ellipsis…

I used to think believing in God was a one way street. Either you believed and lived the christian life, or you didn’t. I never took any time to find out anything more behind the scenes than this, I just accepted this as it was. But lately I have had a couple of conversations with people that has opened my eyes. I often wonder what God is thinking up there about his children. Is he full of joy, is he disappointed, are we representing him in a way that He had hoped for? These conversations have shown me that some people don’t believe in Christianity but i still think believe in God. For one of the people, because of the family situation he/she was placed in and the way they treated God and church, Christianity has bitter feelings for him/her. This person said that they love to go to church back home and fully believe in Jesus, but that he/she has lived a life not connected with the church in any way because of the negative feelings that come with it. It makes me wonder… what about the person who doesn’t believe in Christianity and will never give way to the lifestyle it demands, but still fully believes in and longs for a relationship with a living God?

- originally posted by steve-o

To the gentlemen who participated in the Thurs AM DVD’s and discussions:

I ran into Joel N. this evening and was pleasantly reminded of our times together seeking…Seeking what? I believe that question would have different answers for each individual who was there. For myself, there is unfinished business. Last semester, for those in school, was a step but only a step. i believe there is more to this journey and i am calling those who are insterested in travelling farther in this journey to take the next step.

To be honest, i am uncertain what direction the road is heading; it is a journey into the unknown. That does not matter though, it only stirs my heart, mind and soul to the possiblities of God moving and transformation occuring.

I am prepared to start seeking and listening to God through prayer and would like to invite those interested in doing the same. I am open to finding a day, place and time that is accomodating so please respond with your comments.

Thanks and God bless,

Aaron

The new year has arrived, 2005. I just want to take this chance to wish all of you a Happy New Year, and a late Merry Christmas. With every year passing I always excited to discover what God has for me this coming year; the relationships to be make, the career choices, the trials and hurdles that need to be tackled. I look back on 2004 and see God’s faithful hand, providing a design job, photography opportunities, maintaining great friendships, making new friendships and discovering that my thoughts on Christianity and God aren’t so far out to lunch. Thank-you to all the people who have posted their thoughts and ideas on my site. I quite enjoy reading the great conversations that have come up.

Blessing to all of you in the new year!