I was saved when I was very young. I guess I was too young to really understand what it all was about. So I grew up in church but when I hit middle school it all went to hell. I was angry at my parents for allowing 2 foster girls to come live with us and they caused alot of trouble. They got away with everything because they "had a bad life." The Bible says not to treat anyone different because of thier dificult past, but anyway.... I got into drugs and alcohol pretty heavy. Durring those days, I honestly wanted to die. Taking drugs was my attempt to seperate myself from all the crap going on in my life. I was defiant to all authority thinking that I had it all figured out. It got so bad that I told myself that something drastic had to change if I was going to live through it. I searched for a long time to find this "out" and finally found it when a Marine Corps recruiter called the house one day. He signed me up to p[lay in the Marine Corps Presidents Own Jazz Band. Later, I found out that they practiced 12 hrs. a day and never got to shoot or blow anything up. So I was left with the choice to fix refrigerators or blow stuff up. HMMM I guess I'll blow stuff up. Sounds cool. I spent my service planting and removing landmines and drinking like a fish. I had kicked the drugs but the Corps has a habit of breeding alcoholics. So I was sucked into the mix still feeling empty. After my marraige fell apart and I got custody of my then 6 month old son, I decided once again that if I was going to survive, I was going to have to make a drastic change. I told God that if he would keep me alive and my boy safe, that I would get back into church. I kept my promise but my transformation was not as immediate as some. I slowly began to open my eyes wider as my band Big Fish fell apart. It was supposed to be a ministry but it turned out to be a sham. I was so sick of other people that I never wanted to play in a band again. I started writing and recording my own stuff for my beneffit only. No plans were made to form a band and tour again. But as we all know, if you wanna hear God laugh, tell him your plans. I brought my brother in to the studio to lay some guitar tracks down and that led to finding a bass player and finally to playing shows again. This time I vowed to do it for God rather than for myself. (This is where almost ALL christian bands go wrong. The focus is upon them instead of God.) We were going pretty good with a new cd out and then at the height of it all I shattered my knee at a show. The doctor said I would be out for 6 months minimum and never walk right again. Now you would think that this would be a crushing blow to me personally, as a single father, and as a frontman for the band. But, I called out to God and acknowledged that my life was his and I accepted his guidance. I had alot of time to think laying in bed in the worst pain I have ever felt. And it all hit me. It doesn't matter what happens in my life, God has controll and He said that He would NEVER put anything on me that I cannot hadle. I thought of Job and all the crap he went through but the end result of his faithfullness was amazing! God used my broken body to open my eyes and allow me to bless others through Him. Durring my recovery I was blessed to be a part of my church's Bible School. I shot, edited, and produced a video for the church and the kids. 14 kids got saved that week. I remember the pastor calling me as I washome working on the video to tell me about the kids getting saved and I about shouted my self out of my chair! I was editing a part in the video where the very same kids were together when he called. That friday, my band Seraphim played at Crossroads with Old Man Is Dead and another kid got saved! 15 in one week that God allowed me to be a part of. I was on cloud 9. Now the band has gone through some lineup changes and it is evident that these occurances were put into motion by God. Reading my Bible and fasting has put me into a state now where it seems that my faith could not get any stronger. But I have thought that before and He has put me on the next level up several times.
I was stunned when my little boy at age 3 aked me how to pray. I had tears streaming down my face as I told him to just talk to God like he would talk to Daddy. So he proceeded to tell God about his games and his toys. It touched my heart so much that I could not sleep. Don't you think God listened just as intently to his trivial prayer as he would to our "adult" prayers? To this day, Tyler asks me to read him his Bible before bed instead of Dr. Seuse or Poo Bear.
I find myself blessed more than I ever thought possible. I am constantly amazed at the things God does in my life and the lives of people around me. This is better than and pot, acid, or liquor that I have ever had. If you have any questions about how you can feel as free as I do, PLEASE contact me and I will help you change you life through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Besides, if you are right and there is no God, then when you die, you don't loose anything. But if I'm right, and you die and go to Hell, you have lost EVERYTHING.
