Journey.

You ever have one of those days when you feel like nothing you do in life is effective? I mean nothing at all. Like if you are a preacher you are feeling like it is all just becoming pointless? I am having one of those days.

Normally, it would be brought on by an anonymous letter or e-mail that rips apart my very existence (which, happens from time to time)or it might involve hearing a sermon or reading a passage of scripture that totally breaks me, but this time, I dunno, it's just me reflecting on..well...me.

I feel like I put in 20-30 hours per sermon (and believe it or not, I ALWAYS do) and nothing huge comes of it. I feel like I start and maintain all of these community groups, and nothing huge comes of it. I feel like I assist in building all of these relationships that only exist to lead people to the ultimate relationship, that is their relationships with Jesus, and nothing huge comes of it. I feel like I pray for 300 plus people a week, and nothing huge comes of it either.

This isn't me feeling sorry for myself, this is me sharing how I am feeling today. I am not a whiner and I am not an extremist on any issue, I am just sharing how I think life is going right now.

I might just be wrong on this, but today, I think this is a reality.

I guess if I were my pastor, I would tell me that I am not at a destination, but I am on a journey, and maybe on June 30th, 2009 at 1:07pm I am not effective, but maybe that is just a piece of the journey.

Anyone else ever feel like this?

Also, for what it's worth...

This is not only Michael Jackson's greatest video, but this is THE GREATEST video of ALL-TIME.

King Of Pop...

So, Michael Jackson dies at the age of 50 today. Wow. I could not be more confused about the arc of this guy's story. I mean, hmmm. Well on one hand, he most definitely, and I mean, most definitely made some amazing music. Some people have a career in music that is all hype, MJ was not that guy. The Jackson 5 stuff alone would make him an all-time great, but then you through in a solo career that includes Off The Wall, Thriller, blood On The Dancefloor, History and a ton more. Then you get dancing, from the moonwalk to the "lean thing" he did in the Smooth Criminal video, just amazing stuff.

But then, there is the other stuff. He grew up abused by his father Joe. He grew up in the spotlight, which is never a good thing. Not a good start for a kid's life.

You have the odd things, dressing in glitter general suits, naming kids blanket and Prince Michael then you get situations like the constant accusations of child molestation. I am not on earth to judge a man's life, but if true, that's hard to support.

I don't know what to even say about it all. I was a huge fan growing up, but then, well, the other stuff.

I feel for his children, family, friends and loved one's. I even to an extent feel for his fanbase. But, I will say this, death happens alot to wonderful people, and they aren't honored. Also, I will say this, over 700,000 children under the age of 5 die every year in India. Think about that for a moment. We freak out over swine flu. We lose control because of downsizing and...we act like all hope is lost when 3 celebrities pass away in 3 days.

All I can say is, loved his body of work, not sure about the rest. Just an odd legacy to leaveon this earth.

Big News...

No, not the babies, they are still in the womb.

Our big news is, we have a new 5 year plan. I really can't share the particulars on my blog about what the 5 year plan is, but it is something God has been leading me towards my entire life.

If you'd like to call or e-mail, I will fill you in, but bits and pieces of it might not satisfy all of you, which is, okay.

e-mail: hafe4osu@gmail.com
cell: 740-606-7347

These are all things that I have felt I was put here for, but have ignored because ignoring them is easy, acting on them is tough, but when is following Jesus easy?

Anyways, I will have a huge announcement soon, well two if you count the twins being born, and no, the announcement isn't an event or program at South Side, even though we do have some wicked awesome stuff coming up in the next couple months.

Amazing.

"White Man" by Michael Gungor

Fun/Crazy Religion Cartoons

This one is amazingly crazy. This is a old BANNED cartoon that shows some of the more unpopular beliefs of the Mormon Religion. I've studied Mormonism for a very long time, and a few of these things I've never heard. The thing about Jesus and Lucifer being brothers is a belief they have, and others are too. Look at the 3:05 point and see Elohim's face coming in Mary's door. Creeptastic.



Here is one of the basic beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Mainly, these are all things they do believe, with some obvious extra flare and explosions

No Ordinary Love

Christianity isn't a Business.
Christianity isn't a Political Agenda.
Christianity isn't a Non-For-Profit-But-Makes-A-Prophet-Machine.
Christianity isn't Board Meetings.
Christianity isn't By-Laws.
Christianity isn't a Hate-Filled People Group.
Christianity isn't a Specific Type of Music.
Christianity isn't a Tent Revival.
Christianity isn't a Sermon Series.
Christianity isn't a Wardrobe.
Christianity isn't The Hot New Bestseller Book.
Christianity isn't a "Just War".
Christianity isn't a Fund Raiser.
Christianity isn't a Church Bulletin.
Christianity isn't a Serving Schedule.
Christianity isn't a New Tattoo.
Christianity isn't a Political Party.
Christianity isn't a Political Candidate.
Christianity isn't a Promotion.
Christianity isn't a Campaign.
Christianity isn't US vs. Them.
Christianity isn't a Channel.
Christianity isn't a Celebrity.
Christianity isn't "Number One On My Priorities List" (It IS The List).
Christianity isn't a Self-Help Book.
Christianity isn't a Contestant On American Idol.
Christianity isn't Jon and Kate Plus 8.
Christianity isn't Perfection.
Christianity isn't "Just Another Way To Heaven"
Christianity isn't a "Phase You Go Through".
Chrisianity isn't Just Another Religion.

Christianity isn't a Religion At All.

Christianity is Accepting The Life To Follow The One Who IS LOVE.

1 John 4:16
"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him."