Posts Tagged ‘All’

The beginning

// November 9th, 2007 // View Comments // Adrenaline, All, Ministry, Personal

So last night was our first EVER youth meeting. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but we had 13 students show up, much to my surprise. God is so awesome! I thought there MIGHT be like 5 or so, but 13? WOW!

Since there is NO youth ministry here at all, I am literally starting from the foundation, and that is just building relationships. There are great things in the works, but right now, I am simply focusing on getting to know the students that I have. Once I get in with them, I can start to build on that foundation.

I appreciate all of your continued prayers. The road ahead is a long one, and I know that I am still in the “honeymoon” phase so to speak. Everything right now is very optimistic and cheery, but I know that there is hard work to be done. So here we go!

On to new things

// September 27th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Ministry, Personal

Today I gave my notice at my current job. I have been here for over 3 years, serving as the webmaster for a large church. It has been a wonderful experience; one of learning and growth for me. But that time is now over, and God has opened the door to full time ministry for me, and I am excited to finally be walking into what He has called me to.
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To my wife

// September 21st, 2007 // View Comments // All, Personal

This was a letter that I found someplace. I loved it so much, that i adopted it for myself. I can’t take credit for the original writing, but it definitely resonates with me in a big way. Parts of it I have been altered to be more personalized and made my own.
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GBM Site

// August 2nd, 2007 // View Comments // All, Technology, Web stuff

I FINALLY finished the GBM website. Although as time goes by, little tweaks here and there find their way to my desk. This site has kind of a web 2.0 feel with the solid colors, transparent windows, and striped bottom. I’m still using flash, as I am continuing to learn CSS, HTML, Java, and other such things. Eventually, I would love to move away from a flash site altogether. But right now, that is what I know.

Check out the GBM Website

Pownce

// July 26th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Personal, Technology, Web stuff

I got an invitation to join “pownce,” the new social networking community of Kevin Rose (founder of Digg.com) and friends. So far, it’s kind of like Twitter and social “sharing” of things lke URLs, files, and common events. I think it has great potential as a collaborative tool, and I definitely see it as being in it’s “infant” stages of learning to walk. I think the minds behind it have great ideas, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Join Pownce

No more SVP

// July 20th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Technology, Web stuff

After many months of evaluating and managing, I have decided to discontinue the use of the Synapse Visual Productions name. While I will continue to do contracted web work, I will no longer be doing it under the umbrella of SVP.

It all boiled down to the fact that with my job and ministry load (the latter of which hasn’t been much, but still), that I need to focus more time and energy on these things. Outside web work and design will continue under the tmazon.com name for now. It has been a fun and educational ride. I shall definitely miss it.

My dad

// July 7th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Personal

Let me begin by saying that I absolutely love my parents. They are both amazing people, and I am truly blessed to have them in my life. This last week was one of the most difficult weeks for them. I thank God that they are godly people, and they rely on Him to take care of them, because He sure has.
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I did it again…

// June 22nd, 2007 // View Comments // All, Ministry, Personal, Web stuff

I know, I know, I said I wouldn’t do it. I tried really hard not to. But I just couldn’t help it. Things can get a little busy in my life…and they did again. So what did I do? I haven’t posted in almost 3 months. 3 months of nothing. Did I fall off of the planet? Did I lost internet for 3 months? What…has happened…

To put it simply…I have become busy yet again. April saw a lot of time working on a new site for Pastor Connie, and beginning development on Pastor Berteau’s new website. Both of those have become major projects in themselves.
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What is lacking in our churches?

// March 25th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Ministry, Personal, Uprising

Tonight, I’m leading The Uprising, and we have been talking about What Happened to the Power of God?. Tonight’s discussion will focus on true repentance and why we don’t do it.

After writing the discussion on repentance, a lot of things got turning in my mind. We look at repentance as this great condemning thing. We think of judgment, death, guilt, shame, etc. But that is quite the opposite of what it really is. Repentance is the door to freedom in Christ. Only the power of Christ can set us free and make us holy and wholly like Him. But we can only gain access to that power through repentance.
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Do you Twitter?

// March 20th, 2007 // View Comments // All, Personal, Technology, Web stuff

Twitter. A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: What are you doing? Answer on your phone, IM, or right here on the web!

Heard about this on a podcast…It basically let’s the world know what I am doing. Do I care? Do I want the world to know what I am doing 24/7? Well, not necessarily…but I can see how something like this can be attractive to teens.

Teenagers are always looking for attention, for their voice to be heard, to be noticed. While I myself may not be into Twitter much, I can only imagine the countless number of teens that would take advantage of such a thing. Plus, it’s kind of a great way to get deeper into the minds of teenagers.

I’m gonna give it a spin for a bit, see how I like it.