Dear Family,
I am working towards a car, license, and car parts. I am talking with Jesus about driving because I have friends far off in New Hampshire. I am losing time in a day with public transportation so its hard at moments to be involved with the communities in Boston. If anyone can donate a car to me or send even more money so I could save up for a cheap car, I would appreciate that.
I am seeking for more friends, my life is in need of new social events. I am really trying to keep in contact with friends in New Hampshire and build friends in Boston so I am in a new stretch. Please be praying for me.
Shalom Friends.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Boston is good.
Hello friends,
Yesterday, a man spoke to our group about Boston. This guy came out from Thia Land to speak to us of what God had spoken to him. God showed him a image of people doing things that sent praises to God from Boston cutting through the atmosphere to God, which allowed Gods love to fall onto Boston then out to the world.
YWAM Boston has been receiving the same vision for the last three year so its exciting.
So we are eager to see God move and infect Boston for his glory.
here is an odd video..... do not watch if you are easily grossed out.
The worlds biggest zit......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2aIK1UifyU
Yesterday, a man spoke to our group about Boston. This guy came out from Thia Land to speak to us of what God had spoken to him. God showed him a image of people doing things that sent praises to God from Boston cutting through the atmosphere to God, which allowed Gods love to fall onto Boston then out to the world.
YWAM Boston has been receiving the same vision for the last three year so its exciting.
So we are eager to see God move and infect Boston for his glory.
here is an odd video..... do not watch if you are easily grossed out.
The worlds biggest zit......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2aIK1UifyU
Thursday, October 1, 2009
The breaking of a few thoughts...to gain mercy
Dear Family,
I carry a burden that may not be mine to carry. I look at the church, look to the world and find no difference-therefore i shake to my knees in fear of the teachings and way of life that I live in. I question Christ, where is the abundant, unified life He claims that is in Him when the church is taking a razor to its limps to remove the finger, the toe, the eyes, from its own body. I question, question, question until 12 O'clock at night about the christian life or the life! Do i have an answers...NO.
BUT! PRAISE THE LORD, HE DOES NOT LEAVE ME IN THE GUTTER ALONE BUT RATHER SITS WITH ME, COMFORTS ME.
I MAY FEEL JADED BY A SMALL PIECE OF THE CHURCH BUT INDEED THAT IS IT; A SMALL PIECE OF THE CHURCH. CHRIST GAVE ME A PROMISE THAT THIS YEAR I WILL FEEL, WALK IN JOY- no, joy is not always smiling and laughing. its my holding dearly on to truth, onto the Christ that is joy(at least this is my definition today, tomorrow it will change).
PHILIPPIANS 1:15-19 (NLT)
17 Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, not sincerely, intending to make my chains more painful to me. 18 But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. 19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
I read this a night ago and took a step back to think about this guy, Paul. He notices the small part of the "church" then looks away to the good which is people are still gaining the message of Christ. At this moment Paul gives mercy onto these people with false motives, he hold on to no anger that is his own. He maybe angry about what is happening but maybe Paul gained a good understanding of a type of godly anger.
I don't give mercy to people in the church, I become quickly angered by comments, attitudes, personalities within a piece of the church. I realize, I am very much of a church politic. The one with the thoughts of "he should not be on the worship band because I do not see his heart in it" or something lame like that. I have failed to look to the full picture, I have to see the full picture of Christ's relationship with the church to understand mercy.
I have issues. I laugh at myself more and more because I am beginning to realize just my need of Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 3:7-9 (NLT)
7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ.[a] For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
I am challenged by this. Focusing on Christ to a point of really not caring about anything but Him, to know Yeshua.
When I read this I think toughen up, care for Christ before your self by caring for Christ you will care for your brother and sister.
Caring for my neighbor is not hard but it becomes hard for me in specific moments of conversation with my neighbor. Some talks kick my nerves and I get angry-then I reserve my love from my neighbor but this must stop. I realize Christ must weigh more then my bitterness or my thought life and some rules (convictions) I have placed myself under.
Thank God, He revealed a new way to live. He is being faithful to His words, to His promises that I may walk in joy. I am learning to deal with my aggressive behavior towards people in the church, this anger of hypocrisy in the church is not mine to cradle but to let go, to care for. I am learning mercy by the Spirits kindness.
In context Paul is speaking about circumcision and Old Testament rules now he considers it all worthless and faith in Christ is far more value then his religious acts.
