Preparation.

Today I spent my day in One62 preparing for The Coterie this coming Monday night.

I am speaking on sacrifice..... what better to talk about than Abraham and Isaac?

That is a wild story about sacrifice.  The Love.

Does he not love his son?  NO!!!  He loves his son terribly....His priorities where just in the right order.  

The links in this chapter to other events are very interesting.  I will be thinking about it the next few days and be ready to share with the kids on Monday.

Love.

-Tyler

ps- had a good dinner  ;)

Head Domination

My head hurts so bad.....Migraines kill.  I can't do anything.

Headed to Axiom then Father's House to drum for a seminar. 

Love you all.

I'm back now.  Good night of worship.

-Tyler

Faith and Righteousness.

Alright.... People who judge....

UGH

I don't understand.... why judge.

Reading in Romans; Jews and Gentiles are alike in sin....EVERYONE IS EQUAL.

There is no one righteous, not even one;

there is no one who understands......

Wow, that's a blow.... If you thought you were righteous.....WRONG

There is NO one who does good deeds,

not even one.

You can't earn your way....if that is how you are doing it...don't waste your time.

It goes on to say that what we do is....well....not enough. and bad.

"There is no fear of God before their eyes."

Fear?  again?    We dont fear?!?!  why   

When the Bible says that our unrighteousness brings on God's righteousness more clearly, that means....sin, so that we may se clearer?  NO  how ignorant do you have to be to think that?!?!

Righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.  There you go.... brain still scattered on that one.... just kills me that people wont lay aside their pride and think that they are better than other people.  Happens all the time and it's so sad.  I have to read todays devo still.  Have a wonderful night. Love you all.  

God Bless.

-tyler

Good day to smile.

I slept like a baby.

Good night.

speakin of baby, Bella K Libby was born a few days ago!!!!  I got to go see her yesterday!!!

She is such a beautiful baby.  Let me give you guys a run through.... 

First:  This picture could totally be an ad for Birth Control or Condoms....I look terrified (which I was).  I had never held a newborn before.

Second: Me, Bella, and proud new father Kurt!!

Third: Little more comfortable.

Fourth: Spent most of the time holdin her just watchin her sleep.  Kurt is so right when he said watchin a baby is peaceful.  Congrats guys!!!  

I will write more later.  gotta go to Axiom and love on the kiddies.  

Show love to others.

-Tyler

Longest Yard.

Today was such a long day.   I'm actually in bed by 10:30!!  

 

*Crash

*Run

*work-out

*shower

*take Kurt some coffee

*read Bible

*Hospital to see Rhonda, Kurt, and Bella!!

(pictures posted tomorrow.)

*Lunch

*One62

*Axiom

*dinner

*Movies with nathan.

*typing this.

*now bed.......zzzzz

take care all  

love you

-tyler

Bella!!!!

Coterie was good tonight and my day was alright.

I am really not going to even try to compare my blog to the extreme excitement of the birth of Bella K Libby!!!!

BellaKLibby.com

Check it out.

Dark Corners of Swirling Creep.

Today was a good day at Church.  Really relaxed.  

Intern Introduction was today.  Some slides went up on the screen and they talked about us and let people know who we were.

This picture went up on the screen to start my introduction. It was shortly followed by this one:

Much better way to show me to the whole congregation.

The Other was tonight too.  Such a good time of worship.

Got my socks freaked though...in a good way, before we started. We (the worship team) were praying before we started and Mike was in middle of prayer, and I saw something.  He prayed that there wouldn't be any room for anything not of God in the building.  A image, clear as day hit me at that second and I get chills thinking about it...

I was on stage drumming.... and looking out over the 

group of kids who had gathered worshiping I 

noticed a dark cloud swirling in the back-dark-corner

and a face shot out from the cloud with red eyes.

someone (couldn't see who it was) spun around and glared

back at the cloud.  It slowly diminished and 

disappeared.

