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It dawned on me how long it had been since I blogged. I've done one here and there on Facebook but not on here. What to talk about? Well, let's catch up here. The summer went along rather quickly. I had the chance to play an acoustic gig at a coffeehouse in Salisbury MD was was a ton of fun. I was reunited with the two closest friends I have ever had from my youth. I have started taking

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"Have you ever tasted vinegar? I mean, plain, sour, yucky vinegar?" These 2 lines were to something that I had a chance to do for what was called 1st Communion. I was in 5th grade at Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Kreidersville PA. All of us in the class got to serve in some way shape or form. For some reason, I chose a children's sermon. See, us Lutherans had a step by step process. In 5th

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18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been

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Just got back from watching Fireproof. It's from the people who brought us Facing the Giants. The football movie with a major Christian influence. So major that the only reason basically that it was rated PG was because it mentioned Christ in a positive way. So, Fireproof. The movie that has people talking about Kirk Cameron again. The only person he'll kiss is his wife. It's a shame that

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What better person to blog about than my Dad? It's been such a joy to be around him. It took me a long time to catch up to that. The stories. The limburger. Right now, he's going through a bout with some lung cancer. I should have fallen to pieces about him over this but the Lord has kept me strong. And ONLY God. Yes, I've had a lot of people pray for me and encourage me and don't get me

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I decided to post something I wrote in my journal this day last year from Venezuela. I will never be the same. Again. That is the one song going through my head today. Brain rewiring? Yeah. God is working on that. Not sure what we'll see today. It's going to be an experience!Experience isn't the word. I don't know of a word to describe today. The love from the children today was so

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The title is taken from a song called "Is There Anybody Out There?" by Burlap To Cashmere. I was turned on to this band by a friend back in 1999. I was invited to go see them in concert with Caedmon's Call. I picked up the CD and fell in love with it. Then, seeing them in concert was mindblowing. I've been playing guitar for a really long time. I used to write lyrics in high school (all of

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Tonight is just another one of those nights. Again, I feel like there is so much I could blog about but for whatever reason, it just isn't happening. I have the house to myself tonight. Earlier tonight, I watched the recent dvd from Netflix. Yeah, it was Rambo. Pretty violent and bloody. But, very much realistic. The characters who play missionaries go into very dangerous territory and

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How Do You Want To Be Remembered? Sabrina and I just finished watching a movie called "Final Season". It was a movie recommended to us by her Mom, which for me usually should trigger red flags, but for the most part, we do have some similiar likings in movies. I actually finally watched Lord of the Rings for the first time when she had gotten it and her and Sabrina were watching it. Now, I

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I was at a Promise Keepers event (actually, I've been to a few Promise Keeper events) in Baltimore area and a speaker by the name of Joe White came out and he did this incredible talk about the Cross. Carrying this heavy log over his shoulder, he dragged up the aisles and up to the stage. He started his talk by portraying a Roman crossmaker. Why did this Jesus have to die? Who is this Jesus?

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Wow, I didn't realize how long it has been since I last blogged. Whether it's on this thing, or my myspace page or facebook or whatever. I don't know if it is because I haven't had much to share or talk about or what. Which is sad in a way because, as Christians, we have such a joyous message to share with the world! I could get on here and talk about all the great things God has done in my life

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American Idol did the song right from what I heard. Either they had a lot of complaints or maybe the contestants wanted to do it right. Maybe Darlene complained. Either way, glad to see they did the song right.

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Let me remind everyone how "Shout to the Lord" goesMy Jesus, My SaviorOK, you know the rest of it. It does NOT begin with My shepherd....Politically correct version is what we got. I'm sick and tired of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, being labeled politically incorrect. It almost makes me want to quit watching American Idol.

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So, I've got a couple of pictures scattered on the blog here. Since I'm extremely mindless and can't think of anything to blog about, I'll go into my pictures. There is one with me in a baptismal pool. Yes. That was May 7, 2006. Brian Hill did the honors. It's a day I will not forget. There is another pic with me and longer hair, gotee and stuff. That would be me and my Line 6 amp and my

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It's just that simple. There are a lot of things in this life that I am not worthy of.

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Back on Halloween of 1984, I started taking lessons on how to play guitar. I started off on this Sigma Acoustic (Sigma is an economical version of Martin Guitars) and within a year's time, got a Hondo Mastercaster electric guitar. Around this time, I started writing lyrics for songs that I would have loved to have done when I was a teenager. Thank the good Lord those 200+ songs disappeared.

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America! I can't believe it! Was it because the song was about the USSR?? I thought the song was right for Amanda to do but oh well. Anywho, those are my thoughts.

