Thursday, February 26, 2009
Life
How can I put life into words? I am not much of a write, but sometimes life happens, and you don't know how to describe it, life just happens. Lately I have been just a blank canvass ready to add the paint, just blank and preparing for the artist to paint a masterpiece.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Living up to Expectations
Everyone has expectations as to how they want or see there life going. For me I have always thought that I would do great things. I guess everyone hopes to do great things, but I am not, at least I think so. Maybe I just need a boost of confidence, or something else. I still want to do great things, but I am starting to ask myself how can I do great things. Now that is the tough questions.
Each of us have our own level of expectations, and most of us fall short. However I do believe this, if my expectations are getting in the way of what God has in store for me I hope my expectations fail, because I believe that God has far better things then I can ever hope and dream of, and I hope I don't screw it up. I think big and have big ideas, but I want to be an instrument of God. And if that means my plans are thrown out the window then so be it.
Each of us have our own level of expectations, and most of us fall short. However I do believe this, if my expectations are getting in the way of what God has in store for me I hope my expectations fail, because I believe that God has far better things then I can ever hope and dream of, and I hope I don't screw it up. I think big and have big ideas, but I want to be an instrument of God. And if that means my plans are thrown out the window then so be it.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Snow
I enjoy the snow. It is one of the things that I really missed when I lived in California. Now yes I could go to the mountains and see it, but it isn't the same as when it falls from the sky and you can see it all around you. Now some may say that I am crazy, and I might be just a little crazy, but living in the warm weather in California, I really missed the four seasons. Yes that even includes winter.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
A Little bit about me
So this is what I have been up to the past few months.
Dec.
I surprised my mother and father in the middle of December in Greenville, IL. Meeting them at the Kendalls, and then I traveled with them across the Midwest as we visit family for Christmas.
Jan./Feb.
I have left California quit my job at walmart and Moved to Temperance, MI which is right next to Toledo, OH. I have been working part time, and looking for full time work, or free lance work.
I have been adjusting to a different life than what I have been living. It has been an interesting transition, but it has been good.
Dec.
I surprised my mother and father in the middle of December in Greenville, IL. Meeting them at the Kendalls, and then I traveled with them across the Midwest as we visit family for Christmas.
Jan./Feb.
I have left California quit my job at walmart and Moved to Temperance, MI which is right next to Toledo, OH. I have been working part time, and looking for full time work, or free lance work.
I have been adjusting to a different life than what I have been living. It has been an interesting transition, but it has been good.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Need for Community
Why can't a man be happy just being alone? Why do we always want to do or have something to keep us busy or entertain?
The answer is because we weren't made (or hardwired) to be alone. In the past few months and days I have been discovering more and more the need for people to be together. In a crisis people come together for help because we need each other. According to Genesis in the bible it is why God created Eve. (Genesis 2:18).
It is funny how in an age with technology that can reach across the globe, and the popularity of social networks like facebook or myspace, and yet we still don't know our neighbors or reach out to the people we see or pass by everyday. We love to be in our little groups, and even then are we being really real with those people or are we putting on an act.
I know for me, it isn't easy stepping out and branching out into a new community group, but maybe that is what I should be doing. We love to talk about the lasted new thing in fashion, music, sports, movies, and televisions, but we are scared to talk about the stuff that truly matters in life. Why are we as people so afraid? What do we have to fear? Yet I still run to my shell and hide, because it is easy to hide, but hard to be vulnerable to people.
What if people (if christians) could be come a people that shared who they are instead of trying to pretend to be perfect. What if we became honest and true to who we are. What if we were real, do you think we could change the world?
Maybe I am just a radical thinker, but maybe this world needs some radical thinking. But it can't be done if just one does it, but it can start from just one.
The answer is because we weren't made (or hardwired) to be alone. In the past few months and days I have been discovering more and more the need for people to be together. In a crisis people come together for help because we need each other. According to Genesis in the bible it is why God created Eve. (Genesis 2:18).
It is funny how in an age with technology that can reach across the globe, and the popularity of social networks like facebook or myspace, and yet we still don't know our neighbors or reach out to the people we see or pass by everyday. We love to be in our little groups, and even then are we being really real with those people or are we putting on an act.
