El Toro Students

so proud of my small group guys for starting this at their school!

Trinitarianism

Systematics 3: Ecclessiology and Escatology (church and last things) was my choice of education this summer. One concept running throughout every word is a Trinitarian theology understanding relationship and community demonstated by God as three and one.

I was introduced to a song a few months ago which has left me many nights sleepless. I think these lyrics are a great reflection of our Triune God.

Earth's creator,
Everyday God,
Loving Maker,
O Jesus,
You who shaped us,
O Spirit,
Recreate us,
Come, be with us.

In your presence,
Everyday God,
We are gathered,
O Jesus,
You have called us,
O Spirit,
To restore us,
Come, be with us.

Life of all lives,
Everyday God,
Love of all loves,
O Jesus,
Hope of all hopes,
O Spirit,
Light of all lights,
Come, be with us.

In our resting,
Everyday God,
In our rising,
O Jesus,
In our hoping,
O Spirit,
In our waiting,
Come, be with us.

In our dreaming,
Everyday God,
In our daring,
O Jesus,
In our searching,
O Spirit,
In our sharing,
Come, be with us.

God of laughter,
Everyday God,
God of sorrow,
O Jesus,
Home and shelter,
O Spirit,
Strong and patient,
Come, be with us.

Way of freedom,
Everyday God,
Star of morning,
O Jesus,
Timeless healer,
O Spirit,
Flame eternal,
Come, be with us.

Word of gladness,
Everyday God,
Word of mercy,
O Jesus,
Word of friendship,
O Spirit,
Word of challenge,
Come, be with us.

Gentle father,
Everyday God,
Faithful brother,
O Jesus,
Tender sister, O Spirit,
Loving mother,
Come, be with us.

Our beginning,
Everyday God,
Our unfolding,
O Jesus,
Our enduring,
O Spirit,
Journey's ending,
Come, be with us.

Alleluia,
Everyday God,
Now and always,
O Jesus,
Alleluia,
O Spirit,
Through all ages,
Come, be with us.

Learned about these birds in American Church History today...so weird they always fall then fly

Surprise?

Wow I can't believe this but is there any surprise Manny Ramirez was just suspended for using performance enhancing drugs?...no. And he wonders why no one wants him to play for their team.

No Limits

Not sure how I feel about MMA's decision

I'm not in Orange County any more

I was having a normal day like most I woke up, worked out, showered, ate breakfast, and read the news. Nothing out of the ordinary and in fact I was enjoying my day.

But as I headed off to school things took a drastic turn. I left my house intending to walk in the sun. On the side of the street I was walking there was man and woman sitting in a car. I saw the man get out without a shirt and open his trunk looking for something. This is no uncommon especially on a hot day like this, but what I saw next shocked me.

The passenger door opened and the woman started to step out. I am not sure if she was disoriented or just did not care but she was not wearing pants or underwear. I was shocked and so embarrassed I almost starting running past the car. What blows me away is she neither seemed slightly embarrassed by my presence or made any attempt to hide herself.

I am not sure what it is about Pasadena but something is a little off here. In my short amount of time I have seen more strange things than the rest of my life combined. I'm definitely not in OC anymore.

Airline vs. Overly Fat People

Should people lose weight or should the airlines make their seats larger? I am leaving for the gym right now...

1Q Grades

It has been a way long time since I have posted. I got my first quarter grades back.

The Art of Evangelism: A-
New Testament 1: Gospels: B+
Anglo-American Postmodernity: B+

I am so proud of my postmodernity class, I worked by butt off to get that grade!

To My Former Host Family

To my friends in Sweeden, I saw this and thought of you I hope you enjoy it!

Since I have left Orange County

The Good:

Soccer any time. Soccer field across the street from my house.

Don't have to sit in traffic on the 210, 57, or 5 going to school and back. Shot this walking home the other day 7 lanes of traffic still was getting backed up.

The Different:Homeless everywhere

The Bad:
I miss everyone