The specific post right below me, that was written about a year ago.. read it if you want to laugh. I just got a good giggle out of it. Hey, guess what, it feels absolutely to be a new creation. Thats the underlying theme of my life, well, "new life". Death to resurrection... thats it. Not to much else needs to be said right now. Maybe something crazy will happen tonight and I'll make a REAL blog post.
Pastor Martin ranted last Sunday. It was my absolute favorite sermon ever. My heart feels the desire to move, move, move.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Merger
I just read my last 2 blogs and it made me smile. In "The way I am" I can just see how the Lord was truly preparing me for the next few months... for the truth He was about to allow to consume me. So, then we get to "Blessings overflow-ing" and see a lot about God speaking and moving and freeing... seems like God made a promise to me in "The way I am"... and completely followed through in "Blessings overflow-ing"... so lets further this bookooe'd out blessing list... per say.
Freedom is a funny thing... because I struggle with the concept that everyone deserves it but me, and i've always deemed that as humility... but that so far from that... thats insecurity... thats not being OK with who God has made me as. I've always allowed my short comings and failures keep me from the Lord... like if i ever screwed up in a situation, I was too ashamed to go to God about it. I was already forgiven from it... but there's something about physically telling God, "Dude, no more. Im sorry and I'm not going back to that mess. Thank you for saving me", that kicks your heart in.
I'm at a stage where I hate being comfortable... and I never am, so it seems like a lose lose situation.. and maybe it is to some... but it forces in to two positions... either sit and mope and hate everything or get up and move, or should i say, get up, get out of the way, and let God move.
I just wanted to throw all that together... the Lord has been good.
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Todays Halloween. I dressed up like a hipster gorilla last night... and still lost the costume competition.... biased hormone filled men. Oh well. Tonight is Renovatus' fall festival... I'm pretty excited for this. I love my church, my family, my brothers and sisters, my teachers. I just wanna carve pumpkins.... lies... i just wanna see my breath next to a camp fire while singing songs... lies... I wanna be close to someone. This time of year is amazing, and romantic. I'm not going to far in to this because its not meant to be a pity party, there's freedom in it. Yes, it is hard being 24 and single, yes, it does make you question yourself in a lot of areas, but I feel the Lords hand moving in this (and everything else in my life). My goal this season was NOT to get a girlfriend but to grow closer with the Lord and have fun with investing in people. Thats a first. The past few years, this season made me want to just find someone to take home to the parent and grandparents... now, as nice as that would be, I want this season to be just me and my family... no distractions. But the Lord can bring a hottie next year if he wants ;)
Enjoy your Halloween you weenies. Much love. Be blessed.
Freedom is a funny thing... because I struggle with the concept that everyone deserves it but me, and i've always deemed that as humility... but that so far from that... thats insecurity... thats not being OK with who God has made me as. I've always allowed my short comings and failures keep me from the Lord... like if i ever screwed up in a situation, I was too ashamed to go to God about it. I was already forgiven from it... but there's something about physically telling God, "Dude, no more. Im sorry and I'm not going back to that mess. Thank you for saving me", that kicks your heart in.
I'm at a stage where I hate being comfortable... and I never am, so it seems like a lose lose situation.. and maybe it is to some... but it forces in to two positions... either sit and mope and hate everything or get up and move, or should i say, get up, get out of the way, and let God move.
I just wanted to throw all that together... the Lord has been good.
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Todays Halloween. I dressed up like a hipster gorilla last night... and still lost the costume competition.... biased hormone filled men. Oh well. Tonight is Renovatus' fall festival... I'm pretty excited for this. I love my church, my family, my brothers and sisters, my teachers. I just wanna carve pumpkins.... lies... i just wanna see my breath next to a camp fire while singing songs... lies... I wanna be close to someone. This time of year is amazing, and romantic. I'm not going to far in to this because its not meant to be a pity party, there's freedom in it. Yes, it is hard being 24 and single, yes, it does make you question yourself in a lot of areas, but I feel the Lords hand moving in this (and everything else in my life). My goal this season was NOT to get a girlfriend but to grow closer with the Lord and have fun with investing in people. Thats a first. The past few years, this season made me want to just find someone to take home to the parent and grandparents... now, as nice as that would be, I want this season to be just me and my family... no distractions. But the Lord can bring a hottie next year if he wants ;)
Enjoy your Halloween you weenies. Much love. Be blessed.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Blessings overflow-ing
I heard a sermon the other night that talked about when God blesses you, imagine that He's pouring a bucket of water on you... when something like that happens, there's a splash effect, and the water splashes on those around you. When God blesses you, the blessing should splash onto those around you. Kind of cool.
