Thursday, January 18, 2007

Nothing

So did you know that you can do nothing.
yeah, it sounds pretty pessimistic
I know, and I'm not normally that way
but- its true
it is so true that it is found in the Bible!

So, taking scripture out of context isn't right, so here it is:

I am the vine
You are the branches
He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit
for without me
you can do nothing.


If anyone does not abide in Me
he is cast out as a branch and is withered
and they gather them and throw them into the fire
and they are burned


If you abide in Me
and My words abide in you
you ask what you desire
and it shall be done for you.

By this my Father is glorifies
that you bear fruit
So you will be My disciples.

John 15:5-9

So yeah, in case you were planning on doing something today
don't do it

Just abide in Him
then you will bear good fruit

everything else will just fail

Monday, January 01, 2007

URBANA

Wow, I am now back in my townhouse preparing to start student teaching... but the impact that Urbana 2006 had on my life is something I cannot explain. It was amazing! I have never seen the body of Christ so unified and beautiful as ever. I must go and prepare for the week now, but I will post more as I realize what exactly I learned from this past amazing week.

What is Urbana?
Over 20,000 students form over 140 countries
together
seeking God and seraching for what He wants for their future
diversity
love
talent
like never seen before

i wish everyone could have experienced it...

worship in more then 7 languages... wow... it was awesome