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Its been a while...

I'm tired. I'm drained. But I love jesus

Lyrics Friday on Tuesday: Jump Around - Planetshakers

These Guys sure know how to rock!

Somebody get your praise on

There is one thing that I know for sure
How much I love You yet You love me more
You paid my debt a price I could not pay
So I will praise You each and every day

I'm not gonna hold back now
I think it's time to just get up
And jump around now

Everybody jump around
In the house of God
Hey, hey jump around
Everybody jump around
In the house of God
EVERYBODY

When I say Jesus
You say praise HIm
Jesus praise Him
Jesus praise Him

There is one thing that I can't ignore
The power of praising You in one accord
Our praise goes up, the walls come down
Listen up people I can hear that sound

Praise Him, jump jump
Come on praise Him, jump jump
Praise Him, jump jump
Somebody get your praise on

Somebody get your
Some-somebody get your praise on

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Verse of Power: Matthew 9:37-38

Jesus said to his followers. "There are many people to havrest but only a few workers to help harvest them. Pray to the Lord, who owns the harvest, that he will send more workers to gather his harvest." (NCV)

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Verse of Power: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

While reading at school today, this really stuck out to me and meant a lot. Whenever we think we aren't able to make a difference, God thinks much differently. He'll choose the most unsuspecting of people to get his work done. Just look at David and Goliath. David surely was not bigger in size or greater in strength, but he had amour more powerful than anything Goliath could have brought upon him; the power of God!

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29so that no one may boast before him.

Lyrics Friday w/Video: Point of Difference

Point of Difference


the tide is turning
this is redemptions hour
in the midst of a world lost for love
You are all we have now
the lost returning
salvation is all around
in the midst of the world broken down
You are all we have now
for You are God and this hope is ours
so Father open the skies
flood the earth with Your light
this is love
to break the world indifferent

our hearts are burning
a fire that won't burn out
in the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
the earth resounding
the anthem of your reknown
as we lift up our eyes
and look to Your glory

call us out
let the world see
You are God
and this hope is ours
so call us out
let the world see
You are God, as we sing

so Father open the skies
flood the earth with Your light
this is love
to break the world indifferent
as we lift up our eyes
fill our hearts with Your fire
in a world of sin
we'll be different, the difference

our eyes are open
every chain now broken
in this world
we are different
let Your love become us
as we live to make You famous
in this world
we are different
so call us out
let the world see
You are God, as we sing

so call us out
let the world see
You are God
one and only
in this world
You are all we have now

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Amazon DRM Free Music Store Open

What does this all mean? You can now buy the new Flame, Lecrae, and Da Truth all without restrictions, and on any music play. For $0.89 per song! Indulge folks!

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Verse of Power: Philippians 4:6

6 Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.

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Verse(s) of Power: Luke 11:34-36

34Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. 35See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be completely lighted, as when the light of a lamp shines on you."

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Verse(s) of Power: Colossians 3:12-17

12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Lyrics Friday: Solution (With Video)

Hillsong United
'Solution'




It is not a human right
To stare not fight
While broken nations dream
Open up our eyes, so blind
That we might find
The Mercy for the need

Singin Hey Now
Fill our hearts with your compassion
Hey Now
As we hold to our confession
Yeah

It is not too far a cry
To much to try
To help the least of these
Politics will not decide
If we should rise
And be your hands and feet

Singing Hey Now
Fill our hearts with your compassion
Hey Now
As we hold to our confession

Woah-oh-oh,
God be the solution
Woah-oh-oh
We will be Your hands and be Your feet.
Yeah, yeah

Higher than a circumstance
Your promise stands
Your love for all to see
Higher than protest line and dollar signs
Your love is all we need

Only you can mend the broken heart
And cause the blind to see
Erase complete the sinners past
And set the captives free
Only you can take the widows cry
And cause her heart to sing
Be a father to the fatherless
Our savior and our king
We will be your hands, we will be your feet
We will run this race
On the darkest place, we will be your light
We will be your light

We will be your hands , we will be your feet
We will run this race for the least of these
In the darkest place, we will be your light
We will be your light (we’ll say/sing?)

