And I'm Back!

Technically, I never left, I just switched blogs. This blog was for the random things my students/kids would and then I would cleverly attach it to some lesson or principle. Then, when I stopped working with kids, I started a new blog that strictly dealt with life. Well, my life. I posted stuff that happened, certain lessons in life, called out a person. Honestly, that blog saw things I wasn't expecting. This blog saw the many random things kids said from "You'll be forever alone!" to "Why are you single?" to "Dadda Boo Boo!"


This is my more fun loving account as I bring up my adventures from summer care. My other account will have nothing to do with kids. It will stay as my deep thoughts blog and venting.

Are you ready for the random and adorable things kids say? I am. This was my re-introductory blog post. Get reacquainted with this blog. Tomorrow starts a new day with kids. :)

All Things are Important

Well, it has been a little while since I've blogged (a little while? Dude, it has been more like 3 months). Yes, it has been a long time. Mainly because I haven't worked with kids for awhile. Today, that was changed. I had the wonderful privilege of being able to go Christmas shopping with a bunch of preschoolers today (let me explain. My mom is a preschool teacher, and I was helping out...).

Let me just tell you about the gifts got their parents. There were candy, fake candy, candles, oil, and plungers. It was fantastic. I couldn't help but laugh at how excited these kids were to give these assorted gifts to their parents. Then I started thinking about the gifts that kids have given me in the past. Drawings, candy, instructions on how to get a girlfriend (Long story, remind me to tell you sometime), and etc. I remember telling these kids how much their gifts meant to me, and how I still kept and treasured their gifts. Their faces light up like a Christmas tree.

I knew that was how the parents would react. To the parents of these preschoolers, the plungers, candy, and stickers would be so important to them. Just like how we can make God happy.

You know, as humans we all have different talents or skills. We use these for God. Let's look at 1 Corinthians 12:14: "For the body does not consist of one member but of many." You know the pinky toe? I stubbed it really bad a few nights ago, and boy did that (censored) hurt! Seriously, it just ruined my entire day! Strange that such a small body part impacted me hugely. Horrible analogy, but that got a point across (right?). 

God doesn't need our talents, skills, or whatever we choose to give him. We could give him the spiritual equivalent to a plunger (What would that be? Talking? High-fiving? Underwater basket weaving?), but just like the parent, God will keep it and use it. Strange how that works right? We don't realize one of two things. 

Some of us think that our gifts are nothing. They mean nothing and God can never use them. WRONG! I think this Doctor Who quote sums it up perfectly: "Nobody important? Blimey, that's amazing. You know that in nine hundred years of time and space and I've never met anybody who wasn't important before." You're important, don't forget that.

Some people think that God's plan can't function without their gifts. I'll kindly say this: You may be one in a million, but because there are six billion people in the world there are 5,999 other people like you (Or something like that. I stink at math and got this from the internet.).

Basically, I rambled a lot and if you got lost, I'm sorry. This is 3 months of a whole lot of waiting to blog, but I'll sum it up like this. Everything is important. You're important. Your gift may be a plunger, candy, or a nice scarf (first thing to come to my mind, don't ask.). All those gifts are important on the same level. I just want to let you know that just like I was privileged to shop with those kids this morning, I am also privileged to use my gifts alongside you all because I can give a plunger, and you all give so, so much more. Good night.

A Guide to Pick-up lines for Christians

So, as many of you know, I'm single. I'm about as single as a slice of prepackaged American cheese. I'm quite happy with being single (except for Mondays), but my parents (and anyone else in my life it seems like) is ready for me to be in a relationship. So, in honor of all this, here is a guide of my favorite pick-up lines.

1. Now I know why Solomon had 700 wives...he never met you. (This sounds romantic when you think about it...but also kind of illogical as Solomon lived over 3000 years ago and you live now.)
2. I would slay Goliath for you. (I'm gonna take a Jon Acuff line here: "It's the Bruno Mars of Christian pick-up lines".)
3. I put the stud in Bible study. (Because who doesn't love a little confidence?)
4. I'm not Joshua, but if I walked around you seven times, would you fall for me? (Personally, this is my favorite as it's cheesiness level just might work.)
5. Wanna read the Song of Solomon? (Christian equivalent of asking someone to watch a Nicholas Sparks movie together....I think.)
6.  You make me want to be a better Christian. (Gold right thar.)
7. Are you Jewish, cuz you Israeli pretty. (Only unbelievers don't like puns.)
8. I was reading through the book of Numbers and realized, I don't have yours. (Classic.)
9. Is it hot in here, or is it the Holy Spirit burning within you? (I...have no thoughts on this one. None at all.)
10. Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven? (It's classic, works with unbelievers (which you shouldn't be unequally yoked), and hey, who doesn't want to be referred to as an Angel?)

