When? July 12th 2008
9am to 2pm
$5 Bucks
50 NW 15th St. Suite 101
The Car Wash
The Heart Of A Lion
Before David killed Goliath he attended sheep. He fought his own private battles on his own time when no one was there to see. When he went to send food to his brothers he was not looked at as a man of battle or war. He looked like a little boy. David was angry with Goliath when he heard he was defying the army of the Lord. We all know the rest of the story but within all of us there is David, a young person of courage that can take down a giant. We have giants that we need to take down in our lives. They could be anything that is trying to hinder or hold back the destiny we need to reach as people of faith and just people in general. God called us to do everything with excellence, that includes work, school, whatever the case is we must work hard at everything we do. The small ounce of fear sometimes can blind our faith. David knew who was on his side, but don’t we? Lets pick up our stones and knock our giants down. I can imagine how much fear david had when he fought Goliath, but he also had boldness and anger towards this monster who was just there to oppress the army and people of Israel. He took him down, just as David did I know we can to.
I wrote this a while ago but it kind of puts a picture of maybe what David felt before he faced his Giant.
I’m full of anger
They all look at me and doubt my courage
The heart of a lion
Ill overcome his sword
One stone
One shot
Ill take the kings head
I’m so full of anger
A few more seconds until I let this stone fly
He stands tall and everyone can see
“Oh little me, The Ground Beneath
Shakes my knees”
And the sweat pours down my face
Age is but a number the determining factor I hold deep inside.
I can’t die now
Its time to let the king have his day
Its time to act out my rage
So They’re Off
It’s really a huge relief for me, I finally got my braces off!! I have had them for almost 3 years and for those who have had braces know what I am talking about. My teeth feel slimy and slick, and its all ok with me!! Smiles from here on out!
The Cure
Well yesterday’s service was pretty awesome! It was so cool to see a packed house! We finally had our own band playing together for worship! We had Ritz playing bass! Jesse my friend from Chicago play guitar, Mike sang from the drums and I lead with the electric! We hit some bad notes!!! But I loved it! When I see music forming it inspires me, I think once we light the fire it will spread. Kudos to you guys!! It is only the beginning. Before our youth service started I was able to run lights and sound for the first service, the mood was so peaceful in the first service, the vibe is so chill. I think its awesome!!! Overall I saw new faces both in the youth service and the regular service! I also got a new tat! Pictures coming soon! PEACE
Alex The Beat Machine
Passion To Save The World
Are we far from the person we used to be? Look back a year ago.
· Have you made similar mistakes?
· Have you gone through things more than once?
o How do we face the challenge we have already gone through
o That is that makes you the bigger person.
Look I’m sick of where I am today!
· I’m not where I should be
· Are you?
I mean we sit here and talk about the Cure and how we are the cure, but faith without action is meaning less
· God is a god of action
· If he says he is going to do something he does it.
Look we don’t deserve grace, mercy or love from him.
· We aren’t returning the favor.
But what do you want out of life?
· Satisfied with where you are?
· Then what happens if we get what we want?
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking on my way to Chicago, A lot of writing, and I asked myself if I get everything I ever wanted in life then what? If I am not impacting someone else, if I am not out there trying to make a difference in the community the way Jesus did, then I might as well be dead. Yea I know that is a harsh thing to say but I am tired and I will no longer let myself believe that I deserve another day of life. I live by grace and mercy alone, but life without Christ is not worth living, yes, we hear that a lot but what do we want out of this life? Money? Fame? Recognition? Or do you really want to change this world? Look at the picture of earth from space. look at wher you are in the globe, look at how small we really are. When I look at my present sufferings they are so small compared to how big this world is. I’m tired of letting my problems consume me, they’re small when we look at the big picture. If I could make certain part of the earth greener I would, I want that! That is a crazy goal that I want to accomplish in my lifetime! There is no one that can say I can’t make that big of a difference, but it starts inside me. I am not here to take up more space. I am here to leave my footprints. I am here to Save the world.
“as long as it is day I must do the work of him who sent me, night is coming where no one can work. As long as I am in this world, I will be the light of the world.” John 9:4
Faith Without Action Is Dead To Me.
Read: Matthew 6. and Matthew 28:16
Quit Wasting Time
This Sunday we go into our 4th Youth Service, and i am totally stoked. “Quit wasting Time” was something God put in my heart to speak about. I went through a moment in my life where I had a decision to make. Stay back and feel sorry for myself or run to my destiny! A lot of teens get stuck in those moments of true decision making. Whether it be choices with school, homework, relationships, or parents they affect us in the long run. Who do we want to become? where do we want to go? How will you get there? The Big question is, what are you doing right now? If you don’t have an answer to that, then maybe you should “quit wasting time!!” And find out where exactly God wants you to go. We all have a choice. JOIN US MAY 18, 2008!! Spread The WORD!!!