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It was so awesome having my parents down for a little while. They came in Thursday night and yesterday, Sabrina and I had the day off as well so we all had fun frolicking in the rain haha. We were hoping to do some other stuff but the rain cancelled that out. So, we settled for some pinochle. I've loved playing this game since I was a teenager. When Sabrina joined in on the fun it gave the 4

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Ok, now I remember a bit more about this movie. Man, I wish there weren't so many f-bombs in it. I guess I was so desensitized to that back in the day. So, to anyone I recommended this movie to, if you are brave enough to watch it, just know you're going to be f-bombed to death.

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Ya know, reading my previous entry, I forgot to mention David Hernandez, who went home on American Idol. I'm not too surprised given all the tabloid garbage about him. That's sad though. I hope his career can rebound from that. My thoughts on next week. Well, we're in for more Beatles tunes. Maybe this time I'll get Helter Skelter from Amanda. haha Who's going to do Yesterday? Do I hear a

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So, let's see. How did the AI people do this week? David Cook, ROCKED! David Archuleta, BLEW IT!! Carly and Amanda, ROCKED! Chekieze, ROCKED! Brooke and Syesha, Michael and Jason, decent. Kristy and Ramiele? Might be in big trouble. David A isn't in trouble because he's got the teeny bopper vote even if he did forget the lyrics. At least he ain't perfect. But, my favorites were David

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I've been looking through a text in John 17. Verses 20-26. Isn't it awesome that Jesus was praying for you? For me? There are no words for me to say to this text but THANK YOU JESUS! That I can be one with Jesus. I'm quite speechless.

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This is a FAR CRY from 3 Feet!!

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I'm excited! The parentals are coming down next week!! It's going to be great because my Dad's birthday is St. Patrick's Day so we'll get to celebrate together! I haven't been able to do that since we moved here. I'm excited!!

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Ok, I must really be out of my mind but now I have joined NetFlix.(Melodie, you are a disciple of Netflix, I know. haha) And what are our first 3 movies? Let's see. 2 for Sabrina and one for me! haha Becoming Jane, The Astronaut Farmer and Night on Earth. By the way, I know I've mentioned Night on Earth to a few people who read this, anyone want to get together and watch it? Might not be

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Danny Noriega, the whiny little emo kid who I thought was going to be in the Top 12 in American Idol is going home! I can't believe that America split up the couple! He and Ramiele seem to be having a bit of a connection. I really thought Chiekeze was going home but oh well! So I was wrong. Good luck to Danny in all seriousness. I actually enjoyed his version of Tainted Love. I hated to

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So, was it just me, or did the judges seem bored? They were constantly off track, well, at least Randy and Paula. Simon was right on. Amanda actually did the best followed by Brooke and hmmm, maybe I dunno. I like Kristy Lee but Faithfully didn't totally work for me. My guess is that Kady will be gone for sure. It's a toss up as to who else.

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In case anyone wants to know, which I don't know who, but the picture you see on my blog is from May 7, 2006. After a long time of wrestling with whether or not to go through believer's baptism, I went through with it. One night earlier in the week, I felt God tell me to do it. And this time, I didn't argue or bicker about it because I didn't have a reason not to. It was something I had to do

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Yeah, I'll be watching the girls tonight. The guys did ok last night. David Cook impressed me with his rocking version of Lionel Richie's Hello. David A did ok with Phil Collins. Even dreadlock boy Jason Castro was impressive with his choice. Even whiny emo kid Danny wasn't all that bad, but probably on the bottom 3 as far as my favorites. Who will go home from them? I'm guessing Luke and

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This is going to be quick since I have a men's Bible study to go to this morning, but I can't help but feel sad for my parents. They went to visit a long time friend in a nursing home the other day. I've known this lady all my life. She and her husband have been married for nearly 75 years! They walked into the room and she had no clue who they were. When Dad sent me the e-mail on that I

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I just have one hope for tonight. That come Thursday, America will vote off the whiny emo kid with the sassy attitude. When in Alabama, if there is someone in the competition, expect to hear about them constantly on the news. The President could be decapitated and that contestant would still be the top story. I started watching the year of Daughtry. Yeah, he rocks. He should have won.

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Ok, the storms didn't get too crazy, at least, not at my place. I have no idea what's going on around me. But, I hear rain outside but that's it. No more lightnight and thunder. As Eric Clapton sang "Let It Rain, Let It Rain!". But, he was talking about love I believe. haha Off to the church to pray and then to work.

