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My cousin Jamie (my dad's brother, Joel Walker's daughter) and her husband's blog. Whooo, I got that all out in one breath.
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Thursday, November 30, 2006
Which Is Riskier?
Did you know that it is riskier trying to be someone you're not, then just being yourself? There is a greater chance that you will be disliked by someone if you are trying to be what you "think" they want you to be, rather than just being yourslef.
It's kind of a simple thought, but it can change your life.
I've had this discussion with friends since Middle School. "Do I let other people's opinions of me determine who I am going to be?" I've been chewing on that very question for over a decade, and STILL would have to say "yes, they are" to some degree. They aren't determining who I choose to be NEARLY as much as they probably did when I was younger, but yes, still, it's a factor.
It's kind of a simple thought, but it can change your life.
I've had this discussion with friends since Middle School. "Do I let other people's opinions of me determine who I am going to be?" I've been chewing on that very question for over a decade, and STILL would have to say "yes, they are" to some degree. They aren't determining who I choose to be NEARLY as much as they probably did when I was younger, but yes, still, it's a factor.
Labels: Identity
Here we go again...
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006
The Intangible
The thing that bothers me the most about following Christ is that there is so many intangible things about my faith. I've never looked Jesus in the eyes. I've never had coffee with Him. I've never grocery shopped for the fruits of the spirit. I've never literally buckled up my belt of truth, or swung the sword of the spirit. It can be annoying sometimes how intangible everything about my faith seems to be.
Then I read these words this morning, "Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible." 3 John 1:5 The Message
That's how I, someone who prefers the tangible over the intangible, can SEE the faith, by serving, and when others serve me. I can feel it when someone comes alongside me and encourages me. I can feel it when my parents and friends love me even when I'm an idiot. I can see lives changed by what Jesus has done in their lives. THAT is intangible!
The reality of the love if Christ is LIVED OUT by us. It becomes tangible through us. How cool is that?
Then I read these words this morning, "Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible." 3 John 1:5 The Message
That's how I, someone who prefers the tangible over the intangible, can SEE the faith, by serving, and when others serve me. I can feel it when someone comes alongside me and encourages me. I can feel it when my parents and friends love me even when I'm an idiot. I can see lives changed by what Jesus has done in their lives. THAT is intangible!
The reality of the love if Christ is LIVED OUT by us. It becomes tangible through us. How cool is that?
Sunday, November 26, 2006
One Thing
Tim Walker led the college bible study this morning. Here was one of the questions he asked, "If you could tell your kids one thing, what would it be?"
Labels: Family, Generations
Would you...?
Imagine you were a parent (some of you don't have to wonder). Would you ever knowingly put your child in a situation where they had to choose between something good and something bad?
Yes/No?
What if the bad choice was a life-chaning one? Meaning that if they chose poorly that it would effect them in a negative way for the rest of their lives? Would you let your child walk into a situation like that or would you keep them out of a scenario where they have to make that type of decision?
Would you ever usher them into a situation like that?
I know the answer I'd "like" to give to those questions.
Yes/No?
What if the bad choice was a life-chaning one? Meaning that if they chose poorly that it would effect them in a negative way for the rest of their lives? Would you let your child walk into a situation like that or would you keep them out of a scenario where they have to make that type of decision?
Would you ever usher them into a situation like that?
I know the answer I'd "like" to give to those questions.
Labels: Faith, Generations, Love
Friday, November 24, 2006
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Gone, Like Frank Sinatra
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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To Do
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Church Today
As usual, things were rocking at East Bayou this morning. Here were the main things I got from the sermon on marriage today...
"You are as close to God as you choose to be."
"Anything great has a tremendous price on it."
"God can do what you and I cannot do."
"Great marriages have nothing to do with luck. They take humility, honesty, selflessness, and the willingness to change."
"Love is a choice."
These are all out of context, but if you want to hear them in context then click here to go listen to the message. It should be up by Monday afternoon at the latest.
"You are as close to God as you choose to be."
"Anything great has a tremendous price on it."
"God can do what you and I cannot do."
"Great marriages have nothing to do with luck. They take humility, honesty, selflessness, and the willingness to change."
"Love is a choice."
These are all out of context, but if you want to hear them in context then click here to go listen to the message. It should be up by Monday afternoon at the latest.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Cool Quote I Heard Tonight in the Car
Thursday, November 16, 2006
I've Got My Sermons Online Now
Before I moved, this week I went through all the files on our editing computers and oragnized them so that somone other than me can interpret them. On there I found my 2 sermons from this summer. So I thought I'd post them. They're not well produced b/c I didn't have time to edite in multiple camera angles, but here they are in the previous posts.
Can God Be Trusted? Part 2
A sermon I preached on Sunday July 3, 2006 at my local church, East Bayou. It was part 2 of a series of sermons called The Big Picture. The message is about how when we're tempted, there is more at stake than what we see in front of us. Our faith is at stake.