Go with God
_-TIEK-_
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
WARNING: The following blog contains what society generally considers profanity. Its inclusion was necessary to explore the issue. NO profanity was included in this blog for any purposes other than to let the reader know what I was talking about. If you are offended by profanity, than maybe you should read this. I myself do not cuss, but felt lead to study the issue. Also, the following is extremely abridged to prevent rambling displays of worthless knowledge
Exodus 20:7 7Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.I kinda see taking His name in vain as becoming sons of God ingenuinly
Leviticus 19:1212And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.
Revelation 13 1And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Revelation 13:5 5And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Proverbs 18:19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Psalm 119:165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Romans 14:13 (King James Version)13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
So...... A little History
FUCK- The mack daddy dirty word
Possibly from the German ficken (to fuck, in dialects: to rub, to scratch, and historically to strike). The origin seems to be a mystery as far as I can tell but usually was used to refer to sexuality. Arguably, it is one of the most versatile words in English with possible uses in every English form available. We have all heard the "Fornication under concent of the king," & " For unlawfull carnal knowledge." It seems that these as origins of the word are old wives tales and just as silly as AC/DC meaning "after Christ Devil comes" and Kiss "Kids in Satan Service" . So why is it profane? I guess it depends on it's usage. Obviously it would be vulgar to tell someone to perform sexual acts on oneself (go f*ck youslef ect.) The only possible non-profane usage would be in referring to sexual intercourse with a spouse, but even then, referring to the German, it kinda has a violent connotation.
Shit is a vernacular word in modern english denoting the feces, the solid byproduct of digestion. It is an old and native English word, but following the Norman Conquest, Norman, Anglo-Norman, French, and Latin terms for many common objects and bodily functions began to be seen as more distinguished than native words, and thereafter feces became the accepted English noun, to defecate became the accepted English verb, and shit was no longer used in polite company. [reference.com]
So would it not be vulgar to have a conversation about defecation with anyone except your doctor? Interestingly: the accepted medical term, turd, is commonly used as a vulgarism. [reference.com]
Damn
1. To pronounce an adverse judgment upon. 2. To bring about the failure of; ruin.3. To condemn as harmful, illegal, or immoral: a cleric who damned gambling and strong drink. 4. To condemn to everlasting punishment or a similar fate; doom.5. To swear at.
Well, I think we can agree that none of that is very nice. I have heard the argument that as long as it is in the Bible then it must be ok. However, we as humans do not have the power to condemn anyone or anything to Hell. That leaves damn being used to condemn an unfavorable situation. What?!?!?! So your gonna send a situation to Hell? As I am seeing, most of the vulgar uses of words are asinine and obfuscated.
Bitch
A female canine animal, especially a dog. Offensive. a. A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing.b. A lewd woman.c. A man considered to be weak or contemptible. Slang. A complaint. Slang. Something very unpleasant or difficultI myself have a bitch at home. But usage other than that holds a negative connotation, as do the other expletives.
PISS
Piss is actually in the Bible several times and it seems to mean what we use it for today.
2 Kings 18:27But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
and again in
Isaiah 36:12.1 Kings 14:10Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.
This appearance in 1 Kings was a little perplexing but I think I can explain. "pisseth against the wall" means a man. Kinda like bitch and bastard have gender attached, this phrase is derogatory to a man.
So, a couple of thoughts...