How Christ, you are my focus, You are truly my value. Please keep correcting my crooked back.
Love to you.
I carry a burden that may not be mine to carry. I look at the church, look to the world and find no difference-therefore i shake to my knees in fear of the teachings and way of life that I live in. I question Christ, where is the abundant, unified life He claims that is in Him when the church is taking a razor to its limps to remove the finger, the toe, the eyes, from its own body. I question, question, question until 12 O'clock at night about the christian life or the life! Do i have an answers...NO.
BUT! PRAISE THE LORD, HE DOES NOT LEAVE ME IN THE GUTTER ALONE BUT RATHER SITS WITH ME, COMFORTS ME.
I MAY FEEL JADED BY A SMALL PIECE OF THE CHURCH BUT INDEED THAT IS IT; A SMALL PIECE OF THE CHURCH. CHRIST GAVE ME A PROMISE THAT THIS YEAR I WILL FEEL, WALK IN JOY- no, joy is not always smiling and laughing. its my holding dearly on to truth, onto the Christ that is joy(at least this is my definition today, tomorrow it will change).
PHILIPPIANS 1:15-19 (NLT)
17 Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, not sincerely, intending to make my chains more painful to me. 18 But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. 19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
I read this a night ago and took a step back to think about this guy, Paul. He notices the small part of the "church" then looks away to the good which is people are still gaining the message of Christ. At this moment Paul gives mercy onto these people with false motives, he hold on to no anger that is his own. He maybe angry about what is happening but maybe Paul gained a good understanding of a type of godly anger.
I don't give mercy to people in the church, I become quickly angered by comments, attitudes, personalities within a piece of the church. I realize, I am very much of a church politic. The one with the thoughts of "he should not be on the worship band because I do not see his heart in it" or something lame like that. I have failed to look to the full picture, I have to see the full picture of Christ's relationship with the church to understand mercy.
I have issues. I laugh at myself more and more because I am beginning to realize just my need of Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 3:7-9 (NLT)
7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ.[a] For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
I am challenged by this. Focusing on Christ to a point of really not caring about anything but Him, to know Yeshua.
When I read this I think toughen up, care for Christ before your self by caring for Christ you will care for your brother and sister.
Caring for my neighbor is not hard but it becomes hard for me in specific moments of conversation with my neighbor. Some talks kick my nerves and I get angry-then I reserve my love from my neighbor but this must stop. I realize Christ must weigh more then my bitterness or my thought life and some rules (convictions) I have placed myself under.
Thank God, He revealed a new way to live. He is being faithful to His words, to His promises that I may walk in joy. I am learning to deal with my aggressive behavior towards people in the church, this anger of hypocrisy in the church is not mine to cradle but to let go, to care for. I am learning mercy by the Spirits kindness.
In context Paul is speaking about circumcision and Old Testament rules now he considers it all worthless and faith in Christ is far more value then his religious acts.
How Christ, you are my focus, You are truly my value. Please keep correcting my crooked back.
Love to you.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
THE IDEA IS..... WELL, STILL FORMING.
DEAR FAMILY,
I HAVE BEEN ASKING GOD WHAT WOULD HE LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THIS CITY, NAMED BOSTON. I ASK AND ASK AND ASK SOME MORE..... AT THE MOMENT I AM NOT TOO SURE.
I HAVE BEEN THINKING MUCH ABOUT A HEART CHANGE, HOW IS A HEART FOREVER CHANGED THAT IT DOES NOT GO BACK TO ITS OLD NASTY WAYS.
I HAVE BEEN READING WATCHMAN NEE'S BOOK CALLED THE BREAKING OF THE OUTER MAN AND THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT. VERY INTENSE BOOK, I SEE SOME TIES WITH DIETRICH BONHOEFFER SO IF YOU LIKE HIM AND FIND HIS CHALLENGE OF CHRISTIANITY ENJOYABLE, READ WATCHMAN KNEE.
I AM MOVING FORWARD IN LIFE AND NOT LOOKING BACK TO WHOM I WAS LAST YEAR NOR THE YEAR BEFORE..... I WISH I COULD BE REAL WHEN I WRITE THIS SENTENCE. OF COURSE I KEEP MY SELF THE SAME AS THE LAST YEARS OF MY LIFE. I AM COMFORTABLE WITH IT AND I FIT WITHIN THAT SKIN WELL.
