i have recently been struck by the incredible irony found in a fairly common activity.

none of us probably find rest, true rest anyway, as much as we would like. and when we do we may be prone to walking right past it, on to another project, phone call, or anything of the like. i mean, it's so hard to actually let your body settle down. clear your mind. breathe deep fresh air.

not trying to be all zen-like on you guys. but it just occurred to me. what if we made a point to take time and rest during the current season. what if we were found resting during a time of marked change? autumn is most notably recognized because of the fast paced change of nature all around us. and how beautiful are the trees, the colors, that particular shade of light that carries reds and oranges with it? and what if we allowed ourselves to get caught up. caught up in the middle of that. suspended between beauty. and rested.

you can feel free to check out the following link if you're interested in downloading a pc wallpaper i designed with all of this in mind, influenced also by the latest da piece, "Fall Away".

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I had just finished Crowder's new book on "the soul", and was browsing through world-over-taking-insanely-low-priced-Walmart when I came upon not one, but two magazines boasting incredulous covers. WIRED Magazine, "The New Atheism: No Heaven. No Hell. Just Science." And then, US News & World Report, "Is There Room For The Soul?"

Call it motivated, agitated, frustrated, shocked, or inspired - but another piece of my life-puzzle has fallen clearly into place: to proclaim that there is indeed a soul. Sounds simple, but after reading those three pieces of work, you'll know what I mean.

Mood: hopeful
Listening to: Ray Lamontagne
Watching: Noomas

Delayed we may be. But hope is inevitably linked with such a time. This is an incredible truth that we often overlook; delay and hope are united in a glorious embrace.

We only hope for things not yet seen. We only wait for things not yet here. It's hidden within these statements. Did you catch it? There is always a shaft of light piercing the darkness. Just like there is always God's promise that He is faithful to His children.

If you believe that nothing greater lies ahead of you, that you have no purpose, you will peer into the darkness, and you will be blind, frozen, & angry.

However, if you remember that you’re not lost, only waiting for your purpose to unfold, you will peer into the darkness, and you will be blinded by the light, free, and anticipating.

More importantly, if we are called to sit in this waiting room for the rest of our life. We ought not care because something great has happened. We were addressed by the Almighty Author of Life. Even if I have to wait, for the rest of my life, I don't care...because He talked to me...and told me to wait.

[link] The Jesus Movement Devotionals
[link] My Quote Blog

Mood: i'm in a waiting rm.
Listening to: Imogen Heap
Reading: Acts
Watching: Noomas

Delayed. It's the word of the week - no the month. Our new building at the church (Life Connection Center) - delayed. My highly anticipated copy of Kyle Lake's Film (and the t-shirt) - delayed. Went yesterday to buy a new car from the Car Auction, didn't happen so much - delayed. The Youth Stage, complete with maddeningly wonderful stereo equiptment - not delayed, but awaiting the completion of the Building.

160 times throughout Scripture, the words "wait, waiting, waited, waiteth, or await" appear. It seems like humanity is constantly living a hurry-up and wait life. Waiting invevitably involves trust & faith. The two are separate, yet intricately involved. Waiting and Trusting. Stuff that, collectively, we have never been too good at. It's a constant rise and fall, with a rhythm that changes almost daily; if we're being honest.

I have sought God with this new phenomenon. I will write more about this later. Gotsta run...

Shall we say, the completion of this very post, until then - delayed.

PS: You can enjoy the latest wallpaper, which will kind of set the visual tone for this conversation...

[link] The Jesus Movement Devotionals
[link] My Quote Blog

Mood: sensory overload
Listening to: noises...all kinds of them
Reading: The Apostle Paul
Watching: lights...everywhere!

so...attended tennessee's largest county fair - the wilson county fair - craziness!

and like, we all know that everyone and their brother comes out for the fair. just thought i would share a little of the experience with you...

there are 4 in the series - could do more, but i don't want to give you sensory overload

enjoy.

in other news. if you might would be interested in a weekly devotional i am doing for my students - and anyone else interested - you can check that out right here: [link]

thanks!

[link] The Jesus Movement Devotionals
[link] My Quote Blog