August 2010
1 post
I'd rather invite the blind.
Interesting and throught provoking devos for me tonight:
“When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the POOR, the CRIPPLED, the LAME, the BLIND, and you will be blessed.” - Luke 14:12-16
First, don’t take...
June 2010
1 post
no such thing
there is no such thing,
as an insignificant life.
you were born with a purpose,
and destined for greatness.
May 2010
1 post
humbled.
Humbled.
Always humbled.
Never perfect.
Never will be.
But always trying.
Atleast I’m trying.
To be an impact.
To make a difference.
And be a change.
In someone’s life.
In anyone’s life.
——
In anyone’s life.
In someone’s life.
To be the change,
To make a difference,
To be an impact,
Atleast try.
Always try.
You’ll never be...
April 2010
5 posts
realization.
I’ve come to realize that every battle I’ve won and war I’ve overcome,
wasn’t by yelling,
wasn’t with punches,
wasn’t with harsh words,
wasn’t while I was angry, upset, or frustrated.
every battle was won,
on my knees.
“But he said to me,”My grace is sufficient in you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast...
I'm a simple man.
I’m a simple man.
With a simple heart.
A simple mind and A simple dream.
I’m a simple man.
With a simple name.
A simple drive and A simple calling.
I’m a simple man.
With simple dreams.
And a simple faith,
That can move mountains.
the heart of a champion
the heart of a champion, is a heart of humility.
keep in mind, Mark 10:43
if you read it.
Thanks to everyone who liked my “Christian Bubble” post.
But I just wanted to say.
If you were moved by it, live it out.
If it changed your perception, change the perception of others.
Good words are just words unless they are put into action.
And, if you “liked” it out of bitterness, resentment, hurt or anger that you have towards, perhaps other people - I hope you...
you are a champion.
keep your chin up.
no throwing in the towel.
dear bright eyes,
you are a champion.
March 2010
2 posts
Christian Bubble
DISCLAIMER: Read this with an open mind. If I offend, I don’t really apologize. This is my opinion and I hope you respect it.
On the real… I believe one thing a Christian should never do is get stuck in a Christian Bubble. Don’t get me wrong, we all need encouragement and brothers and sisters we can trust and keep us accountable.
But honestly, how much of an impact can you make...
yo,
dear whoeverneedstoreadthis,
just wanted to tell you to keep yo’ chin up.
to get back on your feet.
and to keep fighting and believing.
just wanted to tell you,
you never know who you’re inspiring,
when you keep yo’ chin up.
February 2010
8 posts
tumblr.
so emo this thing.
goodnight, goodmorning, good afternoon.
stronger.
you are stronger than you think.
you are capable of more than you could ever imagine.
you are deserving of prosperity.
you are destined for greatness.
you are called for a purpose.
you are a champion.
sorry i haven’t been on lately. I’ve been preoccupied with this race of life. and that crown of glory.
dear self,
dear self,
some days. nights. whatever.
i wish i told you sorry more often.
i wish i didn’t put you through so much.
i wish i could have made you happy.
and given you what you wanted.
dear self,
some days. nights. whatever.
i wish i could control you.
i wish i could understand you.
i wish i could lose you.
because i don’t like what you do to me
dear self,
this day. this...
things that rhyme with toes.
nose. knows. hose. crows. blows. mows. foes.
foes. mows. blows. crows. hose. knows. nose.
foes. foes. foes.
against the grain of society.
“I think being different, going against the grain of society, is the greatest thing in the world.” - Elijah Wood.
right on froddo.
reiterating revelation.
Passion: God.
Platform: Sports Writing.
Purpose: Youth.
Hmm… wonder how this will all work out.
Nonetheless, I’m excited. Cheehoo!!
embrace uncertainty
Embrace relational uncertainty. It’s called romance.
Embrace spiritual uncertainty. It’s called mystery.
Embrace occupational uncertainty. It’s called destiny.
Embrace emotional uncertainty. It’s called joy.
Embrace intellectual uncertainty. It’s called revelation.
- Mark Batterson
the truth.
i am stronger than i think.
January 2010
11 posts
the greatest tragedy.
“Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope. The GREATEST TRAGEDY is not death, but life without purpose. Hope is as essential to your life as air and water.
the truth about tragedy
“No one rolls out the red carpet and invites tragedy into their life, but our greatest gifts and passions are often the byproduct of our worst tragedies and failures. Trials have a way of helping us rediscover our purpose in life”
- Mark Batterson
perfect timing for some uplifting humor!
