tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28646618821101468442024-03-10T06:35:02.302-04:00A Servant's JournalThe Recordings and Writings of one humble servant of God.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-49188450592322388562012-08-10T19:38:00.002-04:002012-08-10T19:41:03.258-04:00The Called Hey guys! I just had a moment of inspiration and threw this together. It's totally unedited as of yet, so I may polish it up, but I wanted to write SOMETHING, since it's been like, forever since I have. xD Anyway, tell me what you think!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-81635845015837599872012-03-24T23:27:00.002-04:002012-03-24T23:31:34.413-04:00Finally...some thoughts from the CA Gathering....Okay guys...I've been meaning to do this for a while, but have just now gotten around to actually writing it up and posting it. Tell me what you all think. Basically, since going to the student conference in CA with all the CP! crew...wow. It's been quite crazy to see all God has been doing and working in my life and the lives of those around me. But attending that conference, and hearing what Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-13391161819886165292012-02-13T23:03:00.001-05:002012-02-13T23:03:14.627-05:00My HomelandI sit currently here in the house of my most excellent friend, Sam Cover, writing this post. The house is filled with young guys from all over the nation, other CollegePlus! Students who are here to attend the California Gathering in a few days. We’re staying here for another day or two before driving down to the Sacramento area, where we will attend the conference proper. Right now I’m in a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-10017530452858393822012-01-18T01:13:00.000-05:002012-01-18T01:14:17.565-05:00Thoughts On DebateRecently, and especially in light of the past few months of various conversations I've had, an interesting realization struck me that I felt I should write out in full. And frankly, once I got a better understanding of what is taking shape in many a circle of knowledge. Today we have lost the art of discussion, differences, and debates. Yes, hear me out on this one. A major theme among people Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-23481365563932071702011-12-21T19:05:00.001-05:002011-12-21T19:05:41.063-05:00America, Rights, and Entitlement.With elections drawing close, and as we live through this period of fast moving, unusual political and social movements, it is interesting to see the human race, and particularly the American people, taking pains to point out their depravity. In the past few years, most especially, the insanity of things has reached a stage that makes our nation and our people not only the laziest people on earthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-11287444432057182022011-11-01T23:34:00.001-04:002011-11-01T23:34:42.616-04:00The Tall Tale Of CarlyleOnce in a land of dragons and dames, a land of much life, and few video games, there was a kingdom, great and strong, where humans lived, yes, for good or wrong.And to the point, in this land of oldethere was a man. The tale is told, of such a one, a lesser knightwho lived by goodness, wisdom, and might. He had a castle, he had a dog, and more oft than not he had a hogupon his table or in his Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-7909971038336806752011-09-27T01:27:00.002-04:002011-09-27T02:05:01.415-04:00A Chance MeetingAs I prepare to go to bed at 1:30 AM in the morning, I felt the urge to blog something (yes, I know, something that hasn't happened in a while), and a particular story that happened recently came to mind. So then, also realizing I haven't yet outlined much of what I did while traveling, I decided to tell you all of my meeting a very impressive young lady. When my term of work was over and I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-74483398973626923992011-09-12T10:42:00.002-04:002011-09-12T10:44:56.801-04:001st Corinthians OverviewSubmitted for your personal evaluation and critique! Tell me what you think!Overview of 1st CorinthiansMain theme: Practical Christian Conduct First Chapter: Introduction, commands against church divisions, and human perspectives on the Gospel. Introduction – Paul offers a greeting of grace, blessings, and gives an overall view of God’s overflowing promises. Commands against Divisions – Paul Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-34861182883640888862011-08-24T09:28:00.002-04:002011-08-24T09:34:52.518-04:00One Word: Whirlyball Let me be the first to say, there was absolutely nothing in Detroit. And I do mean, just about nothing. Nothing to see, nothing to do, not even many people to do or see it with. The very streets of downtown are all but abandoned, buildings run down, the riverfront mostly covered. My stay in Detroit had very little interest and excitement, that is for certain.
With the sole exception on one Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-87176246669043972242011-08-10T19:35:00.002-04:002011-08-10T19:47:34.235-04:00The Blue Collar Town On the few days we were allowed to enter into downtown Chicago and see the sights, tastes the foods, and smell the smells, we got more than our share. Wow. Not for Chicago, but for the experience of where I am, the people I'm with, and what I've learned of late. It's too much for one blog post, from unknown family history, family I never knew about, to experiencing the higher cities as a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-40068118421251807772011-08-07T19:26:00.001-04:002011-08-07T19:41:00.674-04:00What It Is To Be A KnightBeing a true, chivalrous knight of old means the highest of callings. It is truly the greatest rank of good men, the strongest warriors, and the level to which we should aspire. The strongest of places and the place of heroes, the kind of men who are the light and salt of the world, the lights in the darkness, and the unwavering flames that point the direction in which wretched humanity should goAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-47410451453072457032011-08-01T15:53:00.000-04:002011-08-01T15:54:14.013-04:00The Bends In The RoadWell, ladies and gents, it seems that life is about to take a major change! I suppose it has been some time since I updated on my life again, and seeing as some very interesting, unusual, and actually important events might be happening soon, it would definitely be a wise idea to inform you guys what exactly is going on. Also, it will save me the time of explaining it multiple times, because…wellAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-49169066035670815642011-07-25T18:29:00.002-04:002011-07-25T18:38:50.275-04:00The Whitened KnightSince life’s first cry, at struggling dawn, we live and serve our idol, Self;to he we pay all sacrifice, damned, until God, with wrath, doth kill our wealth.Tis true; to start, I’m raised in good,taught with justice, love, and