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www.myspace.com/theacousticjohnnymetalGotta promote my tunes! Someone might fall asleep to them. haha

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So I thought I'd play around with this old site for a while. It needed an upgrade.I had done this great post but somehow got lost. Oh well. Here's another shot at it.So, we have this little storm coming through the area. One thing about the south that I've learned is that it has 3 seasons. Summer, Football and Tornado. We're in tornado season right now. What I would not give for 3 feet of snow

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Ok, I confess. My Space has taken over my life. haha As I type this one out. It's going to be random musings going through my head. It's 5:30 in the morning so everything will probably be unedited. I'm getting ready to head to Salisbury MD this weekend. In just a few short hours I'll be on the plane. I'm looking forward to a lot of things. One, my family is going to meet me there. My

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Well, I fell asleep at 8 last night. So, I figured I'd gotten in a good 7 hours of sleep already. I dunno. Work has been driving me crazy lately. Dumb little things have been getting to me. I guess I've never been much for the small stuff of the world but sometimes the small stuff does add up. And I hate that I've been letting it get to me. I'm getting to go home soon. That'a a huge thing

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It's interesting the things you hear about sometimes. Like this morning. I go to a website to check on some wrestling news and discovered Chris Candido passed away! I couldn't believe it! He was a great wrestler and will be missed. Now, I wonder what will become of Sunny? Last I heard, she put on weight and was going to be an airline stewardess. Anyway, I just wanted to say something about

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Ok, we just finished watching Napoleon Dynamite. I have but one question to myself. Why did I rent that?

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No, this isn't going to be about who's crying now and I won't say for you to don't stop believin, but I will say to come to Christ with Open Arms. With that, I'm going my separate ways........Ok, thank you thank you. I'll be in Vegas the rest of the week starting the second Wednesday of the month.Ok, now for the serious stuff. First off, Healing the Masculine Soul. I have yet to read the

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Wow, it's been a while since I posted anything here. Well, let me say that March 5th was an incredible night of metal mayhem. 540+ people. Crowd control? HAH!! FORGET ABOUT IT! Thrown out the window! Or, in some cases, thrown off the stage. Reminded me of the night I saw Pantera back in Salisbury. Only, I didn't come home smelling like pot, cigarettes, smoke, sweat and booze. Just a bit

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Good question! I'm glad you asked! So, we did a little running around. We had a nice lunch at Moe's. Always go too much on their hard rock salsa though. Always leaves the tongue burning. Thank goodness for Coldstone! Then, off to promote the next Shma show. Wow, that is going to be an amazing show. 4 awesome bands for 5 bucks. It'll be great to see Mortal Treason again. Showdown,

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Just wanted to say that both the Mrs and I have the day off together! YAHOO!!! This is rare and we're going to take full advantage of it! See you at the next Shma show! :-D

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Lord, the one thing I pray for today is that You show me the community You and You alone want me to be with. Thank You Lord for how You have blessed me and even though I am far from perfect, You still love me for the egotistical, prideful sinner that I am. Thank You Jesus for what You did for me on the cross. Help me to always know You are near. Bless this day and all days to come.

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First off, I should mention that when I talked about Sam, Lara and Taylor, I should mention that Taylor is their adopted daughter. Did I even mention the thought of my parents coming down sometime in the spring? WOW what a blessing that is! That is a big YAHOO!!! Then hey, my sister and family are making a stopover here in town around Palm Sunday. That's another big YAHOO!!! Then, another

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Sorry for taking so long to update this for anyone who keeps up with this little piece of blog, but I had to update this day. Sunday night, I got an e-mail that I literally felt my heart jump for joy! You know, kind of like how John the Baptist leapt in his mother's womb when Mary was carrying Jesus in the womb. Our old RBF at church is looking to get back together on Sundays! One of the

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Well, here it is. I haven't updated in a while. Anything exciting? Hmm, nah. Valentine's dinner was nice. Sabrina got all dolled up and we went to Landry's. Been kind of restless, I guess. But, very content to be isolated. Strange, I know. It's been one of those strange days today. Someone said I looked like I was in a cranky mood. Maybe that's a good term for it. I don't know. Just

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Last night, some things hit me hard. The illustration of the seed and good soil was one of them. How I feel like that good soil that hears the Word but doesn't understand the comparision to a 0-7 year old was the biggest. So many times I still feel like that 0-7 year old wanting to be around his parents all the time because he is learning about life but has no clue about it. I'm 35 and still

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1107726846483874302005-02-06T15:54:00.000-08:002005-02-06T13:54:06.490-08:00

