a tattoo, a song, and a thought

Last week I helped a friend draw up a tattoo. I really like drawing things for people when they are based off of something awesome. If someone wants me to draw them a giraffe or some weird tribal thing I would probably decline, but I was lucky in this instance to be asked to draw something...
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Pretending Jesus Was as Selfish as Us

Recently I have seen a quote by Stephen Colbert start popping up all around major social media sites. In-case you don’t know who Colbert is, he can probably be described as a comedy news anchor and talk-show host. The quote is almost perfect in its sharpness, and I think most importantly it...
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Come to church worshiping

The funny thing about this blog is that i wrote it a couple days ago but because there were a good amount of blogs coming out of the site i didn’t want to add another to the stream, but after multiple talks with people and even hearing a message on this I figured i should probably post it...
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If You Say It You Mean It

This past Sunday Pastor Brandon spoke on James 3, and I have to say it was my favorite message in this series so far. Speaking life is something that I have really been dwelling on recently. When I look back at me as a young kid I can’t help but laugh. I was not a big kid by any means, and so...
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Frustration and blessing of set lists and James

This series in James had been really good. The messages have been spot on and convicting, while also giving great encouragement into being the church and people God has called us to be. I really enjoy it. Many of you have heard Pastor Brandon talk about how he has had to wrestle through these...
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music for reading

If you are anything like me then you enjoy music more than simply what is on the loud speaker at your local grocery store. I would say that unless I am sleeping I am usually listening to music. Now I don’t want to paint myself as a crazy only two sentences into this blog, so I will also say...
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habit of worship

These past ten days have truly been crazy for me. The Uprising Unleashed ministry tour was incredible. I haven’t been this tired in a while, but it was worth it to see young people on fire for God and being used by the Holy Spirit. All of the practices leading up to tour and all of the...
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Crucial Rest

  Most mornings I wake up with sleep and the occasional bowl of Cap’n Crunch on my mind, but today I woke up with anticipation. For most people today was just another Thursday, but for me and millions of other American soccer fans it was a day of hope that we would be hosting the World Cup...
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distractions and fast food

If we’re adding to the noise
turn off this song
If we’re adding to the noise
turn off your stereo, radio, video

I dont know
what they’re gonna think of next
genetic engineers of the most high tech
A couple new ways
to fall into debt
I’m a nervous wreck but I’ll bet
that that T.V. set...
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The Weight of Lies

  I have been an Avett Brothers fan for while now, and the reason is the poetic nature of their lyrics. There is a genuine feeling to them that is really refreshing. If you have never heard of the Avett brothers, then i could describe them as a bluegrass/folk/indie. They are a really talented...
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