I could not sit still during the rest of the prayer.  I was pumped, but like the other dream, I had no clue what it meant.  The whole service went great and the crowd gathered was on fire for God.  

Kurt approached me afterward and said:  

"I stared it down." 

I still don't know all of what happened....need to gather my thoughts and figure it out.  It is so cool but so.....I don't even know how to explain how it feels.  Have a wonderful night.

Mellow.

Today was a mellow day.  Woke up late and went to band practice.  It was a good practice with lots of worship.  Then I went for another run.  Poured so hard.

The events of last night were quite interesting:

Show up at the church.

given orders for night

given orders for night

given orders for night.

(yes i repeated that, given orders over and over by different people.  as if our leader didn't do a good job.  which she did very well fyi)

fill waters

fill pitchers

frantic scramble    (to nowhere, just around in circles)

waited     (like just standing....not like serving)

took food out after no one else took charge

made sure stuff was happening....

passed out dessert

ate

cleaned up.

Pretty long day yesterday....followed up with video games with the guys.

Had a peaceful shower and QT to follow.  The weather is so nice...raining and overcast.  I love it.  I'm all cozy.  Kids are coming over soon for a little game night. (Anti-formal party)

My main thought about QT was to trust in the Lord and don't turn your back on Him.  Keep the Lord with you and then what can mere man do to you.  So great.  Church tomorrow.  Love it.  Love the staff.  Love the learning and worshiping.

Good evening everyone.

-Tyler

Run.

Went for a run this morning....truly beautiful.  My body felt so good to work out again.  It has been a good day so far.  Relaxing but busy.

Genesis:

God hates sin.

-Wicked in the Lord's sight = death!!!

WHAT?!?!?  crazy

Psalm:

Look out for others with love.

Matthew:

don't turn your back on God

be prepared

God gives us what we CAN handle

Be faithful in everything

-even in the little things for if you prove yourself with little, will be given much

Love.

Be the Moon

-show love to all

Pretty good day.  Straight forward.  

God HATES sin.   Don't do it.   

It's not always easy.  So get help.  This isn't rocket science.  

the Lord killed two people in the chapter of Genesis because the weren't obeying Him.    ummm.....think about it

The second....look out for others in love.  How hard can it be?  (think about conditional love before you answer)   

Don't turn your back on God.....DUH    why turn your back on the one guy will ALWAYS have it?  that's stupid!!!

The second bullet of matthew goes with 1 Corinthians about God not giving us stuff we can't handle....hand in hand.

LOVE

 that's the key.    Being faithful has been a beatdown for me.  I seem to be struggling with that one lately, and He wont let me forget it.   I'm workin on it though.

Be the Moon.   Reflect the Son.  (yes i know i spelled it wrong)  Show love.  reflect Jesus to all.  Called.

Axiom and a Pastor appreciation dinner.  take care.

Good talks today.

-Tyler

Signs.

Deception

Rumors

War

Disasters

Times will get hard. People will die. Life will suck. You wont like it. You will be hated by all nations. Because of Jesus.

You Ready?

People will turn away from faith and betray each other. False prophets will appear.

Stand Firm to the End!!!!

you will be saved

Don't listen to people when they say, "Christ is here!! look!"

"For as lightning that comes from the east is visible in the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man"

When Jesus comes back, we will know!!! we wont need people to tell us. If we don't see it.... complete idiots.

Another thing. If someone says they know when the end of the world is going to happen.....laugh in their face! they are wrong!!! How could they know? not even the angels will know!!! just the Father. It will come upon us like the flood did in the days of Noah. SURPRISE!!!

"Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left."

WHAT?!?!! crazy
Unlike the Left Behind stories where all God's people go to heaven, this is where the non-believers are taken. When the flood came and TOOK those who were disobeying, the same as when the Son comes. (thanks Kurt for helpin me out)

Believe it.

But don't just believe it, live like it's going to happen.

If a robber was to come to your house, but you knew about it ahead of time, you would wait up and catch him. Well, the Bible said that and also gives the knowledge of the coming..... so why go to bed? Stay awake. Be aware.