Well, what can I say? Another wild night at the Shma. 259+ people for the show last night. I was so happy for Joey that so many people showed up. The first band, something about Vegas dies today was ok. Lots of technical difficulties and the singer pranced around the stage like Ozzy Osbourne. But, give them a few more shows and I think they could get somewhere. Remember Sammy Jankis wasn't

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1107525768703282432005-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:002005-02-04T06:02:48.710-08:00

After reading the chapter in Purpose Driven Life talking about defeating temptation, I am so thankful for brothers who are praying for me. Being able to confess a lot of issues of my life to these guys has been freeing to me. But, I still have a long way to go. I sure don't want to let the pride and ego keep winning battles. Daily surrender. That's what it is all about. The one thing about

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1107260703219685072005-02-01T06:22:00.000-08:002005-02-01T04:25:03.220-08:00

Wow, I didn't get to put anything on this yesterday. Probably because I was busy all day. Lots to do today too. So, this might be short. Started reading Isaiah today. I am so thankful to read a chapter of God's Word to start my day off with. I am thankful that He makes me white as snow and that my sins have been washed away. Lord, I surrender this day to You! Continue to show me where my

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1107113270124579402005-01-30T13:28:00.000-08:002005-01-30T11:27:50.123-08:00

Some might call it the Brook Hills Homecoming Hour but my goodness, I was ready to go Home after the service today! The songs spoke to me, drove me to tears and it all felt so good! "Life is worth living because He Lives!" WOW!!! It just doesn't get any better than that! I wished Sabrina could have been there today for RBF. She got to miss out on Christie's cake. :-( And Steve and Amy are

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February 5th is going to be a day when I leave the Shma in traction. Yes, folks, I look forward to doing so much moshing & headbanging that I won't be able to walk on my own. When you have bands like the Showdown, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Becoming the Archetype, Ashes Fall, Mothra and Remember Sammy Jankis on the bill, that is a perscription for absolute metal mayhem. Bring it on

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106922240181106182005-01-28T06:22:00.000-08:002005-01-28T06:24:00.180-08:00

Wow, I just was blown away! Thanks to Alan, he did a little digging for me and came up with Scripture references for some of the lyrics I had written! I felt God's Presence as I was writing it and that is just another reminder of how much God is in this song. All glory to God for this! All Praise to Him!

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106881959258483862005-01-27T21:12:00.000-08:002005-01-27T19:12:39.256-08:00

Well, today I sat down with one of Alan and Dustin's creations and wrote some lyrics down for it. I haven't really written much lately. The last thing I wrote was something for my Dad and I never really finished it yet. What I wrote today though, that's metal. I like it. Probably will take some editing and refining but I like what came out. First time I've ever wrote lyrics to someone

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106834223029395252005-01-27T07:52:00.000-08:002005-01-27T05:57:03.030-08:00

For anyone who has read this and is wondering about my blog address, I thought I'd explain it a bit. Showdown Rules. The Showdown is a Christian Metal band that I am really digging right now. They bring that style of metal that reminds me a lot of Pantera, Iron Maiden, etc. Plus, they are great guys to hang with. When they played the Shma back in December, I talked with them a lot and I

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106747574535464922005-01-26T07:54:00.000-08:002005-01-26T05:52:54.536-08:00

There was a song back in the 90's by a band called the Storm. It featured Gregg Rolie who played keyboards for Journey back in the 70's. And that song is called I've Got A Lot To Learn About Love. Now, the song has to do with losing a girl. But, you take out part of the chorus and just the title of the song and the end of the chorus, "Teach me about Love!". Right there is where my prayer is.

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106617820460279982005-01-24T19:50:00.000-08:002005-01-24T17:50:20.460-08:00

It's my Mom's Birthday today! Just wanted to share that one real quick. I hear she was listening to some Johnny Mathis today. She loves Johnny Mathis. I'm sure she got her birthday card from his fan club by now. She's a lifetime member. Even though they got some snow, I hope she had a great birthday today! Love you very much Mom!

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106509777465795832005-01-23T13:49:00.000-08:002005-01-23T11:49:37.466-08:00

Wow, today was good. I was in a worshipful frame of mind, which has been lacking in me lately. The message was good. The RBF time was good. It was so encouraging to be back in RBF. I've missed the last couple weeks due to strange and unusual circumstances. But, it was awesome seeing so many people, not only in worship, but in RBF! I feel like my heart for worship is coming back to me.

