Day 2 in Blogathon

It is late, and this post will be quick. I have been reading a passage in Ephesians over and over, because i love how it defines those who know Christ...

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us [2] for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known [3] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

It reminds me i have been chosen for a purpose - to be holy before him.

It reminds me i am a son of Christ, which reminds me of another verse that says he calls us friend.

It reminds me i have a purpose wrapped up in his will, that will lead to his praise and honor.

It reminds me he has forgiven my trespasses to the measure of the grace he holds.

It reminds me he has a plan set forth in Christ to unite all things in him.


On a lighter note; I want to share with the world that i have a new favorite TV show. It is called "Arrested Developement". Sean Kirkland got me into it, and me and Misty's favorite parts are the family's different chicken dances (movie 1), the characters Buster and Gob (2 and 3). Misty is calling...Peace to y'all - P.S. - third movie is a little risky--but kinda funny.

Blogathon - 30 days strong

Me and Matt A were talking about Annie Downs, and how she posts a blog every day...and who is to keep me from doing this? I can do anything i put my mind too, right? Heck ya! I have been told my blogs are deep...perhaps too deep, so i am going to stay a little closer to the surface; keep my feet on the ground if you will.

I went to youth camp 2008. It was a great experience. My cabin was the 8th grade guys, and they were cool. God allowed me to be used in some cool ways. I realized that the main thing God needs from me has nothing to do with knowledge or relational skills; but simply the willingness to obey. I kept reading this (http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Ephesians+3%3A14-19) verse , that talks about being rooted and grounded in love, having the strength to comprehend Christ's Love. It is very true that you must be rooted, and must have strength to understand Christ's Love. In this world, it is so easy to lose site of his love for us, and his purpose for our lives. I continue to pray the same prayer Paul praid for the Ephesians for the 8th Grade guys.

On arriving back to the real world, i came down with about the worst cold i have had in years. I am not a super evangelical guy who sees God or Satan in everything, but i do see that it would be easy to get my mind off of the things God had spoken to me...I was so excited for several things God spoke to me about; and after "surviving" the last 3 days at work...I can hardly remember the passion I had for them.

Misty just read what i wrote, and called me a "Debbie-Downer - Bwa, Bwa, Bwaaaa...". So on a lighter note. I spent the weekend with some of my best friends in Destin. It was such a cool time, because i realized how crazy awesome my friends are. I believe friendships are the most valuable things we can gain out of this crazy life...I love you guys.

Check some pictures out...

Emily and Dusty's Wedding

Last Weekend Emily and Dusty tied the knot. It was such a fun weekend, and so neat to be a part of this exciting time in their lives. I played guitar, while Nicole Waters (Our Sister in law) sung during the ceremony; it was an excellent debut for a promising future in the music industry. For those of you who wish to book us for gigs in the future, visit our MySpace site at...just kidding.

Misty was a bridesmaid. Her and Emily have been friends since high school. Misty really treasures her friendship with Emily, and that whole group of friends. It is truly a fun group of people (as you can see from the pictures). Dance was the theme of the night. Emily and Dusty danced the "Thriller" for the first dance...it was awesome. The big girl dance group also performed their second dance...check it out



We are lucky to have friends like these, and families like these. I cannot help but feel blessed that God has given us these gifts to enjoy!

The next wedding is in august, so we might have to find something else to blog about.

P.S. - in case you didn't notice, Kelly D's blog has become Kelly and Misty's. I welcome the change.

Kelly D