Fear?

or

Prepared.

Still thinkin about it.....

Wild

Have a good one..... running in the morning.

-Tyler

I Am Second.

Check out this site.  It will mess with you.

that's all for today.

think this is enough to wreck you for a bit.

iamsecond.com

New Person.

Ok, this is going to be a long post.

I don't know where to start.

So yesterday I went to Axiom and laid face-down in prayer  God.  I found myself waking up (not that I was sleeping but opening my eye) having a dream or vision.  Not sure what it was.  

An old man slowly walked toward a figure on a road.

It was a dirt road and the figure on the ground had a blurry face.

As the old man approached, he opened his hand and 

extended a golden earring to the figure.  He pierced 

the right ear of the man and picked him up.  Then the old man

turned and walked away.

What was this?!?!  

I was reading in Genesis and Jacob had a vision in a dream.  He woke up in fear.   He knew.  

Why were the dreams I was having fading and meaning nothing?

This one didn't fade..... I can still describe it.  I want to know.....

Kurt showed me the lyrics from Brave Saint Saturn song and it made me think... the song is Under Bridges.  Check it out.

So I talked about Jonathan and the Arms-bearer takin it to the Philistines last night and it was good.  Had fun in front of the kids and was pumped about preachin it.  I have a great sense of peace about me today and finally had a great night.

I was talkin with Kurt about the book Crazy Love and how intense it is.  A few things that are said in the book hit me hard.  

We are impressed and focus on numbers in churches.  When a big crowed gathered, Jesus would talk in parables so that those who weren't genuinely after His heart wouldn't understand.  

Jesus wasn't into those who fake it.......true?

WOAH!!

What about the parable about the seeds on the road/thorns/rocks/good soil.....Don't assume you're good soil!!

WOW

yet another shot to the spiritual pride....

Let that stir.

nice to have a clean apt.

-Tyler

Dreams.

I don't know what is happening.

I keep waking up after tense nights.  

My body feels weird.

I am talking at Coterie tonight and I just don't know what I am going to say.  Hopefully I will find out.  Going to pray now.

Sunday.

Another good sermon.

Hard to sit still.....

Had another dream.... don't know what it is.... shaky and tense 

I'm going to lie down.

Pray

Dirt.

Dirt was great tonight.  Had a good turn-out and lots of fun.  Wrestling with some stuff but figuring it out.  Highlight video from the second dirt and intro to tonights will be posted at a later time.   Went to Mike's for spaghetti and ping pong after. then watched Sahara. Tired. Church tomorrow. 

Throwin Down!!!

Sittin at One62 I decided to open my Bible and figure out what the beef I was gonna say for Coterie Monday night.  I woke up frustrated with everything this morning and just have had a pretty rough morning.  Nothing happened to make it that way.....just havin one of those days where I constantly find myself with a tight jaw that is tense and uncomfortable.  

Decided that doing my quiet time might be less frustrating and help me to calm down and relax.

                       Worked.

 I read in Genesis, Psalm, and Matthew.

Genesis 

Ch28

* this chapter confused me, don't marry a Canaanite woman but rather, marry your cousin.    WHAT

*The Lord spoke in a dream.   

*Jacob was afraid.

*tithe

Ch29

*um.... confusion

Psalm

Ch33

*praise and worship

*play skillfully

*God's word is right and true

*Fear the Lord

*The Lord foils plans of the nations;.... plans of the Lord stand strong.

*Size and skill is nothing without Him.

*trust.

Matthew

Ch18

*greatest in kingdom?  like a child in humbleness

*whoever welcomes a child in name of the Lord is welcomed

*DON'T cause others to sin!!

*set yourself apart from what causes you to sin.

*don't look down on little ones.

*celebrate for ONE sheep found!!!

*confront problems one-on-one

*where 2 or 3 come together in His name, there He is with them

*Forgive!!!!

*cancel your debts, for Christ cancelled yours.