I know for me, it isn't easy stepping out and branching out into a new community group, but maybe that is what I should be doing. We love to talk about the lasted new thing in fashion, music, sports, movies, and televisions, but we are scared to talk about the stuff that truly matters in life. Why are we as people so afraid? What do we have to fear? Yet I still run to my shell and hide, because it is easy to hide, but hard to be vulnerable to people.
What if people (if christians) could be come a people that shared who they are instead of trying to pretend to be perfect. What if we became honest and true to who we are. What if we were real, do you think we could change the world?
Maybe I am just a radical thinker, but maybe this world needs some radical thinking. But it can't be done if just one does it, but it can start from just one.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
If Only Life Was Like A Video Game
Growing up I enjoyed playing video games with my brother, then only thing on certain games if things weren't going well, or the if outcomes we would want to happen were not a reality then we would hit the restart button.
It seems these days with the economy and life many people are trying to find a restart button, to get there life back to the way it used to be. Only life is not a video game. and there are no restart buttons.
We love the idea of restarting and starting anew, just look at how science fiction loves the idea of being reborn, and coming back to life, but that isn't possible. I myself, have done a bit of a change, I can never restart, but I can change, and start a new, not restart, but a new path.
There is however one restart we can have on this earth, it is not a physical restart, but a spiritual one. It happens when we except Jesus Christ into our life. It is where the past sin is forgot and we can start a new, fresh and clean. If only life could be that easy.
As for me, I am enjoying the journey in my new transition and I am trusting the Lord to guide my path in life. I have no idea where it will take me, but I am excited to be on the adventure.
That's all for now.
Bmel
It seems these days with the economy and life many people are trying to find a restart button, to get there life back to the way it used to be. Only life is not a video game. and there are no restart buttons.
We love the idea of restarting and starting anew, just look at how science fiction loves the idea of being reborn, and coming back to life, but that isn't possible. I myself, have done a bit of a change, I can never restart, but I can change, and start a new, not restart, but a new path.
There is however one restart we can have on this earth, it is not a physical restart, but a spiritual one. It happens when we except Jesus Christ into our life. It is where the past sin is forgot and we can start a new, fresh and clean. If only life could be that easy.
As for me, I am enjoying the journey in my new transition and I am trusting the Lord to guide my path in life. I have no idea where it will take me, but I am excited to be on the adventure.
That's all for now.
Bmel
Friday, February 06, 2009
25 Things About Me
1. I recently moved from California back to Michigan. It was my second time moving across the country.
2. I like to ask a lot of questions. I like to sit and try to figure out the answers to life's questions, Which ends up with me asking more questions.
3. I am trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. I don't want just a job, I want a career, but I am still trying to find it.
4. I want to plant a church someday, or at least help start a ministry, or go on the mission field. I am just wait for my orders from God.
5. I like European Cultures (Irish, English, German, French, Etc.)
6. I would like to live overseas and travel. I would like to see the whole world, but I don't think it is possible but I can dream.
7. I am shy person, so I don't meet a lot of people, unless I work with them, go to church, or some other social activity.
8. I have a deep fear for the unknown, and I hate taking risk, but I am learning to take more calculated risk, but I could use some help/
9. I have a huge heart for people, and I want the world change for Christ.
10. I like to ice skate. I don't go nearly enough, but I enjoy it when I get the chance. My dream is to play a hockey game on the ice, I have never done it but have always wanted to.
11. I am not rich, and I don't think that I ever will be, but that is OK with me, I just want to do what the lord may have for me.
12. I love God. Jesus is my savior. I am not perfect, but I try to live my life the best way I know how.
13. I am learning more and more how life is best when spent with a community. I often spend to much time alone. I wish I could find the person that would want to spend the rest of her life on an adventure with me, but I haven't found that person. I may never find that person, and if I don't I will be glad for what the lord has given me. because through him life is good no matter what we may want.
14. I can really be a slob, but I am trying to improve in this area, my goal for this year is to dress for success, and have a better appearance, though I still need some help in some areas.
