God, right now it seems impossible for...
...My little brother Carsten to become a zealous disciple of Jesus, growing in faith and understanding to the point that he becomes a great leader and evangelist for you; leading many to heaven.
...The surf ministry to double each year. Its currently at 4 disciples (me, Josh, Pete, Wes). We started it 3/14/2010. So by 3/14/2011 it will be 8 disciples (me Josh, Pete, Wes, ____, ____, ____, and ____) and by 3/14/2012 it will be 16. Whenever I leave, I pray someone else will step up and lead it and develop their own dreams with it.
...A pro surfer to become a disciple in the next 5 years, and lead many more surfers to find you.
...Sam Mueller to get baptized before he leaves for Americorps and stay a disciple his entire life.
...me to marry the woman you made for me. Someone that can see all my sinful blindspots, rebuke me when I need it, knock some sense into me when I'm being ridiculous, and love me through my many imperfections. I pray we can love one another, encourage one another, challenge one another, be devoted to one another, serve one another, and be at peace with one another FOREVER. It seems impossible for this girl to also love exploring the world, being put in uncomfortable situations to serve people. For her to balance out all my shortcomings, to be strong in my weaknesses and help me lead her to heaven.
...me to have a son who wants to live like Jesus his entire life, pursuing perfection and developing deep convictions to live a holy life and make it to heaven.
BUT Iknow that through you all things are possible. Help me to have enough faith, to overcome my unbelief and to put my mustard seed faith into action. Help me to develop even more radical things so I won't limit your power your abiblity to act through me.
AMEN!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
today was cool..got to go to an awesome class on Daniel by John Oakes...then we had our date this afternoon.. i spent a couple hours cleaning my car out and it was way cool we chilled at a pond and played w/ the turtles/duckies and then played a game and then used chalk to create what heaven would be like...
I got to talk w/ Lisa a little bit their counting the cost w/ Shaun pray for her, also buy the book get "prepared to answer" by Ferguson...Lisa and Eli both recommended it to you! And Eli gave some amazing advice on what he did was prayed that God would show him in a dream in which he was already dating Danielle...pray for something like that! Lisa is into latin culture (wants to go to Brazil) and she's 1/4 Puerto Rican! She's been reading Joshua in a part where it talks about Wholeheartedness
now you get to study like crazy for comm midterm on Tuesday...pray about it
I got to talk w/ Lisa a little bit their counting the cost w/ Shaun pray for her, also buy the book get "prepared to answer" by Ferguson...Lisa and Eli both recommended it to you! And Eli gave some amazing advice on what he did was prayed that God would show him in a dream in which he was already dating Danielle...pray for something like that! Lisa is into latin culture (wants to go to Brazil) and she's 1/4 Puerto Rican! She's been reading Joshua in a part where it talks about Wholeheartedness
now you get to study like crazy for comm midterm on Tuesday...pray about it
Monday, March 15, 2010
POWERFUL scriptures sent in the form of texts
intense quote from screwtape letters (287?)
"prosperity knits a man to the World"
1 Corinthians 15:58
your labor for the lord is not in vain (and neither is your studying, do it for the Lord!)
Exodus 14:10-22
When times get tough, even slavery can look appealing. Do not be deceived or afraid of hardships. Let God fight for you like He did for Israel.
1 Thessalonians 2:4-9
We too have been entrusted with the gospel...but who are you trying to please? Share the gospel and your life and GOD will be proud!
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Be prepared in season and out of season...speak the truth in love and make their ears bleed!
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Allow Jesus to display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe through you
Revelation 12:7-12
Satan knows his time is short, ours is even shorter--don't waste it!
Acts 14:19-20
extreme perseverance
"they all joined together CONSTANTLY in prayer" Acts 1:14...also check ACTS 2:42, 4:31, 7:59, 12:5, 16:25-26
Don't just check in w/ Him when chonvenient and before meals. Constantly have Him on your mind. He's with you always so acknowledge Him always and He'll help you always
Daniel 6:4-5
are people saying this about you???
Acts 16:22-26
When circumstances get terrible, God can turn it around. What do you think the other prisoners thought about Paul and Silas before/after the quake?
Acts 20:7-12
don't fall asleep unless paul's around! and I don't know when he strted talking to them but went from before midnight-daylight!
Acts 20:22-24
Paul = Tupac (credit to pete) of the NT because of this attitude..we can have the same..what's god's task for you? Figure it out and finish it up (Lisa laughed at this one! thx pete!)
lamentations 3:19-27
"...because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions NEVER fail. They are new every morning... (v. 22-23)
Acts 28:3-6 (viper taming)
further proof Paul was the Tupac of the NT :)
1 Samuel 25
Find a woman like Abigail, and be worthy of her as a man of God like David
FROM OTHER PEOPLE!
Jon Rattan (at bibletalk)
Isaiah 29:13-16
(from Lisa)
Curtis! "Its for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then n don't let urselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery" Gal 5:1 Have a great day!
"prosperity knits a man to the World"
1 Corinthians 15:58
your labor for the lord is not in vain (and neither is your studying, do it for the Lord!)