Ok so first.....why can't I have dreams like that?!

woke up this morning so upset because of the dream I did have and it threw off my morning.  I am not sure if I had a dream I would remember, or is it so intense that you wake up and ready to go?  I have been wrestlin with how to figure this stuff out. Afraid?  

Afraid..... that's it!!

but wait.  would I wake up afraid, or fearful?  Or would it be an awe unexplainable?  so many questions..... This dream and fear caused a vow from Jacob to give 10% of everything he received to God.  

Tithe

What is the big problem with tithing?  People seem to not understand that what we have isn't ours to begin with.  No i guess you're right, you worked hard for it..... how the beef do you think you got that job?!?!

By who you are and your skills.

Where did those come from?    Geeee I wonder.....stop complaining!!!!  it's only 10%!!

Kurt was telling me about this guy who spoke at Catalyst about tithing and the analogy he used.

"Ok, so lets say God in his gracefulness gives you 10 one-dollar-bills to take care of.  Wow, 10 whole dollars!!  Then 10% would be one dollar.  So you give that one dollar to God, but look!! 9 more dollars!!  And it's all yours!  Thank you God."  

Why don't we see it like this?   Makes perfect sense.

Not too sure what I was to get out of todays reading about Jacob and his love for a beautiful woman but ending up with her sister first.  Maybe love?  Have to read more I guess.  

The passage in Psalm 33 was a bit scattered but good for me.  

Importance of praise and worship and why we should.  I absolutely love to worship and sing praise.  When I am playing the drums for worship bands, I sometimes get caught up the sound, the look, the skill.....but wait.  "Play skillfully, and shout for joy"  Not sure what the thought behind this is.  I mean, it's good to make sure the music is not half-hearted..... so skill would be nice....not sure. 

The third bullet is self explanatory.  God's word is right and true.  Argue that.... (don't waste your breath)  

Fearing the Lord has still got me.  I don't/can't/not sure how this looks.  Someone please help me out.  I don't pretend to know all the answers, and if I get something wrong, please Please PLEASE correct me.  I am trying.  

TRUST

Constantly being beat down by trusting.....this is something I was struggling with doing and now I am feeling it.  Everything constantly reminds me that I was not trusting in God and that it is a HUGE deal.  It's like a slap to the face daily....and it should be.... I feel I have fixed/working on fixing it.  But I first slapped Him when I didn't trust in His power.

Matthew got pretty intense in ch 18.  It is stuff we should know and follow but don't always think about.  The disciples ask who the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is.  Jesus replies, "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Therefore,  whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."  Wow, we so often look down on little ones because they are young.  We should look at them for examples of humility.  Children do not judge and they trust so easily.... what happens to us that makes us change from the children.

Right after answering their question Jesus continues to say that anyone who welcomes a child in His name welcomes Him.

I love kids.  I love ministry.  I love Jesus.    Seems easy right?

Not always...I'll be the first to say that I get worn out by the Axiom kids.  Need constant prayer for energy to continue to show Christ's love to the children.

Then Jesus says that if you cause a child to sin, you would be better off to just go die.  I never really thought about that..... How many times have I been the cause of something that wouldn't have happened if it weren't for me?   I am so thankful for God's grace.  Not only should we not cause others to stumble, but we too should avoid the things in life that cause us to.

This is key, don't put yourself in the situation.....it wont happen.

Rejoice for ONE life saved.  The parable of the lost sheep opened my eyes a while back and I love it so much.  When one of our nights was over at one of the ministries I was helping with, only one kid had given his life to the Lord.  Look back ten words and read to the period.  ONLY ONE?!?!?!?!?!  Why was this bothering me?!?!   ONE DID!!!! that should call for the most amazing celebration!  Heaven is rejoicing like never before for EVERY "sheep found".  We should be overjoyed with every new believer added to the family.

FORGIVE!!!!

