this is how i’m doing: in case you were wondering…

I’m thinking “Christian” liquor store: “Water to Wine Liquor: Beer, Wine and Spirits”.  Why not?

1 out of every 3 high school students in Texas won’t graduate - doesn’t that mean the education system is failing?

Michael Bleecker is our worship pastor at the Village. It has been rumored that God used Bleecker to invent music.  He’s a phenomenal worship leader who pours out his soul weekly so that we might experience God through worship. This is probably my favorite and since they had it on-line I figured I’d share it with you.  *note* - you can alo subscribe to the worship music podcast via the link on the right to downoad even more music.

Overwhelm Me - Bleecker

verse 1
Take not Thy presence from me
for I desire to know You more
For you are worthy of all,
You’re worthy of all I am and more

pre-chorus
I need to set my mind on things above,
on the holiness and glory of my God
In the heavens and in my heart
Who created a mountain
And Who set a spark that grew into a flame
that burns deeply for You

chorus
Overwhelm me!
Take me from this place and
put me in the place where You are.
Overwhelm me!
Shake the ground I stand on
I want to be dependant on You, on only You

verse 2
I stand before you King
filthy, unworthy
You still wash me clean
and say to me
“My child, you’re worthy!”

“I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.” - Psalm 32:5

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” - Proverbs 28:13

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

And then the money verse:

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” - James 5:16

AMEN! I didn’t really believe it until I began to experience it and I didn’t begin to experience it until I began to confess. God is faithful.

Gee guys, thanks for the comments!  I didn’t even have to prompt you guys or anything!  My favorite (use this as an example from now on):

“The calvinism shirt was funny but philosophically untenable. “This shirt chose me,” implies that the shirt has the ability to choose. It should read, “This shirt was chosen for me.”"

Notice that the author begins with praise - “The calvinism shirt was funny”.  If you’re at a loss for words just start with telling me how good whatever idea or concept I expressed was.  The author then proceeds to point out a fault in the idea or concept but also provides a suitable substitute.  Now let’s see how NOT to post a comment.

A few months ago a reader wrote:

“You’re an Idiot”

Notice how this does not fit the formula stated above.  The author of this post actually suffers from severe mental deficiencies so I let it slide but it is not an example of proper posting protocol.  How could the author have improved this comment?  By starting out with a note of praise.

For instance - “Paul, you are such an awesome guy but I do not agree with your line of logic on this particular issue.  Maybe one day I’ll understand - until then you’re still the best!”

Notice how this comment is more grounded in reality. Also the addition of MORE praise at the end of the comment is always encouraged, but not necessary.

Try some on your own now keeping in mind the examples provided.

Thanks Abbey for the belated birthday wishes! And yes, you are a crappy friend But not as crappy as the REST of my friends.

Come on guys, no comments on the sexy new Web site?? Did no one dig the really cool reflections? Nobody looked at the source code to see that I didn’t use ANY tables??  CSS is the way to go folks.  It’s okay, I don’t have feelings anyway.  When I finish my design certification I don’t want any of you asking for freebie Web sites.  And you can’t come to my wedding… and you smell bad…And did no one else find the Calvinism t-shirt funny??  Seriously?  Predestination is no laughing matter I guess… or is it?

It’s not apparently, at least as a t-shirt. It’s alright, I don’t post for the comments, (yes I do) - I am fully satisfied in knowing that you are at least reading (no I’m not).  I know you’re all very busy (checking myspace & facebook) and don’t have time to post a comment (all of 20 seconds) so just sit back, relax and keep on reading, I hope you enjoy!(You’re lazy and I hope your computer crashes).