Month: October 2005

  • FOOT-BAEL
    Since I got back to the States I’ve been a tad overboard in regards to football (now that I can actually enjoy it during normal hours rather than say 3-4 am Korean time).  It has sorta become like an idol in my life and that generally is not swell.  So I read my Bible and pray that the swelling goes down…

    HOW INVITING…
    More mad props to B and her roomie for the sweet invite to their halloween party.  Hope Rach and I can make it.

    <><
    Will

  • MORE CATALYTIC REACTIONS
    Here are some more pictures from Catalyst 2005.  Yes, this gal should be kicking herself for missing it ^^


    TOP LEFT: Nosebleed seats  TOP RIGHT: John Maxwell & Bill Hybells
    BOTTOM LEFT:  The Catalyst worship band  BOTTOM RIGHT: Stage shot of the crowd

    The worship band
    was incredible, typically you would expect bands to play Christian
    songs and good worship bands to play new stuff… but this band played
    it all.  They sang “Kyrie” and sounded exactly like Mister Mister
    (they probably could have fooled this child of the 80s) along with other songs that I would have needed said child to help me out.  They were by far the best group I have ever heard.

    TAKE A RIGHT
    I read from Psalm 1:4-6 today over lunch and the verse that struck me was “[God] watches over the path of the righteous…“. 
    Everyone goes down the road God lays before them; the God is with the
    righteous by guiding them around/through obstacles in the way meanwhile
    the wicked perish.  Righteousness comes from believing and so on
    our daily path I need a discerning ear to hear God’s instructions, an
    open heart to believe and a strength from Him to make it through.

    <><
    Will

  • CATALYST 2005
    Just got back from a great leadership conference that I originally did
    not plan on attending, but if it means spending $150 to chill and catch
    up with your best friend who lives 9 hours away… then that’s money
    well spent… but the conference was worth it in so many ways! 
    Let me give you the scoop.

    1. Sessions led by: Andy Stanly, John Maxwell, Bill Hybels, and
      others which really reignited my desire to serve God (thanks again,
      Bill).
    2. Getting all sorts of free stuff from exhibits like a copy of Dave Ramsey’s book “Total Money Makeover” (yes, Ramsey’s exhibit was giving away free copies of his book… I guess he wants to go back into debt ^^)
    3. Taking part in an event that will go into the Guiness World Book of Records:
      Largest simultaneous whoopie cushion sit or something like that. 
      Yes, about 9000 people sat on whoopie cushions at the same time at the
      Gwinnet Civic Center… sorry Quad City (former record holders)… as Smokey likes to say “you just got knocked the funk out!”
    4. Running into Justin (instant jealousy from all my Taejon readers)

    Its not a conference about leadership without the Juice!


    “CUZ MOMMA, I’M COMIN’ HOME”


    This past weekend was homecoming at TFC.  It was pretty cool to
    walk back on the hollowed grounds of my alma mater (stupid
    moles).  Hard to believe that when I left the current seniors were
    only freshmen… *shakes head*  It was nice to see people, but for
    the most part, just hanging with Trent and Matt with their respective
    spouses and running into some familiar faces.


    TOP LEFT: Chappy & Trent  TOP RIGHT:  Trent, Liz, Christie, Amanda and Connie
    BOTTOM LEFT: Running into a familiar face  BOTTOM RIGHT: Let’s see what’s shakin’ with B

    I went to to last Wednesday’s SMF
    meeting and I only recognized 2 people there… it was kinda
    disheartening to know that after this year nobody will know who I am
    *very ego-centric sigh*.  The two girls in prayer band wanted to
    know where I transferred from.  All in all, it was nice, glad to
    see B if only for a few minutes… too bad her roommate (lazy sack) had to work and didn’t come.  Shoutout to Sarah for doing a good job serving punch at the reception.

    Well, more later… my bed is reminding me that I’ve got church in a couple hours.

    <><
    Will

  • PRETTY FRY FOR A WHITE GUY
    Saturday was the annual Gray family Fish Fry.
      Much fun, fish (including large shrimp, and calamari) and
    football was had by all!  Since I returned from Korea, I thought I
    would go a lifetime without anything seafood… but props to my dad for
    fryin’ like a villain, it all was great.  Rachel got to meet my
    sister, her husband and my nephews.  I’ll try to post some pics
    later on (taken by Lindsey). 

    GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION
    Monday night Bible study from DCF met at the pastor’s house, communion
    was shared and it was nice.  A couple shared from Psalm 23 and it
    was good as well.  “He will lead me on paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”  I
    realized how much David meditated on the attributes and personality of
    God.  With so many warped views of God, getting into the Psalms
    and reading about who God is very refreshing.  I need to go
    through the Psalms more often.  Spiritual revivals are good for
    the soul.

    DRAWING TO A CLOSE
    Mucho ultra maddest props to B for finding my old drawings
    I made for
    her back from ol’ TFC days.  Those were good & simple
    times.  Thanks for the nostalgia ^^ For those who weren’t there,
    its lots of inside jokes but plain and simple stuff… if you don’t
    like it… then tough.  Its late… g’night all.

    <><
    Will