February 2011
25 posts
Yup
Sin is wack!
Beginning
Everything has a beginning.
The cool part is that everything has another beginning coming…..
What you do now can determine what your next beginning looks like…. you are NEVER required to make tomorrow look like today…
“His mercies are new every morning.”
Peace and love.
Calling
I am convinced that your calling is not a destination.
Your calling has to do with what God created you for…. and that is not something in your future—but it is being you NOW.
Today, you are fulfilling your calling, if you are allowing God to direct your steps….
Dreams are not your calling…. the things God speaks to you about your future are not your...
January 2011
54 posts
“If we had a time machine, we’d change much about our lives. We’d change all of...”
– Vic Ketchman
Well
I just cut my hair….. it’s really short now, and much darker than what was seen in the video (it’s my natural color again).
We had a leadership meeting yesterday, and it was awesome! God was able to bring out a lot of new ideas, and new things for us to launch forward with, and so I’m really excited about what’s going to be happening the next few months with the...
classyliving replied to your post:hi brandon :) how’s NYC this time of year — frosty? your hair is pretty dang shaggy .. but i think it looks nice. were you trying to say cinnamon .. ‘cause it was AWESOME. :)
19 inches… it was wild. Brother, I live right outside NYC. What church ya go to?
Yeah, it’s been ridiculous. They say it’s a record for January!
Baptism by fire…. or...
home-ifoundyounow asked: hi brandon :)
how's NYC this time of year -- frosty?
your hair is pretty dang shaggy .. but i think it looks nice.
were you trying to say cinnamon .. 'cause it was AWESOME. :)
how's NYC this time of year -- frosty?
your hair is pretty dang shaggy .. but i think it looks nice.
were you trying to say cinnamon .. 'cause it was AWESOME. :)
Watch
Psalm 23
I used to think this was such a cheesy Psalm….
I’m a cute little sheep…. God loves me. Got it.
But, it’s so much more powerful than that. It means so much to know that God is the shepherd of our lives…. here’s a version I created, based off the scripture. Call it a paraphrase:
The Lord is my Shepherd,
So I have everything I could ever need.
He takes...
abbyb1213 asked: Hey, where are you from?
When did you start your walk with Christ? :)
When did you start your walk with Christ? :)
theprobablestars asked: I don't actually have the book with me, so... if I remember to tell you how it was when I actually read it months from now, it'll be a miraculous thing indeed! Ha ha
“In the case of real toy soldiers or statues, if
one came to life, it would...”
– C.S. Lewis, “Mere Christianity”
“We’re all going to die eventually. And not long after you’re put...”
– Rich Mullins, in his final concert.
God speaks
God speaks into the deep places in our souls….. but so many times we are like the deaf who cannot hear, and the blind who cannot see.
It’s funny, because typically, we wonder why God doesn’t just show up and reveal Himself—why wouldn’t He just make Himself known in a real, tangible way….
But, I think in a lot of ways, what we feel in our souls can be deeper...
Two churches located across the street from each...
heavenlytemari:
bongrips-curvychicks:
elegance4290:
paranoidrobot:
…Do the Presbyterians think Rocks are animals?
I just laughed out really loudly. XD XD XD
LMAO
I JUST SHAT A BRICK
Free Will
The more I think about it, the less I believe in Free Will….
Now, don’t get me wrong…. I believe Adam and Eve had free will…..
But I think every single person is born not able to not sin. I don’t think we can choose—I think no matter what we do in our lives, we sin….. even if what we are doing is not “wrong”… we do it for ourselves,...
“And in that day, you will say:
‘O LORD, I will praise You;
Though You...”
– Isaiah 12:1-3
: Some thoughts →
thebeeble:
I’m actually working through a lot, theologically, as I prepare for my next talk with the youth tonight… but something I think I’ve concluded is this:
1. God planned to save us, by His grace, before the world was formed. (Ephesians 1:3-10; 2 Timothy 1:9; Revelation 13:8-10)
2….
So, do you think it is possible for something to happen without God allowing it?
Does that mean...
How can someone avoid hell?
This is a question that I believe is deep down inside most believers, and even some skeptics of Christianity.
So often, skeptics will say, “How can a loving God send people to hell?”… and many believers will ask the same question. And so very often, believers will ask me (and seekers would ask Jesus) “What can I do to avoid hell”, or “How can I go to...
Some thoughts
I’m actually working through a lot, theologically, as I prepare for my next talk with the youth tonight… but something I think I’ve concluded is this:
1. God planned to save us, by His grace, before the world was formed. (Ephesians 1:3-10; 2 Timothy 1:9; Revelation 13:8-10)
2. That means that sin was a part of the plan from the beginning…. before anyone EVER sinned, God...
Once
Once I had a dream,
But then it floated away.
It tossed and fluttered,
Soaring then sputtered,
Then fell in a bed of hay.
I ran to see what had become of my dream,
Why it had run from me.
But to my surprise,
As I focused my eyes,
My dream had become green envy.
It was no dream at all anymore—
It was something far more frightening.
It hated the ones,
Who still held their own,
...
Anonymous asked: http://www.facebook.com/GODgivesusblessingsletsgiveHimGlory
"If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you." -Mahalia Jackson. Isn't God amazing? He constantly showers blessings on us, so let's give Him thanks! Please like this page and spread His love!!:)
"If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you." -Mahalia Jackson. Isn't God amazing? He constantly showers blessings on us, so let's give Him thanks! Please like this page and spread His love!!:)
“The modern-day gospel says, ‘God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your...”
