This is the only book that we have read that I've fully enjoyed. It kept me engaged the whole time, and allowed me to think outside of the box, especially aboutChristains "selling" their products and such. But the idea of community feels repetitive in every book that I get tired of hearing it. Yes, we need community, but talking and bringing it up all the time isn't going to push it any farther. Idk.
So, kind of reaking out a bit yesterday because of the paper and trying to finish the powerpoint, but having the project due at 5pm is pretty good. Gives me a bit of hope for now. I'm really unsure of how my porject would look now with the presentation because I don't want to feel repitive, since other people are coving the same issue as I am.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Blue Like Jazz
As I am reading deeper into this book, it makes me wonder about how I am as a follower of faith, or lack of following. For a while, I have been doubting the existence of a God and somewhat of Jesus. yes, he lived, but did all of those things happen? Then I see all these so called "Christians" roaming around, announcing their faith and then acting like hypocrites- drinking, swearing, doing ungodly acts at ungodly hours. How is this faith?
However, I then got into the section where Miller and his few friends built a Confession Booth at Reed, and apologized. I loved it. It was something unheard of, and it was something that porclaimed who they are. And the main fact was, they came out with their faith in a sea of Christain haters (kind of). Then the book went into Andrew's story. He said that, "dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing." And it is so very true. Living for something cause much more pain. So, who is ready to live out their faith? I hope to one day.
However, I then got into the section where Miller and his few friends built a Confession Booth at Reed, and apologized. I loved it. It was something unheard of, and it was something that porclaimed who they are. And the main fact was, they came out with their faith in a sea of Christain haters (kind of). Then the book went into Andrew's story. He said that, "dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing." And it is so very true. Living for something cause much more pain. So, who is ready to live out their faith? I hope to one day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
project update
i wanted to make my project of awareness about homelessness a film, but since i have no idea what/how to do it, it might just be a powerpoint presentation. not sure yet.
today i went to the official room in the inn campus downtown to talk to a volunteer coordinator at the campus. i got a tour and much information about the program. what she said about them building a new space really struck me. it reminded me of how Neumark was raising fund to build a new church, well...room in the inn is going throught he exact same thing. they have been planning this project for years now, and they have finally gotten it passed, and will be breaking ground next month. the money is not fully raise, but they have gotten 3/4 of it done. the new facility will be able to house many more people and provide better care.
today i went to the official room in the inn campus downtown to talk to a volunteer coordinator at the campus. i got a tour and much information about the program. what she said about them building a new space really struck me. it reminded me of how Neumark was raising fund to build a new church, well...room in the inn is going throught he exact same thing. they have been planning this project for years now, and they have finally gotten it passed, and will be breaking ground next month. the money is not fully raise, but they have gotten 3/4 of it done. the new facility will be able to house many more people and provide better care.
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