all that shoulddefine a knight, strong and truewhite and shining, like dawn anew.But He in mercy, lest we forgetstill shows us black, burning, stinging debt.Lest we forget,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-38475755593498009642011-07-07T15:41:00.003-04:002011-07-07T15:51:45.533-04:00A Very Quick UpdateHello all, Ugh, it's been far too long...I fail in general at keeping a blog, it seems. This certainly needs to be more kept up than it is! A very good deal has happened recently, far too much for one post, but I shall try to state as much as I can in the meantime. Life has taken on a distinctly new outlook of late. Let's see...so much has happened. To begin with, some weeks ago, I resigned Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-7390924291414250842011-04-26T20:47:00.001-04:002011-04-26T20:47:53.634-04:00Thoughts On Christian Giving: Tithing MisconceptionsThoughts on Christian Giving: Tithing Misconceptions“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” -2nd Corinthians 9:15I don’t suppose you can recall the last time that you gave to your church? Last Sunday, perhaps? Or perhaps give some money to a local, regional, or national mission? But even more importantly: When was the last time you spent some of your valuable time or money on a brother or Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-29509572683560708662010-11-27T18:35:00.002-05:002010-11-27T20:10:17.978-05:00Updates At RandomHEADLINES: NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT CONFERENCE PREPARATIONS ONGOING Lincolnton - The stage continues to be erected as various officials work together to coordinate the upcoming North Carolina Student Conference in Charlotte, coming December 8th. Pressure mounts as students work together to make it happen. "I'm bent on going." Chase McDugle commented, after describing current financial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-34800513669834292312010-10-17T17:23:00.002-04:002010-10-17T17:51:43.465-04:00Majorly Overdue Post...and a Bible Study!Heya guys! Wow...long time no...post! I apologize, life has been somewhat hectic of late, though of course that's no excuse. But, I have something to make up for my lack of good posts! Other than a promise to post more often in the future, that is. Recently me and some friends, college kids I know, put together an experimental effort to host a group Bible Study online, via the wonderful online Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-39592011634647764722010-09-22T12:03:00.003-04:002010-09-22T12:18:47.120-04:00Venturing Far and WideThe past weekend was far beyond describing! It was without a doubt the best weekend I've had all year, I don't think I've had such an encouraging, uplifting, enjoyable and all around fun time in...well, I have no idea when! I spent the past week staying with some college friends in Ohio, for a massive student gathering there as Collegeplus! students came from far and wide to have fun and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-14727839834746832912010-09-02T12:24:00.002-04:002010-09-02T13:20:58.883-04:00The Art of LifeYep, that's right ladies and gents. Life is an art. The art of living, it is not a science. There, I'll leave you all to contemplate and try to understand that little puzzle for the rest of the day. Tis true! At any rate, I suppose before I give the impression that I'm really dead or non-existent, I had better post and at least inform the world (or those interested)at least some of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-90072860102585287212010-08-12T12:26:00.003-04:002010-08-12T13:21:59.707-04:00A Few Articles Of Interest.HEADLINES: LINCOLN COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH HEADS HUGE BIBLE STUDYLINCOLNTON - With so few real biblical and truth-seeking churches in existence today, it is incredible to hear one of the few functioning Bible churches studying Scripture. That is what happened last night, Wednesday, at 7:30 PM when Lincoln Community Bible Church hosted their weekly Bible Study at the residence of Doug and Laura Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-57126553315572058722010-07-16T15:33:00.002-04:002010-07-16T15:37:40.732-04:00I enjoy storms. As I write, outside my window, the sky grows darker by the minute and a black stretch of clouds in the west comes closer, rumbling in warning. Occasionally a crack of thunder rips through the quiet, causing me to look up, my family to pause in their work, and the family dog to jump about two feet. I can’t explain why I like a good thunderstorm, and have been known to go outside Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-56425884863764410042010-07-08T10:57:00.000-04:002010-07-08T10:58:08.173-04:00Colossians 2:11-15In our last study we looked at verses 5-10, which covered a range of Theological subjects, from the rooting and walking in our faith, to warnings concerning what kinds of worldly thinking and traditions we are to avoid. Even at that, Paul also instructed us about the Deity of Christ working in our own persons and souls as part of His Body, being subject to no rule but His, just as Christ is. I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-53055216180003170882010-06-26T13:06:00.006-04:002010-06-26T13:12:30.726-04:00Random Mini PostAll I've got for ya is one single song, ladies and gents!I found this song this morning while poking around in some Superchick albums and was instantly addicted. And I have to share it! This is like the coolest, most totally awesome song ever and I'm pretty sure I'll be listening to it on non-stop repeat until next week at least.http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/s/Never+Look+Away+feat+Brynn+SanchezAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-58141510918446719652010-06-21T10:03:00.002-04:002010-06-21T10:05:37.773-04:00Colossians 2:1-5I'm not sure if I posted the previous study to this one, Col. 1:25-30, but...if I didn't and you would like to see it, leave me a comment, if you will. Meantime I shall post up this one. Enjoy! How are my exposition skills coming, pray tell? In our last study, we studied the last passage at the end of chapter one, that was vast in its scope. We talked about the mystery and incredible story of theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864661882110146844.post-66785415902154270952010-06-14T12:43:00.000-04:002010-06-14T12:44:34.404-04:00Trail Blazing, Witnessing, and Melchizedek.“This is going to be an absolute pain to crawl up again tomorrow.” Matthew said grimly. We had awoken early that morning from our dark and quiet shelter far up somewhere on the mountain face, to see that the storm had passed and the day had turned out to be a very nice one. As we all awoke, I journeyed down a little bit to the spring to fill my water supply and take a few pictures. The others Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951315833806720439noreply@blogger.com0