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106450079419072472005-01-22T21:14:00.000-08:002005-01-22T19:14:39.420-08:00

Here it is, a little after 9 at night and it's been a good day. Woke up when I wanted to with no Sabrina in the house. She was away at her brother's house so I had the place to myself. I blared some JLM really loud today. Wow, it was awesome to hear them again. I miss those guys. They were one of my first Christian concerts I ever went to. I wish I had that tape on CD though. My poor

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106318580127585602005-01-21T08:37:00.000-08:002005-01-21T06:43:00.126-08:00

I just heard a dramatic presentation of the story by Frank Peretti called Tilly. It was on Focus on the Family. It was very powerful to me and moved me to tears. I've had the carrot dangled in front of me a couple of times when it came to possible pregnancies and they got yanked away from me with a lot of hurt and bad feelings. Lord, are you trying to show me something with that? I surrender

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106220974811157552005-01-20T05:36:00.000-08:002005-01-20T03:36:14.810-08:00

That was one of the first words that hit me in the new book of the Bible I started reading today. Prior to today, I read a Psalm a day. Yes, I even did 119 in one day. I think I combined 117 and 118 in one day. Anyway, Wednesday was when I read 150, so I needed to start a new book. Ecclesiastes jumped out and said READ ME!! I think the first chapter sums up where I should be. So much in

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I came away from the reading of Purpose Driven Life tonight knowing something I have always known, I guess. Man will always fail me and God will never fail. In the words of the praise song, I want to know You more. That is my prayer. I'm tired and so this is staying short and sweet. I want to know You, Lord. I want to go Deeper.

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106147302104319882005-01-19T09:05:00.000-08:002005-01-19T07:08:22.103-08:00

When am I ever going to learn? For those who might fall upon this little blog of mine I'll just let you know that I help a friend out in moderating a message board for a concert venue he runs. He's a darn good friend too. He and his wife have been a Godsend for both me and my wife. And I was letting a little dumb thing on the board try and screw that up. It's not about me folks! When will I

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106133790969794722005-01-19T05:23:00.000-08:002005-01-19T03:23:10.970-08:00

I wake up and for some reason I'm thinking of how I will be when my cat Terror is gone. I hope that day doesn't come too soon. I love my little Terror. It was a very painful decision to put my other cat Naomi down last year, but I had to because she was so sickly and I was robbing her of a good quality life. If you can give that kind of thing to a cat, I guess. But, Terror is different. She

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That's what I am dealing with folks. Seems like the car is wanting to be hassle with us again. God, the car is Yours. The house is Yours. My job is Yours. My music is Yours. My everything is Yours. What is it of Yours haven't I surrendered to You? You have forgiven me of my sins. Do I trust? Do I truly believe I am Yours? Am I living for You? Lord, I need Your help. Teach me what it

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1106014223340020002005-01-17T20:07:00.000-08:002005-01-17T18:10:23.340-08:00

Today I wondered if God is really smiling at me. Sometimes I don't always feel that I am being completely and heartfelt obediant to Him. I am so ready for a long extended break from reality. Lord, I just want to Yours. Truly and completely Yours.

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I have to admit something. For some reason last night, I came home and felt like I just wanted to go somewhere where I didn't have my cell phone, computer or anything. Just spend time alone with God. Clear my head out. Seems like I have a lot of junk to deal with and just when I thought it was getting cleared out, I got more that was hidden away just waiting to rear its ugly head. Lord, my

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1105903767529633882005-01-16T13:22:00.000-08:002005-01-16T11:29:27.530-08:00

Saturday was a ton of fun for me. Getting together with Alan, Dustin, Laura, Trey, Josh, Kyle and a couple of other guys who I can't remember their names (sorry guys!) was so much fun for this aging metalhead. But, I couldn't help but feel bad about being there. Laura seemed really disconnected from all of us. Alan and Dustin absolutely blew me away as they usually do when they play. But,

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1105900268396033372005-01-16T12:27:00.000-08:002005-01-16T10:31:08.396-08:00

I needed worship this morning. It's not about me. It's all about Jesus. It's all about God. It's not about me. My ego has taken too much of my life and it's time to let it go and let God. Enough worshiping little gods. God, it is all about You and my prayer is to continue to keep me out of Your Way. Everything in my past is gone. There isn't anything I can do about it. You have forgiven

Kid Johnny Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09114195108646270227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10168139.post-1105772365052610712005-01-15T00:47:00.000-08:002005-01-14T22:59:25.053-08:00

Ok, so here it is and we're 5 days into it. Yes, the Metal One is enjoying this. So much of what I have read has been things that I have pretty much followed or understood in my Christian Walk. But, it's been so good to have this be reminded to me. I have been praying for a while to let go of myself and let God run the show. A lot of times, I keep wanting to get in the way. I'm glad Sabrina

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