So, yesterday I made the road trip back down to Edmonton, as reading week was over and I had to come back to school today. I didn't get much of a break, as I was doing work at the church yet again but I'm somewhat okay with that. Spent some quality time with some quality people and I am going to truly miss everyone.
First day back at school was alright. Y'know. It was school. Nothing particularly exciting happening. Strangely, I'm somewhat okay with that. We have a bit of a grind to get through in the next couple weeks so I will be shutin in my room doing homework and should be writing my resume as I type this, but hey, whatever.
Something thats been laying on my heart recently has been traditionalism. I know, I made a post about how people need to be more traditional, but there needs to be this happy medium that people don't seem to realize exists. There needs to be a boundary between too strict in traditional ways, and completely forgetting about them. I like to think I was raised in that happy medium. My parents were strict, but fair. I'm proud of how I was raised, and I'm proud of my parents. I know they are truly proud of me (not that fake pride parents have in their kids just cuz they're their kids) and it makes me feel genuinely happy. I think more people need to feel that. More people need to live their lives in the happy medium. Now, everyones happy medium is different, which makes this hard to find sometimes, and my happy medium is most definitely not most peoples. However, I think life takes contemplating. You can't go through life without self reflection, which is what this blog allows me to do. I don't and won't post here much, but it allows me to get my thoughts on paper. I don't need people to read it, but if you are reading this, thank you.
That's all for now. Peace out boy scout.
Oh! No it isn't! Got my confirmation today that I'll be on the video team for YCAlberta this year. Pretty stoked. If anyone in Fort Mac wants to go with MGA but can't afford it, lemme know. I have a ticket to donate.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Fundamentally Speaking
I know, I'm not a pastor or even the best example for saying something like I am about to say, but I believe it's important and most people don't even realize it.
I've been a Christian my whole life, born and raised. Made the decision to follow God when I was 5 or 6, and have grown up in a great Christian home and home church(es). However, I think the church has been getting to a point of too much acceptance. I know Jesus said to accept everyone no matter their faults and all that jazz, but isn't there a point where you should say "you know what, that isn't right". I'm not talking about those wackos who go out to Anti-Gay rallies and say "Jesus hates gays" because you know what, He doesn't. I was raised to believe and I know He loves everyone. But there has been this fundamental problem that people believe that once they turn to Jesus and accept Him as their Lord and Saviour, that their old behaviours are still allowed. Yes yes, you can ask to be forgiven and all is well and fine, but what about the younger generation. The ones that look up to the young adults and adults and say "I wanna be like them". What do they think when they see who they thought were amazing people and amazing role models, when their role models are going out partying, or even drinking. What does that say to a teenagers mind. I don't need to tell you, I'm pretty sure you can guess. I have been raised to act my best because I don't want people seeing me the wrong way. There is times I haven't been the best role model and done stupid stuff. Nobody's perfect. However, there is this thinking among Christians that we can accept behaviours that aren't necessarily... Christian-like.
In my opinion, when you make that decision to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour, something needs to change inside of you. You have to say "No, that's my old life. I don't need to be doing that anymore." because like it or not, if you're in a church environment, your a role model for someone younger then you. I still remember that day when I was 5 or 6 when I asked Jesus to come into my life as my decision and not my parents, and I still remember the day I got baptized. These were life-changing moments for me, and my lifestyle reflects that. I try to treat everyone pretty well and equal (yes I have some friends which I trust more, but that isn't what I'm getting at), I don't drink, I don't go out to bars and party, I don't have sex with people I'm not married to (which, for the record, I have never been married). My whole point of this rant is, I know people want to do what they think is right and people have their own opinions on what is right or wrong, but if you're in a church environment and your not a teenager (or even if you are), you need to be thinking about who is looking up to you and what your actions might do as an effect in their lives. You also need to re-examine your relationship with God, because although it might be really great, if you didn't experience a life-changing event when your gave your heart to Him, it's time you thought about it more.
Also suds
I've been a Christian my whole life, born and raised. Made the decision to follow God when I was 5 or 6, and have grown up in a great Christian home and home church(es). However, I think the church has been getting to a point of too much acceptance. I know Jesus said to accept everyone no matter their faults and all that jazz, but isn't there a point where you should say "you know what, that isn't right". I'm not talking about those wackos who go out to Anti-Gay rallies and say "Jesus hates gays" because you know what, He doesn't. I was raised to believe and I know He loves everyone. But there has been this fundamental problem that people believe that once they turn to Jesus and accept Him as their Lord and Saviour, that their old behaviours are still allowed. Yes yes, you can ask to be forgiven and all is well and fine, but what about the younger generation. The ones that look up to the young adults and adults and say "I wanna be like them". What do they think when they see who they thought were amazing people and amazing role models, when their role models are going out partying, or even drinking. What does that say to a teenagers mind. I don't need to tell you, I'm pretty sure you can guess. I have been raised to act my best because I don't want people seeing me the wrong way. There is times I haven't been the best role model and done stupid stuff. Nobody's perfect. However, there is this thinking among Christians that we can accept behaviours that aren't necessarily... Christian-like.
In my opinion, when you make that decision to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour, something needs to change inside of you. You have to say "No, that's my old life. I don't need to be doing that anymore." because like it or not, if you're in a church environment, your a role model for someone younger then you. I still remember that day when I was 5 or 6 when I asked Jesus to come into my life as my decision and not my parents, and I still remember the day I got baptized. These were life-changing moments for me, and my lifestyle reflects that. I try to treat everyone pretty well and equal (yes I have some friends which I trust more, but that isn't what I'm getting at), I don't drink, I don't go out to bars and party, I don't have sex with people I'm not married to (which, for the record, I have never been married). My whole point of this rant is, I know people want to do what they think is right and people have their own opinions on what is right or wrong, but if you're in a church environment and your not a teenager (or even if you are), you need to be thinking about who is looking up to you and what your actions might do as an effect in their lives. You also need to re-examine your relationship with God, because although it might be really great, if you didn't experience a life-changing event when your gave your heart to Him, it's time you thought about it more.
Also suds
Written Jan 25, 2010
Hey y'all.
Don't know how many people are actually reading this... but I've been feeling really lonely as a person lately. I mean, I have great friend and all, but it just seems... I dunno. It's hard to explain, yet we've all been in this position before.
On a good note, me and Kyle and TJ are starting to get DurrntBoddidlyDesigns up and running, and should be starting production of the "lint happens" shirts anytime in the near future - hopefully sooner rather then later. There has been a significant amount of interest in the shirts, and we made a Facebook fan page for it. We also have a questionnaire up and running for peoples opinions on the colour scheme for the shirts. By the polls, they will be black with white letters, hosting our DBD logo on the back left of the shirt for advertisement purposes. Cost should be around $16-$17 each, which really isn't that bad for a tee shirt. I'm really excited to see if this venture leads anywhere.
This past weekend I judged the FLL 2009 provincial competition here in Edmonton, which was amazing. Seeing all the kids with the robots they had designed and coded themselves was awesome and inspiring to see. I got to do the technical judging, which meant I got to actually look at the teams code and design of the robot, and assign them points based on that. We had some really enthusiastic teams and it was really a fun experience along with the other judges in my room (I can't remember their names though...).
Anyways, I'm tired and going to bed. Peace out boy scout.
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