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February 26
Real Cartoons, They’re Much Better as Cartoons
Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:25 am by Josh Burcham
As creepy as some of these photos are, they are some high quality. Hopefully they kindle some creative juices in your head.
Enjoy!
February 24
My 24th Year in Review
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:31 am by Josh Burcham
Today is my birthday (actually today is the 23rd, but you’ll be reading this the 24th). The big 2-5. As a another year passes by I thought it would be a good idea to look back on the past one.
This time last year I pulled the plug to plant Ridgepoint Church. Life got hard and I gave up. I did the exact opposite of what I teach others to do. I preach keep pushing through, keep giving it your all, and don’t give up. God gave you this vision; you’re called to fulfill it. Yet, I threw in the towel. I gave up. I struggled weeks in making that decision and the second I made it… I regretted it. Thinking about it now brings back pain, brings back feelings of failure and feelings of a void in my heart. God gave me a vision and I questioned that vision.
I’ve been able to work outside the church environment this year and it has been invaluable in creating a heart for the lost, for those that haven’t meet Jesus. He has taught me to care about people more than I care about myself. He has taught me to see people with His eyes and not with my judgment. He has stretched me in His Word and created a place of importance in my life. Not just for reading, but for living and heart change.
As I look back, though this year was uneventful, I stand in awe of how much my God can do in one’s life. I am the man I am today, because of Jesus. He has changed my heart this year to truly love God and love people. Not letting it be just lip serve, but making it my life. Because the reality is, I suck as a human being. I’m selfish and care more about my evil desires than I do of Godly things. I’m a sinner, focused on self. Yet, He loved me anyways. He changed me. He saved me. And I can’t take any credit for any of it, because without Jesus I would still suck. Don’t get me wrong, I still have my moments, but He saved me from this life. He has made my life full, because of His glory. So I worship Him!
Folks, I know Jesus. I’m a blessed man because I can say that. Not a lot can, but I am going to do my best and change that.
This year, my 25th year, is going to be a big one, an exciting one, because I know Jesus and He knows me. Because I am ready to follow where ever He leads (more on that to come soon).
February 14
Jesus Didn’t Heal Crowds
Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:50 pm by Josh Burcham
As you read though the Gospels for the account of Jesus’ ministry on earth. There is on thing that you’lI noticed over and over again. Jesus performed many miracles (I can’t spell, it took me eight tries before the spell check could tell I was typing “miracles”), healed the sick, raised the dead and cast out demons.
Matthew 8:5-13, is the account of a Centurion’s faith. Jesus said to him, “I will go and heal him” when the centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant. The Centurion’s response I couldn’t figure out, well I couldn’t figure out why Jesus had the response He had to the Centurion.
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
The Centurion had faith that Jesus’ power was much bigger than he could see. He realized that Jesus could heal anyone at any time with them being present or not.
Now I tell you all that to tell you this: Jesus healed people, not crowds. Crowds of people were around him at all times, Jesus could of just as easily waved His hand over the crowd and heal all the people in one gesture. But He chose to care for the individual. Because He offered more than just healing, He offered life, He chose to impact people on an individual basis.
How does that affect you on a daily basis? We’re not here to just help people. We aren’t here to just love people. We are here to help people meet Jesus!
February 13
Leadership Lessons from the Dancing Guy
Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 1:57 pm by Josh Burcham
TED brings together some of the greatest minds in all fields of thought. Derek Sivers shared these thoughts on the creation of a movement. It was worth the share.
An excerpt from his talk: Now comes the first follower with a crucial role: he publicly shows everyone how to follow. Notice the leader embraces him as an equal, so it’s not about the leader anymore – it’s about them, plural. Notice he’s calling to his friends to join in. It takes guts to be a first follower! You stand out and brave ridicule, yourself. Being a first follower is an under-appreciated form of leadership. The first follower transforms a lone nut into a leader. If the leader is the flint, the first follower is the spark that makes the fire.
The 2nd follower is a turning point: it’s proof the first has done well. Now it’s not a lone nut, and it’s not two nuts. Three is a crowd and a crowd is news.
Read more thought from Derek Sivers.
February 11
Playoff Hockey
Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:23 pm by Josh Burcham
From start to finish of this game was intense. I’m not a fan of Pittsburgh or Washington. They are great teams to watch, but I’m an Avs fan and only an Avs fan. The game was a blow out at first with Pitts taking a 4-1 lead and then the Caps kicked it on. Watch a condensed version from Hulu.
February 10
New, On My iPhone
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:18 pm by Josh Burcham
I’ve been listening to these songs over the past couple of weeks and had to share them with you. The songs got a great story behind them, but the lyrics are even better. “Save us from these comforts, break us… and we will worship you.” Carlos Whittaker EP. Head over to site community at Ragamuffinsoul.com.
February 6
My Journey
Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 5:23 pm by Josh Burcham
Had an idea to share my journey with the blogging world via video, with hope for some to come to a relationship with or deeper relationship with Jesus. We don’t need any more religious christians we need Christ-followers who are ready to follow Jesus where ever to whom ever He leads.
Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that address the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. – Crazy Love by Francis Chan
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