15. I like sports, in particular hockey and football. I have always want to go see a Red Wings Game in Detroit, it would be Amazing, and I also like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but who wouldn't want to go see a game with a pirate ship at the end of the field.
16. I have been to several countries outside of the US, they include...Portugal, Switzerland, France, Cambodia, Thailand, and Canada.
17. I like the color green, (I also like blue and purple), but my favorite color is green. I nice rich green.
18. I would like to live in a city in which I could ride the subway or walk to work, a car is nice, but not having the financial burden of a car is a lot nicer, I am thinking Chicago or New York.
19. I have studied film, and video in college, and was a pretty good editor. I know I will never be great, but I am good. At times I think it should be a career, at others not. There is a part of me that would rather teach video then ever make my own. I just enjoy the teaching, of it then the creation of it myself.
20. I was born in Portage, Wisconsin, and spent the first year of my life, up at Sky Lodge Christian Camp.
21. I have traveled to over 35 States, and have lived for a good length of time in Seven states.
22. I am good with wires and technical things. Just give me wires, duct tape and I am good to go. I have come to realized that not everyone has this ability and there are a very few that understand how to run a sound board and audio visual equipment well, and I am one of them. You could say it was a gift, but sometimes I get tired of being at the back of the room every Sunday morning.
23. I made the first two video yearbooks for spring arbor university.
24. I rode my bike almost everyday to middle school when I lived in McPherson, KS.
25. I played the Baritone Horn in middle school, and high school. I also was in Marching Band, and was the head of the loading crew. (Chief Roadie).
2. I like to ask a lot of questions. I like to sit and try to figure out the answers to life's questions, Which ends up with me asking more questions.
3. I am trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. I don't want just a job, I want a career, but I am still trying to find it.
4. I want to plant a church someday, or at least help start a ministry, or go on the mission field. I am just wait for my orders from God.
5. I like European Cultures (Irish, English, German, French, Etc.)
6. I would like to live overseas and travel. I would like to see the whole world, but I don't think it is possible but I can dream.
7. I am shy person, so I don't meet a lot of people, unless I work with them, go to church, or some other social activity.
8. I have a deep fear for the unknown, and I hate taking risk, but I am learning to take more calculated risk, but I could use some help/
9. I have a huge heart for people, and I want the world change for Christ.
10. I like to ice skate. I don't go nearly enough, but I enjoy it when I get the chance. My dream is to play a hockey game on the ice, I have never done it but have always wanted to.
11. I am not rich, and I don't think that I ever will be, but that is OK with me, I just want to do what the lord may have for me.
12. I love God. Jesus is my savior. I am not perfect, but I try to live my life the best way I know how.
13. I am learning more and more how life is best when spent with a community. I often spend to much time alone. I wish I could find the person that would want to spend the rest of her life on an adventure with me, but I haven't found that person. I may never find that person, and if I don't I will be glad for what the lord has given me. because through him life is good no matter what we may want.
14. I can really be a slob, but I am trying to improve in this area, my goal for this year is to dress for success, and have a better appearance, though I still need some help in some areas.
15. I like sports, in particular hockey and football. I have always want to go see a Red Wings Game in Detroit, it would be Amazing, and I also like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but who wouldn't want to go see a game with a pirate ship at the end of the field.
16. I have been to several countries outside of the US, they include...Portugal, Switzerland, France, Cambodia, Thailand, and Canada.
17. I like the color green, (I also like blue and purple), but my favorite color is green. I nice rich green.
18. I would like to live in a city in which I could ride the subway or walk to work, a car is nice, but not having the financial burden of a car is a lot nicer, I am thinking Chicago or New York.
19. I have studied film, and video in college, and was a pretty good editor. I know I will never be great, but I am good. At times I think it should be a career, at others not. There is a part of me that would rather teach video then ever make my own. I just enjoy the teaching, of it then the creation of it myself.
20. I was born in Portage, Wisconsin, and spent the first year of my life, up at Sky Lodge Christian Camp.
21. I have traveled to over 35 States, and have lived for a good length of time in Seven states.
22. I am good with wires and technical things. Just give me wires, duct tape and I am good to go. I have come to realized that not everyone has this ability and there are a very few that understand how to run a sound board and audio visual equipment well, and I am one of them. You could say it was a gift, but sometimes I get tired of being at the back of the room every Sunday morning.
