Run Away, I'll Attack
Sorry it's been a few days since I've updated. I actually had a post written out either last night or the night before but it was short and totally pointless and I didn't like it so I didn't post it. I (obviously) normally blog late at night, and my late nights have been taken up with reading my Bible lately. God has really put a thirst in my soul for more of Him recently, and it's been awesome. I've been reading my Bible, and when I finish I just want to do it more. But then I fall asleep, so I stop for the day. I read ten chapters of Acts today while at work. After you're done reading this post, you should check out www.biblegateway.com, it's a great site. Another area where it's really affected me that I didn't expect is my music. I've been able to listen to my iPod while in training at work, and it's funny because when I put all of my songs on shuffle, there are very few non-Christian songs that I'm actually able to make it all the way to the end to. I've been listening to a lot of Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Skillet, and Jeremy Camp, and I've been adding more to my collection. I added some Newsboys today, for instance.
I don't know if it's just because I'm still on some sort of spiritual high from camp or what, but whatever it is, my prayers and efforts to keep the excitement that I got at camp have definitely worked. God has definitely answered my prayers on that so far and helped me along. I went to church last night by myself (Tiffany's pretty sick. Horribly sore throat and allergy issues and stuff), and that was cool. I talked to Marty (the Youth Pastor) about Tiffany and I being more involved with the youth group again. I'm not sure if I've blogged about this before and am too tired and lazy to look, so I'll just explain shortly. About 14-15 months ago, we were approached with the opportunity to be "Youth Sponsors," basically assigned chaperones and helpers and stuff with Youth, and we agreed to do it. However, it was about that time that Tiffany went to camp last year and had some issues with some things, and we disappeared from the church for about five or six months. So we didn't really get much into it.
Well, Marty's awesome (I talked about how he told us that God basically told him to volunteer us for the camp 'job') and when I mentioned helping out to him, he didn't even hesitate and was like "Absolutely, that'd be awesome. That's still open, offer's still there, so yes, absolutely." Marty's wife Cherie also said it was awesome, so we're in business. Anyways, had a great time at church. I sat in with the Youth service, and Marty had two short but great lessons. Afterwards I stuck around and talked with some of the Youth and Marty and Chris and Jonna (who are getting Married in August, Chris is the Assistant Youth Pastor, they're all good people). We went to Smoke Shack BBQ for dinner and that's when I talked more with Marty and Cherie about being youth sponsors. I also heard that we got RAVE reviews from the kids at camp. They said that the activities were great both weeks at camp, but they really liked how we bonded with the kids (they being the kids and the rest of the staff) better than the first couple. I'm glad the kids enjoyed it because that's what really matters.
Anywho, only one more day of the work week, so that shouldn't be too horrible. It's training, no phones, so that's always a plus. [By the way, right at this second my dog is sitting by the door staring at me, just waiting in agony for me to take him outside.] Nathan got hired today at work and filled out his paperwork, so that's pretty cool. He has also asked me to be the Best Man at his wedding. This is a cool thing, however I did hesitate a little because Ashley doesn't really know/like me, so I'm not sure if I'm the best pick for that. I'm going to talk with him about it a little bit more.
Okay kiddos, that'll be all for me tonight. Thanks for reading, I'm sure I will see you all later. COMMENT!
*My name is Ryan J. Schwimmer, and I approve this PHENOMENAL blog.* (Sorry, watching TNA and A.J. Styles is all over the place. Boo, now he's in the Ankle Lock. Lame. Bye!)
I don't know if it's just because I'm still on some sort of spiritual high from camp or what, but whatever it is, my prayers and efforts to keep the excitement that I got at camp have definitely worked. God has definitely answered my prayers on that so far and helped me along. I went to church last night by myself (Tiffany's pretty sick. Horribly sore throat and allergy issues and stuff), and that was cool. I talked to Marty (the Youth Pastor) about Tiffany and I being more involved with the youth group again. I'm not sure if I've blogged about this before and am too tired and lazy to look, so I'll just explain shortly. About 14-15 months ago, we were approached with the opportunity to be "Youth Sponsors," basically assigned chaperones and helpers and stuff with Youth, and we agreed to do it. However, it was about that time that Tiffany went to camp last year and had some issues with some things, and we disappeared from the church for about five or six months. So we didn't really get much into it.
Well, Marty's awesome (I talked about how he told us that God basically told him to volunteer us for the camp 'job') and when I mentioned helping out to him, he didn't even hesitate and was like "Absolutely, that'd be awesome. That's still open, offer's still there, so yes, absolutely." Marty's wife Cherie also said it was awesome, so we're in business. Anyways, had a great time at church. I sat in with the Youth service, and Marty had two short but great lessons. Afterwards I stuck around and talked with some of the Youth and Marty and Chris and Jonna (who are getting Married in August, Chris is the Assistant Youth Pastor, they're all good people). We went to Smoke Shack BBQ for dinner and that's when I talked more with Marty and Cherie about being youth sponsors. I also heard that we got RAVE reviews from the kids at camp. They said that the activities were great both weeks at camp, but they really liked how we bonded with the kids (they being the kids and the rest of the staff) better than the first couple. I'm glad the kids enjoyed it because that's what really matters.
Anywho, only one more day of the work week, so that shouldn't be too horrible. It's training, no phones, so that's always a plus. [By the way, right at this second my dog is sitting by the door staring at me, just waiting in agony for me to take him outside.] Nathan got hired today at work and filled out his paperwork, so that's pretty cool. He has also asked me to be the Best Man at his wedding. This is a cool thing, however I did hesitate a little because Ashley doesn't really know/like me, so I'm not sure if I'm the best pick for that. I'm going to talk with him about it a little bit more.
Okay kiddos, that'll be all for me tonight. Thanks for reading, I'm sure I will see you all later. COMMENT!
*My name is Ryan J. Schwimmer, and I approve this PHENOMENAL blog.* (Sorry, watching TNA and A.J. Styles is all over the place. Boo, now he's in the Ankle Lock. Lame. Bye!)
Keep reading the woorrdd dood. I'll pound you if you don't.
The music is hard to adjust. Most christian music I find really cheesy (obviously see blog) and it more or less seems like it makes God out to be some kind of cute little puppy dog. Skillet is good though I think, Three Days Grace is good, I do like switchfoot. D. Crowder gets more like praise and worship. There's some good stuff, and I would say honestly if you think something like Nirvana is going to hurt your spiritual life then don't listen to it. Much like I would say that with movies.
Whatever works ya know?
These are just my opinions, so take them with a grain of salt. You know what you think will help you in the long run.
take care