I've been stupidly blessed. I've lived in houses where I wasn't asked to pay rent. I've had Gods hand in areas where He did things NO ONE would believe. I've got friends that love me. I'm hearing Him speak through other people in unimaginable ways. God's just kicking butt right now.. He always does, there's just times in our lives when we notice them a little more. Prayed the other day about God just healing me from the inside out and giving me a joy despite all the difficulties of relationships and things of that nature. And He did, he's given me that joy again and I don't know why I'm surprised. All this to say, lean on God, He's a rock. He's not moving. When He blesses you, bless those around you. Love yourselves because He first loved us.
I've been stupidly blessed. I've lived in houses where I wasn't asked to pay rent. I've had Gods hand in areas where He did things NO ONE would believe. I've got friends that love me. I'm hearing Him speak through other people in unimaginable ways. God's just kicking butt right now.. He always does, there's just times in our lives when we notice them a little more. Prayed the other day about God just healing me from the inside out and giving me a joy despite all the difficulties of relationships and things of that nature. And He did, he's given me that joy again and I don't know why I'm surprised. All this to say, lean on God, He's a rock. He's not moving. When He blesses you, bless those around you. Love yourselves because He first loved us.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The way I am
I'm listening to a song that says, "I can't believe you love my heart". I try to live out my life loving people. God built me to long for relationships, which is why I think my mind/heart lingers so much on the idea of finding a companion. I've loved people, but I've never been able to adore someone. I don't know where I'm going with this, other than, I really want someone to allow me to adore them. But that's for another day.
A LOT OF STUFF HAPPENING IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! It's pretty cool. I'm overwhelmed but totally in one of the best ways ever. I'm moving back to NC at the end of December. I'm so stoked. I've been praying about what God wants me to do, and where He wants to place me.... but heard nothing. And it was scary. But then I remembered the little tid bit on "free will". God always lets us make our own choices... but He wants us to ask Him first. The cool thing is, I felt like He was pushing to make this decision for myself. And so I did, and it has upset a lot of people. Namely my parents, but my mom is just fearful of my financial state of being. I have 300 dollars as of now. 100 of which will be used to put gas in my car to get home. I will be "homeless" for a little while, hopping from couch to couch, but thats cool. I don't think God really wants us to just always be comfortable where we are. I know He wants us to find comfort in Him, but thats different. (On a side note, I have killer heart burn and firefox is lagging... bummer status)
Recently I've felt the need to start a ministry in downtown Charlotte. God has always given me this passion for the homeless, so I'm gunna run with it. I don't want to give to much away on it but it's called "Love Light District". So watch out, because God is going to do some cool things. I'm so stoked about this because this thing is SO much bigger than ourselves, and that's the purpose. This will fail unless we put God first. So be praying about that puh-leeze :)
Our God will never be finished with us. Be prepared for constant change. But remember that we've been invited to sit with God at the river of joy, the river of life. Through pain, there is joy.... so I'm learning. So my friends, here's to a new beginning. Thank God for infinite mulligans.
My mind is shot at the moment... and I can't really decipher my emotions and thoughts... so its probably time to crack open a cold one (Coke Zero) sit back, and watch some TV until I pass out. We leave for Florida on Saturday.
PS.. Pray for your city...
Thats about it for now.. maybe i'll be more "poetic" tomorrow night, if i even decide to blog :)
serve. love. connect. be blessed.
Jordan
A LOT OF STUFF HAPPENING IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW! It's pretty cool. I'm overwhelmed but totally in one of the best ways ever. I'm moving back to NC at the end of December. I'm so stoked. I've been praying about what God wants me to do, and where He wants to place me.... but heard nothing. And it was scary. But then I remembered the little tid bit on "free will". God always lets us make our own choices... but He wants us to ask Him first. The cool thing is, I felt like He was pushing to make this decision for myself. And so I did, and it has upset a lot of people. Namely my parents, but my mom is just fearful of my financial state of being. I have 300 dollars as of now. 100 of which will be used to put gas in my car to get home. I will be "homeless" for a little while, hopping from couch to couch, but thats cool. I don't think God really wants us to just always be comfortable where we are. I know He wants us to find comfort in Him, but thats different. (On a side note, I have killer heart burn and firefox is lagging... bummer status)
Recently I've felt the need to start a ministry in downtown Charlotte. God has always given me this passion for the homeless, so I'm gunna run with it. I don't want to give to much away on it but it's called "Love Light District". So watch out, because God is going to do some cool things. I'm so stoked about this because this thing is SO much bigger than ourselves, and that's the purpose. This will fail unless we put God first. So be praying about that puh-leeze :)
Our God will never be finished with us. Be prepared for constant change. But remember that we've been invited to sit with God at the river of joy, the river of life. Through pain, there is joy.... so I'm learning. So my friends, here's to a new beginning. Thank God for infinite mulligans.
My mind is shot at the moment... and I can't really decipher my emotions and thoughts... so its probably time to crack open a cold one (Coke Zero) sit back, and watch some TV until I pass out. We leave for Florida on Saturday.
PS.. Pray for your city...