What do we have to lose when we forgive?  Nothing!!  why not do it?  you will feel good and so will the other party.  We are selfish people and it's not ok.  We need to cancel our debts for Christ cancelled ours!!  Do we really want to slap Him in the face by saying, " thanks for what you did, but I don't think I care enough to reflect it on others."   NO!!!   Forgive!   Be the Moon!!

Have a wonderful friday night all.  Love you

-Tyler

Staff Meeting.

Welp....Shawn is back.  

Staff meeting went til 12:30 ish.  so long but this is not me complaining.  It was good

"Do you feel like you have two dads right now?"

Kurt Libby is a crazy sweet man.  so much fun to be around the two of those guys.

We went to Chico for most of the staff meeting.  This really cozy/nice/fun coffee shop called Bidwell Perk. (no comparison to One62 though)  When talkin with those guys I learn so much and have so much fun.  They are such influential men of God.  

I need to sit down and think of what "fills my tank" and what "drains" it.  

Gotta get to axiom.... workin with the kiddies.  Love it   longer post tomorrow.  

much love.

Refreshed.

Such a great morning.  Woke up feeling so good after a nice long sleep.  Did some laundry and got some other errands done.  Picked up Mike up from work and gave him my car.  LUnch with Shawn Hayse was another relaxing part of the day.  Got to FINALLY hang with him.  Then Axiom started.... long night.  Simple day.  Just nice to get some good down-ish time.  Played ping pong at Mike's again today.  going to take him to work tomorrow. then staff meeting.  Sorry short post.  Not a lot happened.

-Tyler

check out Sleep For Sleepers and Abandon Kansas on myspace.

The Longest Yard.

That's how my day has felt.

Jump back to last night:

   Coterie is fast approaching and I have been running around all day preparing for the Super Insano Secret Surprise.

Sleep For Sleepers and Abandon Kansas came to Oroville, California to put on a free concert for the OroNaz Jr High youth.  So much fun!!!!

The boys came over after the show.  which was awesome!!!! and we ate spaghetti and french bread.  Ill post videos on a later date.  After dinner, ping pong was on!!!  Brian, the Abandon Kansas drummer dominated all night.  then it was time to sleep with sleepers  haha.  short night.  fun tho.  Spent the day today workin my butt off.  Managing Axiom stressed me out.  night's over.  I'm out.  Bed.

Super Secret Insano Surprise!!!

Coterie tonight is gonna be Bomb!!!  I'll blog about it tomorrow..... gotta keep it secret for now.  :)   

Today I read in Genesis, Psalm, and Matthew.

WOW

I feel like I took a beating.....  I'm not going to write what I wrote in my journal, if you want details, email me at the email at bottom of page.  Everything I read jsut went back to yesterday.  It was noce knowing that I had a talk with Dennis and that things are getting better but the constant reminder with everything I read about not trusting in God, the Creator.  what type of lame person does that make me?

I feel good today.  Real good.  Gotta go get ready for Coterie. and make dinner.  take care all.  love you all.   really.

-Tyler

SuNdAy

Concert last night was wonderful.... I'm tired but good.  Went to church to do announcements for Sunday School and had a very sweet worship with the kids led by Sam.  Then second service enjoyed Dennis lay-it-out.  A Place to Stand is our series we are in right now and it is a shot to the face every time.  

"Give me a  place to stand and I will move the world"

- Archimedes

The sermon started out with the quote.... Idk if it affects you at all.... But it should.

Why waste a gift....if you are given something and do nothing.... you suck.

John 11:25

-without resurrection, Jesus is no different than any prophet.

how can I say that?  because it's true..... you tell me on other prophet or "god" who as risen from the dead and I'll take my statement down.  (better get used to my comments)

People try all the time to say that what I believe is made up.  If it is made up, then why would people be:

beaten

tortured

thrashed 

threatened

killed

and slaughtered

for a lie?!?

THEY WOULDN'T

People who believe Jesus was a prophet after all of that.....