We will run we will run
We will (run with the solution?) (2x)

We will be your hands we will be your feet
We will run this race for the least of these
In the darkest place we will be your light
We will be your light

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Review: Biblezine: Explore: The Complete New Testament

Recently I purchased this Biblezine from a local family Christian book store on a whim because it was on sale. And I'm definitely glad that I bought it. It makes the bible very easy to read with fun facts and verses off to the side and a NCV (New Century Version) translation of the new testament as the meat. It also includes bible reading plans at the end and notes which can be very convenient. It is slim enough to fit into my backpack and is nice for reading at school, however I wouldn't recommend it for studying or such because it is only the new testament, and is clogged up with sidebars that take up space although look nice and are cool to read. Also the new century version isn't the best for studying but ensures easy comprehension. Similar to "The Message"

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Young Life Rockridge Video

A video that I shot at Young Life's Rockridge camp in early summer. Take a look at some highlights from the great experience.

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Powerful Verse: Romans 38-39

I love this verse. Its so definitive and passion infused.

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hillsong Concert Video

The concert was in late August but I found this video on youtube the other day. I was on the left towards the front in what they called the worship pit!

You can see one of my friends at the end where it shows the screen. He's the dark haired asian guy.

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Daily Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1

God Is Just...

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 6God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. 8He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power 10on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

When in time of doubt

John taught me that when I'm doubting myself all I have to ask is where else where I find ultimate truth? Who else can guarantee your eternal life and fulfillment? Thankfully, I couldn't answer that question.

Amen.

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Lifehouse "Everything" Skit

Wow, wow, wow, this video moved me so much

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Lyrics Friday: Hosanna (With Video)

Hillsong United - Hosanna

I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

Yeeeah

I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

[Chorus]
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest x2

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

[Chorus]

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me

Break my heart from what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdoms cause
As I go from nothing to
Eternity

[Chorus] x2

Hosanna in the highest

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Daily Reading: 1 Tessalonians 2

Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 13And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. 10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. 11For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. 6We were not looking for praise from men 8We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 9Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

Daily Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1

The good word of God never dissapoints...

If you're wondering why I have posted so much today, its because:

1. I had little homework tonight
2. I'm not dead tired
3. I needed to catch up on my bible readings for the ones that I missed

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 2We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.  4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 8The Lord's message rang out your faith in God has become known everywhere. 9for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

Daily Reading: Colossians 4

Great instructions for daily living. Very easy to apply these practical principals to daily living.

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 1Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions  2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Don't Go Walkin By Her Door

When you have any indication that whatever you're going to get into goes against gods word stop and eliminate whatever is holding back your relationship with God. There is no instant satisfaction that we get caught up with that can even compare to the grace of God. Money, girls, shiny wheels, all things that everybody these days rap about, never even compare to God. Not one but. They praise tangible things that breed death while inside you know there is no way they can feel good about themselves, and the only way they can fill that huge void in their lives is by salvation through way of the one and only God, Jesus Christ. I realized as I gave up things that comprimised my faith I didn't even have to give them up, rather god changed my interests so I didn't even desire them anymore. You don't have to "clean up your sins" for Jesus, as many of us think, because he will change us.

Paul Wright illustrates this issue of "walking by her door" which I'm sure we can all relate to. That sin that tuggs and pulls at us, and just when we think we can't overcome it, Jesus shows up.

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Today's Bible Reading: Colossians 3

I'm not even going to bother to clipmark this passage. Colossians 3 has been one of my favorite chapters for a long time and I really believe that it is important to read the whole thing rather than me just annotating it. This was actually the bible reading for 9/10/07 although I got way behind and wasn't able to get to it until today.

This chapter is what really helped me put to death my sexual impurity and was the beginning of my new life in Christ.

Colossians 3
Rules for Holy Living
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b] 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Rules for Christian Households
18Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

19Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

21Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

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What The Bible Says about... (PC Download)

This program can be a nice reference if you are seeking advice on a certain topic in the bible. It is a simple program with a simple interface displaying KJV responses to thousands of very important topics that The Bible covers. Free to download

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IGN Boards

The IGN Boards Christianity Board is a great place to ask questions, glorify god, and seek fellowship. I have found the community that is built there to be very faithful and accepting to all just as Jesus would have wanted it to be. The only downside is that it costs $19.99 a year to get access to insider, which also gives you great insider content and a bevy of other insider only boards. I would highly recommend it as is it currently growing by the day, as it is a fairly new board to the very prestigious IGN Boards lineup.