Thats about it for now.. maybe i'll be more "poetic" tomorrow night, if i even decide to blog :)
serve. love. connect. be blessed.
Jordan
Monday, November 16, 2009
Modern Elements Creative Design Group
So, today I launched my new graphic design website. You should check it out. http://www.modernelementsCDG.com
I tell you what... I worked for a solid 6 or 7 hours creating all this and I'm quite pleased with the turn out. Now let's just pray I get some business. That would be nice :)
SO! If you know anyone that needs a new logo or company branding ie: business cards, letter heads, t-shirt design, etc etc etc, then please send them my way. All work will be done at an extremely great price.
I ask that I meet with my clients before a price is set in stone just so I can really get a feel for what they want. On a side not, starbucks smells like McDonalds play pin right now... I don't know it this is a good thing...
Below is our logo and business cards:
I tell you what... I worked for a solid 6 or 7 hours creating all this and I'm quite pleased with the turn out. Now let's just pray I get some business. That would be nice :)
SO! If you know anyone that needs a new logo or company branding ie: business cards, letter heads, t-shirt design, etc etc etc, then please send them my way. All work will be done at an extremely great price.
I ask that I meet with my clients before a price is set in stone just so I can really get a feel for what they want. On a side not, starbucks smells like McDonalds play pin right now... I don't know it this is a good thing...
Below is our logo and business cards:
Saturday, October 31, 2009
I am not my own, for I have been made NEW
So, despite my last trip to a starbucks, I decided to try this whole "make new friends" venture again. This time I went to a starbucks that was alittle bit closer and it's a nice and quiet one. It's pretty funny to watch people come in with their costumes... this way I dont feel TOO terribly out of place. Anyways, the barista i met had a tattoo on her wrist with a verse tattooed on it so that was the best way for me to strike up a conversation with her. So she came over a few minutes later and we started talking about why I was here and all that jazz. She invited me to her church so I think im going to check it out tomorrow morning. PS.. there are MAD cuties at this starbucks... totally worth the drive :)
I'm getting bored with life.. and thats not a good thing. My days consist of going to bed at 4 in the morning and sleeping the 3... working on graphics and stuff till 4, and going back to bed to wake up at 3. You start to question what the heck God has in store for you, because I know this is NOT the meaning of life. But at the end of the day, God will provide. I know this.. I just need to find comfort in that.
The church that i'll be attending is called Watermark... they say on their site that their an acts 2 based church which is awesome... very community based.. and thats what I long for. And when I say long for, i mean loooooooong for... Community is my favorite thing... I just need to get plugged into it.. so we'll see what happens. Honestly i'm nervous, but extremely excited to be around a body of believers... that will be really awesome for me... and more so my heart.
I just wish someone would come talk to me. Just pull up a chair and let the games begin. I feel like I could talk for hours.. but more so listen. I guess thats a big thing i've gained while being in solitary confinement (lol). I have a longing for communication in any way... even if it is just listening to someone spill their passion all over the coffee table... oh the beauty in walls coming down. Its great when you get to see someones heart for the first time.
I think I'm going to pursue a job at a local store too... just for the simple act of meeting people. BAH... and this is why my blog is titled what it is. Com-union-inity... its a play of Communion, Union, Community, and Unity. All things that keep my heart beating.
Anyways.. if this day continues to stay slow like this... i might blog again... 2 times in one day.. WHAT?! THATS UNHEARD OF!
Be blessed,
Jordan
I'm getting bored with life.. and thats not a good thing. My days consist of going to bed at 4 in the morning and sleeping the 3... working on graphics and stuff till 4, and going back to bed to wake up at 3. You start to question what the heck God has in store for you, because I know this is NOT the meaning of life. But at the end of the day, God will provide. I know this.. I just need to find comfort in that.
The church that i'll be attending is called Watermark... they say on their site that their an acts 2 based church which is awesome... very community based.. and thats what I long for. And when I say long for, i mean loooooooong for... Community is my favorite thing... I just need to get plugged into it.. so we'll see what happens. Honestly i'm nervous, but extremely excited to be around a body of believers... that will be really awesome for me... and more so my heart.
I just wish someone would come talk to me. Just pull up a chair and let the games begin. I feel like I could talk for hours.. but more so listen. I guess thats a big thing i've gained while being in solitary confinement (lol). I have a longing for communication in any way... even if it is just listening to someone spill their passion all over the coffee table... oh the beauty in walls coming down. Its great when you get to see someones heart for the first time.
I think I'm going to pursue a job at a local store too... just for the simple act of meeting people. BAH... and this is why my blog is titled what it is. Com-union-inity... its a play of Communion, Union, Community, and Unity. All things that keep my heart beating.
Anyways.. if this day continues to stay slow like this... i might blog again... 2 times in one day.. WHAT?! THATS UNHEARD OF!
Be blessed,
Jordan
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