23. I made the first two video yearbooks for spring arbor university.
24. I rode my bike almost everyday to middle school when I lived in McPherson, KS.
25. I played the Baritone Horn in middle school, and high school. I also was in Marching Band, and was the head of the loading crew. (Chief Roadie).
Friday, January 30, 2009
Traveling Across America
Well the past few days I have been traveling from California to Michigan. Over the past few weeks I have sensed that my time in California was coming to a close and that I need to move back to the Midwest. I am now starting a new journey with new challenges, and I am excited to see where they lead. I am excited to get reconnected with old friends, and meet new ones. I am sad to go out of California, but I know it is the right move in my life at this time. I thank the people who I leave for the time I had with them and for the love that they showed me. I thank you for your prayers and I would ask that you would continue to pray for me in the weeks ahead as I start a new adventure.
I had a safe week of traveling, and good weather as I drove across the US. As new and exciting things happen, I will keep the readers of this blog up to date, so feel free to read as I post in the next few weeks.
I had a safe week of traveling, and good weather as I drove across the US. As new and exciting things happen, I will keep the readers of this blog up to date, so feel free to read as I post in the next few weeks.
Monday, January 19, 2009
New Beginnings
With the inauguration of Obama this nation has a new beginning. In my life I am experience new beginnings. I am both excited and scared. With Obama as president there is a series of unknowns that are about to happen. It has been one of my fears of that of the unknown. Part of me is afraid of risk, but in life without risk there are not rewards, at least rewards with having involved risk. Why am I so disabled by my fears?
Obama does scare me a little bit, and I don't have a good reason why he should, I just don't know but there is something weird about him. Obama will be president and I would acknowledge him as my president. However in the trouble times, I am scared of what the government will do and how this will effect the future.
But yet I trust in God. It is God who will take care of me. I hope that I am changing for the better, and this next part of my life may be the most exciting yet.
Obama does scare me a little bit, and I don't have a good reason why he should, I just don't know but there is something weird about him. Obama will be president and I would acknowledge him as my president. However in the trouble times, I am scared of what the government will do and how this will effect the future.
But yet I trust in God. It is God who will take care of me. I hope that I am changing for the better, and this next part of my life may be the most exciting yet.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Home Church
Many people call their church home, but what makes their church home. What is a Home Church? Jesus said, “Were two or three are gather in his name he would be there.” Is that what the church is to be about. Can a church home change? If it is your home church now will it be a year from now? What makes a church home? Is it the people? Is it the place or area? Is it where your heart is at?
These are just some questions I have had lately. Feel free to comment if you have any thoughts or ideas.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Changes
Well it’s time again for another post. I am not really good at keeping it updated. But I will try to do it on a more weekly basis.
Well what is going on in my life is I have been living in California. It has been good living here, but I have been sensing for sometime that it is not the place for me. I am in the process of preparing to move back toward the Toledo, OH area. I have enjoyed my time in Los Angeles, and California. I will miss especially my friends at One Voice Church . (http://onevoicechurch.com) I am exciting in what god is going to do in my life, and the new chapter that is starting. I hope that you can pray for me through this transition and that God will show me his plan in his time.
That is where I am at, and I will try to share more details as they happen.
Brad M.
Well what is going on in my life is I have been living in California. It has been good living here, but I have been sensing for sometime that it is not the place for me. I am in the process of preparing to move back toward the Toledo, OH area. I have enjoyed my time in Los Angeles, and California. I will miss especially my friends at One Voice Church . (http://onevoicechurch.com) I am exciting in what god is going to do in my life, and the new chapter that is starting. I hope that you can pray for me through this transition and that God will show me his plan in his time.
That is where I am at, and I will try to share more details as they happen.
Brad M.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Changes in Life
It has been a long time since I wrote on this blog and it is really interesting to see how my life has changed since I first wrote on this blog. I was looking back and reading some of the things that I wrote and it really got to thinking about my past and the way things used to be.... I enjoy looking at the past and I am excited for the future....I think that I may begin to blog again, cause it helps me think through this journey that is called life.
