Free Google Programs for Non-Profit Organizations

Link: Free Google Programs for Non-Profit Organizations

Boxelder trip

I went backstage to take a nap and 20 minutes after trying to doze off I opened my eyes and I hallucinated a guy standing above me who told me a proverb about laziness, something like “The ants work hard, and the lazy grasshoppers will die.” I thought God was telling me I should do my homework, but then I apparently knew that proverb so figured it was just my imagination. I fell asleep and woke up with a boxelder bug on my face! I left and returned 30 minutes later to go to work and yelled at Anna “No!” when she said hi to me, but have no recollection of it.

My conclusion: BOXELDER BUGS ARE EVIL!!! (and potentially hallucinogenic)

Psalm 25 rocks my world. [slight change to modernize due to lack of direct enemies]

 ¹ In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.

 ² I trust in you; 
   do not let me be put to shame, 
   nor let my enemies [obstacles] triumph over me. 
³ No one who hopes in you 
   will ever be put to shame, 
but shame will come on those
   who are treacherous without cause.

 ⁴ Show me your ways, LORD, 
   teach me your paths. 
⁵ Guide me in your truth and teach me, 
   for you are God my Savior, 
   and my hope is in you all day long. 
⁶ Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love, 
   for they are from of old. 
⁷ Do not remember the sins of my youth 
   and my rebellious ways; 
according to your love remember me, 
   for you, LORD, are good.

 ⁸ Good and upright is the LORD; 
   therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. 
⁹ He guides the humble in what is right 
   and teaches them his way. 
¹⁰ All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful 
   toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. 
¹¹ For the sake of your name, LORD, 
   forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

 ¹² Who, then, are those who fear the LORD? 
   He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
¹³ They will spend their days in prosperity, 
   and their descendants will inherit the land. 
¹⁴ The LORD confides in those who fear him; 
   he makes his covenant known to them. 
¹⁵ My eyes are ever on the LORD, 
   for only he will release my feet from the snare.

 ¹⁶ Turn to me and be gracious to me, 
   for I am lonely and afflicted. 
¹⁷ Relieve the troubles of my heart 
   and free me from my anguish. 
¹⁸ Look on my affliction and my distress 
   and take away all my sins. 
¹⁹ See how numerous are my enemies [troubles]
   and how fiercely they hate [obstruct] me!

 ²⁰ Guard my life and rescue me; 
   do not let me be put to shame, 
   for I take refuge in you. 
²¹ May integrity and uprightness protect me, 
   because my hope, LORD, is in you.

All the secrets of the world are contained in books. Read at your own risk.

Lemony Snicket. (via julie911)

Just do it

When praying, pray on your knees in reverence to the Most High God who daily showers us with love. Also, whenever possible, pray aloud. The physical has an effect on the spiritual. - This is from Screwtape Letters, the message, not the words - But seriously, do it

ha Ha!

Summer

I want to do God’s will. That is first.

But between Little Eden and Camp Lebanon I began to lean towards Camp Lebanon. But a third option popped in my head as I was thinking back to Praise Chapel. I do have the option to go back to Phoenix. Go back and try with all my heart to show my friends the Jesus I love. And it would be nice to see my home church again, and work at Tonto Rim. Oh Lord, that sounds so wonderful right now…. but I really don’t want to work at some job for a few months… But maybe if I save up my money I can find a really part time job just to pay for gas… but what about transportation… and rent… arg $$! Lord place on my heart what you want me to do. Where can I be your servant the best this summer.

God is so good

He just is! It is inexplicable. Today in worship I just asked and asked for God to become my focus so that I would know his will and his heart. And while an incredible joy washed over me, so did I have complete heartbreak for those who aren’t able to partake in the joy I know as my savior. The thought that they will not dwell in the house of the Lord breaks my heart.

Again, why I love my professor

"Once again, it was my high joy to work together with you in the this class. I was not exaggerating in saying that you all were the finest Honors Intro class I’ve ever had. Classes like yours are why I’m a teacher. You all encouraged me very much. I believe the Church of Jesus Christ has many dear leaders in each of you. I pray He will bless and use you for His glory as you give yourself to Him for His purposes." -Dr

In reality, I feel he was the encouraging one. This was the class that I was most dreading and ended up being very rewarding.

Christians need to love more!!

Somebody who showed the love that we as Christians should have did a simple act of picking two people up to drive them to the library. She just happened to be driving off campus and asked the people she saw walking if they wanted a ride to wherever they were going. This is the same person who has been criticized (not to her face) in a very unloving manner. Sure, we aren’t all perfect and there is always something to complain about, but give them grace!! I know I must be given a ton, but I don’t deserve any of it. I am failure, yet people have grace.

I create destruction

Sometimes I just want to not be. My stupidity causes so much problems. Does the cloudy cold day add to this emotion? Would listening to depressing music fuel self loathing or self pity? Did I just use comedic TV to cheer myself up? Lord I need you todo el tiempo. Gracias para su gracia.

Secrets create destruction

I consider my self trustworthy, but I guess only if it is someone confiding in me.

Deception vs Joking

I might draw the line closer to the side of deception than most people. I spoiled a prank that occurred last week. I just can’t keep on the deception! I am all good for jokes and pranks, but I don’t see any delight in keeping it a secret. Then it is just deception. Sorry to those who I ruined it for, but let it be known, that if you are to involve me in a prank, it must be short and sweet.

I hope I made the okay choice… Lose/lose situation

James 5:16

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Jesus (Luke 6:32-33)

Wedgewort, Scabgutt, Burnwretch, Raspwasp

Okay, which of these are good demon names? I need to create a demon name for making my own Screwtape letters, where C.S. Lewis has names like, Glubose, Screwtape, and Wormwood. Which is the best?

the17club:

A worthy adversary to March Madness.

