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Sunday, July 06, 2008

The Answers To Your Queries

Q: "What is your favorite childhood memory? And why is that your favorite memory?" -Steven, age 21, Columbia, MO
A: Can I have four favorite childhood memories? Because if so that would have to be finding out I had a niece, and then a nephew, and then another nephew, and then another niece. Why? Because I love them dearly.
Q: "Do you plan on driving through Springfield anytime soon?" -Logan, age 25, Springfield, MO
A: That is probably the best question anyone has asked me via Xanga. And in response I would have to say... question mark. I'm working on getting some girls together to go to Silver Dollar City (which, I think is pretty close to Springfield, right?) because my friend Megan invited us to come hang out with her on one of her weekends off. That would probably be some time in early August But we shall see. Other than that, I know for sure I'll be there for RUI next summer. And do you plan on driving through Columbia anytime soon?
Q: "who really shot the sheriff? eric clapton or bob marley?
is wearing a girdle hip?
is there really a "muffin man" who lives on drury lane?
if a bee and a fly were in a boxing match, who would win?
is there ever a time when tomorrow isn't only a day away?

and finally, a personal question: how are you these days?" -Jenna, age 22, Lee's Summit, MO
A: I feel like someone high on cocaine is more likely to shoot the sheriff than somebody high on marijuana. So I would have to say Eric Clapton.
You said girdle and hip in the same sentence, are you trying to make a pun?
No, but I think you should see this: http://www.muffinfilms.com/ (My favorite is #4)
Here's what I want to know: If a box and a match were in a flying bee (think spelling bee, not literal flying bee) who would win?
Yes, but only when yesterday was only a day ago.
I am good. Actually, I'm really good. I. Love. Summer. And how are you?

Friday, June 27, 2008

You know what's funny?

I'm at a point in my life where I have a plethora of things I could blog about. And an abundance of time to blog about them. Yet, I feel completely unmotivated to write in this thing. I think it's pretty ironic myself. I mean, there was a time when I would sit and look at this thing and be like "Gee, I wish I had something to write about so I can write in my Xanga and people can comment on it." It's funny how times change.
I do love to write and am constantly on the lookout for a way to get my mediocre attempts at it out there. But right now Xanga is only worth a once every two month update.
Well, to spice up this post and see if anyone actually uses Xanga anymore I'm going to bring back a classic:
Ask me something, anything! (Preferably not something I can Google the answer to)

Monday, April 21, 2008

Am I allowed to "blog" about this?

Some of Satan's biggest lies come in the form of religion and tradition.

It's what kept many of the Israelites from recognizing the Messiah when he was among them. Sometimes, it's what keeps us from recognizing God's voice.

And I think my religion is making sure I'm adequate enough.

My heart longs for no strings attached acceptance of God's grace. Yet, I can't help but ask... God what did I do to deserve this fellowship with you?

I desire to hear God's voice and obey without hesitation. Yet, I can't help but wonder... why me and not someone else?

I want to be in the presence of God. Yet, "what about this bitterness?" "what about earlier today when you asked me to do something and I didn't?" "... you seriously want to pour out your Spirit after all that?"

... I am thankful that God's grace is so abundant. That He freely gives even when we are trying too hard to receive.

Father, that we would take our eyes off of ourselves. That we would stop thinking about how hard we are trying. That we would stop wondering if we're trying hard enough. And just trust what you have already done. And see the floodgates open.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Kingdom of God:

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

my xanga, where have you been?

Man, I've really been neglecting my Xanga. I may post something with at least a little substance soon, for old times sake. But I do just want to say... Life is good. God is teaching me a lot and really opening my eyes to how faithful and how much smarter than me he is. And that's it... I feel like being vague for now.