined by a place where there is no light. The only way to differentiate is to percieve or notice which state is occuring.
So when we look at passages in the New Testament letters and when Jesus talks of being the salt and light or a city on a hill should we think differently?
What does or call to be a light in the darkness mean? To me this call is an essential aspect of being a Christian. We should be present, and a reflection of God's glory wherever we are. We are called to be different and to be noticed. I still need to look over the rest of the new testament to figure out more of what i think specifically, it is getting late and there are too many conversations going on in my brain...
Lemme know what you think.... by the way it is not a surprise that one of my favorite passages is Ephesians 4: 17- 5:3, entitled living as children of light... check it out (i may have the passage a little off, but youll find it :) haha)
GOD BLESS and till next time
But in looking around at the large Taylor seal and starting to read 1 John i started thinking about what is light. How do we really see, perceive, or think about light. Do we realize how light corresponds to our call as Christians? Should we see it differently and have it affect how we live? I think so...so here are some of my preliminary thoughts on what light is seen as and where its found in the bible.
- First off to get scientific its a particle and a wave... a combination of the basics of how things work... interesting
- essentials of sight, many aspects coming together to make colors
- the speed of light is instantaneous
- there are varying degrees of light, amounts are seen differently
- something that all things are drawn too... hmmmm
- widely used in symbolism
- something taken for granted
- Very first thing to be created..... Gen 1:3
- first thing to be called GOOD
- a remnant of God's Glory
- a symbol of purity
- a separation from darkness
Ok follow me here. This is where my brain might take over and make a lot more sense in my head than how i explain this.
God separated light from darkness. Which means to have one means the other is not present. The only way to know what light is, happens when darkness is not present. Darkness is defined by a place where there is no light. The only way to differentiate is to percieve or notice which state is occuring.
So when we look at passages in the New Testament letters and when Jesus talks of being the salt and light or a city on a hill should we think differently?
What does or call to be a light in the darkness mean? To me this call is an essential aspect of being a Christian. We should be present, and a reflection of God's glory wherever we are. We are called to be different and to be noticed. I still need to look over the rest of the new testament to figure out more of what i think specifically, it is getting late and there are too many conversations going on in my brain...
Lemme know what you think.... by the way it is not a surprise that one of my favorite passages is Ephesians 4: 17- 5:3, entitled living as children of light... check it out (i may have the passage a little off, but youll find it :) haha)
GOD BLESS and till next time
Monday, November 10, 2008
First Thoughts
I have always been one to think. Contrary to my actions at times; my ability to sit down think, have conversations amongst others and in my own brain are valuable to me.
The ability to slow down is one I need to continue to grow, cultivate and explore. I love being able to look into my thoughts and as I remember to look to the opinions of others I care about and see how their lives are going I figured I would love to continue conversations.
Conversations are the basis of growth to me. They are what extend thought from my ears to my brain and heart. A simple conversation will engage me far beyond the normal scope of activity and busyness, it will lead to a searching, and a finding out about myself and others.
I have found the need to have conversations with myself just as important in growth, but how often do I shy away because I know that truth will be revealed. It will often not be a pretty, rosy, alls well truth. Yet it is a truth that challenges, shapes and grows me. Which I must say is pretty sweet.
Feel free to join me in my conversations, I welcome input and the challenges that continue from an activity that is not mindless but mindFULL. I will be real, unashamed and most likely far to hard on myself, but the idea is to grow. I know that help from others, every little addition will make me into more of the man I want to be.
The ability to slow down is one I need to continue to grow, cultivate and explore. I love being able to look into my thoughts and as I remember to look to the opinions of others I care about and see how their lives are going I figured I would love to continue conversations.
Conversations are the basis of growth to me. They are what extend thought from my ears to my brain and heart. A simple conversation will engage me far beyond the normal scope of activity and busyness, it will lead to a searching, and a finding out about myself and others.
I have found the need to have conversations with myself just as important in growth, but how often do I shy away because I know that truth will be revealed. It will often not be a pretty, rosy, alls well truth. Yet it is a truth that challenges, shapes and grows me. Which I must say is pretty sweet.
Feel free to join me in my conversations, I welcome input and the challenges that continue from an activity that is not mindless but mindFULL. I will be real, unashamed and most likely far to hard on myself, but the idea is to grow. I know that help from others, every little addition will make me into more of the man I want to be.
-Until the next thoughts run their course-
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