Take this Michael Wilson. Here's a challenge to your commercial.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The most wonderful time of the year except for Christmas.
For those of you who know me, you know that one of my biggest interests is sports. Especially college basketball. This being said, I love the NCAA Tournament. No more boring half time shows. When one game goes to half time they start showing another game. To make things even better, when one game ends another begins. Its like opening one present on Christmas morning and then finding another one to open. Amazing.
Speaking of amazing, did anyone see Jon Scheyer's ridiculous behind the back save against Texas. That white boy can ball. Here you go in case you missed it.
P.S.- I hate to say it but Ty Lawson's performance the other day against LSU was nasty. Any one who sucks that bad in the first half, comes out after half time takes one warm up shot, makes it, then goes and sits down, and then proceeds to dominate gets a pat on the back from me. Even if they wear that ugly blue.
Speaking of amazing, did anyone see Jon Scheyer's ridiculous behind the back save against Texas. That white boy can ball. Here you go in case you missed it.
P.S.- I hate to say it but Ty Lawson's performance the other day against LSU was nasty. Any one who sucks that bad in the first half, comes out after half time takes one warm up shot, makes it, then goes and sits down, and then proceeds to dominate gets a pat on the back from me. Even if they wear that ugly blue.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Things That Contain Crack, part 3
Sorry for the blogging drought. I've been extremely busy with school and then last week I had spring break so I did a whole lot of nothing. I have come up with more addictive foods that I am pretty sure have traces of crack in them and that is why you have to eat a lot of whatever it is.
- I know I already said Cheerwine but I am going to add anything that contains Cheerwine. Especially Cheerwine Sherbet. I downed two things of it over break.
- Sunflower seeds. Try eating just one.
- Chocolate pudding. The kind you mix yourself not the snack pack kind.
- What ever Tyler Hansbrough is drinking. It makes him bug out. Click here to see what I mean.
- Chick-Fil-A Ice Cream.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I need your help!
For those who don't know, I am going to South Africa at the beginning of the Summer with CCF. We will be spending three weeks working with two full time missionaries in an extremely poor area of Capetown. The total cost of the trip is right around $3000. I need $1750 by March 20th and unfortunately I am a little under $1000 at the moment. So, next week is my spring break and I am planning on putting on a yard sale Saturday, March 14th. This is where you come in. I don't have a ton of stuff to sale so if you have anything, I mean anything, that you would be willing to donate for me to sale, it would be greatly appreciated. Even if you don't have anything to sale, maybe some of you could bake something tasty so it will be one half yard sale and one half bake sale. Anything you can do would be amazing. So let me know what you think and if you can help. Thanks a million!
spring break you are so close.......
I have one paper (5 pages) and one test separating me from Spring Break. I am seriously in need of some time in Durham. The weather is going to be warm but they are calling for rain but maybe I can get a couple of sunny days in there. I can't wait to wear my rainbows. I've missed them greatly. Also, I might be having a yard sale to raise money for South Africa.
Well time to get to work.
Well time to get to work.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
490 Times
The other night Ed (one of our ministers with CCF) spoke about forgiveness. We have a CCF blog which you can read by clicking on the link under "Blogs I Read." I was asked to write the post for this week and I thought I would share my thoughts on here too.
I love Peter. He reminds me of myself in so many ways. It seems that his intentions are good but he always ends up doing the opposite of what Jesus wants him to do. For instance, in the Garden of Gethsemane when the mob came to arrest Jesus, Peter took out a sword and cut off a guy's ear. His intentions were good, he wanted to protect his Lord but he was interfering in what was supposed to happen. There are numerous times when Peter just doesn't get it. Just like me.
In Matthew 18, Peter comes to Jesus with a question. "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Knowing Peter's history you can see that he is probably asking this question not to learn about forgiveness but to find out when he can cut someone out of his life. However, Jesus gave him the answer that I doubt Peter was looking for. He told Peter, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." We might look at this and say, "OK I can forgive someone 490 times but after that I'm done with that person." I get this picture of someone walking around with a tally sheet, marking off each time they have to forgive someone. I'm sure Peter would have loved to get that answer but Peter understood what Jesus was saying. Jesus was using an exaggeration. Seventy times seven was basically like saying to infinity and beyond. We should always forgive. There is no limit on forgiveness like Peter and the Rabbis of the time were trying to rationalize.
