…but the point is please pardon my internet dust (pixels?) as I revamp and restart crossroads for 2009, it’s gonna rock your world.

With Christ as your friend and heaven as your home, the day of death becomes
sweeter than the day of birth. -Max Lucado

I think that as Christians that we can take more away from this, you see Jesus said that he came to bring us life and life to the fullest. How many of us deeply desire that full life, and how many of us today could look in the mirror and say we are living it? I believe it is fear that holds us back from experiencing the life that Christ died to give us.

So maybe the next time that you are afraid, you don’t panic, maybe instead you thank God for the life he has given you, maybe you speak the words you know you should, or you take that chance you were afraid to. All I know is that it is when we cast our fears down at the cross that we can truly live, and when we can truly live we live in Gods glory.

“How often do we just turn everything off and listen to what God has to say?” -Rebecca Juneau

We turn on our CNNs, NBCs, ABCs, MTVs, DVDs, I-P-O-Ds, and everything that makes noise in order to escape what is really right in front of us that we are small and that facing our lives from day to day, no from second, to second can be really scary. Now, I think it is important to say that I am not condemning any of the above mentioned noise makers, I am simply saying that from time to time, maybe, just maybe we should turn them off, take a breathe, and realize that we are never alone. We could realize in the silence that the scariness and vastness of a world of which we are so small can fade away by realizing that the God who created everything is inside of the breath we just took.

“That the spirit of God is moving and flowing through us and that makes us… Holy. -Rob Bell

So maybe when you are done reading this, (If anyone reads this lol), maybe for a moment just turn everything off, and Breathe.

I recently celebrated my twentieth birthday and was given the movie, Cloverfield, by my brother. If you havn’t seen cloverfield, don’t worry I’m not going to give anything away as far as plot goes, however you have probably seen the viral videos and previews on the internet and most likely know that the film was shot from the perspective of a hand held camara. This was quite simply an amazing move and the more I watched the documentaries on the films making, the more and more I was amazed and inspired. Making and editing videos has always been something that has interested me and to watch how this movie was made inspired me to continue and perhaps pursue making movies even bigger and better than i already have. If anyone has advise or tips for me I would love to hear them and talk with you. Currently I have nothing more than a household video camara, not the best but it’s a start, and very elementary video editing software. I am hoping to upgrade eventually to final cut pro and a Canon XH A1.

LOST TOMFOOLERY!!

This week on LOST Tomfoolery, Deja Vu, a glimpse of the future, or a thing of the past. For most of us LOST fans, the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 are first time visitors. However, there is some speculation some inhabitants of the Island are only experiencing Deja Vu because they have been there before. I know, i know, it seems silly but look at it from a slightly different angle then normal time. Just as in the training videos there are more than one Rabbit with the same number painted on their sides, perhaps the island has created completely separate time lines. This is evident in Season 1 episode 11. After Jack gets his ass kicked by Ethan he takes off into the woods.

“I’m not letting him do this” (Jack)
“Not Letting him what” (Kate)
“not again” (Jack)

This suggests that somehow Jack is remembering a time when Ethan successfully Killed Charlie and Jack couldn’t do anything to save him. Think about these situations as well;

Perhaps Desmond’s visions into the future are actually memories of the past.
Maybe the “Musician” who programed the looking glass’ keypad, was Charlie.

Vision is a collection of local Christian musicians who are coming together for a good cause. The show starts at 7:30 and includes performances by Taylor Martin, James Vore, and The Mission, and guest speaker Marvin Fullilove. Vision is family friendly and all are invited. Bring friends!

Although the concert is free to attend, donations will be accepted (and very much appreciated) to benefit Robert Vore’s Eagle Scout Project. All proceeds will go towards the construction and installation of brand new benches for several gathering areas at Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Don’t miss performances by Taylor Martin, James Vore, and The Mission and guest speaker Marvin Fullilove!

Now, don’t get me wrong, I can’t explain to you how he is alive. Perhaps it has to do with the Islands properties, maybe he faked his own death, who knows. All I can say is that he is alive. If you need even more proof, check out this LOST webisode. Now, from what I have heard this is the only webisode which can be counted as valid in the real story, which only goes to prove my point.

“I need you to wake up my son, He has work to do.”

So concludes the first ever LOST Tomfoolery, tune in every weekend and Thursday for new installments of, LOST Tomfoolery.

Tonight I learned that my roommate Steve is also a member of the Blog world. Check out his words of wisdom about life, video games, and all things amazing at his Tumblr blog.

*Be strong Believe – Yellowcard*

My favorite part of James’ call was “So Carl is dead… Whatever”
-Jack

Every week Jay and Jack provide a plethora of LOST info along with plenty of laughs that remind me of the often misunderstood humor between my self and my own Dad. So here’s to Jay and Jack *raises non-existent glass.* Go check out their site and subscribe to one of the best podcasts out there.

So how is it that a Hopkins who was obliterated by Duke and North Carolina can jump six rankings with one win? Hopkins’ fans would probably point to the overtime losses, or the strength of schedule, others will rally behind the fact that in lacrosse, Hopkins’ seems to be equivalent to Duke in basketball. No matter how desperate their season may look they always find their way onto everyone’s brackets come tourney time.

So does the lacrosse world give Johns Hopkins to much love? Ab-so-freaking-lutely. Does it matter? I guess we will have to see how they respond in their next 4 games to tell.