funny stuff

Here's a laugh for the day and why person-to-person is always the best way to build a relationship.

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new eyes

'Give Me Your Eyes'
Brandon Heath

house of hope

God did it! His people are faithful! We raised $524 for House of Hope Nicaragua between the Sufficient Grounds benefit, the Bethel on-campus cookie sale, and the pool exhibition. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

benefit

"A Stand to Stop"
Friday @ 7:30pm
Sufficient Grounds
1001 W McKinley
Mishawaka, IN

I am going to Nicaragua on February 13-23, 2009. While there, the team will visit House of Hope (www.houseofhopenicaragua.com). Their mission is help women in prostitution by providing them with an alternate means to make a living and establish them in the Lord.

I have been inspired by the Lord to raise $500 for this ministry to purchase chickens, roosters, and materials for their housing. The benefit will provide great entertainment while taking one more step toward the end of human trafficking.

Come. Bring friends. Listen. Give as God directs.




Informational clip...

Christmas

It's almost Christmas and I can't believe it is so close. Working in the real world has smushed all the days together. May you have a restful holiday season. May the new year bring refreshment and rejuvination.

Presidental Candidates

Just a note and a thought worth pondering this election season...

wisdom

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it. –Buddha

Think Different

busy-ness

I was driving in my car, thinking about life. At this time last summer, I was in California on a choir tour with some of the most awesome youth I've ever known. This summer has been work, work, work. I know I'm becoming a "grown-up" or as some call it, an adult. But does life get more boring or is it just me? And yes, I know this isn't a usual post but sometimes a divergence is necessary. I'll be more focussed the next time.

stories

Each person has a story. Everyone wants someone else to listen to their story. Every story intersects with another. What's your story?

update- After I asked this question, a friend stopped me and wanted to share their story with me...and the world. I told them it was a great risk but if honesty was worth it, go for it. So, here's my part to their journey to wholeness: an uncensored life