How about the odds of fulfilling prophesy.

 the probability of fulfilling 8 prophesies in one lifetime is 1x10^17  -or-  

100,000,000,000,000,000     (i think)  

get this:  Jesus fulfilled 8!  sweet right!!! all on the day he died....plus 21 more!!!  thats a blowout in preparation to the above-average average.  but also 300+ in his lifetime.  If you doubt now, you must have had a bucket of bricks dropped on your head....multiple times.  (i dont mean to sound rude.  im a nice guy.  feel free to talk to me about anything you have questions about.)

During the sermon God was messin with me.  My brother is in serious hurt right now and could use any prayer you have.  I received a text message from him asking for prayer and he doesn't do that.  I thought I was at a place of full surrender.  Guess again.  Kolby is the only thing standing in my way.  I worry about him.  not supposed to worry.  It's ok to care....but to let it consume me.... can't happen.  At the end of the service there was a call for anyone wrestling with stuff standing in the way to come forward and pray....I broke.  Dennis lifted me and my bro up in prayer and it was such a relief to hear the words he spoke. 

The Other service was a great finish to the day.  Third time of the day that a room I was in was filled with amazing worship to God.  Kurt spoke it at Other.  If the enemy were to say "bring it".....Kurt replied with "it's been brought!"    The man preached it.  People were moved.... he delivered spiritual low blows to many, makin them rethink things.  Powerful night.   The room was filled with voices singing praise to God.  I haven't heard a group of young adults sing like that before.  AMAZING.  

"How much do you have to hate someone not to tell them about Jesus?"

PArty.

Today the power was out everywhere in town.  Not sure what happened but I had to be at Axiom and host a Jr. High birthday party.  No power to operate the video games, the movie, the music, and the lights.  Such a stressful time but we got a generator and it turned out alright.  Long day tho.  But I was brought a very yummy sandwich and finished out the day with a party of my own.  Nathan, Justin, Kara, Stephanie, and I went to Elk Grove to see a few bands play.  Such a fun drive....just relaxin with friends.  Burgundy, Sleep for Sleepers, Abandon Kansas, and Push Push Pull.  So much fun!!! I love those guys and it was great seeing them again.  Just got home and it is super late.  Church tomorrow..... stoked!!!!

Very long day.

I do not know as to why this week has been so very crazy in terms of being busy, but it was not only stressful but fun.  Unfortunately with this schedule I was unable to start the year with solid postings.  I should have some time tomorrow even though I will be hosting a Jr. High birthday party.....ugh.  Then a sick concert in Sac!!!  have a wonderful night all.  much love

-Tyler

Catchin up.

Alright.....it has been a crazy week.  Super busy but super fun.  Coterie was great but challenged me with the issue of money.  I am running super low and with the economy things aren't looking good.  I was reminded today about God and his taking care of us.  Jeremiah 29:11  Thank you

So.... Kurt suggested that I should take a look at the book he loaned me.  (by suggested I mean held me at knife point and take a look I mean read 100 pages!!!!  I almost cried.)  haha  wow.  It was such a good read.  I'm about half way there and learning tons!  Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden talks about the link between the old testament and new.  I will write all about it once I finish the book and have a day to write my thoughts.  One quote that stuck out to me was this:

"When we're on top, when the system works for us,

when we are capable of managing our lives, 

what is there for God to do?"

It's not that I fully agree..... we can never do all there is to cause God to have nothing to work on us for.  That was a mouthful and probably made no sense.  What I'm trying to get at is that when things aren't looking good, don't lose hope.  I feel we get those "off days" that shape who we are and help get us to where we want to go.  Think about that.  If life is too good, what would we strive for.  We have it all...nothin left.....LAME   so if youre havin a crappy day, keep pushin....you'll make it.  smile.

I will continue my blog at another point.  At Kurts makin calls.

LotR!!!!!

So today strated out with pancakes and the starting of The Lord of the Rings.  I have not seen them so I spent the day....(all day)  watching them.  Im tired.  Will catch up tomorrow, I promise.  Pray for my bro.

zzzzzzzz.