YET, MY LOVER-YESHUA- HAS ASKED ME TO SET THIS IMAGE ASIDE. I AM DOING THAT BUT IT IS NOT EASY, I HIT A WALL! YESHUA COMPLETELY SCRAPED MANY OF MY IDEAS TO FIT, RELATE TO MORE PEOPLE AND NOT JUST MY SELF. I HAVE BEEN COMING TO MANY ART BLOCKS RECENTLY SO I HAVE BEEN READING MANY BOOKS TO GET SOME FRESH CREATIVE IDEAS FOR ART. ITS GOOD AND I AM SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD, PEELING OFF THE OLD SKIN TO BE EVEN CLOSER TO CHRIST.
WATCHMAN IS HELPING ME IN MOVING FORWARD.PRAISE THE LORD, FOOL!
I LOVE IT, I AM GRATE FULL TO BE IN THIS PLACE OF LIFE. ITS FRUSTRATING BUT LIVELY.
PEACE OUT.
I HAVE BEEN ASKING GOD WHAT WOULD HE LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THIS CITY, NAMED BOSTON. I ASK AND ASK AND ASK SOME MORE..... AT THE MOMENT I AM NOT TOO SURE.
I HAVE BEEN THINKING MUCH ABOUT A HEART CHANGE, HOW IS A HEART FOREVER CHANGED THAT IT DOES NOT GO BACK TO ITS OLD NASTY WAYS.
I HAVE BEEN READING WATCHMAN NEE'S BOOK CALLED THE BREAKING OF THE OUTER MAN AND THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT. VERY INTENSE BOOK, I SEE SOME TIES WITH DIETRICH BONHOEFFER SO IF YOU LIKE HIM AND FIND HIS CHALLENGE OF CHRISTIANITY ENJOYABLE, READ WATCHMAN KNEE.
I AM MOVING FORWARD IN LIFE AND NOT LOOKING BACK TO WHOM I WAS LAST YEAR NOR THE YEAR BEFORE..... I WISH I COULD BE REAL WHEN I WRITE THIS SENTENCE. OF COURSE I KEEP MY SELF THE SAME AS THE LAST YEARS OF MY LIFE. I AM COMFORTABLE WITH IT AND I FIT WITHIN THAT SKIN WELL.
YET, MY LOVER-YESHUA- HAS ASKED ME TO SET THIS IMAGE ASIDE. I AM DOING THAT BUT IT IS NOT EASY, I HIT A WALL! YESHUA COMPLETELY SCRAPED MANY OF MY IDEAS TO FIT, RELATE TO MORE PEOPLE AND NOT JUST MY SELF. I HAVE BEEN COMING TO MANY ART BLOCKS RECENTLY SO I HAVE BEEN READING MANY BOOKS TO GET SOME FRESH CREATIVE IDEAS FOR ART. ITS GOOD AND I AM SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD, PEELING OFF THE OLD SKIN TO BE EVEN CLOSER TO CHRIST.
WATCHMAN IS HELPING ME IN MOVING FORWARD.PRAISE THE LORD, FOOL!
I LOVE IT, I AM GRATE FULL TO BE IN THIS PLACE OF LIFE. ITS FRUSTRATING BUT LIVELY.
PEACE OUT.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Many things have come to be and much is still to come!
Dear Family,
Things in Boston are going good. The team has began out reach this last week, it went very well. One team asked questions to get peoples ideas about life, they as well evangelized and saw five people come to walk with Christ. The team I am on we did worship in the streets, handed out free ice coffee, and prayed with people. It was swell, our team saw two people come to a decision to walk with Christ. A total of seven people for our base's first week of out reach, that is exciting.
I am beginning to get involved with the Boston culture a lot more, on the outreach a guy asked if he and i could meet up soon and talk about Jesus and life. We exchanged digits and will hopefully meet soon.
Last night I went to a bible study on Harvard campus, this bible study was a Korean bible study. The people in this bible study were very serious about seeking and begin with God, which is so encouraging. They all had a desire to know Christ's love for them and the people they are around. I may keep going and partying with them.
This is my art space/office that I have been working on all week. I am tearing down the ceiling to hang up lights. It will be great.
OK, bye Family.
Things in Boston are going good. The team has began out reach this last week, it went very well. One team asked questions to get peoples ideas about life, they as well evangelized and saw five people come to walk with Christ. The team I am on we did worship in the streets, handed out free ice coffee, and prayed with people. It was swell, our team saw two people come to a decision to walk with Christ. A total of seven people for our base's first week of out reach, that is exciting.
