What did you do today?

What did your lifesong sound like today?

Your daily experiences paint a picture, what did it look like today?

What did you preach today? How?

What the...?

Believe it or not, I lead a fairly boring life.
I admit, it is of my own accord.

As much as I enjoy the idea of adventure, more often than not I choose routine and organization instead of pure, unadulterated freedom. I'm not sure if that is what this post about, but I think it does explain why I think it is cool.
Apparently one of the new things to do is the 'flash mob.' My friend at work (Julie- who I'm trying to coerce into blogging...kind of) told me she saw it on the show Weeds and then found various other examples on youtube. It is exactly what it sounds like- a combination of 'flash flood' and 'mob.' A bunch of people gradually (or suddenly) congregate in a random location and unexpectedly breaking out and just break it down. VERY EXCITING.

I'll admit, when she first told me about it a couple of days ago, I shrugged my shoulders. Big deal. Who cares? That's silly, no, stupid. Then I watched it and my cynical attitude immediately shifted to a longing to participate. After watching the excitement on the dancers' faces and sharing the confusion with the innocent bystanders, I decided who wouldn't want to be involvedI? I mean really, gettin' low in front of perfect strangers just going about their day to bring a little laugh- what could be wrong with that? Who couldn't forget, even if just for a second, all that baggage they were carrying just to laugh and enjoy the moment. Mob is such a mean word, but I think this concept embodies the slogan, "live in the moment" and enjoy it. I hope I get the chance to do this some day- for LOTS of REASONS.

The 'Church'

The Church is a controversial subject. Everyone, even non-Christians, has their own opinion of what the church (both big 'C' and little 'c') actually means and what its purpose is. Apparently there is credit due to several different people for the concept of this video and then to the video itself. I saw it on Mark's blog, but I it's popped up elsewhere too. Jesus provided for His Church while He lived on the Earth, how does it work now and how am I supposed to be involved? I won't even begin to comment on the video in this post, just watch it and enjoy it for yourself- they did a great job, as usual.

Four Words from Granger Community on Vimeo.

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Now playing: Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra & Günther Kehr - Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6:8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Allegro
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"Deconstructing Halitosis"

In the magazine Science, they include a section titled RandomSamples that contains a broad range of interesting stories that somehow pertain to science from all over the world. Apparently two weeks ago, the American Society for Microbiology held its first ever symposium on malodour where they engaged various stories of the tiny pests involved in flatulence, manure, livestock, and pet odors.

Just last week though, in the Journal of Breath Research (really?), a microbiologist revealed his soon-to-be patented development- OkayToKiss. Traditionally, Gram-negative (Gm Neg) bacteria were considered the sole instigators of repulsive breathe. However, this latest article (which, I have to be honest, I haven't actually seen the data myself) apparently shows that Gram-positive (Gm pos) bacteria facilitate Gm Neg bacteria by releasing enzymes that in turn expedite the Gm Neg process of stinkification (proteins ---degradation---->VOCs, volatile organic compounds). Dr. Rosenberg developed a saliva test that turns blue when exposed to high amounts of certain enzymes- thus revealing you are fit to kiss or not kiss. I figure this won't indicate or solve onion-breath or tuna-breath...but it is a start to solving one of the world's most serious health problems, clearly :)


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Now playing: Hillsong United - Oh You Bring
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Sad story, great song

Usually I think drama and dance during worship is pretty lame. I know, that sounds HORRIBLE, but it is usually done really poorly. I thought GCC did awesome with this video though! I think they did an incredible job and communicate effectively. The issue discussed is for other posts...

Hurt from Granger Community on Vimeo.

D-Now, 2009 Edition

It's thursday, THURSDAY. You know what that means? It means tomorrow is FRIDAY! Ya know, the day the weekend begins?! I don't suspect this weekend will be like just any other weekend though. No, it probably won't. For the past two years I've been traveling to Gainesville UMC in mid-spring/summer to help Drew orchestrate a weekend of Godly shenanigans for his kids.

This year, the kiddies from UBC will be joining the youth at GUMC to spend a weekend in fellowship, service, and worship. I always finish these weekends feeling alive and refreshed, and I pray everyone that is coming this year feels the same new life I've felt in the past. I know God has something new to say to me, and I can't wait to hear what it is. Sometimes I think God suprises me and says things in the most unlikely of places, but other times, when I'm expecting and looking for Him, he speaks. I love how faithful He is. Things are going to be a little different this year. It is going to be a smaller group and not a full band. I think I'm going to enjoy this arrangement better though, it'll be much more intimate and communal. My wife will also be there to help lead the girls. I get to lead the middle school boys this year. I had them last year too. Oh yay. It's always fun trying to keep everyone focused on conversation about Jesus in the midst of competitive, hormonal middle-schoolers who are just learning that women can be desired and are just beyond their grasp.

Aight, it will be awesome, but for now...I gotta go watch MEN vs. Wild, with Will Ferrell...UH-OH!!!


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Now playing: Misty Edwards - Favorite One
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