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Let’s Get Dangerous this SUNDAY

February 19, 2010 in Life Change, Revolution Church with Comments Off

This Sunday we kick off a new, two week message series called “Let’s Get Dangerous.” The message of Christ was not safe. The early church was not safe. And as modern day believers we are not called to be safe.

We always paint Jesus as being this meek man. Quiet. Long flowing hair. Its sickening. :)

I heard this week that the original word we translate as “meek” in the greek actually meant “War Horse.” War horses were trained to run into battle and do WHATEVER their rider said. They would literally run into a sword or spear for their leader. Sounds pretty dangerous to me…

I hope you’ll join us Sunday. Let’s Get Dangerous!

Also this weekend we are launching two services! Our new times are 9:30 & 11:00am. See you Sunday!

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Trappstr 28 – Part 8 (Chills down my spine)

November 29, 2009 in Confessional, Goals, Revolution Church with Comments Off

My new blog buddy Brett Trapp wrote this post on 28 things he’s learned in his 20’s. Since I am so much older and wiser than Brett (3 whopping months) and since I loved it so much, I thought I’d take each of those things and elaborate on them over the next several days.

18. In general, people live unintentional lives–coasting and reacting to whatever happens around them. This is a recipe for mediocrity. -Trappstr

“Mediocrity.” Buawwwwhaaauuaaaa…few words send such a chill down my spine…

I don’t want to be a reactor. I want to be an intentional activator!  Hence all of this goal setting stuff I am always rambling about.

I am big on goal setting. I just refuse to drift through life. Most people spend more time planning their summer vacation than they do planning their life out. I think that’s a tragedy.

On a completely random yet related note, I also believe that unintentional living is one of the main reasons for so much divorce. Men we have to intentionally PURSUE our wives!

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Trappstr 28 – Part 3

November 22, 2009 in Blogging, Family, GOD, Revolution Church with Comments Off

My new blog buddy Brett Trapp wrote this post on 28 things he’s learned in his 20′s. I loved it so much that I thought I’d take each of those things and elaborate on them over the next several days (since I’m about 3 months older and wiser than him.)

4. Your job consumes most of your life. Choose wisely. -Trappstr

Do something you love. I could get back into construction or do something in the design industry and certainly triple my paycheck. But I wouldn’t love doing it.

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.

I LOVE being the pastor of Revolution Church. I think I’ll stay a while.

5. Mexicans make the best food. End of story. -Trappstr

Actually Brett, this is a common misconception. Mexicans who have lived in Texas for a minimum of 3 years and 7 months actually make the best food. Its the perfect melding of Mexican and Texas making what we call “Tex-Mex.” Its science. Its been proved.

6. Getting married won’t make you happy and it won’t fix your problems.  -Trappstr

I’m pretty sure you meant “happy” as in Jerry Maguire saying “you complete me.” Well, Jerry Maguire was full of bologna. No person can complete you.

My wife Amber is incredible. Her love rescues me every day. But she doesn’t complete me. She can be a vile little sinner some days. And I don’t pretend that my love completes her.

We all have a God shaped hole in our hearts and only God can fill that hole.

And you are right, marriage definitely will not fix your problems. If anything, it will give you more problems. That said, I’ve been married for almost nine years and wouldn’t change a thing.

7. Staying single doesn’t fix anything either. -Trappstr

I wouldn’t know. I met my wife in the 6th grade. Can’t remember what single is like. If its anything like this past summer when Amber was gone for a month then I don’t want anything to do with it. I smelled bad, didn’t eat well, wore clothes multiple days, and could barely sleep for the month she was gone.

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8 Years

June 23, 2009 in Family, GOD with 1 Comment

Amber and I got married pretty early in life. I was a month away from turning 20 (yes, do the math…I was only 19) and she was 21. We had a lot of people telling us it would never work, but I felt like God was saying DO IT. God sort of has a way of drowning out those other voices. So we went for it.

And my life has never been the same.

Because of the naysayers, marrying Amber was one of my first big steps of faith. That was eight years ago today and I wouldn’t change a single thing.

And of course, insert “oh my gosh you look young” honeymoon picture. As I’ve stated before right after this picture was taken I murdered the pirate for pointing that gun at me. ARRRRRRRR…

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And last, I want to share right here, in public:

To Amber: You are the most amazing person I know in this world. Thank you for loving me and letting me be the leader of our family. I can’t wait to live out the rest of this life with you by my side! I am who I am in part because YOU believe in me. I will continue to pray with and for you just like I have since day one of our marriage. Our relationship is first and foremost about God. Let’s keep it that way.

I still catch myself checking you out every day when I come home for lunch and each evening when we are together. I will continue to pursue you romantically every day just like when we first met in 6th grade!

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