Exodus 14:10-22
When times get tough, even slavery can look appealing. Do not be deceived or afraid of hardships. Let God fight for you like He did for Israel.
1 Thessalonians 2:4-9
We too have been entrusted with the gospel...but who are you trying to please? Share the gospel and your life and GOD will be proud!
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Be prepared in season and out of season...speak the truth in love and make their ears bleed!
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Allow Jesus to display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe through you
Revelation 12:7-12
Satan knows his time is short, ours is even shorter--don't waste it!
Acts 14:19-20
extreme perseverance
"they all joined together CONSTANTLY in prayer" Acts 1:14...also check ACTS 2:42, 4:31, 7:59, 12:5, 16:25-26
Don't just check in w/ Him when chonvenient and before meals. Constantly have Him on your mind. He's with you always so acknowledge Him always and He'll help you always
Daniel 6:4-5
are people saying this about you???
Acts 16:22-26
When circumstances get terrible, God can turn it around. What do you think the other prisoners thought about Paul and Silas before/after the quake?
Acts 20:7-12
don't fall asleep unless paul's around! and I don't know when he strted talking to them but went from before midnight-daylight!
Acts 20:22-24
Paul = Tupac (credit to pete) of the NT because of this attitude..we can have the same..what's god's task for you? Figure it out and finish it up (Lisa laughed at this one! thx pete!)
lamentations 3:19-27
"...because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions NEVER fail. They are new every morning... (v. 22-23)
Acts 28:3-6 (viper taming)
further proof Paul was the Tupac of the NT :)
1 Samuel 25
Find a woman like Abigail, and be worthy of her as a man of God like David
FROM OTHER PEOPLE!
Jon Rattan (at bibletalk)
Isaiah 29:13-16
(from Lisa)
Curtis! "Its for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then n don't let urselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery" Gal 5:1 Have a great day!
Romans 2:17-29
HYPOCRISY!!
From Russ:
2 Timothy 2:11-13
For every decision we make there is a paralleled spiritual consequence. Except for when we are faithless, the consequence does not fit our crime. For God firmly remains faithful to us anyway.
(Beth)
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
Daniel 12:3
(Jen / Beth)
Deuteronomy 31:8
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
(From Nick P.)
1 Peter 2:19-22
brothers and sisters i strongly encourage you to share your faith with at least one person today and if they do persecute you remember this scripture and also Matthew 5:10 "blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
(Nacho)
John 5:44
who are you trying to accept praise from?
(Shameran)
So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we lookforward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soonbeover, but the joys to come will last forever. -2 Corinthians 4:18♥ DONTFOCUS ON MOMENTARY TROUBLES, BECAUSE THE REWARDS ARE COMING, HAVE FAITHMonday, March 8, 2010
How to Change
1. Surround yourself with eagles
2. Have a plan
3. Pray about it every day
4. be open--honest--stay open
5. Have conviction--find scripture on it
5.5. attach it to the cross
6. Get spiritual advice (20 others went thru it also)
7. Get held accountable
8. Attack it wholeheartedly
9. Faithful perseverence--patience
10. Believe in victory--he's always with you
11. Reward self broken into steps (1000 miles starts with 1!)
12. Encouragment partner--what D-partners 8/10 encouragement 2/10 = challenge
13. Heal the roots!
romans 12:2
You are Jesus to the world! if you stop changing your like petrified log...looks like wood but its opposite.
2. Have a plan
3. Pray about it every day
4. be open--honest--stay open
5. Have conviction--find scripture on it
5.5. attach it to the cross
6. Get spiritual advice (20 others went thru it also)
7. Get held accountable
8. Attack it wholeheartedly
9. Faithful perseverence--patience
10. Believe in victory--he's always with you
11. Reward self broken into steps (1000 miles starts with 1!)
12. Encouragment partner--what D-partners 8/10 encouragement 2/10 = challenge
13. Heal the roots!
romans 12:2
You are Jesus to the world! if you stop changing your like petrified log...looks like wood but its opposite.
wow its been awhile...first of all a couple scriptures on my heart today...1 nacho showed me is zechariah 4:6b "Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord Almighty"... anything worthwhile will be impossible by our inadequate might or power, we must rely on His spirit.
Revelation12:7-12
1 peter 5:6-7 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you!"
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save snners--of whom i am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Life is amazing right now! Its definitely hard, but that's a good thing, because that means I'm growing...and let me tell you I've been growing a lot!
In the last couple months we've done so much...I went snowboarding with my little brother last week...Ashley Williams turned 21 and had an amazing casino bday party in the OC...at which I got connected to this amazing disciple (i briefly met her once before in SD)...She surfs, shes spiritual (went thru all the studies with a girl only to hear "i'm already a disciple") Got her number awkwardly thru facebook and got to hear her voice on the phone on Fri... ...I've lead bible talk every Wed. and met about 30 people on campus who at least gave me their phone number...we've seen Shameran get baptized and Misty restored...We've announced the start of the surf ministry but the weather has been pretty wack lately so we keep having to postpone it...we had teen winter camp in which I preached briefly on humility...I preached communion one day at church superbowl sunday(romans 12:1-3)...I preached at teen BT on friendship...we made a commercial advertising Holy Water...and much more i can't think of at the moment...
