sac town!!!!

so im sitting in downtown sacramento right now at a coffee shop called temple. They not only have free wifi but they also have what I would argue the best espresso I have ever tasted. I love sacramento so far, but there is so much I want to go explore. I really want to go to downtown old sac and explore there. I think I may do that next weekend, hmmm something to think about. has anyone been down there? is there anything I need to see?

So this coming week I will be starting my new job at the distict atleast untill august. but for now I will work with Scott Tuttle to help prepare for camps during July. I will be in santa cruz in July I think so if anyone wants to connect while I am there let me know.

I really wish coffee shops did refills... this is amazing espresso...

my thoughts...

- what happened to people giving testimonies in church? I love hearing about what God is doing for people. when Im a youth pastor I really want to bring that back to my church. I think ill have a testimony night at my youth ministry.

- how can people eat cheeseburgers every day. My dad owns a hamburger place and the same people come in everyday and have cheeseburgers. its crazy.

- why is the speed limit in oregon 55? That annoys me so much but they dont have sales tax so that helps ease the dumb speed limit. oh and one can talk on there cell phone in oregon while driving without a hands free, another nice thing.

- why does everyone fight about pc and mac... I have had both and like things about both... cant we all just get along?

- I have always wondered what is in Dr. Pepper. what are those 23 flavors.

- why dont taco shops in america make tacos like they do in mexico? real mexican tacos are way better than those in america.

- why do people always blame the officiating when there favorite team loses? I do it to but seriously get over it, its sports not life.

- my wisdom teeth have officially grown in, does that mean I have a smart mouth?

- is candy really considered finger food? seems to me its more of a snack.

- did you know that a bag of popables candy is the equivalent to 6 full sized candy bars...

a plea for prayer

I need a job, badly. everything has fallen through for me. I know God has his perfect will for my life and im following as best I can. Money is not coming in at all and bills have to be paid. please just be in prayer for me that God comes though for me like he always does for us. I just want to do ministry thats all. its what I love to do...

An Image is Seen

An image is seen

by many its true

a cross is the image...what’s that mean to you?

do you see the cross as something cliche?

is it something that you just encounter each day?

this image is placed in so many places..

its worshiped, its warn, its carried by many..

its on stain glass windows seen by many faces,

yes there all around and i bet you've seen plenty..

yet so many hold this image so high...

as if it were the image that came here to die...

the truth is the cross is a symbol for all

to step back and see that God took the fall...

the fall was to come and to die on a tree

to cover our sins so that we could be free..

all it takes is to say that without Him were nothing.

and to put our trust in Christ so that He can make us something

begging you please, consider what’s being said

this isn’t just any old poem being read

this is the news the world must hear,

let me say it again so the message is clear…

Sin is a death trap that gladly ensnares,

God allowed it to be to prove that He cares

He was born in a shack and He was treated like trash,

And on the day of His death He was beat like a punk

And after His beating He was hung on a cross,

Willingly He hung there bloody with shame,

He endured all the suffering,

He endured all the pain,

All the punishment He took should have been our own,

Since it was sin that He died for….

The sin we’ve all sown.

But like a loving Father He took our place,

And with holes in his hands He holds out mercy and grace.

These gifts can be taken by any who choose….

I'm begging you please….please don’t refuse…

If you’re listening to this poem and you think this is fake

I warn you take caution with each step you take,

Because no man’s guaranteed tomorrow,

And if your not washed in Christ, your future is sorrow…

I write these words with love in my heart

Because one day I know from this body you’ll part,

And when that day comes and you stand before the King,

One question He’ll ask, in your ear will it wring….

“What did you do with My most humble gift?”

If your answers rejection, your sole will He sift.

God gave us a most precious gift on that cross,

And if you choose to reject it….

Your whole life is a loss…...

so.... don't be a loss... give your life to the one from the cross...