So I voted yesterday.......

and something really aggravated me about the way the local voting is handled. I live in an area that is Shiite republican,not conservative,REPUBLICAN.Don't get me wrong,there is absolutely nothing wrong with being a republican,Nothing(I can't stress that enough).Nor is there anything wrong with being a democrat(though i feel here it is quite taboo).I just don't think shouting across the entire precinct "HERE IS YOUR DEMOCRATIC/NON-PARTISAN BALLOT" is at all necessary.It was said more than six time in such a loud,negative,judgmental sort of tone.The way we vote and the parties we choose to be a part do not in any way determine the kind of person we are. It's just a label for crap's sake! I am an imperfect,messed up,broken,sinner who has a new,beautiful life in Jesus Christ.My political views,don't define me, my Savior,who lives in and through me defines me.Just because i don't sport a donkey or an elephant on my chest doesn't make me less of an american,or a person,and it certainly doesn't make me less a child of the supreme Creator. P.S-i don't know why half way through my font changed
Much love-Eric

this is not as serious as my previous posts.

today James and I were updating the church's webpage and we both felt we needed to change the leadership info.So he gets up to use the bathroom and turns his computer around(mind you,mine was also in front of me, so now im looking like a mega-dork) and has the page up for me to write about myself.I had no idea how difficult of a task that was.How do write your good qualities out for the world wide web to see without coming across as a total arrogant jerkface? Im really not that good at much,but the things I do semi-excel in, I definitely don't want to be overly proud of you know?

Today.....

this goes along with what i wrote yesterday.I wasn't saying that reading my bible is the only way for me or anyone else to experience God.We can experience God anywhere.Bars, supper clubs,movie theatres,coffee shops,etc,etc.,and we can experience Him through anyone.One of my best friends told me today that a mutual friend of ours accepted Christ today and i immediatly felt the presence of God and Him saying"Im as real today as Ive always been"! We dont experience God in one single place,Hes everywhere,and Hes calling out to us and most of the time we take it as something else. The bible is not the only place we find and hear from God,if thats the case the whole ommnicent,ommnipitent thing is a lie.But on the same token the bible is real,and relevant,and powerful,and when i read it i dont want it being something i do just to cross off a list or to feel ive got the upper hand in next weeks open discussion bible study.i want to be a time for God to show and tell me who He is and what His will for me is,and to give me guidance to handle whatever situatuion i find myself in. I know this seems to jump around but thats just me and if it doesnt make sense to you maybe we can talk face to face. Much Love-Eric

Ohh you know...

Since sunday night I've been wrestling with something,"do we read our bibles to further know God in an intimate way,or are we reading it so that we have the knowledge of what it says"?That question hit me like a freaking boulder! I have not picked mine up since sunday night,and have been wondering,and talking to God about whether or not I'm really wanting to experience Him everytime I open up my bible.The thought that i could be in some weird sub-conscious way only wanting a knowledge of the bible rather than hearing the voice of God freaks me out.As of now I'm talking to God asking Him to just love me and reveal Himself to me,and really just seeking what He wants for me. Im trying to let go of some of my own fears and insecurities,and just let Him take complete control,because Im totally blessed beyond belief to be in the position Im in right now.I want Him to be glorified and me just be used solely for that purpose. Thats all ive got today. Much Love-Eric

My friend Brian

He's a great dude and plays guitar in a band called Colour Academy(formerly The Skyline Drive).Anyways,those dudes have been busting tail forever now.Ive had the chance to see them from when they first started as a Praise/Worship band to where they are now.I can say in all honesty(not just because theyre awesome dudes and i love them to death) that I dig theyre music.Cliff has turned into a really awesome songwriter/frontman and,Doug is about the sickest drummer around,Beck is a freaking genuis with a six string,and Red dude is a stellar guitarist and pretty much one of my best friends.Couldnt be a more solid group of dudes.If you want to listen to a really good band,or see a great live show,go check them out.Cop Trains,planes,and automobiles off itunes,or make your way to Enterprise,Al Aug 26.

Eric