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Confused (non)Christians – Obama and the Political Spirit

I think America is seeing the culmination of the political agenda taking over much of the church.

The President is declared not saved and should be disregarded as a man because of his liberal politics. Some ministers have even stated that Christians should rally for his demise.

Meanwhile, a politically conservative Mormon held a political rally at the nation’s capital this past weekend and the Christians lined up to “reclaim America.”  Reclaim America for what?  Moroni?  One can only imagine the prayer vigil in Salt Lake City during the event.

I find it amazing that people can attack their political leader, who is a Christian, and still think that they are Christians.  Wake up folks.  This is the plan of the devil.  Jesus said you would know His people by the love they show one another.  Not their political registration.

Do you hate President Obama’s politics?  Shout it from the rooftop.  Support his opponents.  Call Congress.  Campaign in the next election.  All these things are your right as Americans and your duty to your conscience.

But to say that Jesus did not save him even though he has testified to his conversion and baptism?  That’s sin.  To say Jesus hates him?  That’s blasphemy.

Repent.

J’Son Love Like This: My Current Jam

J’Son Love Like This: My Current Jam

Buy it here You can get the mp3 download of the whole album for $8.  Well worth it because the whole album is good.

I Am a Millionaire and I Get a New Car!!

I Am a Millionaire and I Get a New Car!!  I missed a call today from a very nice man from the “carrier service” who said he has a package for me containing $8.2M and a new car! That must be one BIG package.

Anyway, I am going to go ahead and give away my house, cars, and possessions and resign my position at the church tomorrow because this is certainly legit.

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The New Washcloth

I was at Wal-Mart the other day and bought a brand new set of spiffy wash cloths to keep me from looking like I am melting during worship.  Half way to church on Sunday I realized I left them home.  

I hate that.

J’son “Goon” ft. Thi’sl & Pastor AD3 My Current Jam

Music video for “Goon” by J’son ft. Thi’sl & Pastor AD3. From the album ‘City Lights’ out 7/20/10.

30 Cool Points to Whomever Can Tell Me Where This Came From

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Pray for Abby Sunderland!

I have been following the progress of Abby, a 16-year old sailor who is seeking to sail around the world by herself.  She is reportedly lost at sea (in the middle of the Indian Ocean) right now.  Please pray for her, that she is safe and out of harm’s way right now.  Pray that she will not die at sea but live!  Read the news reports below.

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Why I did not get the HTC Evo on June 4th

I really want(ed) that new HTC Evo.  That thing is pretty!  I did not order it and I did not wait in line for it. Why?  Couple reasons.

Right now I have a window to fix and I still have to finish setting up my home office. If I got this thing I would spend way too much time playing with it. So Evo, maybe later.

Things That I Am Thankful For Today

Ever had a bad day?  I mean a really bad day.  Yeah?  Then you understand my yesterday.  This broken window was not even the worst of the day.

I woke up this morning thinking about how I still am not done dealing with the issues of yesterday when I decided that yesterday is not going to define my today.  You get to choose what to focus on.  Today, I am going to focus on all the great things that are happening in my life.

In that spirit I wanted to post a short list of some of the things I am thankful for today.

• My marriage.  Folks will tell you that as time goes on, you and your spouse will drift apart.  That only happens if you and your spouse are not submitted to the God of Love.  My marriage is better today than it has ever been.  I am thankful that my wife has grown as our family has grown.  I hope I have done the same.
• My kids.  My son broke said window and he tried to give me money to help pay for it.  These kids have no idea how thankful God brought them into my life.  I tell them all the time.  Anastasia tells me she knows because I tell her all the time but I keep insisting that she has no idea how much I love them and how thankful to God I am for them.
• My home.  The economy the last five years threw my family into a spin.  We were never in danger of losing our house.  No matter how bad things got, we never feared we would be homeless.
• Coffee.  Of faithful friend.  You help me regulate that internal mechanism that determines so much of my day.
• The call to south Florida.  I know great people happily serving God in awful places.  The weather is beautiful here.  I love living near the beach.  I love Delray Beach.  I love seeing the sun.  I love hot summer days.  I love flat landscape.  I love palm trees.  I even love all the lizards (not their droppings everywhere).  I love old cars with big tires, tinted windows and loud stereos pumping Miami bass.  I love long shorts year round.  I love the mixture of cultures.  I just love living here.
• Air conditioning.  Without it that last bullet point would be off the list.
• Wifi.  My office is in Panera Bread.  I spend less than $20 a month on rent instead of a grand because of wifi.
• Google voice.  transcribed emails sent to your phone.
• The bulleted lazy man’s blog post.  When only three people read your blog it is foolish to spend too much time on it.
• Khamille Barbosa.  Joined to The Mission.  Tireless worker.  Prayer warrior.  Sanctified wife of Sergio.  I just got an email from her with notes for this week’s Connection Group.  Most folks are not even out of bed and she is doing volunteer work after she hosted a women’s meeting last night, will host a Connection group tonight, will attend setup and prayer Friday night, host worship practice Saturday, and help lead worship Sunday.  And still if I asked her to do something she would not hesitate to say yes.  Fellas, stop praying carnal junk about your future wife.
• My blackberry.  The world in my pocket.
• Two working cars.  I could call this one and a half working cars but for the sake of this post we are being positive.
• My wife’s chicken parmesan.
• The many faithful volunteers at The Mission.  Without them we would have a far crappier service and my life would be far more miserable.
• Watching folks get baptized in the Holy Ghost.  If I did not get to preach any more this is what I would miss the most.  There is nothing like watching the glow on someone who gets filled and speaks in tongues for the first time.

I could go on and on with this list but you get the idea.  What are you thankful for today?  Write it down.  Or better yet, call some people and let them know.  It will make your day all the better.

A Question About Film Making

I am sitting in the theatre watching the trailers and a question came to mind, “Is demonic channeling a required class at film school these days?”