Humility

The last couple weeks or months for that matter have been some of the hardest of my life. I have faced things that I have never had to face before. I am learning the true meaning of humility. I have learned that no one is ever invisible to the traps of the devil and the biggest mistake you will ever make is thinking that exact thing. God is so unbelievable to me in the way he speaks in different situations of my life. Going through everything that I am I still have a joy that surpasses all understanding. There is something so fulfilling about helping people that are less privileged than yourself. I know that it's a time to take my eyes off me and put them on the least of us.

The next few months are probably not going to get any easier but I know they will get better. If you would just pray with me that I keep an attitude of humility and resist pride.

How to...

1. How to grow a Children's ministry numerically just using Sunday morning services and not special events
2. How to save money when I don't have any extra
3. How to save up and buy a dual sport in the spring
4. How to become the best leader I can w/out reading boring books and going to college
5. How to get abs w/out starving and working out ridiculously hard
6. How to finish all the projects on my house

Just a few how to I have running through my mind. If you have any wisdom on any of these let me know.

Junky Ped Club..

So I am not a member of the junky car club cause I drive a pretty sweet car.. Although I have recently joined the junky ped club. I recently purchased a 1982 Suzuki moped and its SWEET!! It only goes about 25 (30 down a hill) but I love it. It feels so good to drive the streets with the breeze blowing in my hair (jk I have none). It's also a got a feature that you can't just get from buying a new one. If you catch enough air the seat catches fire. It kinda reminds me of the old NBA game on nintendo when you become "on fire"

Fatty Pud!!

So I did pretty well this week. I lost about 4 pounds and I'm starting to see some definition. Eating late at night is my only problem.

Update...

So I decided to take some time off of blogging because I refused to randomly make stuff up to write about to keep people Interested.
What have I been doing?

Leading Children's Workers
Leading a Small Group
Gigging
Leading Worship
Fathering My Baby Girl
Husbaning?? my wife.
Trying to find money to buy a new camera to take pictures of this life that fly's by way too fast.
Playing a little softball and foos

SICK DAY....

So today I had a sick day. 1st one in a heck of a long time. I am a little frustrated that I went the whole winter with everyone and their brother sick around me and I don't catch a thing, then when the nice weather hits I catch something from who knows where. It's alright though God is faithful and I'm already feeling a ton better. I think I prolonged my healing by not slowing down my daily activity. Today I finally just sat around and did nothing and I'm feeling about 75 percent better.

Some personal remodeling...

So I have been struggling with some stuff lately. I have kinda felt like a failure in a lot of aspects of life. I know that it is just the devil fighting me but I am definitely more to blame. I have this stupid habit of when life gets too complicated or too busy I kind of shut down. I have decided that I am not going to let this set back get me down or slow me down but I am going to push through or "plow" as my dad would put it. I am going to take a step back and spend a lot more time with my savior. I think I am going to go through the book of Psalms simply because it's an easy read and David is amazing. Im kinda tired of getting myself into these predicaments, maybe I should stop huh?

1st Video Blog...Im Back

Crazy Life..

So life is a little crazy right now. I feel like I have so many things going on I literally catch myself doing not enough in almost every department. My job is obviously super important to me being that it's Kids Rock. Kids Rock is what I'm paid for and I love it to death but there is just so much more that is on my mind everyday and I don't feel like any of it can be replaced. I am constantly working on Kids Rock but I am also a musician, a big part of KYC (Kingdom Youth Church) a Husband, a father, an athlete, someone who loves to work out. I feel I am doing a pretty good job at managing almost all of these but there are a few that are suffering. For instance, working out has been extremely week and must pick up the pace. Music is one of my biggest passions if not the biggest. I practice a couple times a week and play live three times a week. I play a lot but it never feels like enough. I really need to put in some serious down to business practice time on the old bass. I have a dream of someday coming out with a bass solo cd that people can listen to and enjoy whether they are a musician or not. "hard to find these days".

