"Sponge" the raspberry bush. The beginning

I have decided to do something interesting. I am going to take a raspberry, plop it on some dirt in a cup, water it here and there and watch it do its thing. It'll take time, but I'm a decently patient person. Besides I'm curious. :P It's name is "Sponge". And in case you were wondering, there is no logical reason that this future raspberry bush is named Sponge. My mom came up with it sarcastically and I liked it. :P I'll put up a picture every Saturday to show you the progress. THE END.

This is "Sponge". Day 1.

Week 12 summed up

This week has been very very Jesusy. :) The majority of what has been going on with me this week is that I have been devoting my life to God. I've been listening to teaching tapes and worship music at work and Clint Brown on my computer when I get home. It's been so intense, but I love the feeling of walking and talking with God. Something happened that was kind of rough on me tho. God told me not to do the music video that I was planning. I have a friend who has an amazing camera and he was willing to shoot me and my brother Steve playing "Details in the Fabric" by Jason Mraz. I was really exited about it then He told me that it wasn't the direction I wanted to go (Could've fooled me. Haha.) I'm thinking that God is looking for my main thing to be worship. It's hard to think about it cause I was so set on making my own music in so many genres and just going nuts in the music world. But I think God wants me to mainly be a worshiper and make worship music. Maybe God will have me do other stuff, but I know I won't be happy if I'm not doing what God told me, so That's what I'm going to do. We had a picnic at our church which was allot of fun. There aren't a ton of people I hang out with up here, so I wish I could see them more often. But it's all good. I started feeling sick on Monday through Wednesday so I didn't do live worship this week. I think it has to do with the struggle in me about being a worshiper. Oh this stupid war between my spirit and flesh. But the one I feed the most will dominate, I just have to keep reminding myself of that. Keep following Jesus everybody. He will only take you where you'll be happiest in the end. :)

Quote of the day: "You know... I'm never wrong... So it's probably a good idea to do what I tell you". God.
Scripture of the day: Proverbs 3:5-6

Conway. What a crazy spot. :P

Week 11 summed up

This week was pretty awesome I'm not gonna lie. I got my new hardware in, but sadly enough my software is having trouble reading it. It's not as user friendly as I had hoped, but good things take time. :) I've been giving God everything this week. I've been listening to worship music and teaching tapes at work and I've been really letting God into all of my life. It's been amazing. I feel so connected. There's so much less of a struggle because I'm plugged into the power source! :) This week a guest minister came to church and really shook us up in the best way possible. We as a body have a call and we are answering it! :D And I put up my first "how to" video this week as well! Also had a great time hanging out with my friends Spencer, Chrystal, Keith, Lauren, Brandon and my brother Steve. We had a solid jam session and ate some fantastic food provided by the very talented Chrystal. :D Wednesday night was great too! There was a missionary from Japan that spoke to us and I got to really talk with her about her marketing strategy and what not. She was really exited to hear about my ideas! I love the Japanese culture so being able to help was a blessing to me too. Lots of great stuff to come in the future!

Quote of the day:  "Put future in the hands of the One who holds it".
Scripture of the day: John 15:5

Keep praying for Japan. There is allot of healing that God wants to do in that Nation

Week 10 summed up

Well this week was rather remarkable. In all honesty it will be one of the major highlights of my summer. I got my software in! Unfortunately I need hardware to come in in order for it to register any sound. LAME! Next week that should be in. But these things just take time. I went down south and spent time with my very good friend Bianca. This time was special tho cause I took her up north to take pictures and what not. It was a wonderful time. We stopped by the classic car show that was going on at the church too which was nice. But my favorite part about this week was the fact that Bianca came up north because she asked me to take her to my church! I was so exited! And she absolutely loved coming up. Since she wishes she could come back up, but life has a tendency of being very time consuming. My brother moved up here this week too! It'll be nice to spend more time with him, especially before he goes to Boston for college. The rest of this week was decently average. But I'm telling you, after 4 years of talking with Bianca about God and our sides and views on the matter it was so great that she finally asked me to come to my church! Don't ever despise the power of your everyday life being a witness. :) You guys are all great, in case you were wondering. :)

Quote of the day: "It's easier when it's harder" Bianca climbing rocks in flip flops. :P
Scripture of the day: Galatians 6:17 (So epic!)

Cathedral Ledge in Conway. We took pictures there this week.

Week 9

Well this was actually a decently interesting week. :D I finally got my new computer this week! Hi name is "Cerberus, Destroyer of Worlds". Haha. It runs like a dream. Now I just need the software to get my music up and running. I recorded 5 "ho to" videos, but I'm not putting them on youtube until I get my video editing software. I got tickets to see one of my favorite artists/band ever! City and Colour! :D The tickets are for a show in December, but I figured that I may as well get them now. :P I saw my brother and his girlfriend Kirsten for the first half of my 4th of July. That was allot of fun, even tho I discovered that I'm not a fan of even remotely cold water despite how hot it may be outside. Haha. I went to our neighbors house with my mom and we ate barbecue and watched some fireworks. Ya know, American stuff. Haha. I found a $700 dollar coin that my parents got as a wedding gift! It hasn't been even looked at in at least a decade and I kind of have a thing for coins, so despite the worth I want it (maybe as a future wedding gift, just to keep it in the family. Just sayin. :P) I saw the Green Lantern and The new Transformers movie. I have to say that Transformers tore it up. There was just to much missing for me in the Green Lantern, on the character build and action side of things. I got the new Bon Iver CD! I haven't heard it yet but I'm wicked exited to! Other than that It's been work at least as much as I can remember. I'm so close to starting this whole thing! I will hopefully have my audio software by the next time I write one of these. :D Take it easy guys.

Quote of the day: "Madness is as close as saying yes to the wrong impulse". Jim Carey
Scripture of the day: Romans 8:1. (So simple but so powerful!)

Bon Ivers' album cover. :D