Our Trusting During God's Testing
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006
T-Minus 15 Days and Counting
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Selling My Expedition
I've been so busy that it's taken me 3 weeks to find about 2 afternoons free to get my car cleaned up so I can sell it. I put an ad in the Quick Qurter that goes out Thursday 11-16-06 and in the ad I reference this site. Check it out...
97Exp.blogspot.com
97Exp.blogspot.com
Monday, November 13, 2006
Glory Just Around The Corner
It just happened to (ha!) read these verses this morning...
"Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.
So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it."
1 Peter 4:12-13, 19 The Message
Here's what I think God is telling me all that time... "I never promised that it would be easy, but I did promise that it would be good."
"Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.
So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it."
1 Peter 4:12-13, 19 The Message
Here's what I think God is telling me all that time... "I never promised that it would be easy, but I did promise that it would be good."
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Sunday, November 12, 2006
I Went to Church on the Internet Today
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Thanks
Free Chilli and Gumbo on Sunday
Our church is having a Chilli and Gumbo Cookoff. You'd surprised how competitive our people have gotten over this :) I heard some smack talk this morning. They're funny.
It's at East Bayou from 3:00-5:30pm on Sunday 11-11-06.
Click here for directions
It's at East Bayou from 3:00-5:30pm on Sunday 11-11-06.
Click here for directions
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Brandon Edwards' EP
Brandon Edwards, a college freshman at ULL, who's been at East Bayou for as long as I can remember, just released his very first EP.
It's really good! He wrote everything on the CD.
You can buy them for $5 by contacting him at www.myspace.com/brandonedwards4given
It's really good! He wrote everything on the CD.
You can buy them for $5 by contacting him at www.myspace.com/brandonedwards4given
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Coffee & Jam Tonight 6-9 pm
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Real vs Presented
"Don't spend your life comparing your insides to other people's outsides."
It's a quote I heard today in a sermon from Fellowship Church in Dallas, TX.
It was made in reference in how when we compare ourselves to other people it's easy to feel bad about ourselves b/c we're comparing the "real" us that we know, to the "presented" personality that we see in other people. It's not that the "presented" personality is wrong, but that it's not real.
For example, I'm sure a lot of people look at me and think, oh well Sean's got it all together. He's the pastor's kid. He finished college. He's got a good job. He brushes his teeth. He's polite, and he smiles a lot. His life must be perfect. Ha! (meaning, if you only knew)
Well thats what people from the outside see. Yeah if anyone compared their "real" life to my "presented" life then they'd definitely feel bad. BUT, the "presented" me isn't the real me. Or I guess I should say, the "complete" me. I've got my battles. I've got my insecurities. I've got my flaws. But only my close friends see them b/c that's who I choose to let in.
The point is this. Don't compare the "real" you to other "presented" people. You'll always lose. Compare yourself through your Creator's eyes! Christ's eyes are saying, "You are loved." "You are cherished." "You are wanted." "Warts and all."
Easier said than done though right? But man once we discover and live out that truth... wow!
It's a quote I heard today in a sermon from Fellowship Church in Dallas, TX.
It was made in reference in how when we compare ourselves to other people it's easy to feel bad about ourselves b/c we're comparing the "real" us that we know, to the "presented" personality that we see in other people. It's not that the "presented" personality is wrong, but that it's not real.
For example, I'm sure a lot of people look at me and think, oh well Sean's got it all together. He's the pastor's kid. He finished college. He's got a good job. He brushes his teeth. He's polite, and he smiles a lot. His life must be perfect. Ha! (meaning, if you only knew)
Well thats what people from the outside see. Yeah if anyone compared their "real" life to my "presented" life then they'd definitely feel bad. BUT, the "presented" me isn't the real me. Or I guess I should say, the "complete" me. I've got my battles. I've got my insecurities. I've got my flaws. But only my close friends see them b/c that's who I choose to let in.
The point is this. Don't compare the "real" you to other "presented" people. You'll always lose. Compare yourself through your Creator's eyes! Christ's eyes are saying, "You are loved." "You are cherished." "You are wanted." "Warts and all."
Easier said than done though right? But man once we discover and live out that truth... wow!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Jason's Deli
Leave, Cleave & Weave Part 1
Our pastor (my dad) started a new sermon series this past Sunday on marriage. The sermon is loaded with helpful truths that can change a marriage. Here's the most impactful thing I got from it...
"Some people say, 'The grass is greener on the other side.' That's not true. The grass is greener where you water it."
Wow!
Click Here to listen to the sermon
Or click here to get it through iTunes
"Some people say, 'The grass is greener on the other side.' That's not true. The grass is greener where you water it."
Wow!
Click Here to listen to the sermon
Or click here to get it through iTunes
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Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
No Cheez Whiz On The Plane
I'm going to Aneheim, California Thursday to a Youth Specialties Conference. It's a student ministry conference.
I might blog while I'm there, but probably not. I'll be back in Lafayette on Tuesday.
Peace out.
I might blog while I'm there, but probably not. I'll be back in Lafayette on Tuesday.
Peace out.
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