Life is...

I never want to simply just 'be'. That would be a sorry state. To simply exist with no purpose? Sounds like a pointless life to me.

That's probably one of the many reasons why I stay so busy. Its a miracle in and of itself thatI will be home most of the weekend. Probably a good thing, I need to get caught up in school and Bible Quiz anyway.

But the point of everything I do (or at least try to) is to utilize my talents and giftings that God has given me. To squander them would be "lying with my worship", which is a whole different blog.

"There's more to living than being alive." Isn't that a great quote? More to life than just 'being'.

Kinda hard to get your mind around it, huh?

I STRONGLY feel that this is a concept that XLR8 needs to 'get' to reach that next level. To be living OUT our faith, and not just living In our faith.

Coping with disapointment

You know what? You're gonna be hurt in life. Simple fact. There's no getting around it. But the trick is getting back up when life knocks you down.

P. Matt just resigned to take the role of Lead Pastor at Lifepoint church in Delaware OH. I know I was sad, I cried I'll admit, but I know that this is what God wants for them and for us. That has comforted me. And I know God has a plan for XLR8 youth ministries too.

But some of the students in XLR8 haven't gotten over that shock, or in some eyes, the disappointment. Now, this is probably a little harsh, but...GET OVER IT! LIFE HURTS! Yes it's sad that they're leaving, but God's in control. Do you really think you know better than God?

Another place I've been disappointed in was in not receiving either part I auditioned for in the Christmas Drama "The Gospel According to Scrooge". I was so let down by that, I actually considered not participating at all. But I know now that God wants me there. For some reason I just wasn't supposed to have that part. Maybe I'm supposed to focus on other things this semester? Who knows?