So this week has been quite interesting so far. In case you didn’t know, I went home this weekend, to a house full of people (there were 12 people there for dinner on Saturday, my family only has 4 members). But in this case it was a great blessing to have that many people there. To make a long story short, I went home to go to a concert at my church that was a really good friend of mines band. The concert was awesome, and I had a great time at home, but it made me realize what I truly miss about our amazing hall of awesomeness that we call 3MJ. So here it goes.
- The awesome times that we all have together. Take for example tonight. First, bible study was awesome, if you didn’t go, you missed out. Second, I had an opportunity to go to a proxy’s game tonight. If you haven’t gone to one, well then you missed out! Truly the proxy’s know how to make a basketball game super fun, and the Okies do as well. From Dom dancing at half time in a purple blouse and skirt, to the okies of 3MJ flinging sheetz MTO’s at the fans, it was a great experience with the bros. Thirdly, tonight, Gary, Tristan, And Moses had some great talks. If you haven’t had the pleasure of chilling with Tristan past midnight, you need to have the experience, it will make your sides split. Truly our hall is awesome together.
- This blog. For me I have to read the blog everyday to see what you all have posted, it truly makes my day better. They are always hilarious, totally unique, and serious at the same time. It helps you understand that person better. Every time I read them I feel inspired and challenged to show my love to y’all better and to the world.
- The great sense of humor that we all have. Sitting at home, I suddenly realized at certain times, that a certain person would have the perfect thing to say in a situation that I was in. From wishing that Noah was there to hear a perfectly timed physics joke, to thinking of a great diabetes joke and realizing that Gary wasn’t around, I just really missed you guys. And, even though it is hard to say, sometimes I even missed the new push by our step brother, Matt Erdely, unity in nudity. Walking around at home before church, I realized that I wasn’t on the hall and should probably quickly get to my room before all the guests just see me chilling in a towel. Home life is just not the same anymore.
And now for some words of wisdom from your brothers. Something that I have picked up form Gary, Pharaoh, when he speaks, we truly all should listen. You never know what is going to some out of his mouth, be it profound, or hilarious, or a combination of the two. The same is true of Moses, together these two could take over the entire world with just their good looks and the speech. Two, as I have already stated, hang with Tristan after midnight, it will truly make you forget what you were supposed to be doing and just sit in awe of his comedic genius. Thirdly, and this is from me, we all know in the classic Finding Nemo the classic line “Fish are friends, not food.” I propose that we think of that line in this matter, “Girls are friends, not food.” Now for those of you whose minds immediately went somewhere else, get them out of the gutter. If we seriously think of our sisters as not prizes to be won, but people to get to know for who they are, not just what we want, I truly believe that we will be able to, if we choose date them with a much better conscious.
Finally for some true words of wisdom, from Him who is Truth. Philippians 2:5-11, no I am not going to quote the whole thing, look it up for yourself. The beginning though is something that we should pay attention to. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” vs 5 says. This is something that we need to not only look at, but put into practice. Read the rest of the passage to see what Christ thought like, but I will just say that the next verse is especially powerful. It says basically that even though Christ had perfect fellowship and love with the Trinity, He chose to give it up because of His love for you and me. Now how does that make you think differently about what you are called to do? If the Son of God would give up that communion and take upon Himself the very wrath of God, and that which He hated above all things, sin, what can you give up for the sake of the Gospel and the love of Christ being shown through you? Just something to think about.
Alrighty boys, I have taken up enough of your time, and mine as well. I need some sleep before a day of fellowship and fun with you all tomorrow. Keep it real and continue in His love, so that yours may be found only in Him.
Barnsey
