It's 12:15am and I really should be sleeping. But you know when you get in one of those contemplative moods and its' hard to think of sleep? Yeah, that's about where I am situated right now. Not to mention I'm a night dweller and will pay for this bitterly when my alarm blares at 8am. I know, boo hoo, 8am. Hey, come on now, it's summer...
anyway, just to update you on my life... I've been accepted to RRC into the AEIP (American Sign Language/English Interpreter Program). It's a 3 year program and i'm really excited about it. All the doors have opened and it's going to be a great time. I'll also be broke so if you want to contribute to the Paul and Jenn poor fund... just let me know haha.
I've been thinking a lot lately about church and God. Weird eh? A pastor thinking about church and God... hehe... but really. Do you ever find that church isn't a place you'd bring your friends? My idea of church is being a part of a community that will help each other out and not be afraid to love and correct each other. I get tired of walking on eggshells. Do you? A church that loves to get together and worship God. A church that allows time for praying for each other and exploring new ways to worship God. A church that isn't afraid to be who they are. And a church that loves to find ways to share Jesus with those they are in relationship with.
What do you love about your church (church Community included)?
What kind of church do you envision? Are you there yet?
If you're from an older generation please share your thoughts, I'm eager to hear your ideas as well.
thoughts?

Holidays are awesome!

Hello Friends! At least... that's what I assume... since you all keep coming back and commenting on my blog! hehe
Holidays are awesome!
So far we've visited Wisconson Dells, Busch Gardens, New York, Niagra Falls, and now we're in Windsor Ontario visitng Paul's family. Wisconson Dells was my first rollercoaster. They're actually really fun! Busch Gardens is amazing because it's all in a European theme. It's like Disney land... that big with so much to do! New York was increadible also! You can't understand it until you've been there. When my family or friends told me it was amazing I though (yeah, how great can this be? i've been to Toronto... grew up in Winnipeg) but then I got there and my jaw dropped. There are so many people I'd compare it to after the fireworks at the forks in Winnipeg, 24/7 except all over New York! I love how the cabs honk at everyone and some people try to dart across the road when a car is coming and the driver almost hits them and lays on the horn. The only think I wasn't prepared for was the smell. no one warned me on that one. It smells like Urine and Garbage often. It was very hot and humid so the stench was magnified all the more.
We visited Ground Zero and that was quite emotional. We went up the Empire state building and that was neat. Imagine that the twin towers were even taller than the Empire state building and when they were hit I remember seeing people on TV jumping from the buildings cuz' they couldn't get down. I was very emotional in my heart while on the very tall Empire state building cuz' I couldn't even fathom what those people were going through as they were jumping from the twin towers. To stand and see the pictures of what was and know that i'm standing in a place of sorrow, history, and life changing events was very overwhelming.
Well, I don't want to bore you. I know what it's like to be told of someones adventures but can't really get it cuz' you weren't there.
Thanks everyone for responding to my blogs.
Here are some things we can discuss...
Have any of you ever been to New York? what was your experience like?
Here's my thought provoking question of the day... sorry, I haven't really led up to it but will throw it out there anyways...
When can a pastor be real and transparent, without being see through. For example, there are people who use their blogs to vent or be straight forward about their struggles. At what point can a Pastor be honest and open without losing respect? It there a point? What would you NOT like to know about the pastors in your life? is anything taboo?
Love to hear your thoughts!