My top ten favorite Christian pick-up lines. To my Liberty friends, I dare ya to try one of them out. Pass them all to your friends, and hey, at least they are good for laughs. Or maybe you'll get that Ring by Spring.

These are just some of the  inspirations for this fantastic blog.

A Poem for Fall

Autumn, oh Autumn

I look forward to when you come

You leave a kiss every morning

Summer's heat slightly less scorning

Autumn, oh Autumn

I look forward to when you come

The leaves are changing

The color green is waning

Fall colors make a beautiful scene

To the green, until next Spring

I cannot wait for the Summer to be over

Please, dear Autumn, don't come slower

I'm ready for your fine weather

And your power to bring people together

Fall, oh dear sweet fall

Please answer my call.

Misconcep"twin"....or just something about the term "twins."

Let's talk about something that is very common that I just don't get. When people have something in common, they become "twins!" Ya know, something like: "I like such and such color." "OMG, me too! Twins! <3" (Gotta add the heart as well. It's pretty much mandatory these days.) It's sort of funny because it happens a lot as I observe people around me (I'm trying to be like Sherlock. I do a lot of observing now).

If twins are people who have something in common, aren't we all each others twin then? "I woke up this morning!" (Me too! Twins!)

"I breath air." (No way...we're twins!)

"I talk with my mouth." (Twinsies.)

Pretty much, this misconception of the term twin (Hence, misconcep"twin"), can also be commonly seen in the "best friend" term. I do this a lot. I have a ton of things (or just one thing) in common with someone? Let's be best friends! (<3 Don't forget the heart. It's important.) Seriously though, I simply don't get it that once we find something positive or cool about someone, we jump on the opportunity to compare ourselves to it and try to be as similar as possible. Let's get serious for a minute...

"I struggle with a sin/addiction/problem that I have no way of getting over by myself."
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It's funny that if we think about it, we are all twins. Romans 3:9b "For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin." 

I'm not a fan of generalization, but I know for myself (and you may agree) that when someone shares a sin or a struggle or anything of the like, we don't go jumping on the opportunity to see that we may struggle with the same thing...we simply suggest another person that can help. No way do we want to be seen with that black mark of sin struggle by someone with the same struggle. We want to appear strong in the eyes of others. All sin is the same. Whatever they are struggling with is probably really similar to what you're struggling with. So, yeah, be there for others basically. We need Jesus's help foremost, but we help each other as well. Chances are, they told you because they want your help and not someone else's.

Just a thought I've been thinking about lately, and wanted to share with all of ya'll. Thanks for your time, and have a wonderful weekend. (Wait, it's the weekend for you too?? Twins!)

Now and Then: Remembering

So, I started thinking back to 3 years ago (I was entering Senior year in HS then), and I was sorta surprised at how things turned out or didn't turn out. So, this post is a quick trip to the past. (Cue time machine effects)

1. Shock to my past self: I find redheads attractive. (Starting out with something small, but this does shock me. Up until last year, I always thought redheads were scary.)
2. Non-Shock to my past self: I still want to leave Lynchburg. (Lynchburg stinks...people stink...)
3. Shock: I'm still single. (That was my only single complaint.)
4. Non-Shock: I still enjoy the good ole B&N. (It is the exception to "Not liking where you work.")

Those are just few of the things that have shocked me or haven't. I'm reminded that I may have my own plan, but God has His own, and when our plans conflict, I end up hurting myself, and God just sits back waiting for me to get with His program. I've witness alot in 3 years, and even more in 11 years (the time from when I moved from Southern California). This blog has no purpose but to state the obvious. Three years ago I had no idea what was gonna happen, and I know that I will be surprised what happens in the next 3 years.

A new chapter

I love change. Seriously, I tire of redundancy so easily, it's bad. I just have to change up my life sometimes, you know? And right now, some serious change is coming my way.

I've been working with kids for two years at least, and it's been a crazy ride, but I'm done after tomorrow. I start working like crazy at a pretzel shop (rolling in the dough and whatnot...last time, I promise) and Barnes and Noble. No more kids for me. Other changes in my life: no more King's Players (a ministry team that was a huge part of my life the past two years as well) and I'm considering buying Toms (this is a big deal for me...I've always been a Converse guy).

I'm excited for the changes though. I'm excited for a new chapter to begin with school starting. Maybe I'll start a new blog (or maybe not), but whatever happens I'm excited. I'm excited because while I see everyone around me getting content with the norm and immaturity (another blog, another time) of everyday life I'm gonna make some changes in my life that I feel good about. For all I know, maybe this may be the chapter that allows me to start my own little Christian coffee shop, Holy Grounds (I'm serious, puns, coffee and Jesus, what could be better)!

So, this is the end of things kids say (not really) and the beginning of what could be the start of something new!


Sorry for the short, pointless blog, and also, share this with your friends if you may! I always appreciate others' thoughts and perspectives! G'night, ya'll!



Edit: I almost forgot, Happy First of August, Ya'll!