God is always willing to forgive us when we are sorry. He forgives because He loves. There is no greater picture of this than the parable of The Prodigal Son. This spoiled brat was so greedy that he basically told his father that he wished he was dead. That way he could have all the money that was going to be left to him so he could do whatever he wanted. I can't imagine telling my mom that I wish she was dead just to get more money. That's what this son did. He went off, wasted the money and was to the point that he wanted to eat what the pigs ate. A Jewish boy wanting to eat with unclean pigs was just an absurd picture. He came to his senses and went home. While he was a long way off his father RAN to him. Not walked, power walked, or jogged. He ran to him like Armanti Edwards to the end zone. God runs to us when we want forgiveness. He knows our hearts and before we can even mutter the words "I'm sorry," He has His arms wrapped around us like the father in the parable.
God has forgiven us of so much, I know I am guilty of over 490 things against God but His forgiveness is still there. His mercies are new everyday. We should do the same. I know its not easy. When it comes to following Christ nothing is.
I love Peter. He reminds me of myself in so many ways. It seems that his intentions are good but he always ends up doing the opposite of what Jesus wants him to do. For instance, in the Garden of Gethsemane when the mob came to arrest Jesus, Peter took out a sword and cut off a guy's ear. His intentions were good, he wanted to protect his Lord but he was interfering in what was supposed to happen. There are numerous times when Peter just doesn't get it. Just like me.
In Matthew 18, Peter comes to Jesus with a question. "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Knowing Peter's history you can see that he is probably asking this question not to learn about forgiveness but to find out when he can cut someone out of his life. However, Jesus gave him the answer that I doubt Peter was looking for. He told Peter, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." We might look at this and say, "OK I can forgive someone 490 times but after that I'm done with that person." I get this picture of someone walking around with a tally sheet, marking off each time they have to forgive someone. I'm sure Peter would have loved to get that answer but Peter understood what Jesus was saying. Jesus was using an exaggeration. Seventy times seven was basically like saying to infinity and beyond. We should always forgive. There is no limit on forgiveness like Peter and the Rabbis of the time were trying to rationalize.
God is always willing to forgive us when we are sorry. He forgives because He loves. There is no greater picture of this than the parable of The Prodigal Son. This spoiled brat was so greedy that he basically told his father that he wished he was dead. That way he could have all the money that was going to be left to him so he could do whatever he wanted. I can't imagine telling my mom that I wish she was dead just to get more money. That's what this son did. He went off, wasted the money and was to the point that he wanted to eat what the pigs ate. A Jewish boy wanting to eat with unclean pigs was just an absurd picture. He came to his senses and went home. While he was a long way off his father RAN to him. Not walked, power walked, or jogged. He ran to him like Armanti Edwards to the end zone. God runs to us when we want forgiveness. He knows our hearts and before we can even mutter the words "I'm sorry," He has His arms wrapped around us like the father in the parable.
God has forgiven us of so much, I know I am guilty of over 490 things against God but His forgiveness is still there. His mercies are new everyday. We should do the same. I know its not easy. When it comes to following Christ nothing is.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Disappointed with The Office and Prayer Requests
I was excited tonight because I thought the season finale of The Office, which I'm assuming is going to be amazing, was coming on but instead it was a repeat. I cried a little. Oh well, at least I get to enjoy this season a little longer.
On a more serious note, I could really use some prayer. Over the next two weekends I am helping lead small groups at two Disciple Now events. I love doing these weekends but I usually don't sleep much during the weekend and during the week I have to balance school and preparing Bible studies. Again, I love doing D-Nows and everything involved with them but I could use some prayer. Also, I have been a bit concerned with the funds for my South Africa trip coming up this summer. The money isn't coming in as fast as I would like but I know God will provide. I just like being in control and this is something that I do not have much control over. So if you could pray that I would just stop worrying and completely trust God to provide, I would really appreciate it.
On a more serious note, I could really use some prayer. Over the next two weekends I am helping lead small groups at two Disciple Now events. I love doing these weekends but I usually don't sleep much during the weekend and during the week I have to balance school and preparing Bible studies. Again, I love doing D-Nows and everything involved with them but I could use some prayer. Also, I have been a bit concerned with the funds for my South Africa trip coming up this summer. The money isn't coming in as fast as I would like but I know God will provide. I just like being in control and this is something that I do not have much control over. So if you could pray that I would just stop worrying and completely trust God to provide, I would really appreciate it.
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