In some ways as I look back I am better, in others I am not. I was reading one of the first post that I wrote, I was a freshman in college in my second semester, oh how have time change, but yet I enjoyed reading it because I looked back to how I have grown. Yet I am some how haunted that I have lost some spirit along the way and that makes me sad.
I have been thinking a lot about the future and dreams, but that is for another post.
Bye for now.
In some ways as I look back I am better, in others I am not. I was reading one of the first post that I wrote, I was a freshman in college in my second semester, oh how have time change, but yet I enjoyed reading it because I looked back to how I have grown. Yet I am some how haunted that I have lost some spirit along the way and that makes me sad.
I have been thinking a lot about the future and dreams, but that is for another post.
Bye for now.
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Hey, Hey, Hey
I just have a little time and I thought I would write. My life is good. Schoolwork is keeping me busy, so I do not have much time to write. I have also been doing summer job stuff. I have two options, one is to work food service at Cedar Point, the next is not for sure but I may be doing video editing and taping for a camp in Indiana. Therefore, that is what is up.
Classes are gooood, and life is well. I am so happy it is spring. I was just sick of winter. Well anyway. Just a few weeks left in the semester and the year. It has gone by so fast. Cool.
That's all for now, peace out.
Bmel
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Classes are gooood, and life is well. I am so happy it is spring. I was just sick of winter. Well anyway. Just a few weeks left in the semester and the year. It has gone by so fast. Cool.
That's all for now, peace out.
Bmel
P.S. Thank you for writing on my comment section, it is greatly appreciated, and others feel free to join. Put down your comment, suggestions, etc.
Sunday, March 21, 2004
Alright to write
Well, I'm writing in my blog. Lately, I haven't been motivated to write.
This week has gone well. It has been fun at times and others not.
Highlight of my day was a commercial my dad sent me. Thanks Dad.
It's available at www.sixflags.com and it's one of the silliest and coolest thing that I have seen.
This week has gone well. It has been fun at times and others not.
Highlight of my day was a commercial my dad sent me. Thanks Dad.
It's available at www.sixflags.com and it's one of the silliest and coolest thing that I have seen.
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Time For an update
Much hasn't happen in my life, but I've stayed busy at times. This past week has been a good week of fun and sleep. The Highlights include: Bill Hybels, Nascar 3D with some buddies, Driving my Car (the simple pleasures of life), Sleep, and hanging out with the fam., and Video work.
Upcoming events Youth Conference at the Arbor, School, homework, (argh!!) and more video work. Along with the fun weekly excitement that makes up spring arbor!
Well that's my life. Drop me a line by clicking on the word "comment" please. Oh and Bethany my break was great!
Upcoming events Youth Conference at the Arbor, School, homework, (argh!!) and more video work. Along with the fun weekly excitement that makes up spring arbor!
Well that's my life. Drop me a line by clicking on the word "comment" please. Oh and Bethany my break was great!
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Home Again
Just want to say that I am in Temperance and not school for this week. So Far my break has been good. Not doing to much, just some homework, games, and relaxing.
Monday, March 01, 2004
Quick update
Life has been good, I haven't had much of a chance to write though. My week has been busy. I have had fun with my friend Anthony (Boss) hanging out and doing homework. Spring Break starts Friday! The Oscars were tonight, the Lord of the Rings winning for everything they were nominated for. I have been good, tired though. Well everyone have a good night, talk to you soon.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Been Busy
Homework, school, Epic, yeah I've been busy, and tired. I just wanted to write a little something, to show I haven't forgot about all of you in Cyberland.
I haven't go a chance to see the Passion, but I hear it is good. I'm going to see it on Saturday. Yeah.
Well time for me to split, have a good night. Peace out
I haven't go a chance to see the Passion, but I hear it is good. I'm going to see it on Saturday. Yeah.
Well time for me to split, have a good night. Peace out
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Goodtime weekends
Weekends are good times.
