An article written for Survey of Theology II in regards to the topic of “regeneration”.
In my assessment of Scripture, there are two different kingdoms that have had their place in this world. One was the divine kingdom that God originally planned for the world at creation. This kingdom was experienced by man in the garden. [...]

What I’m Reading This Week: Like A Rock by Andy Stanley and Hebrews (just got finished reading Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliott)
What I’m Listening To This Week: David Crowder Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Matt Redman, Enter the Worship Circle, Gangsta Mix Volume 9

Pull out of me the life that will echo my words, fleshed out truth for You.

At 7:22 last night, God really kick started something that He has been doing in my heart for about the past 6 months. And I’m not sure exactly what it is, but I know the last time I got this feeling, was when I got called to ministry. I think it really started at OneDay [...]

I’m falling forward
Falling more and more towards You.

I’ve been so blown away these past two weeks. I really went hard after God at OneDay and begged Him to release me from some of my idols and bondage that I had been clinging to for so long. And lo and behold, He frees me up and opens my eyes to the futility of [...]

Half of the following are lyrics to Kite, a U2 song, and the other half are me. Its a mix and matcher from me to me.
Something is about to happen
I can feel it coming
And I think I know what it means
I’m not afraid to die nor afraid to live
Fearing only another let down
But if I’m [...]

What I’m Reading This Week: Philippians
What I’m Listening To This Week: Pete Yorn, Steadman, Matt Redman, Enter the Worship Circle, Third Eye Blind, David Crowder Band

More OneDay jazz.
5.26.03 9:12 am
Today we will ascend and descend
We will climb into the heights
And plunge ourselves in the depths
As we strive upwards toward heaven
We will fall downwards to find ourselves
With shouts at times
And tears at others
With joy and love directed towards Him
Sorrow and repentance for our sins
We will strain for a divine moment
We will [...]

It’s really nice when you get surprised by someone who you really didn’t expect to surprise you. When you’ve always thought of a person in this one way, and it turns out that they are something totally different. Here’s to a pleasant surprise in all its randomness.