For all my brothers there tonight at CYAG, I wanted to post a few things you gave me. I know its not often that the minister is ministered to, but tonight was amazing. The words the spirit fed through you truly touched me. Here is what really got me:
So boys and girls, that is the new benchmark. I hope you push your bar up this high too. As Christians, we deserve nothing less than Ephesians 5:22-24 and 1 Corinthians 4-13.
In Christ — Nick
i am sitting in the mall here….and….i think i have lost touch with my generation. the men all look like ken cut-outs and the girls beyonce-in-a-bottle. i think i maybe forever once removed from them. oh well, i will wear my Jesus tees and cross with much joy as i walk through this mtv audition of life
Wow am I struggling! Lent is right around the corner and I am begining to realize that I don’t know what it is I will commit too. This sounds so goofy, but I want it to be good. In the past I feel I almost copped out by taking the lesser of something to ensure success. That isn’t right. This year I am more inline to struggle as Jesus did for 40 days in the desert…so please everyone keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Please let my heart be pure and open to whatever it is that God could help to better understand with. In Christ — Nick
PS
I am very excited that this personal Lent season journey will not be made alone, my very good friend Kade will be participating with me. How awesome to have someone there to support my walk spirtually!
When awhile ago I was going through some rough times, Father Tim suggested I write down what it is I needed, not wanted, from a spouse. The fruits of this discussion will follow below:
So that is what Nick needs from a soul mate. These are set in stone…binding…
The thumps against the wall,
Rattling the crucifix over head,
One more sin to tuck under,
The silk sheets on the bed,
Zero out the posters,
Hide from the gaze of Mary,
In my guilt this world of shit,
I will dig myself and bury,
Her moans in tune with the music,
Of Jesus and His loving grace,
I withdraw for a moment,
Feeling Him in this ugly place,
Is it worse to know the truth,
And grind against her hips,
Or to never known at all,
This just being one more trip and slip…