As I type this I am on HWY 101 in California. This is my first time in Cali and I have to say that I think I could live here. I am overwhelmed by the beauty of the desert like mountains (some might call them hills but I am from FL so they […]
Category: Guest Writers
“BLOGGING ABOUT BLOBBING” by Jonny Diaz
I have probably been to more summer camps in my life than anyone else reading this blog. In my former life (as a kid) I tagged along with my family every summer as my dad spoke at different camps and conference centers all across the United States. We traveled thousands […]
“Prayer over the iPod? Oh yeah!” by MIKESCHAIR’s Sam Tinnesz
I am fully reclined in a faded blue woven wool seat inside of an American Airline 747 with all the other guys in MIKESCHAIR flying to Tulsa, OK for the first of many stops during our CD release week. The pilot announces over the intercom system that we are 33,000 feet off the ground, […]
“Picking Your Path” by Jonny Diaz
I’m not much of a reader. I wish this wasn’t true. But, for me, reading books is a lot like eating vegetables. There isn’t anything about it I enjoy. Yes, you understood that correctly – I don’t like ANY vegetables. Just ask my wife! But believe me when I say, […]
“The Possibility of a Paradox” by Jonny Diaz
A paradox is defined as something that is “contradictory, inconsistent, or opposite.” For example, the statements “War paves the way for peace” and “Freedom requires limitations” are paradoxes. We have trouble processing them. Our minds can only wrap themselves around so much – they like it when we keep things simple. Therefore, when it […]
“Brad Pitt vs. Jarrod Jones” by Jarrod Jones
I dig Brad Pitt. In my opinion, he’s a phenomenal actor. And from what I’ve learned about him, I think he’s good guy. He’s a cool dude. He’s down to earth. He pranks and can take a prank. He loves his kids (and I would say his wife, but he and […]
“Keeping God Absent” by Jarrod Jones
I want more of God’s presence. But how? What do I need to do? Where do I need to go? How do I need to pray? On what Scriptures must I meditate? What books do I read? What Christian band must I follow? What preacher do I follow? What conference […]
“Going Through The Motions” by Matthew West
I don’t always feel it. Sometimes my faith seems stale. Numb. Sometimes I pray but I don’t feel connected. I sing, but my song sounds empty. I write, but my words sound cliché. I ask God questions, but I don’t hear answers. I could try and act like I am […]
“A word for the impatiently waiting…” by Wavorly’s Matt Lott
hello everyone. it’s been a while since i last blogged, and i’ve almost blogged about 4 times since the last one, but i always get this nervous feeling and then i don’t write one. but today, it just seemed like it was the day. you see, i’m going through a […]
“God’s Will For YOU” by Michael Hughes Watson (Above The Golden State)
Blog 3 Hey, There’s been a lot on my mind lately, but there is one thing I really wanted to share with you today: I realized the most “life-changing” thing I’ve learned the last 5 years is “thankfulness.” Every good day, week, or sometimes an entire month, has been a […]