“howz you stay bah howz UH and word creatin’ goin, overflowin, with your soul seed sowin down in downtown…in the 808 make no mistake russell’s got the word flow to make a show do not pass go unless you read this man’s writin’ FO SHO”
- sean choo
haha. y’know that!
you are destined for greatness.
no ifs, ands or buts.
end of discussion.
and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
not by chance.
“Long before you were conceived by your parents, you were conceived in the mind of God. He thought of you first. It is not fate, nor chance, nor luck, nor coincidence that you are breathing this very moment. You are alive because God wanted to create you!”
“The Lord will fulfill his purpose in me.” Psalm 138:8
what if...
“Turn to what God has revealed about life in his Word. The easiest way to discover the purpose of an invention is to ask the creator of it. The same is true discovering your life’s purpose: Ask God.”
I don't care what you have to say about me,
the world says I’m different.
the world says,
I’m wrong. I’m boring. I’m lame. I’m sheltered. I’m stupid. I’m a freak.
I’m wasting my time. I’m not living up my life. I’m not having fun. I’m too up tight.
That reading my bible is worthless. That praying until I scream is unnessecary. That living with a certain standard is a...
“It’s not about you. The purpose for your life is far greater than your own...”
“the best way to explain God’s purpose for your life is to allow the...”
promise me:
Promise me that every morning when you get up and look in the mirror - at your messy hair, your squinted eyes, and your “ijustgotoutofbedandiamstilltired” posture - you will tell yourself that you’re beautiful, that you’re destined for greatness, and that you will carry yourself with confidence and the swaaaaggah of a champion. And that no matter what circumstance or...
“I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it...”
– Ecclesiastes 3:14
… and so we close our eyes and open them to a new morning, a new day, a new year, and a new opportunity to serve, seek and believe.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!
December 2009
5 posts
From "In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day" - Mark...
“Here’s the point: God is in the resume-building business. He is always using past experiences to prepare us for future opportunities. But those God-given opportunities often come disguised as man-eating lions. And how we react when we encounter those lions will determine our destiny. We can cower in fear and run away from our greatest challenges. Or we can CHASE OUR GOD-ORDAINED...
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because...”
– JAMES 1:2-4
everyone needs a little breaking. everybody CAN break through and overcome.
this always deserves another look.
If there has been anything I learned in my life, it’s that I stand strongest on my knees.
~ Russ
November 2009
2 posts
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not...”
– Joshua 1:9
alone
there are times people let you down. family. friends. people. there are times you feel alone. as if people cared. as if you cared, yourself.
but the thing is, you’re not alone. you’re never alone.
and even if the world lets you down. forgive them. because you have the faith that will lift you back up. Thank you God, because of you —- there is no such thing as alone.
September 2009
3 posts
remember the past?
Remember the past?
The past love and laughs.
The past mistakes and regrets.
Remember?
Remember the past?
How we fought to be someone.
How we fought to forgive.
And to forget.
Remember?
Remember the past?
We tried to keep it there.
We tried to be better than that.
We tried.
Remember?
Remember the past?
How the memory stung.
How we kept the ashes.
And we scattered the notes.
...
the absolute truth.
I stand strongest on my knees.
August 2009
1 post
style will only get you so much.
kicks get worn out.
shirts get faded.
style becomes subjective.
be aware,
what do you own?
or perhaps…
what owns you?
~ Russ
July 2009
4 posts
The Victory is Won.
“I consider that our present sufferings are NOT worth comparing with the GLORY that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18. I don’t know your situation. I don’t know where you come from, What your dreams are, What your fears are. I don’t know. I don’t know the anxities that harbor your heart, that hold you down. I don’t know the trials you’ve been...
LEARN FROM ME.
“Because of my chains, (my) brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageosly and fearfully.” Philippians 1:14
I stand here today and I want to let you know:
My testimony is about hitting rock bottom.
My story is about being broken to the core.
My expererience is about facing inner pain, insecurities, flaws, guilt, and condemnation.
My message is...
June 2009
4 posts
enough is enough.
enough with the fluff.
it’s time to get real and raw.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the well-spring of life.”...”
– This is coming straight from the heart. PLEASE, keep it real and guard your heart. Too many times we (including myself in the past) wait for the “red flag” moments to set boundaries and “protect” our hearts.
Truthfully, and I say this with love, we need to stop...