Too tired.... too busy..... write tomorrow.  have a wonderful tuesday night.

-Tyler

Monday Rain.

I'm sitting in One62 on this rainy Monday with Kurt.  We were discussing Coterie for tonight.  He just left with Rhonda to go be with their friends as they have a baby.  

Last night I was super exhausted and did not write a lot of my thoughts.  Didn't even post til today.  So yesterday first.

*God cannot be proved.

*Nothing in life is certain

(argument works both ways)

*Willingness to give up control controls

    our ability to find faith in

      God.

The new series is :

Dennis really laid it out for the first week of the series.  He hit a lot of points and thoughts that I have been thinking myself.

-God does exist, but I can't produce him.

Talkin about how people don't believe in God because He is not a tangible object.  It's an atheist viewpoint.  Because I can't see him, he doesn't exist.   

makes sense right?

NO

Nothing in life is certain.  and yes i said it goes both ways.  How bout something like atoms?  You can't see them but you know they are there and make up everything.  Or plasma.  (the next Dirt topic)  

-Tolerance.

I appreciate how free this country is, but when it comes to diversity and truth there is a problem.  

When did we become so lame that someone stating a truth or even an opinion is considered hate.?!

Dennis said something about the time coming upon us when stating truth will lead to hate.  Don't quote him on that.  I don't remember it exactly but I feel our country's people have become way too soft.  

"the issue of truth is a preference..."

That is sad.     Dennis comes prepared to throw down.... I want that.

Today I read in Genesis, Psalm, and Proverbs. (note it's not Psalms)

Youversion lays it out so things can line up and make sense.  It is a really good way to read and keep interest.

Genesis 9 + 10

*God says not to kill man

       vs 11 *"Never again will all life be cut off

    by the waters of a flood; never again

     will there be a flood to destroy the

     earth."

Not really sure why I noted the first one.  Maybe curious about the stance I, as a Christ follower, am supposed to take.  Not sure.

The promise to Noah and humanity about the flood really intrigues me.  It is sad that the homosexual society has taken the rainbow as their sign, it is so much more.  (note: I love people, gay or straight.  you can ask my stance some other time.  contact info at bottom of page)  The rainbow is a sign of exactly what God said.  Never again shall the earth be wiped out by floods.  I was very curious around the time when people were all about Al Gore and global warming, about their thoughts on snow melting.  If they think that the melting of the poles will lead to a Waterworld?  (thats a movie)  Does the Bible not explain that outcome well enough? 

Psalm 11

*the LORD examines the righteous.

All I know is, I would rather be on the examining end, no matter the embarrassment, than the wicked and receive the hate of His soul.

Matthew 7

*do not judge, or you too will be judged.

*ASK and it will be given to you, SEEK and you will find, KNOCK and the door will be                     opened for you.

*Golden Rule

*watch out for false prophets

*don't live falsely

*foundation is key

Cost of Following Christ:

-No place to rest head.    ?

-Follow me and let the dead bury their dead.

Alright..... Challenging stuff.  Not certain about it all and would love feedback and answers from those who know.  Judging people seems easy enough not to do.....Wrong.... I find myself (ill be the first to admit) judging without even trying to.  It's something I have done too much for so long.  Call me out.  Love the Golden Rule and try to live it.... man if it was 100% accurate, instead of how you would like people to treat you, this world would be different.  

False seemed to come out a few times in this chapter.  False prophets.... we have plenty  and don't live falsely....hmmm. Check.

The next point helped me sum that up, building relationship and life on a solid foundation will help keep you going and growing.  

QUESTIONS by Jesus:

* You of little faith, why are you so afraid?

He knows the answer.... the men on the boat were fearful for their lives and the storm thrashed..... taken out of the story and into today...

          Why ARE we afraid?    Is God not good?

Is He not God?

It wont be easy, and sugar coating it will only hurt people later on.  Everything is NOT perfect and easy once you decide to follow.  It IS better.  He has your back.  Why are you afraid?

