Recent happenings

Well over the last few days i've been thinking about an issue that has been pretty heated in the last couple of days. It's funny first of all that so much anger and emotion is poured into this argument. I think that it is funny that we put so much energy and effort into finding the right way with God instead of ministering to people and doing the very thing that we argue about. McArthur wants to point out problems, Driscoll wants to be immersed in culture. Its just funny that there is so much time being taken away from their own ministries to point out the failures in each others. As you know im a mktg. guy and am into business and advertising. Its sort of like the old argument that is involved in marketing. Do we as a company create an image of our product as having a high quality and not delving into "cheap little tricks" done by those other companies to trick consumers into buying our product or do we charge a very low price and increase our market share because those "nose in the air guys" are afraid to sell their super expensive products to everyone because of how people might see them. The problem with both is this there is no right way. If you look at Jesus life he did many different things to reach people from putting his hands into the mud spitting on them and restoring sight, to disciplining disciples to keep the focus on the Father. Do i have a side that i sit on when it comes to this issue? I don't know yet to be honest. I'm still young and God has not shown me how to minister to people in my own way. I know one thing however sanctification is important. Leading others to Christ is important. Honoring God is important. Why must we further split and give lost people a reason not to seek God? Why must all this effort be poured into conflict instead of ministry? I pray that we get things straight and whatever the answer might be that God would be pleased with our efforts and lives. I'm out.

LIfe and more life

I was reading a few blogs today and besides realizing the fact that i like reading blogs more than i like writing them i also came to a conclusion. Young people have many decisions that are tough to make about life including myself. On three separate blogs today not including my own i read about how someone had tough decisions that they were about to make or were going to make in the future. This leads me to a question. Where is our guidance? Where have all the wise adults gone? Now not to say that there parents aren't helping or anything like this. But where are the older people in our churches in our kids lives. How can we get Godly advice and counsel if they are too busy going to their senior craft bus trips to kentucky or somewhere. The last time i saw someone over 55 in our student part of the building they were lost and not lost like going to hell, lost like i don't remember where i laid my dentures at. Anyway i am realizing more and more that small things, things that will never be in the limelight or forefront, the unnoticeables are extremely important if we are to succeed in life. I realize that few adults read my blog but Where my seniors at? You talk about how bad kids are getting nowadays but you are drinking coffee in your lifetime membership ss class. We need help guidance and advice on how to live Godly lives and you want to blame us for the decisions that we make and yet you aren't around to tell us what is wrong and right? Seems very odd to me. Anyways i am not prejudice against those over the hill but i see a problem especially with those in my age group and it isn't getting better. The gap between the young and the old is becoming more and more distant. Bridge the gap and connect with the kids and you'll help make someone's life a little more blessed. I'm out.

The Story of the Bad story teller

I know this story teller. In fact many know him (this is sort of an extended metaphor blog) He is old and very boring however many people show up when he tells stories. People don't expect much from him because of his lackluster style. I don't expect excitement or flamboyancy if that is even a word. So why do people show up to hear this guy talk???? Is it because they have to or something deeper. Obviously this is a very true story and it is happening right now. I can't believe im writing about this but i am and it is true. Our temporary pastor, is not a very good speaker and i will blame much of this on his age. His organization allows the audience to lose focus and his jokes are older than the country of England. I know however and this is teaching me a few things. God is not limited by man. I have honestly gotten a word from every message and has had an impact on what im dealing with. But honestly i don't see the visible results that i am used to seeing at my church. Also, visiting downtown with J.R. and Todd made me realize some things. Our church and all churches aren't reaching those that need God the most. Are we afraid? Are we scared to tell or are we afraid of the effect it might have on those that are coming to church already. I know it wouldn't make a difference in our tithe cuz right now we can't anybody to tithe so actually ministering to homeless people and getting their attendance would result in the same gross intake (not a percentage of a person's income but actually what they give). But also, i am hesitant to throw all of my eggs in one basket. Our church should be reaching these people. We should be reaching everyone but a long time ago i was told that church was not a time to preach to lost people but instead preach to christians. I don't agree with this but i don know that you must maintain your ministry to your own people while reaching out to those that needs Jesus Christ. We are called to Evangelise and Equip not one or the other but both. So basically i am grateful and thankful that God is prevalent in any situation and hope that the church wakes up and makes an effort to reach out to those who need Jesus. That is what we are here for isn't it?

Exams

Well its that wonderful time of the semester where about 30% of your grade comes from a single test that covers the entire semester. Doesn't make much sense to me but it never has. You would think that school would base your grade on application and effort and not on a single paper or test but that is the way it has always been. Maybe they do it to increase our performance in the clutch or maybe it is so they can laugh at the bewildered look on their students faces when they see the question from the 2nd class of the year about what the exact quote from the professor was about the sensitivity analysis of integer linear programming. But that is how it is set up. But its one of two times of year for students. Those that are upset because of how the system works or those that deal with it and rise to the occasion. Its funny to me that those that are in authority would use this defense in every situation that if "you didn't waste so much time complaining you could've aced the exam if you studied that much" As young people we are programmed to do as we are told and put forth the effort to get there. But how many breakthroughs or social movements or progress in thought would have been sparked without someone analyzing the system and realizing the need for a change. I hope that one day i will find some way to show people that they have to find what they are good at and that sometimes no matter how hard they try in their current situation you can't just move up and be where you want to be. Risk is involved. Go to school, learn about yourself, find people that you can take along the way, and don't settle. Change the world or it just might change you from being something special to something ordinary.

Something Funny

I haven't posted about anything funny in a while but i will show you this its pretty funny.


Crazy Ping Pong

BCS and life

Well yesterday was the time that college football has waited for all this year. The BCS standings that determine who plays where. I think that it is funny first of all because the BCS is the greatest device ever conceived by individuals except for maybe the microwave or pop-up tents. But think about it. What gets more talk and publicity than any other subject in the world: the BCS. The fact that some people think that the BCS really determines and is the real solution to the two best teams are incorrect but that is not the purpose of the BCS and the NCAA. The purpose just like any organization is to make money. Well what better way to do that than get everyone on earth to argue for like 4 months over this system it really is ingenious.

Now on to life. Im getting to the point where im starting to find things that im good at. If you are reading this i could find a way to sell you a No. 3 pencil. No one would have the need for it but in some way i can make you think that you can't live without it. I also realize and this is really thanks to UPS that i can get results from people in the business setting. My employees went 1 for 6,000 last month as a unit. That means for every 6,000 boxes they scan and load one was sent to the wrong spot. This might not seem like a lot to some of you but considering the goal is one for 3,000 we doubled that production that is pretty impressive.

Business idea of the day: ncaa team history christmas ornaments. if you could assemble the teams of the past from your favorite college teams and put them on your tree that would be great. But the lil red balls and popcorn chains will get jealous.

Also, David nice job on the act test. Our new business idea should be to make and sell Admiral's Chocolate Cheerios. We'll make hundreds!!!