It's amazing - how many times God has taken me to the edge where I was SO certain I was just going to jump off; I mean, give me another 3 minutes and I'm out of here, I'm done, gone - and He jumps in and pulls me back to comfort. It's like thinking "there is no hope" - I've literally thought that - "There is no hope" and then just before you're last ounce of hope evaporates, God saves you. At least He has for me - I've never actually taken that step off the ledge - so close but never actually had to take that step.
It is important to accept where you are right now for being the place you need to be right now. Too much look into the future and/or the past will leave you wanting something more than what you have now - when really, if you take and embrace what you have now as part of the process for something greater than yourself, you'll be much more if not completely satisfied.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
time to work
Today has been very productive - I paid my $125 Indiana speeding ticket, mailed off my Food for the Hungry contract (so I can begin that project) and started work on GraffitiMinistries - but now, I'm slowing...
It's been a while since I've been in creative-going-all-out-web-design-mode, and it's hard to get in to but today's the day. I've set my computer down, picked up my sketchbook and pencil and began as any good project begins - brainstorming. I'm all alone here at Grand Prix Cafe on Massachusetts Avenue - no one to direct me or brainstorm with me - it's just me.
Lord, please allow the ideas to flow, the motivation to grow, and the confidence to build as I work on these projects. I give You the glory for all that I have and will do. Thank You for these opportunities. Please be with us today as we go through our days and help us not forget to bring you along. In Jesus's Name, Amen.
It's been a while since I've been in creative-going-all-out-web-design-mode, and it's hard to get in to but today's the day. I've set my computer down, picked up my sketchbook and pencil and began as any good project begins - brainstorming. I'm all alone here at Grand Prix Cafe on Massachusetts Avenue - no one to direct me or brainstorm with me - it's just me.
Lord, please allow the ideas to flow, the motivation to grow, and the confidence to build as I work on these projects. I give You the glory for all that I have and will do. Thank You for these opportunities. Please be with us today as we go through our days and help us not forget to bring you along. In Jesus's Name, Amen.
Friday, May 30, 2008
walking weather
What a beautiful day - I finally got to use my bike today. I had some worthwhile goals for getting some freelance work done but plans changed and I'm glad they did. Here's a little list of what can make a perfect day:
- Biking on the streets of Somerville; dangerous meter getting filled some - it's been a while.
- Going to a park with an apple, 3 bagels, 1/4 pound of turkey pastrami, and a lovely lady and beautiful friend, Kate.
- Backflip off the slide
- Swinging and talking
- Picture moment: Jumping out of the swing (check out Kate's blog)
- Getting beat in tic-tac-toe
- Painting on old pieces of ply-wood
- Going for an "adventure walk" - a walk where you're not sure where you'll end up but you go to see the world
- Stopping at an amazing ice cream store and end up eating what your friend ordered - coffee oreo in a waffle cone...MMMMmmmMMM
- Sushi anyone? Nah - wait, let's make our own! Ingredients include nori (dried seaweed sheets), sushi rice, rice vinegar, avocado, imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, cucumbers, and sesame seeds.
- A 3 mile bike ride to a sweet duplex called the Grace House where a Christian few guys and gals are living in a community setting to impact this world by stimulating deep philosophical discussions
- A 3 mile bike ride back to eat a little couscous
- 2 episodes of The Office next the lovely Kate
- Nice bike ride back to the apartment, meet Achmit, eat humus and pretzels (MMmmM), take a shower, a go to bed.
Thank you Lord for this blessed day.
I'll say no more.
- Biking on the streets of Somerville; dangerous meter getting filled some - it's been a while.
- Going to a park with an apple, 3 bagels, 1/4 pound of turkey pastrami, and a lovely lady and beautiful friend, Kate.
- Backflip off the slide
- Swinging and talking
- Picture moment: Jumping out of the swing (check out Kate's blog)
- Getting beat in tic-tac-toe
- Painting on old pieces of ply-wood
- Going for an "adventure walk" - a walk where you're not sure where you'll end up but you go to see the world
- Stopping at an amazing ice cream store and end up eating what your friend ordered - coffee oreo in a waffle cone...MMMMmmmMMM
- Sushi anyone? Nah - wait, let's make our own! Ingredients include nori (dried seaweed sheets), sushi rice, rice vinegar, avocado, imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, cucumbers, and sesame seeds.
- A 3 mile bike ride to a sweet duplex called the Grace House where a Christian few guys and gals are living in a community setting to impact this world by stimulating deep philosophical discussions
- A 3 mile bike ride back to eat a little couscous
- 2 episodes of The Office next the lovely Kate
- Nice bike ride back to the apartment, meet Achmit, eat humus and pretzels (MMmmM), take a shower, a go to bed.
Thank you Lord for this blessed day.
I'll say no more.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
one small step...
More like a giant leap - I came to Boston with a place to stay only to find a place for me to chill and pay rent until I found a new place. But the 4 roommates are kool:
Dave: Brother of my girlfriend, Kate - Dark, tall, strong chin; Loves people and wants everyone to join in the conversation with him.
Scott: From Chicago - A little fun under the business; Gonna get things done and I'm going to stand really tall-like when I do it.
Joel: Curly hair - Spontaneous personality, short and good conversationalist - also knows a significant amount of Arabic.
Najah: Our Jordanian friend - Lived in Jordan until 2 years ago when he moved to Boston; Loves volleyball, is supposedly amazing at fixing cars, and sleeps from 3am to 1pm - otherwise completely predictable...(not)
So I'm here until I find another place - working on freelance websites: graffitiministries.com and a part of fh.org - making new relationships - building a relationship with Kate - relying on God and hoping He gives me the strength and courage to do all that's necessary.
Dave: Brother of my girlfriend, Kate - Dark, tall, strong chin; Loves people and wants everyone to join in the conversation with him.
Scott: From Chicago - A little fun under the business; Gonna get things done and I'm going to stand really tall-like when I do it.
Joel: Curly hair - Spontaneous personality, short and good conversationalist - also knows a significant amount of Arabic.
Najah: Our Jordanian friend - Lived in Jordan until 2 years ago when he moved to Boston; Loves volleyball, is supposedly amazing at fixing cars, and sleeps from 3am to 1pm - otherwise completely predictable...(not)
So I'm here until I find another place - working on freelance websites: graffitiministries.com and a part of fh.org - making new relationships - building a relationship with Kate - relying on God and hoping He gives me the strength and courage to do all that's necessary.
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