Post by Cpt.Molech on Oct 19, 2007 13:21:33 GMT -5
THIS IS NOT A CONTINUATION OF THE LOCKED "QUEEN" THREAD!...but this post is a product of it.
For those who do not know, I am a Youth Pastor. I would like EVERYONE to truly know who I am. --holding nothing back. Some will be interested, some won't care, and some will dislike me, but that matters little in eternity.
I lead a youth group of 25 teens, teach sunday school, preach occasionally in church, organize activities, and council teens (and adults) who have had their lives disrupted by "tragedy". Which is why I was not on at all yesterday...a girl's mother woke from a coma brain dead. That's who I am...and what I do.
My life and "job" revolves around sharing my faith (which has changed my life drastically) with others with the intent that they can have a faith that likewise changes their life. I'm not talking about religion, because "religion" isn't Biblical, I'm talking about having a personal/passionate relationship with the Creator God.
I'm not here to push my faith in anyone's face -- if you don't like it, fine, i don't want to be offensive. I'm writing this for one reason...for you to know me. I'm human and I mess up...all the time, but by God's grace, I am no longer bound to pleasing myself. THAT'S THE CHANGE! Seeking to glorify God in my life...not myself! Despite my faults, living a God honoring life changes the way I think (about other people), act towards (other people), and treat ( other people).
I play CoD for fun. I also have a HUGE appreciation for those who fought in WWII...but here we all are in a virtual world (which is why it's addicting and a pain/stress releaser.) As an El!te officer and administrator of the server, I always may not make the right decisions and choices, but I do my best. I want to balance BOTH grace and mercy to those who exalt themselves above other people (rude comments, foul language, arrogant remarks, prideful attitudes, etc.) AND ALSO value the people who don't do those things by not putting up with continual acts of self-gratification and exaltation which degrade the game and mitigate the fun for all!
That's who I am and that's why I do what I do. I have nothing against Queen...although I've personally banned her 5 times, I WILL BE her best friend if she wants....but that depends on her goal and attitude in this game. If she seeks to find joy in gratifying herself, then that's the joy she'll receive. If she seeks to find joy in making much of others, others will make much of her (INCLUDING MYSELF). It sounds to me like that might be something she's interested in.
"But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the world has been crucified to me, and I unto the world...
...I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me...
...These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full...
...O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you...because your steadfast love IS BETTER THAN LIFE."
BTW...this wasn't started to be a thread...it was given as a public testimony of who I am. If you have something positive you'd like to share, IDK, go ahead...if not, you can "word bash" me in private!
For those who do not know, I am a Youth Pastor. I would like EVERYONE to truly know who I am. --holding nothing back. Some will be interested, some won't care, and some will dislike me, but that matters little in eternity.
I lead a youth group of 25 teens, teach sunday school, preach occasionally in church, organize activities, and council teens (and adults) who have had their lives disrupted by "tragedy". Which is why I was not on at all yesterday...a girl's mother woke from a coma brain dead. That's who I am...and what I do.
My life and "job" revolves around sharing my faith (which has changed my life drastically) with others with the intent that they can have a faith that likewise changes their life. I'm not talking about religion, because "religion" isn't Biblical, I'm talking about having a personal/passionate relationship with the Creator God.
I'm not here to push my faith in anyone's face -- if you don't like it, fine, i don't want to be offensive. I'm writing this for one reason...for you to know me. I'm human and I mess up...all the time, but by God's grace, I am no longer bound to pleasing myself. THAT'S THE CHANGE! Seeking to glorify God in my life...not myself! Despite my faults, living a God honoring life changes the way I think (about other people), act towards (other people), and treat ( other people).
I play CoD for fun. I also have a HUGE appreciation for those who fought in WWII...but here we all are in a virtual world (which is why it's addicting and a pain/stress releaser.) As an El!te officer and administrator of the server, I always may not make the right decisions and choices, but I do my best. I want to balance BOTH grace and mercy to those who exalt themselves above other people (rude comments, foul language, arrogant remarks, prideful attitudes, etc.) AND ALSO value the people who don't do those things by not putting up with continual acts of self-gratification and exaltation which degrade the game and mitigate the fun for all!
That's who I am and that's why I do what I do. I have nothing against Queen...although I've personally banned her 5 times, I WILL BE her best friend if she wants....but that depends on her goal and attitude in this game. If she seeks to find joy in gratifying herself, then that's the joy she'll receive. If she seeks to find joy in making much of others, others will make much of her (INCLUDING MYSELF). It sounds to me like that might be something she's interested in.
"But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the world has been crucified to me, and I unto the world...
...I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me...
...These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full...
...O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you...because your steadfast love IS BETTER THAN LIFE."
BTW...this wasn't started to be a thread...it was given as a public testimony of who I am. If you have something positive you'd like to share, IDK, go ahead...if not, you can "word bash" me in private!
