This Lenten Season...

Lent has always been somewhat of an experience for me. To be honest, I have never taken it that serious; or serious enough as to give something up for it. Why should this Lent be any different?

Lent is a good opportunity for Christians and although im not "giving anything up" for this Lenten season, I think it will be a good opportunity for to me take some time aside for God. Whether it is just some time in prayer with my Bible, some time to play my guitar for a while, or maybe some good meaningful conversations with some good friends.

This next coming week is my "reading break." It will be a good time to sit back and relax and hopefully put some of this whole "reflection" thing into action.

Father, help me put time aside so that I may learn more from you. Create in me a clean heart.

Be blessed.

Portage Place - The Heart of the City...

So me and my buddy Rob decided to go downtown yesterday. I needed some books (which i did not find anyways) and he needed to take some pictures of stuff for school. We decided to eat lunch while we were downtown and where better to eat in downtown Winnipeg than the food court in Portage Place or, the "Heart of the City" as i like to call it.

Portage Place is somewhat of a wonder to me, it feels like i am in a different country when i am down there, seriously. There are so many different people from so many different walks of life. Not to mention the security guard with one of the sickest looking skullit/comb over things i have ever seen.

So me and Rob finish our A&W burgers and we proceed to leave the building. As we exit the doors there is an older couple and the lady asks Rob for some change (cause we all know Rob has lots of money), so he gives them a few bucks. After this transaction takes place, the man asks Rob a question. What Rob thought this dude asked was "what kind of family do ya got there?" When in fact he asked "what kind of camera do ya got there?"

Rob's reply is something that will stick with me for a long time. "What kind of camera do ya there there?" "A pretty big one...." The man looked really confused and i had a hard time not bursting out laughing. In hindsight, i could have corrected Rob but this makes for a way better story. I didn't tell Rob what the dude actually said until we started walking away.

I told a few people this story and i don't think they thought it was as hilarious as i did. Granted, you may have had to be there.

Be blessed.

Humility...

I love Sunday's in Winnipeg, they just never seem to disappoint. Faith Covenant is one of my favorite places and when people ask me "why?" I have a hard time describing it. But, i have heard it described as "kick ass" before. Take that as you would like.

Today Fruits talked about how God never asks us to do something that we are not equipped for. This got me thinking that maybe i am too humble at times. I always think that yeah, i am ok at doing "this" or "that" but there are definitely people who are better at those things than me. But i think i need to learn to step out of my comfort zone, and be stretched.

Father, would you stretch me and teach me what it means to be a disciple.

Amen

Be blessed.

I Have Been Thinking...

I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. Thinking about what i want to do before the end of the semester, this summer and this fall.

I never really thought i would go back to the ol' Prov hole after this semester. But now i find myself thinking that i will go back for round two. I think i am going to go into the social work program. I feel called to do this and im not sure why. I find it hard to discern what exactly God is calling me to, and maybe He is calling me to go into social work, i am not sure. It would make sense, i like talking to people and helping them through things. As hard as it may be at times, to me this is exciting.

I often find it hard to be a disciple and reflect Jesus when living in community. As hard as it may be, i think that is part of being a Christian.

Lord, help me see the things unseen. Help me discern what is good and where my place is on this earth. Calm my heart.

Amen

Be blessed.

My Stupid Mouth...

Do you ever think back to certain conversations and think "what the frick was i thinking when i said that?" I do this often. I used to think that i would grow out of this, but that is not the case. In fact, it might get worse as i get older.

Someday i will make it through a day without sounding stupid.

Be Blessed.

I Guess I Am Not That Worldly....

I feel so secluded sometimes. I am sure it does not help that I am living in Otterburne Manitoba. Lots of the people I know have gone overseas or at least out of North America and the farthest I have ever gone is into the States. This is a little depressing to me.

I feel so insignificant sometimes, not to the point of packing up and becoming a missionary or something crazy like that. It is just hard to see how and where God is using me right now. Maybe it will come with time?

Peace

My life feels...

....stagnant.