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Brooke Fraser: Shadowfeet

Hillsong United's Brooke Fraser's inspirational song shadowfeet from her Albertine album. One of the best voices in christian music today.

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Hillsong United Vlog: Devotion

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Some Pictures I Took Today!

I know, I know, its totally random but I felt like taking some pictures so feel free to enjoy them! Don't forget to subscrive or leave comments below.

 

Link

John, The Apostle

I forgot how good john's amazing account of Jesus is! I've kinda been going through a tough time right now because one of my best friends and brothers in Christ is turning catholic after being Christian for a long time. This is really hard for me because he is the one who really led me to Christ and taught me so much. I turned to John for wisdom and it didn't let me down at all.

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Getting Back in the swing of things...

Sorry for the long delay, this thing called school got in the way somehow... I'll try to continue posting although its been stressful lately starting school and getting back in my routine (not to mention getting up at 5:45 am).

Thanks

-Matthew

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Some changes going around here

So as you can tell probably, I've been making some changes around here and you now have the ability to subscribe via email in the box to the right, I now display my google shared items on the right, my blog is now powered via feed burner, I've done some under the hood tweaks, and I going to add the ability to add posts to digg, facebook, and del.icio.us.

Check back for more changes!

-Matthew

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Now Powered by Feedburner!

You might ask, why would one burn your blog? But its a good thing, for more details, click here

And i've also added a sweet looking technorati button below

Challange Yourself: Set Faith Goals

We set goals in almost everything these days; sports, career goals, academics, etc. so why would it be any different in what should bring the greatest joy to ourselves, the love of Christ and your relationship with him. Where do you see yourself in six months, a year, five years, and write it down on paper so you can visually see what transformations you plan to have happen in your life and how you will use your gifts to serve the Lord Jesus Christ!

Check out these podcasts (you will be directed to itunes) for more on gifts and setting personal goals for personal development:

link 1
link 2

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A Call to Readers: Introduce Yourself

Anoyone who reads this post feel free to share your story wheather that be one thats positive of not so positive. I'd like to start to build a community here and I think that it would be fitting to start with this. Simply leave your response in the comments section of this post.

"Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works."

1 Chronicles 16:8-9 (KJV)

I'm Prayin For You

This video gives me chills, so true.

Phillipians Overview

Via Zondervan Revolution Bible Copyright 2003

Author:

The Apostle Paul

Audience:

The church at Philippi.

Date:

About A.D. 61.

Verse to Remember:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice (4:4).

Theme to Consider:

Joy has nothing to do with our circumstances. According t Paul, if you believe to Christ, then you can have joy in suffering, joy in serving, joy and believing, and joy in giving. That's reason to rejoice.

Life Lessons:

1: Salvation is only the first step in God's amazing plan for your life. (1:6).

2: Your attitude toward other people--especially toward other believers--should identify you as a Christian (2:1-4,14-15).

3: Learn to be content with what you have (4:12).

4: The fact that God's the strength flows through you means you're capable of a lot more than you will ever realize (4:13).

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Lyrics Friday w/ Video (On Saturday)

The Time Has Come
by Hillsong United



album: United We Stand (2006)

Found love beyond all reason
You gave Your life Your all for me
And called me Yours forever
Caught in the mercy fallout
I found hope found life
Found all I need
You're all I need

The time has come
To stand for all we believe in
So I for one am gonna
Give my praise to You

Today today it's all or nothing
All they way
The praise goes out to You
Yeah all the praise goes out to You
Today today I live for one thing
To give You praise
In everything I do
Yeah all the praise goes out to You

All we are is Yours
And all we're living for
Is all You are
Is all that You are Lord

One of my favorite all-time Hillsong United songs... My favorite line:

"Today today I live for one thing
To give You praise
In everything I do
Yeah all the praise goes out to You"

GodTube

Called, "The Christian Answer to Youtube", GodTube is a collection of music videos, sermons, comedy videos, etc. all with one thing in mind. Focusing on the highest and giving glory to god in a digital generation where that it seldom seen.

Daily Reading: Colossians 1 (Part 2)

I can't express enough how much I love this chapter. I highly recommend that you grab a bible right now and read the whole passage, not just my clipmarked one!

Just read.

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 13For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14in whom we have redemption,[e] the forgiveness of sins. 15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.  21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[f] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel.

