Last night, I had the opportunity to hang out with Coy and Jay Paul, some deaf members of our church. I didn't realize how fun sign language really is until last night. The group consisted of me, John Rennard, a friend of his (that I don't know), Julie Derden, Stephanie Ott, Coy, and Jay Paul. I had such an awesome time getting to know Coy and Jay Paul and learning more and more sign language as the night progressed. I'm actually surprised that I know as much as I know now, just from one night and a few other times hanging out with John and Stephanie.
Coy and Jay Paul are such great people. I'd met them before and signed the few words I knew then, but I'd never really gotten to know them until last night.
Friendship makes me very happy. I really like relationships. Its so much fun to spend time in fellowship with other people. That's why I love our church. Everyone loves each other and really cares about each other's well being. Thanks First A/G!
1.27.2007
1.20.2007
Two.
Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to lead worship in Reality by myself. It was my second time to do it, and let me tell ya--it was GREAT! I love leading worship. In fact, I plan to be a worship leader when I "grow up." This is what I live for. God made me to do this and I really enjoy it. I thank Him for the leaders like Mike Winslow, Pastor Steve, Pastor Rod, and Chris France that are apart of my journey and who have helped mold me into the person I am now. (One of them, particularly, has made the most incredible impact on my life since I was a wee little 6th grader).
In case you haven't noticed or don't remember me as a 6th grader, Pastor Steve is my role model. I like who he is and what he does. He is the perfect example of leadership. I don't "follow" him because he's perfect and I want to be exactly like him and copy his every move. I "follow" him because he is heading towards God full-speed and is way ahead of me on the same path that I have chosen to take, worship leading. All the way I go on the journey of worship leading and leadership itself, P.Steve is guiding me.
I love that. Imagine what last Wednesday would have been like if someone like Pastor Steve hadn't been apart of my life for the past 5 years. I'm sure it would have been a disaster.
[Thanks, Pastor Steve for teaching me and for caring about me. That means a lot. P.Steve, you have made my 2nd Blogger topic because you are one of the biggest parts of my journey as a Christ-follower, a leader, and a worshipper. Thanks! I love you!]
For the rest of you 2 or 3 that read this thing (which is pitiful, by the way, that only three people commented on the last one...and I really hope more people start commenting on my posts), thanks for reading this even though it has nothing to do with anything that really concerns you. I just really thought it necessary to sort of dedicate a post to the guy that has inspired me the most during my Christian walk.
[Chris, I hope you read this one fast, too, because I wrote a lot again. LOL!]
In case you haven't noticed or don't remember me as a 6th grader, Pastor Steve is my role model. I like who he is and what he does. He is the perfect example of leadership. I don't "follow" him because he's perfect and I want to be exactly like him and copy his every move. I "follow" him because he is heading towards God full-speed and is way ahead of me on the same path that I have chosen to take, worship leading. All the way I go on the journey of worship leading and leadership itself, P.Steve is guiding me.
I love that. Imagine what last Wednesday would have been like if someone like Pastor Steve hadn't been apart of my life for the past 5 years. I'm sure it would have been a disaster.
[Thanks, Pastor Steve for teaching me and for caring about me. That means a lot. P.Steve, you have made my 2nd Blogger topic because you are one of the biggest parts of my journey as a Christ-follower, a leader, and a worshipper. Thanks! I love you!]
For the rest of you 2 or 3 that read this thing (which is pitiful, by the way, that only three people commented on the last one...and I really hope more people start commenting on my posts), thanks for reading this even though it has nothing to do with anything that really concerns you. I just really thought it necessary to sort of dedicate a post to the guy that has inspired me the most during my Christian walk.
[Chris, I hope you read this one fast, too, because I wrote a lot again. LOL!]
1.12.2007
One.
I've decided to just number each of my titles, so if you don't understand the Arabic number system, I'm sorry.
This is my 4th blog, as I'm sure you know by reading the top of the page. I have an account on Xanga (which I don't really use anymore), Myspace, and a Facebook. This one I have chosen to be my more serious blog, I guess you could say. Here I will display my input on my spiritual growth. So, I might as well get started now....
I am a musician, right? So I like music. Well, mostly just worship music. I figure if I love God and I love music, I might as well just put the two together. So, I like God music--music that I can worship God with and use as a bridge from life and its tragedies to God's saving grace. [At this point, I am amazed at my sweet sentence-structuring skills.] And get this...I not only like to listen to, sing, and play (on the piano) worship music, but I also like to write my own songs. I've written or started writing, so far, about 15 songs. I really enjoy it. While you like playing video games or playing basketball, I like sitting at my Yamaha and brainstorming, doodling with notes, and writing down the things that pop up in my mind and flow out through my fingers and my mouth.
My songs usually show my mood at the time of writing. So they are practically my thoughts attached with rhythm, tune, and sometimes rhyme. I hope someday soon I will be able to debut one of my songs that Pastor Steve helped me write two summers ago. That, to me, just seems so exciting to be able to hear a band play a song that I actually came up with. Wow. I can't wait!
Anyway, I think I've talked long enough. I tend to get caught up in my rambling sometimes. LOL! So please forgive me for using up the last hour of your time reading this.
This is my 4th blog, as I'm sure you know by reading the top of the page. I have an account on Xanga (which I don't really use anymore), Myspace, and a Facebook. This one I have chosen to be my more serious blog, I guess you could say. Here I will display my input on my spiritual growth. So, I might as well get started now....
I am a musician, right? So I like music. Well, mostly just worship music. I figure if I love God and I love music, I might as well just put the two together. So, I like God music--music that I can worship God with and use as a bridge from life and its tragedies to God's saving grace. [At this point, I am amazed at my sweet sentence-structuring skills.] And get this...I not only like to listen to, sing, and play (on the piano) worship music, but I also like to write my own songs. I've written or started writing, so far, about 15 songs. I really enjoy it. While you like playing video games or playing basketball, I like sitting at my Yamaha and brainstorming, doodling with notes, and writing down the things that pop up in my mind and flow out through my fingers and my mouth.
My songs usually show my mood at the time of writing. So they are practically my thoughts attached with rhythm, tune, and sometimes rhyme. I hope someday soon I will be able to debut one of my songs that Pastor Steve helped me write two summers ago. That, to me, just seems so exciting to be able to hear a band play a song that I actually came up with. Wow. I can't wait!
Anyway, I think I've talked long enough. I tend to get caught up in my rambling sometimes. LOL! So please forgive me for using up the last hour of your time reading this.
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