Archive for February, 2007

Web 2.0 Optimism

Posted by Jason on February 27, 2007 under All Things "Web", Random ish

I was sent this video the other day talking about Web 2.0. Many people are not familiar with the terminology “Web 2.0″ so head on over to Wikipedia to learn more about Web 2.0. Those of you familiar with Web 2.0 (or after reading up on Wikipedia) may find this video inspiring.

In Honor of Valentine’s Day

Posted by Jason on February 13, 2007 under Deep Thoughts

Upon re-reading several old posts concerning this day of hearts, cupids, and the like I realized something; I was a card carrying member of what a friend called the “bitter brigade”.  So do I still belong to such a “prestigious” group?  This year, I’m revoking my membership.  No, this doesn’t mean that I’ve found the women of my dreams or that I’m turning to celibacy.  This year, I’m accepting the blessing that God has placed upon my life.  On this day (and many others to come), I’m going to praise God for the opportunities to love He has given me.

In years past I might rant on about “commercialism’s delusion” or the slack guys and girls who wait for one day to tell someone how they feel.  Today however, after a day full of serving other people and listening to some wise men, the Lord laid a new realization on my heart.  Instead of focusing on the absence of the “love of my life” I should instead focus on the true Love of My Life - Jesus Christ and how I can show those around me that same love.  Today I believe I understand that to understand “true love” one must exhibit that same love (as close as we humans can manage). May this be my prayer today and everyday (thanks to George T. at church for some inspiration on this prayer):

Lord, thank you for saving my soul.  Thank you for the love that you first showed me.  Please remind me each day of the gracious gift of salvation you offer to not only myself, but to everyone who accepts you.  Lord, burden my heart for those around me.  Allow me the opportunities to share your love with those around me. May I not give up… back up… let up… or shut up until I’ve preached up… prayed up… paid up… stored up… and stayed up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ and I must keep going until He returns, give and share His story that changes lives until all know…
And when he comes to get His own, Oh how I pray He’ll have no problem recognizing me.

May each of you know this love today and every day until the Lord returns or calls us home.