We all know the Buckeyes will win, anyway.

Aside from the hair on top, that actually looks like my Dad

the17club:

So true.

If you like orchestral music and baseball, well they just don't really go together

Link: If you like orchestral music and baseball, well they just don't really go together

Were Pokemon given names, and they learned to say that name instinctively, or were they just named whatever the Pokemon happened to say most often?

You know your class is going to be difficult when the prof puts Hebrews 12:11 in the syllabus

“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” - Hebrews 12:11

:)

It is so encouraging having a professor who responds to a little 20pt essay like this:

“Wow, David! This is a thorough and outstanding discussion of this topic. I especially liked the phrase “omnivorous listener”! The personal examples and solid biblical perspective makes this essay ring strong and true. Thank you very much! I’m encouraged for the future of the Church because of young men like you. Hold fast to your grounding in Jesus Christ!”

I am not doing this to show off, though I nearly posted the essay, because I kind of like it, but as a witness to the blessing I have of a great teacher. I mean, who says, “Thank you” in a response to an assignment!?!

I’ve noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born.

Ronald Reagan

Read Crazy Love by Francis Chan

especially if you are like me, living a life without action, a life not dependent on God, a life not characterized by faith. Needless to say I want to stop living that way RIGHT now. God, I want to be more than a moral American. I want to be a follower of Christ in a radical sense, in the the way that you called.

Some of the wisest words I have heard recently

My Aunt suggested I should work at Camp Lebanon this summer, which would mean deciding between there and Little Eden, two great Christian camps. Two decisions means that I have to decide. It was already starting to worry me. Then she said that:« God rarely tells us where he wants us to be far ahead of time. What is important is that we give it to God and pray about it and put it in his will, then decide when you have to and there it is. In the end it isn’t as much about where you end up, but that you ended up there with God, seeking him throughout the whole thing. »

It is so congruous with all that is true. Thank you God for giving me such great family. Please help me to listen to you and seek you constantly.

Today is

Mardi Gra. It doesn’t deserve to be in the title of a post. What a terrible waste of everything. And then tomorrow begins Lent. Let this not be a time to take a fast from activities that seem to draw us away from God. I’m not trying to be clever or anything, but I think often we think, “Well maybe I spend too much time doing (insert thing),” and then take 40 days off of it, and then go right back at it like there was no difference. If there is anything in our lives that draws us away from God, then it should be dealt with immediately and without a limited period of time. Lent is the time to offer up things as sacrifices that are more in the neutral zone. Something earthy that doesn’t draw us away from God, but is a pleasure that when sacrificed, will give us even more time to draw near to God, or as my uncle suggested, dedicate time to a verse (or 2 or 3) to memorize and learn from. I feel that as soon as I think I get my life back on track, I stop pursuing God because I think everything is going well. I should always be looking for ways to increase my love for God, because I know it is lacking.

It isn't a bit saddening?

We all have heard Matthew 19:23-24. Basically we have learned that rich people can get into Heaven, but isn’t going to be easy. As Americans, we often don’t consider ourselves rich, but you have probably bought a non-essential recently that is worth more than what other people earn in a week. There are plenty of comparisons and example to point it out, but the fact is, Americans are, in general, filthy rich. Isn’t it quite depressing knowing that although we may not be persecuted in our faith, and may have a large group of church goers, there may be very few people who actually take up God’s call and follow Jesus with a whole heart. I wonder how many people use Jesus as just a couch to lie on, or an occasional crutch, instead of our wheelchair/Segway.

Rom 14:5-10

Learn it, accept it, enact it.

Action rendered paralyzed by thought

John Piper's books are free online

Link: John Piper's books are free online

A must watch sermon for all at a Christian/Bible College

Link: A must watch sermon for all at a Christian/Bible College

By Francis Chan at a recent pastor’s conference. Even if you aren’t at a Christian College, watching it will do you good. Blessed be the Word of the Lord.

aledlewis:

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hahahha

Just the preface of Screwtape letters blew me away.

Read that. Read that book.

Suffering

Philippians 1:29 For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. 

Do we turn away this privilege? Is this something that is supposed to be present in our lives, or are only some Christians privileged (mainly those outside the US)? Are we doing something wrong?

Lord, bless my spring break. May I be productive, but keep you at the focus 24/7

and please help me finish my exegetical paper tomorrow.

It makes me sad/angry when we, who call ourselves Christians, do not find sin disgusting.

In this case, the sin is infidelity. Not in the utmost sexual manner, but that I am the only perturbed that the guy kissed a girl who he is not in a relationship with, and while knowing she was in a relationship with another guy!!!!

excuse the bright lighting, and my awkwardness as people were wondering why I was holding my hand up trying to block the light. Oh well, I’ll be awkward in the library. Oh, but the point of the photo was to point out what my hair did on its own. I woke up and boom! up in the air, like it is stylized. I tried to even out the one flat part on top, because no matter how much I push it down, it will need some water to flatten this out.

Contrary to what most people think, I don’t think kids go to college to get a degree. Sure, that’s a plus, and somehow society skewed it so that the degree is the end all be all of our generation. But college is about growing up, healing, learning how to do relationship, learning how to balance life, learning how to break out of our stupid bubbles. God brought me to APU for so much more than a degree. He brought me here to heal my wounds. He brought me here to cast my broken arms and legs. He brought me here to mold me into the man that can take that degree and use it in ways that this kid could never imagine. That is why I am in college.

Ryan: Discouraged

 It isn’t the main point of the post, and thus a little out of context, but I liked it.