So anyway here is all the mumbo jumbo I am constantly juggling in my mind and I am getting better at prioritizing. I need to replace myself in a few areas and I'll be good to go.

Life Update...

I am officially not playing softball on the traveling team this year. I believe I just made a wise decision due to way too many hobbies and an accidental child "jk".

I'm Stuck..

So I am in a situation in my life where I really don't know what to do. This summer is approaching extremely fast and I have some decisions that need to be made. As of right now I am committed to way to much and something has to give. I am supposed to play on two softball teams Monday and Tuesday nights, plus weekend tournaments. I am supposed to play a show every weekend with my band. I play foosball thursday nights plus some out of town tournaments. Plus I put in about 50 hours a week in ministry. "Something has got to go". The only problem I am having with letting something go is that I am going to extremely disappoint someone no matter what my decision. I am leaning towards softball but I don't know.

Crazy Sunday

So I have had one crazy weekend. It went something like this. Friday
night gig with "tri" till. 1am. Saturday morning operation renovation
till 430 then off to a wedding till 9 then ghost hunting till 430am
then church at 9am. Holy cow I'm tired and craving a bluray. Disturbia
Bly-ray here I come!

Josiah

Sinner....

Ok so I have taken a lot of heat for this speech this weekend. Obviously I agree it was completely inappropriate and I shouldn't of done it. I am definitely paying the consequences now and I am willing to accept that. I am sorry to all who I offended and I pray that you will forgive me. I do feel like the devil has been fighting me harder lately then before and I know that it's because Rock Church is about the explode. Between my finances and different struggles in my life. I will win this battle. I encourage everyone who reads this to think decisions through. Your sins will find you out! A moment of fun is not worth making someone else struggle spiritually. Thank God for Jesus. With his help I will not make this mistake again. Once again I am truly sorry for everything this weekend.

Most Embarrassing Moment....

Ok so I definitely had one of the most embarrassing moments of my life on Saturday night and I'm going to attempt to capture it with words. It was at the reception of one of my best friends wedding. The food had already been eaten and the speeches started. I was unsure if I was supposed to talk or not because I wasn't the best man. The best man spoke, the best lady spoke, and Jake passed it to me. I am a nervous public speaker but this topped it off. My mind didn't have any Idea where to go. I was afraid I was just going to do the usual "You guys mean the world to me thing", but I decided to spice it up and this is how it went, to the best of my memory.

"alright....ugh umm...Well me and Jake have gotten really close over the last six months or so and It has been amazing to see him and Stephanie grow together and to finally get married. I mean I've been listening to Jake talk about "having sex" with Stephanie for weeks now and finally its here. (Bride looks at me and says "I hate you" "stop") (Brides parents are giving me the stare of death) (Best friend Scott yells "yea" in his crazy party voice) (cousin Jaron throws his hands up chearing telling me to go on)

So I continue

" So I've decided to create a memory tonight. Something everyone will remember forever. So I'm going to tell you a little story about Jake that happened this past week. Jake decided that he was going to groom himself....(someone yells no) (Stephanie is almost in tears) (Scott ducks behind a table) (forks drop) (lady faints or falls in the corner)....Mike grabs the Mike from me and apologizes to everyone...

I have no Idea what I was thinking. I got lost in the moment and I couldn't stop. I have some kind of infatuation with shocking people. I stood there afterwords in shock for at least an hour. I will be honest though.. Looking back "It was awesome". It did exactly what I wanted it to. Weeks from now and even years from now people will look back and laugh about that speech.
I plan to post it on youtube as soon as possible for all who want to see.

Party!!!!!

We are getting close to official.... Tonight bachlor party.. Keep you
updated.

Hairdo

So I've decides to change my hairdo! I don't know which one yet but
let me know which ones you guys' like. My influences are Austin,
Rosie, and Bruce Willis.
Josiah

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I hate you devil!

This is what the devil does if you sin. He comes in like a thief and
steals your toe nail. Hes not going to win. I already prayed and the
new toe nail is already growing back. Satan you are defeated!