Daily Reading: Colossians 1 (Part 1)

It was very hard to select just a few verses from this great chapter which is why I had to split it into two parts so it would fit into the publishing limit (1000 characters).

When a tree bears fruit it is good because it produces a sweet tasting food by a product of its strong foundation and upkeep. The same is with us. We are capable of bearing fruit by sharing the great word of god to others who maybe never even have heard such a message. This strengthens our relationship with God, but also gives the opportunity of eternal life to others! That right there is without a doubt the greatest gift anyone could ever give.

As Matthew 6:19 says: " 19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Amen

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— 5the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel 6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth. 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might

Music Video: Jesus Musik

Rap with a good message, how rare...

Daily Reading: Phillipians 4

As Philippians tends to be it conveys this message of hope right from the start in verse one. And gives motivation to those who delight in the spirit of the lord. "If anything is excellent of praiseworthy, think about such things. Whatever you have learned or recieved or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practive, and the god of peace be with you."

Amen

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 1Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Daily Thought of The Day

You know the cliche saying, "You've only got one life to live." The way I look at it, you only have one life to live but you have a lot more lives to give. Challenge yourself to sharing the message of hope with somebody, no matter how bad you don't want to.

Share love.
Share hope.
Share Jesus.

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Generation Church

Here in Washington there is a revolutionary youth ministry called Generation Church that is sure to make a mark on kids for a lifetime. With their high-powered preaching and rockin' worship, they reach out to the community in a way never experienced before. Pastor Judah Smith is the head pastor and a man who has a unsurpassed passion for the Lord Jesus Christ. Check out the podcast here

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Daily Reading: Phillipians 3

I like how this chapter starts with an upbeat praise saying, "Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!" That sets a nice tone for this passage and message of hope. Verse 20 really hit me the most where it makes the statement that our citizenship is in heaven, because I had never thought of it that way before. 21 also is very important to me because before my grandma passed, her body wasn't the greatest by any means, and had various health issues that affected her daily. That brings such a joy to know that she can have live renewed where jumping, singing, running all are possible.

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. 18For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. 20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

Christian Artist Spotlight: Paul Wright

I have been a huge fan of Paul's for a long time now, dating back to his first album, Fly Away. Now he is on the verge of releasing his newest album Kingdom Come, and kicking off the album tour. He has a pretty unique hip-hop, acoustic type of style that is very sooting to listen too. I'd definitely recommend checking him out, while he might not be the most known christian artist, he definitly plays up there with the best.

Paul's Myspace
You can purchase his cd here

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Daily Reading: Philippians 2

I signed up for the read the new testament in a year over at BiblePlan.org and i'll try to post my clipmarks annotation everyday once I read the daily chapter. Think of the clipmarks as a highlighter for online scripture from which I intend to share with you. With my limit of 1000 characters I think I have picked the verses which meant the most to me. The plan emails me a chapter every day except weekends, and I would definitly encourage you to go check it out! The first section of verses is dealing with imitating christ's humility and the second regards "shining as stars. Finally the third and fourth are about timothy and epaphroditus.

-Matthew

clipped from www.biblegateway.com 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.  14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out[c] the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. 21For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 24And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

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First Post: Why Blog?

Ahh nothing does it quite like your first time in anything. This happens to be my first blog and I'm excited to kick off hopefully a long journal for both myself and the readers who can potentially learn from my logs, enjoy reading about my life, and interact with others in a sort of community that many other blogs are lucky enough to have.

First off, many would ask the question, why blog? Well, great question. Having a blog can be a very rewarding thing to commit too. It gives you a chance to reach a potentially infinite amount of readers and inspire and entertain them with your words.

From my point of view, it gives me something to be proud of and journal electronically since I hate writing things down on paper, and gives me a chance to combine things that I happen to be passionate about. Such as technology; I love working with computers and am very interested in the latest and greatest in technology, feeding this love of 'tech' with a copious amounts of feeds which I keep up with on an almost daily rate.

A passion for Jesus Christ is something that I think everybody should strive for and I like to think that I have that. Here is a chance to share that collectively and put all the thoughts that constantly circulate in my mind on to paper... er e-paper.

I look at this new fresh blog as a chance to also challenge myself and stir that fire for our savior king who loves us so.

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-Matthew

Mark 8:36
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