– David Platt in “Radical” (via rodpitts)
I’m not sure I like the “meanwhile” here…. I think he should have said all of the things, “the biblical gospel says, ‘You are an enemy of God, dead in your sin, & in your present state of rebellion, you are not even able to...
“Whimpy world-views produce whimpy Christians, and whimpy Christians will not...”
– John Piper
We like to act like God wants to destroy everyone, and God hates everyone (especially Christians), and that we’re the compassionate ones. The truth of the matter is: it’s not that way. The reality is that our world is in disarray, because our hearts are in disarray. Our world is broken. It is full of hurting people that go around hurting people. We choose money over love. We choose sex over...
Anonymous asked: do you think women are allowed to preach/minister?
More from Genesis
So, as you guys know, I’m trying to read straight through the Bible—I’m getting off to a slow start, partly because I’m trying to move at the same time, and partly because I have to study other portions of scripture for my sermons.
BUT, all of that aside, this morning I was reading from Genesis 15, where God gives Abraham the first blood covenant. Something...
willneverbethesame asked: One of my resolutions is to read through the Bible too! Just curious, what plan are you following? It amazes how long people lived back in the day.
“We talk about how Jesus went to the cross to forgive our sins. Yet, when...”
– Andrew Root, Relationships Unfiltered
Satisfaction
The purpose of man is to enjoy God supremely, and experience life shared with God. We were made to be content… to be satisfied… and we know it……
Every fiber in our being tells us that we are supposed to be happy. Our spirits cry out with the desire to feel content…. to live a life without want, without care…
We go to the deepest depths, the highest heights, the furthest reaches of...
Bread
“I am the Bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.”
—Jesus, The Bible.
Everything else is a cheap substitute. You will never be satisfied, until you are satisfied in God. Completely satisfied in Him. This is why you were created… you just lost an appetite for the real food, because you have been snacking on...
Fun Times
Messages
block delete answerAnonymous asked:I JUST LOOKED AT YOUR MYSPACE MUSIC PAGE AND OH MY GOD I AM DIEING YOU HAVE A NICE VOICE I AM SERIUS =] SUCH A MANLY VOICE LOL
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I love all these anonymous questions…..
That myspace is EXTREMELY old....
hoittore asked: The reason I started following is because in my Freshmen and Sophomore years of high school i am in this group called Communion and Liberation which asked the questions about life, challenged and judged ways of life, and urged to take life seriously in an aware way not in a dry manner. It influenced to me that life is beautiful and God truly exists on this Earth. Sadly the teacher to the group I...
Anonymous asked: do you let anyone add you on facebook?
Anonymous asked: sometimes i say i will pray for someone but then just genuinely end up forgetting to. how does jesus feel about that? does he get mad?
nataliastark asked: Hey there! On your resolution tumblr, you said you like reading several books at once....high five on that! I'm currently into four -- one I've read before, three new ones. :)
Anonymous asked: Dude.... there are so many females on Tumblr so naturally you might follow a lot... you follow me and I say a bunch of crazy stuff being a girl and all... do we ever drive you crazy? Us woman? TMIs, boy trouble, emotional blog rants, beauty, weight, etc... or do the people you follow post less superficial stuff. How you handle it?
today-isawindingroad asked: Referring to you as Bee-blee from now on.
Anonymous asked: are you really widowed? on facebook it says you are o_O
Some Answers
rawrmelissaa replied to your post:Why am I just noticing this… The Beeble… It’s a silly way of saying ‘The Bible’ isn’t it!? I FEEL SO CLEVER RIGHT NOW IF IT IS. :3 If not… erm… well, you should say it is.Oh my gosh, I totally thought the same thing ten minutes ago hahahablock
fromlambtolion replied to your post:Why am I just noticing this… The Beeble… It’s a silly way of saying ‘The Bible’...
today-isawindingroad asked: Why am I just noticing this...
The Beeble...
It's a silly way of saying 'The Bible' isn't it!?
I FEEL SO CLEVER RIGHT NOW IF IT IS. :3
If not... erm... well, you should say it is.
The Beeble...
It's a silly way of saying 'The Bible' isn't it!?
I FEEL SO CLEVER RIGHT NOW IF IT IS. :3
If not... erm... well, you should say it is.
Anonymous asked: The Spirit of God knows the face of the darkness—she knows the chaos—the pain, the suffering, the heartache, the injustice, the stresses.
did u mean to put "she?"
did u mean to put "she?"
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Starting
So, today I’m beginning to walk through the Scriptures—one of my Resolutions was to read the entire Bible this year….
Thought I’d share something:
Genesis 1:2-3 ”The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there...
Resolutions
Hey guys… I have another tumblr: itstheresolution.tumblr.com
It’s basically me tracking my progress through my New Year’s Resolutions… and I definitely want to track yours—
Peace and love, guys.
cassandracasbarro asked: aye I love your blog! even though. I just started following you. just thought I'd let ya know (:
and I love how dedicated you are to your relationship with the big guy upstairs. it's really great.
and I love how dedicated you are to your relationship with the big guy upstairs. it's really great.
Anonymous asked: 1: What is the biggest problem you believe unbelievers face when looking at Christianity?
2: What is the biggest problem for man in the Bible?
3: What is the biggest problem for God?
4: Fav verse?
5: How does God's sovereignty and human responsibility/action coincide or intertwine?
2: What is the biggest problem for man in the Bible?
3: What is the biggest problem for God?
4: Fav verse?
5: How does God's sovereignty and human responsibility/action coincide or intertwine?