The title of this video is “People Are Awesome.”
It could equally be named, “People Are Out Of Their Stinkin’ Minds Doing This Crazy Mess!”
Anyway, it’s a pretty intense video (fyi: the guy walking on water is fake)
*jdel
Ever feel like that?
I do. A lot of the time.
When I listen to podcasts, watch videos, read books from other leaders- I feel spiritual inept.
Are you like me at times?
Well, the one who does this to me like no other is Francis Chan.
He’s like a spiritual ninja.
Sneaking in, all stealthy and quiet.
He reels me in with his verbal techniques like Mr. Miagi in the Karate Kid.
Just when I least expect it… BOOM! He flips it on me.
He does a little paint the fence or sand the floor- and now I feel like I’m nothing compared to His connection with God. It’s like he has God on a high-speed connection and I’m still working with dial-up. Our staff recently had the opportunity to hear Francis’ heart for God and ministry. Check out an excerpt from his recent talk at Catalyst…
He challenged me that night. Made me think. Made me wonder…
“Would my life fit in the Bible?”
“Does my life mirror those men who paved the way before me?”
“Wow, Francis isn’t that radical after all, I feel better about myself.”
“What is God wanting me to move on, that I have been ignoring or not listening to?”
We need to ask ourselves, “What is my connection to God? If my life were placed in between the lives of those who followed Jesus, how would I compare in my faithfulness? Am I comparing my life to other Christians around me and leaders, or am I measuring myself according to scripture?” As much as I love Francis’ heart, I’m not called to live to his standard- I must measure up to God’s standard. Thank you Francis for living according to God’s word and challenging people, while also being transparent enough to let us know that your following God’s call isn’t as “radical” and “out of control” as many make it out to be. It might be crazy to people outside the church, but for those who love Jesus- this should simply be the norm.
*jdel
I posted this video last year and stumbled upon it again today.
I need to hear it again. Over a year later it has just as much impact as it did the day I heard it.
At Forefront, we repeat and repeat this truth that God loves all of us. The ugliness, bitterness, and beat up lives that are broken- He wants to repair us and make us new. He desires the broken.
If Justin Bieber had a band that played like this, I just might listen.
Who am I kidding… I would never listen.
But, take out his vocals, and this track is legit.
The guy who does these has made a ton more from KISS and Metallica to Taylor Swift and Jonas Brothers. Check out more of his stuff here.
Jason *over and out*
I thought I had seen everything that could possibly creep me out in my lifetime.
Then I saw this video.
This will haunt my dreams forever. [ht: SFL]
Skateboarding is a big part of me. The culture. The community. The friendships.
It used to be very uncommon to find someone who loved God in the skateboarding community. Now it’s a bit easier to find guys (and girls) of faith throughout skateboarding. One site that is taking down the stories of not only skateboarders, but anyone who has experienced life change through Jesus is I Am Second.
I was turned on to this site by a friend and the first video I watched was this one with Brian Sumner.
He’s an amazing skateboarder/athlete. Had no idea this is where life had taken him.
For more info and video visit: http://www.iamsecond.com
While @ the site, if you’re familiar with skateboarding, check out the vid w/ Christian Hosoi.
Jason *over and out*
