Ok, this is not going to be a HUGE blog but just a blog to let yall know I'm still alive! But as of now, South Carolina is becoming a hot bed of "BLEGH" weather. But hey, I think the rain helps one think the best. The two retreats have been amazing for Youth Group. Going on these as both a student and then a leader have given me a great perspective. I've seen how God can speak to students and how He can work through leaders in kids' lives. But other than that, just trying to survive classes and get out of Tech. I'm doing good but am almost there so pushing as hard as I can to get there. I'll (God willing and the creek don't rise) be going to USC next fall and living on campus. Let's just hope that actually happens, which I think it will.
Now, since Lauren blogged about us in her blog, I think I'd return the favor! Things are going great with the two of us. It's like everytime I think I know everything about her I find out something new every day. I can't explain how awesome it is to be able to be with someone so crazy like me. Well, to put up with my goober self she kind of has to be crazy! We've had a minor bump but with God's help it's being worked out. That's one of the best things with us, it's that we are both people who know God's grace and know that He is an amazing God. Now if I can only teach her how to throw a football.... :P
Song of the day: "Apologize"-Silverstein
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
"Update Post"
So, I haven't blogged in a while...
The main reason for such is that I have been busy and not had enough time to do so. But also I've been going through some insane amounts of stress. I've made mistakes and am reaping the problems from it. I won't go into details but I will say that I am amazed at the mercy that God has shown me. I think that this is a lesson that the more I stray from His mercy and love that I fall into mistakes when I try to do it my way instead of His way. So, I think that with continued prayer that life will get better for me. Please pray for me folks. I've got a lot on my plate but I know with God's help I will overcome anything that the devil tries put in my path
In His name,
Matt
Song of the day: Beautiful World-James Morrison
The main reason for such is that I have been busy and not had enough time to do so. But also I've been going through some insane amounts of stress. I've made mistakes and am reaping the problems from it. I won't go into details but I will say that I am amazed at the mercy that God has shown me. I think that this is a lesson that the more I stray from His mercy and love that I fall into mistakes when I try to do it my way instead of His way. So, I think that with continued prayer that life will get better for me. Please pray for me folks. I've got a lot on my plate but I know with God's help I will overcome anything that the devil tries put in my path
In His name,
Matt
Song of the day: Beautiful World-James Morrison
Monday, March 2, 2009
Mondays suck!
Ok, maybe they don't suck but they can be slow. Especially when they call for snow and there is none at all!
To be brief, this is really a blog to blog. Nothing long and fancy but just wanted to post so I can say "I posted today!" So, tonight was dgroups, and I cannot wait to see God move in these guys. He already is but I feel He has even more in store. Other than that, not a lot!
Quote of the day:
"Patience is the companion of wisdom."-Saint Augustine
To be brief, this is really a blog to blog. Nothing long and fancy but just wanted to post so I can say "I posted today!" So, tonight was dgroups, and I cannot wait to see God move in these guys. He already is but I feel He has even more in store. Other than that, not a lot!
Quote of the day:
"Patience is the companion of wisdom."-Saint Augustine
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday Morning Rain is Faliin'...
Yeah, crappy weather and a long day equals mucho drainage! But, luckily I was able to hold off being reaaaally tired and made it through the day.
The sermon from today was a really challenging sermon. It's almost like Nehemiah wrote his book based off my life. It's all about being out there with your walk and being a light of God. It was on how people were not whole hearted in their ways and it was not reflective of God. So, today I had a thought. "Am I walking with God wearing sandals or Nikes?" Let me explain that first. Dave Andes had on two different shoes when he preached today. He had a Nike and a sandal on his feet. The sandal was casual and half-hearted. The Nike was all about being active and pursuing God. So, I may be a rainbow-a-holic but now I will start to wear Nikes!
Verse of the day:
"All our cities, all our houses, must have holiness to the Lord written upon them. The believer should undertake nothing which he does not dedicate to the Lord. We are concerned to cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts, when any work for God is to pass through them. Those that would be employed to sanctify others, must sanctify themselves, and set themselves apart for God. To those who are sanctified, all their creature-comforts and enjoyments are made holy. The people greatly rejoiced. All that share in public mercies, ought to join in public thanksgivings."-Nehemiah 12:27-43
The sermon from today was a really challenging sermon. It's almost like Nehemiah wrote his book based off my life. It's all about being out there with your walk and being a light of God. It was on how people were not whole hearted in their ways and it was not reflective of God. So, today I had a thought. "Am I walking with God wearing sandals or Nikes?" Let me explain that first. Dave Andes had on two different shoes when he preached today. He had a Nike and a sandal on his feet. The sandal was casual and half-hearted. The Nike was all about being active and pursuing God. So, I may be a rainbow-a-holic but now I will start to wear Nikes!
Verse of the day:
"All our cities, all our houses, must have holiness to the Lord written upon them. The believer should undertake nothing which he does not dedicate to the Lord. We are concerned to cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts, when any work for God is to pass through them. Those that would be employed to sanctify others, must sanctify themselves, and set themselves apart for God. To those who are sanctified, all their creature-comforts and enjoyments are made holy. The people greatly rejoiced. All that share in public mercies, ought to join in public thanksgivings."-Nehemiah 12:27-43
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