My Chicago
Well it started on Wednesday morning when I woke up. I went online to print out my itinerary for my flight that was to leave @ 9pm. Low and behold the ticket said 6:05am! My heart sang to my stomach. It was already 8am i hadn’t packed yet, my brain starts to race 100 miles an hour! I kind of panic a bit, to the point to where I call my brother Jesse and let him know “dude I am not going to Chicago!” I call the airline and they give me the whole deal with paying for an upgrade and it just makes things a bit harder for me. I bought this one way ticket months back and it was only 80 dollars with tax! So hear I am totally excited about going home to Chicago and ready to head to our new offices and spend sometime there before I leave and forced to rush home and pack. I also needed to get a ride to the airport to try and get on a flight ASAP!!. So I was able to get in contact with Terry and she was able to take me Thank God. We head in the beeeeemmmmer!!! haha and I get to the airport, rush to the ticket counter and let them know my situation. The woman I speak with gave me such a hard time about trying to go stand by on a flight. She insists I pay $380 upgrade fee. My heart sinks again! I say to myself I guess I am not meant to go home this time around. The manager arrives after about 30 minutes of going back and forth with this woman. He tells me you’re on the 1:30pm flight enjoy your day. A sigh of relief hits me, I go through security so happy my heart rate goes back to its normal rate. So I go to my gate to ask for my boarding pass. Then another woman starts to get my ticket info then she stops looks up at me and says well the total is going to be $380. I was like wait a minute your manager said its ok to put me stand by on this flight without paying. She makes me wait till 1:25 before giving me my boarding pass. I mean I almost missed my flight waiting at the gate! I said to myself what is up with these women?!! I mean they break hearts and now they want to break pockets too!! Well That was the end of the drama there! There’s one woman who didn’t give me a hard time that day and that was my momma! When I walked in my house after my 3 hour flight gives me a huge hug and starts to cry. Well thats my mom for you. So we sit and chat a bit as I eat some really good homemade food! My dad was outside in my yard still building “The Fort,” I swear my dad has been building a time machine back there and he is keeping it a secret. So I go out and he gives me a huge hug and just welcomes me! My dad is pretty awesome. So we sit in the yard and catch up a bit and he is getting some veneers which is pretty cool! haha My dad is going to have the ultimate Colgate smile! haha. My nephews and Nieces get home and we sit in front of my house and chat up and play catch. These kids are so close to me. Baseball is the talk right now with my nephews. So it was good catch up. That night we hangout with the family! Guess what we eat? Home Run Inn Pizza!! Oh My Goodness!!! Miami has no clue what good Pizza is. I mean it was amazing!!! CHICAGO HAS THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD!!! BETTER THAN NEW YORK!!! BETTER THAN ANYTHING OUT THERE!!! This was my first day spending time time with the family. Day 2 will be up tomorrow. PEACE
Circa 28
Well last night The Saturn Project had a show at Circa 28! This venue was pretty awesome! The neighborhood was not as bad as the other one we played at. I think so far this has been the coolest venue we have played at in Miami! We are looking forward to play some more. I think there was something in the air when we played. Its like this awesome energy between the guys in the band. We had some drum difficulties early on but nothing we couldn’t get over. As we went on the set just got better and better. We had a new bass player fill in and he did an awesome job! it was such a good vibe! it really was a fun night! It was ELECTRIC!!! Until next time don’t forget to visit us on our myspace! PIctures and Videos of last night are coming soon!
Pelican, Circa Survive, Thrice
So last night I took a nice drive over to Ft. Lauderdale to the Revolution to see one of my favorite bands called Circa Survive. It has been about 3 years since i have seen them perform! I had an amazing time I did get to hang and talk a bit with the bands which was really cool, but overall Circa Survive was the band of the night! The other 2 bands were cool, and it was the first time I saw Thrice and there set was pretty awesome! There sound was great and there stage presence was pretty awesome too. I think I needed to go to this show last night things like this totally inspire me, it was definitely a good experience! Well until the next show which is tonight with The Saturn Project! haha We play tonight at 11pm @ Circa 28! This is going to be a good day! When you guys have a chance check TSP out along with Circa Survive!
www.myspace.com/thesaturnproject
www.myspace.com/circasurvive
Darkest Of Nights
You know Job described his pain and suffering as a “Dark Night” and I think I can relate to a certain extent. I think my current situation does not compare to his, but would I curse God in my time of pain and silence? or will I embrace it all with arms open and a smile? That’s something I am learning to do, there are things I am learning about myself that I never thought I would ever see. So many things I need to work on as an individual that have totally shocked me. Its like looking in the mirror and saying ” wait… That is me? I would never be like that, or I would never do that!” It is so weird and difficult to come to grips with your faults and the things you thought you would never allow or the person you thought you’d never be, that guy is facing me in the mirror. This has allowed me to see things differently than before, and I think it is a beautiful thing. Silence is golden right now, tons of unanswered prayers, so many requests, but what am I doing in the midst of all this? “As long as it is day I must do the work of him who sent me.” That hits home to me every time I see it on my arm. It is a reminder that God is working even when he is silent, he is still involved in my life and has allowed this for a reason! This dark night will soon come to an end, and I know that when I look back at all this It will all make sense to me.
