What do ya know? He showed up again.

"And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the pieces of fat on the altar, and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces." Leviticus 9:24

Last night in Monday Night Fire I truly experienced the moving of the Holy Spirit.. The fire of the Holy Spirit truly consumed that room last night. We had a guest speaker last night and he said some of the most inspiring things that I've heard yet. He taught from Romans 8:32. The main idea that I got out of the teaching was that we can count on God's blessings, because if he did not even spare his own son for us, why would he not give us all things that Jesus' death has bought for us. You know, I was thinking a lot about their story and about them going to Belize, and I know that if that couple can keep their faith like it is now, there is no problem or struggle that will ever hinder them in doing what God has called them to do. I pray that God will bless them abundantly and to enlarge their territory for Christ and for his glory! The music was so wonderful last night that I did not want to leave the room. It was just so refreshing to put everything else in my life away and just concentrate on the Lord.

On a lighter side, I also learned a valuable lesson last night at Fry Queen. Ya see, I am all about learning from other people's mistakes. And last night, I learned that a person can get brain freeze from eating ice cream really fast because you want a free refill! (love ya tivo).

forever jammin

lane...


"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."Abraham Lincoln(1809-1865). --Jesus Christ had the power to stop the earth from rotating on it's axis, but he chose to die for you and me. I think that is the definition of character.--

HyperReligious

I wonder what goes through some people's heads that are so hyper-religious. I know that Christians are in the world, but not of the world. But holy cow, I don't think that there is a more gray and finer line in existence. How do you know that you are doing something that is not pleasing to God? How do you show people that a person can be a Christian and live a normal life? What is considered a normal life? Wow, I'm in a rhetorical question mood today! I'm rambling...oh well I think that is what this is all about anyway...just rambling. If anybody does ever read this...I'm not feeling very spiritual today. But isn't it great to know that even if I'm not feeling very spiritual, I still know in whom I have believed. Maybe I got on my soapbox for a little while about religiousity (thanks chad), but I just can't stand when people "play" Christianity. When someone gets religious with me, I always remind them who Jesus hung out with....check it out for yourself. Anyway, I'm pretty scatter brained because it's Friday, so I'll keep it short. Take Care.

forever jammin'


"Another belief of mine: That everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise." Margaret Atwood (1939-) --canadian feminist, critic, novelist & poet

Thursday, O' Thursday

For some reason, I think Thursdays always go by slow for me. Wednesday is awesome because we have Crossfire to look forward to, and Friday is awesome because the weekend is the next day. Thursday is just stuck there in the middle just chillin! I guess there is something good about Thursday, we have the Campus Ministry meeting today. Just for a little side note of advertisement, If you are in the Baton Rouge area, you need to come and check out what God is doing at Crossfire Youth Ministries. We had an unbelievable service last night! The spirit of God is so heavy at times that you just feel wrapped in his presence, and their is nothing better than to be wrapped up in the presence of God! The music was awesome, the preaching was awesome, and the altar call was awesome! Come check it out, we'd love to see you!

Going back to Campus Ministry, I just want to be real for a minute. I know that the lord has done many wonderful things for me in my life, but actually stopping someone to talk to them about Jesus just absolutely scares me! I guess I shouldn't feel that way, but if I'm being real, that is how I feel. I just pray that the Lord would give me the strength and the boldness to be able to do it. I don't think it's telling people about Jesus that scares me, I think it's more just stopping a stranger out of the blue. I guess I just need to make sure that I have the guidance of the Holy Spirit whenever I go out, so God lets me know the right people to stop. I would challenge any readers, that if you are saved, to pray that the lord give you the courage and boldness to be able to tell a stranger what God has done for you.

On a different note...I will usually try to stay out of the politics avenue, but someone sent this video to me and I just have to share it.

://edition.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/08/08/gingrich/indexhtml#cnnSTCVideo

This is Newt Gingrich that is speaking in the video. He used to be the speaker of the House in Washington. He has a lot of very interesting things to say here in this video. Check it out if you get the time. It has a lot to do with the Muslim problem that Americans are facing at the moment.

Well, thanks for stopping by, and here is a pretty good quote from the English Economist and Novelist, Harriet Martineau (1802-1876).

"You better live your best and act your best and think your best today, for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow."

Welcome to the digital age...

So here we go...I've never tried the whole blogging thing, so I thought that I would give it a try. Why not, I mean, I guess it's time to join the 21st century!
I thought it would probably be a good thing to give a little background of where I am coming from to give you readers a chance to get familiar with me.
I am from Gonzales, LA. G-town! yeah baby! Oh, and just as a side note, I love Gonzales. I never thought I would say this, but I really wish that I was back living there.
Anyway...focus...I am 27 years old and my life right now probably couldn't be better.

First of all, I have a RELATIONSHIP with a loving and caring savior! His name is Jesus. I don't think that I have ever been more happy to believe in something than I am right now. Just to know that I don't have to struggle with religion and trying to make something of myself. Instead, just trying to be more like Jesus. Just like we say in MNF (monday night fire), it's all about Jesus!

Second, I am married to the most wonderful and beautiful woman on the face of the earth. We have been married now for over one year, and it is getting nothing but better. I appreciate everything she does for me. I really think that Jesus had, and has, his hand in our relationship.

2A. I have probably one of the greatest families anyone could ever ask for. I had probably the best father ever. Love ya' Dad! I still think that the lord needed a good Baseball coach up in heaven. I really miss him. I also have the best mom on the face of the earth! Oh and by the way she is probably the best dancer in the world! And she also makes the best goulash! My brother and his wife are the coolest people to have as brother and sister-in-law. And their children really have my heart. Love ya' P & P!

Third, I have probably one of the greatest jobs EVER! I am an ITS-NI Analyst at Louisiana State University. Geaux Tigers!!!

Another thing I have to be thankful of is the fact that the lord is allowing me to use a gift he gave me to glorify him. I am presently playing music on Monday nights as well as Wednesday nights for the youth of Family Worship Center. I am so blessed to be able to do this! I love the feeling that you get when you just know, that you know, that you know, that you are supposed to be doing what you are doing. I feel that way when I am playing music, there is a peace that surpasses all understanding that just comes over you.

Anyway, enough rambling about me. Thanks for coming by and visiting my blog. Keep coming by because I am going to try to keep it updated pretty often. At the end of every blog I will try to end with a quote from someone, hopefully to inspire.

"It is marvelous how one sweet word of God will make whole songs for Christians." Charles Spurgeon