I went home on Friday and got back Saturday night. Casey it was fun hanging out. Mom and Dad- thank you for letting me come home and get away for a while, Dad have fun on your trip starting March 1. Mom have fun at work and the church.
Saturday night I hung out and watch part of season 1 of 24. Good stuff!
Today, just some reading, and Church. And SLEEPING.
Tomorrow will be busy, stuff to do . Have a good night everyone.
I went home on Friday and got back Saturday night. Casey it was fun hanging out. Mom and Dad- thank you for letting me come home and get away for a while, Dad have fun on your trip starting March 1. Mom have fun at work and the church.
Saturday night I hung out and watch part of season 1 of 24. Good stuff!
Today, just some reading, and Church. And SLEEPING.
Tomorrow will be busy, stuff to do . Have a good night everyone.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
WOW!!!!
This is going to be a really long blog so bear with me.
I want to start out with yesterday as I didn't get to blog. The highlights, I finished production on our Epic field piece, and I went to one of the best basketball games I have ever seen. The basketball game was fun, a back and forth struggle the entire ball game, which came down to the very last shot for the win. The fieldhouse just went crazy!!!! It was so much fun. Our Epic field piece is action adventure movie about a superhero named wonderboy. (More coming soon)
Today was totally packed. I woke up at 5:50 AM then went to work at 6. I worked till 7:45 then had breakfast and went to speech class at 8:10 for an hour followed by a 9:20 writing class. I got out of class at 10:20 then went to my room for a few minutes then went to World Literature at 10:55 till 12:20 (really boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Then I had lunch for 25 minutes, Then I had my Introduction to Leadership at 12:45 to 1:40 today. It was a good class Ron K. talked about the DISC model of your personality. Following this I was back to my dorm room till 2:10 when I got to experience a stage combat workshop for three hours!!!! It was tons of fun. (scroll down for I will talk about it later) We return to school at about 5:45 then I had Epic from 6ish to 10 because it was a shooting night. whew... I'm tired even think about my day, well tomorrow I can sleep.
STAGE COMBAT Workshop- This was one of the coolest things I got to experience. There were 20 drama and video students who were a part of the workshop. It was taught by a guy by the name of Tony Wolf who is the president of the Society of Stage Combat in New Zealand and he did pre-production combat work for Lord of the Rings. During the workshop we learned exercises to get your body ready for safe fighting. It was a wonderful experience from not being able to make a scene look good, but be able to learn principles when needing to do a fight scene. (more coming in the near future, maybe?)
Have a wonderful day, and an awesome night!
I want to start out with yesterday as I didn't get to blog. The highlights, I finished production on our Epic field piece, and I went to one of the best basketball games I have ever seen. The basketball game was fun, a back and forth struggle the entire ball game, which came down to the very last shot for the win. The fieldhouse just went crazy!!!! It was so much fun. Our Epic field piece is action adventure movie about a superhero named wonderboy. (More coming soon)
Today was totally packed. I woke up at 5:50 AM then went to work at 6. I worked till 7:45 then had breakfast and went to speech class at 8:10 for an hour followed by a 9:20 writing class. I got out of class at 10:20 then went to my room for a few minutes then went to World Literature at 10:55 till 12:20 (really boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Then I had lunch for 25 minutes, Then I had my Introduction to Leadership at 12:45 to 1:40 today. It was a good class Ron K. talked about the DISC model of your personality. Following this I was back to my dorm room till 2:10 when I got to experience a stage combat workshop for three hours!!!! It was tons of fun. (scroll down for I will talk about it later) We return to school at about 5:45 then I had Epic from 6ish to 10 because it was a shooting night. whew... I'm tired even think about my day, well tomorrow I can sleep.
STAGE COMBAT Workshop- This was one of the coolest things I got to experience. There were 20 drama and video students who were a part of the workshop. It was taught by a guy by the name of Tony Wolf who is the president of the Society of Stage Combat in New Zealand and he did pre-production combat work for Lord of the Rings. During the workshop we learned exercises to get your body ready for safe fighting. It was a wonderful experience from not being able to make a scene look good, but be able to learn principles when needing to do a fight scene. (more coming in the near future, maybe?)
Have a wonderful day, and an awesome night!
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