I am beginning to get involved with the Boston culture a lot more, on the outreach a guy asked if he and i could meet up soon and talk about Jesus and life. We exchanged digits and will hopefully meet soon.
Last night I went to a bible study on Harvard campus, this bible study was a Korean bible study. The people in this bible study were very serious about seeking and begin with God, which is so encouraging. They all had a desire to know Christ's love for them and the people they are around. I may keep going and partying with them.
This is my art space/office that I have been working on all week. I am tearing down the ceiling to hang up lights. It will be great.
OK, bye Family.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
I ENJOY MY JOB!
Dear Family,
I was mold to work with YWAM, everyday is new and different, I hit new struggles in the office everyday. I enjoy it so much! I am making letters today and it is a pain because the printers in the office are not working like I would like them to, therefore I am going to Staples to make post cards. I will be working late tonight.
Tomorrow the team is going out to Boston to reach out to people within Central Square. We will be playing songs for God is the streets and talking to whom ever stops by. I am ready to begin talking to people about Christ in Boston once again.
Art is going well, I finished one work last night. I felt alive in the process of creating this image of a man and painting the back ground. It was a good time! The art studio is a great space, big and secure in sound so I can blast my music.
Pray for the team, tomorrow we go out. Our loved team member (John) just had surgery but is up and walking well. The surgery went perfect and it was in perfect timing too his infection spread onto his chest which means any longer to wait on surgery John may would have died. Our base is grate full for Gods kindness and hearing the prayers of people around the world for our base.
Thank you, Your Companion in the Christ,
Jordan
I was mold to work with YWAM, everyday is new and different, I hit new struggles in the office everyday. I enjoy it so much! I am making letters today and it is a pain because the printers in the office are not working like I would like them to, therefore I am going to Staples to make post cards. I will be working late tonight.
Tomorrow the team is going out to Boston to reach out to people within Central Square. We will be playing songs for God is the streets and talking to whom ever stops by. I am ready to begin talking to people about Christ in Boston once again.
Art is going well, I finished one work last night. I felt alive in the process of creating this image of a man and painting the back ground. It was a good time! The art studio is a great space, big and secure in sound so I can blast my music.
Pray for the team, tomorrow we go out. Our loved team member (John) just had surgery but is up and walking well. The surgery went perfect and it was in perfect timing too his infection spread onto his chest which means any longer to wait on surgery John may would have died. Our base is grate full for Gods kindness and hearing the prayers of people around the world for our base.
Thank you, Your Companion in the Christ,
Jordan
Friday, September 18, 2009
Update
Dear Family,
Presently I am at Boston working with YWAM. My job is accounting and art at this moment within YWAM. I am enjoying it a lot, the way of life that I hoped to live is being lived out. Its is not always easy but in the struggles and hard moments I enjoy and understand God, the team, Boston even more. I received my first payment from donations that you may have given through YWAMboston.org, thank you for your support.
I am thinking of you all in California a lot, many times I have wished to be in your presence enjoying a good meal or jumba juice. I do indeed pray for you all and ask that God will be glorified by your way of life internally and externally. Keep going for the dreams he has placed in your hearts, remember also to reach out to others with generosity. I know that God can lead us to some people with much hope and be just as active in living for the Kingdom of God as you are.
I am still trying to understand where, what and how God want to move in Boston. I will let you know more as I get to know more.
Tonight I am going to Harvard to check out a small group that has bible studies on the campus. We'll see what happens.
Peace be with you, your companion in the Christ,
Jordan
Presently I am at Boston working with YWAM. My job is accounting and art at this moment within YWAM. I am enjoying it a lot, the way of life that I hoped to live is being lived out. Its is not always easy but in the struggles and hard moments I enjoy and understand God, the team, Boston even more. I received my first payment from donations that you may have given through YWAMboston.org, thank you for your support.
I am thinking of you all in California a lot, many times I have wished to be in your presence enjoying a good meal or jumba juice. I do indeed pray for you all and ask that God will be glorified by your way of life internally and externally. Keep going for the dreams he has placed in your hearts, remember also to reach out to others with generosity. I know that God can lead us to some people with much hope and be just as active in living for the Kingdom of God as you are.
I am still trying to understand where, what and how God want to move in Boston. I will let you know more as I get to know more.
Tonight I am going to Harvard to check out a small group that has bible studies on the campus. We'll see what happens.
Peace be with you, your companion in the Christ,
Jordan
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