Revelation12:7-12
1 peter 5:6-7 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you!"
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save snners--of whom i am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Life is amazing right now! Its definitely hard, but that's a good thing, because that means I'm growing...and let me tell you I've been growing a lot!
In the last couple months we've done so much...I went snowboarding with my little brother last week...Ashley Williams turned 21 and had an amazing casino bday party in the OC...at which I got connected to this amazing disciple (i briefly met her once before in SD)...She surfs, shes spiritual (went thru all the studies with a girl only to hear "i'm already a disciple") Got her number awkwardly thru facebook and got to hear her voice on the phone on Fri... ...I've lead bible talk every Wed. and met about 30 people on campus who at least gave me their phone number...we've seen Shameran get baptized and Misty restored...We've announced the start of the surf ministry but the weather has been pretty wack lately so we keep having to postpone it...we had teen winter camp in which I preached briefly on humility...I preached communion one day at church superbowl sunday(romans 12:1-3)...I preached at teen BT on friendship...we made a commercial advertising Holy Water...and much more i can't think of at the moment...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Dear God
Dear God,
You are amazing. Words cannot explain my deep admiration for your majestic being. People say you don't exist, but its so obvious! I can see you working powerfully, and your presence is within me. They say miracles no longer happen but thats because they don't allow them to occur. All we gotta do is genuinely ask you, but there isn't even enough faith to do that! Thanks for answering me, I understand I haven't won the lottery sometimes you say no because we don't need the dough. Thanks for giving me a brother though, he's worth more than every piece of jewelry, famous pottery, and cash money that ever existed. As the kid I was, not even a true disciple, I prayed every night because I just wanted him so bad. And you left me hanging for awhile with all those miscarriages but at the perfect moment my brother lived. February 24 1998 was the day and I was so happy. Life is so lovely. I can't understand why people still question your existence, its preposterous to claim such coincidence.
You are amazing. Words cannot explain my deep admiration for your majestic being. People say you don't exist, but its so obvious! I can see you working powerfully, and your presence is within me. They say miracles no longer happen but thats because they don't allow them to occur. All we gotta do is genuinely ask you, but there isn't even enough faith to do that! Thanks for answering me, I understand I haven't won the lottery sometimes you say no because we don't need the dough. Thanks for giving me a brother though, he's worth more than every piece of jewelry, famous pottery, and cash money that ever existed. As the kid I was, not even a true disciple, I prayed every night because I just wanted him so bad. And you left me hanging for awhile with all those miscarriages but at the perfect moment my brother lived. February 24 1998 was the day and I was so happy. Life is so lovely. I can't understand why people still question your existence, its preposterous to claim such coincidence.
Thanks God for putting it in my head to go to Santa Barbara one boring Summer night just to party. Sometimes we have to get scared out of our mind in order to realize reality. And thanks for pain Lord, if I wasn't as hung over that wretched afternoon I might not have thought as deeply about who I wanted to be and how far I was from you. The wall was thicker than the thickest of all because solely showing up to church is worse than not coming at all. I'm sorry for faking people out, trying to fake you out, lying about my lies, and constantly changing the disguise. Who was I? Depends who you ask. I was many different people therefore I was no one. And it wasn't even fun. I was such a great pretender but always on the run. Running from myself or people catching on. Thanks for always knowing and showing me the truth. And thanks for giving me more than enough proof. Thanks for getting me caught and giving me the parents I have. Ones who care about me enough to teach me the most valuable lessons. Thanks for parents who care so much. I love them so dearly please give them the strength to finish this race strong so we can all be with you someday eternally.
If I'm not living for you at any moment please snap me back to reality, please just hurt me again, physically or mentally. Don't let me drift away I need you desperately. No matter what happens I want to labor for you like Paul. I want to suffer for you because I do not want this world to be my heaven. I want to know you, and I want to stop pretending to be fine. Too often I live like I'm some great divine being. But without you I'm just an organized pile of dirt, useless and weak no matter how many pounds I can tweak. And with you I can be anybody. thanks for my talents and all your creativity help me to shine like your stars only to bring you glory. Your the only one that deserves to be glorified if I get zero praise I will still be satisfied because I get to represent you, an ambassador to truth. I will never promote Satan's evil schemes again because sin is simply lies and deceit. When I fall down I will jump back on my feet because your worth fighting for!
Please help me to love Lord like I've never loved before. Help me to love people the way that you loved them whether their rich or their poor. If their hot or their not, if they make fun of me or love me back, if they smoke or have sex, cheat on taxes or rob banks, whether they pretend to go to church or not, if they strip off their clothes to make promiscuous videos or if they hide behind a computer addicted to pornography even if they hate me please continue to show them mercy. Even if they hate you help me to love them still. Because thats what we need to do. I just want to help them BEFORE they have to face you. Please don't let us die today because that would be too late. But help us to change our lives before that scary date. Please I don't want them to gnash their teeth in hell. If people don't rebel from sin that day they'll regret every decision they ever made to go against you.
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