Have a wonderful day.  God Bless.   

-Tyler Schnelli

    

2 Thessalonians 3:13   [....never tire of doing what is right.]

Good to be back.

It was finally Sunday!!  All the anticipation was over.  It felt like I had been waiting for something as if it were as exciting as Christmas morning approaching a 5-year-old.  It was so good to be back at The Naz.  I had missed it so much, felt like months had gone by.  Never in my life have I been excited about a church, but now..... one of the highlights of the week.  A new series started this week and it is truly a great series.  Jan leads an amazing worship team that captures a great worship atmosphere.  Kurt provides a college experience called "Jesus time at 9...er 9:30...or whenever you make it?"  The group is challenged in ways unimaginable week to week.  Dennis..... Just brings it straight.  It's brutal and real but so good.  For sermons and podcast from Sundays, go to the naz link and the new site, once up, will have them available.  If you prefer to view quick quotes, also known as Dennisisms, go to Kurt's blog page.  Today was a busy day.  Bed time.  Ill post more about today tomorrow.

-Tyler

Soothing Saturday

Ok, so not really soothing.  But relaxed.  Gonna go get some Taco Bell with a few of the youth and just hang out and talk.  I'm in One62 (that's a plug.  great place.) just read my Bible and had a nice quiet time.  Kurt (check out his sweet blog posted on my page) told me about a site called YouVersion.com that provides a full read-thru of the Bible.  The year plan gives three different sections to read every day.  It jumps around so it's not just a straight read.  Very interesting and helps link things together.

Yesterday Kurt and I were talkin about reading the Bible and writing down all the questions asked by Jesus.   He knows the answers...why ask us?  

This Kurt guy is on to something..... Got the book It by Craig Groeschel and it is amazing.  I feel like just bein with Kurt is an experience.  Not because of his interesting smell, his offensive remarks that make me cry, or his momentous good looks... (all of which are jokes but the last one.)  Kurt is on fire.  I see it and love it.  

So now that I rambled on and on and had no real topic...I am going to relax with the friends.... take care all. Much Love.

-tyler

maybe ill post more later.

Reading......?

So it's January second.  

I don't know what to say....

My yearly reading of the Bible is done and I feel like a dog who has caught the car....What do I do now?  By no means am I saying that I read the Bible and now I'm all knowing, I am not sure whether to read the Bible through again or find a good devotional.  I don't really know what to do.  If you have a good devotional, let me know.  

Until then I shall read through the Genesis this week.

Genesis:

*Wow

-The men in Genesis were soooo old. I would not want to be alive on this earth that long.

*Noah

Not a lot to write about today, I read about the lineage and how old the men of Genesis were.  But I am surprised at why they would have lived so much longer.  I have heard people talk about how the aging has changed but I don't remember it.  Please inform me.  Email me @   tylerschnelli@gmail.com.    thank you.

Noah..... woah, building a football stadium with my bare hands and only having ancient tools?  uh........NO!  Why would someone ever do that?  I think that his devotion to God must have been so strong to endure the criticism, the hate, the tiredness, and the scale for the seemingly ridiculous project.  Definitely a man to study and live by  Have a wonderful day all.  Thanks for reading.

-Tyler

New Years!!

So I drove all day yesterday from Oregon back to California where my work began again.  I arrived home and went straight to Axiom for a hectic shift.  Upon finishing my shift I went with Mike Northcutt to his house for dinner.   It was so good.  

Following dinner was the New Years Eve party!!!!!

We all went to the Libby's house and played games and had dance parties.  Super fun party.  When the new year hit, I found myself popping one of those little had cannon poppers and being engulfed in silly string. Such a crazy fun night.

New Years Resolution:

My resolution this year other than the obvious workin out and watchin my figure, will be to write something everyday.  That doesnt mean i will blog everyday, but I will have written something for those days.  I will also read my Bible every day and my reading will be part of what I write.  Have a wonderful day guys.  Happy New Years!!