Why is God bleeped out of godd*mn instead of damn? None of my research has given me any answers to who said that X was a bad word and why. English is peppered with synonyms that reflect different levels of each word. But then again, who decided that? If fuck means the same thing as screw and others....then why is fuck singled out as the big mack-daddy bad one?So it all comes down to one thing, we as Christians are to be concerned with our witness and its strength. That means that we are to refrain from things that would jeopardize this. And as much as it pains me, unfortunately we are bound by the ridiculous perceptions of the world on what is vulgar and what is not. This also brings me to the conclusion that if God does not distinguish between the big mother words and the little white dirty words then we should not either. As silly as it may sound that means that small words like poop, crap, dang, and freekin are just as vulgar to God's ears as any other when used in a vulgar manner. I am disappointed that I have come to this conclusion. It's kinda like when I did my Biblical research on tattoos. I want more, but have chosen to refrain because of what the Bible says. Even if I am wrong about both of these things, it comes down to missing blessings. So if I'm gonna be wrong I would rather be wrong in the right direction. Rather God tell me that I "didnt have to do all that" than chastise me.
Go with God
_-TIEK-_
Exodus 20:7 7Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.I kinda see taking His name in vain as becoming sons of God ingenuinly
Leviticus 19:1212And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.
Revelation 13 1And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Revelation 13:5 5And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Proverbs 18:19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Psalm 119:165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Romans 14:13 (King James Version)13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
So...... A little History
FUCK- The mack daddy dirty word
Possibly from the German ficken (to fuck, in dialects: to rub, to scratch, and historically to strike). The origin seems to be a mystery as far as I can tell but usually was used to refer to sexuality. Arguably, it is one of the most versatile words in English with possible uses in every English form available. We have all heard the "Fornication under concent of the king," & " For unlawfull carnal knowledge." It seems that these as origins of the word are old wives tales and just as silly as AC/DC meaning "after Christ Devil comes" and Kiss "Kids in Satan Service" . So why is it profane? I guess it depends on it's usage. Obviously it would be vulgar to tell someone to perform sexual acts on oneself (go f*ck youslef ect.) The only possible non-profane usage would be in referring to sexual intercourse with a spouse, but even then, referring to the German, it kinda has a violent connotation.
Shit is a vernacular word in modern english denoting the feces, the solid byproduct of digestion. It is an old and native English word, but following the Norman Conquest, Norman, Anglo-Norman, French, and Latin terms for many common objects and bodily functions began to be seen as more distinguished than native words, and thereafter feces became the accepted English noun, to defecate became the accepted English verb, and shit was no longer used in polite company. [reference.com]
So would it not be vulgar to have a conversation about defecation with anyone except your doctor? Interestingly: the accepted medical term, turd, is commonly used as a vulgarism. [reference.com]
Damn
1. To pronounce an adverse judgment upon. 2. To bring about the failure of; ruin.3. To condemn as harmful, illegal, or immoral: a cleric who damned gambling and strong drink. 4. To condemn to everlasting punishment or a similar fate; doom.5. To swear at.
Well, I think we can agree that none of that is very nice. I have heard the argument that as long as it is in the Bible then it must be ok. However, we as humans do not have the power to condemn anyone or anything to Hell. That leaves damn being used to condemn an unfavorable situation. What?!?!?! So your gonna send a situation to Hell? As I am seeing, most of the vulgar uses of words are asinine and obfuscated.
Bitch
A female canine animal, especially a dog. Offensive. a. A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing.b. A lewd woman.c. A man considered to be weak or contemptible. Slang. A complaint. Slang. Something very unpleasant or difficultI myself have a bitch at home. But usage other than that holds a negative connotation, as do the other expletives.
PISS
Piss is actually in the Bible several times and it seems to mean what we use it for today.
2 Kings 18:27But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
and again in
Isaiah 36:12.1 Kings 14:10Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.
This appearance in 1 Kings was a little perplexing but I think I can explain. "pisseth against the wall" means a man. Kinda like bitch and bastard have gender attached, this phrase is derogatory to a man.
So, a couple of thoughts...
Why is God bleeped out of godd*mn instead of damn? None of my research has given me any answers to who said that X was a bad word and why. English is peppered with synonyms that reflect different levels of each word. But then again, who decided that? If fuck means the same thing as screw and others....then why is fuck singled out as the big mack-daddy bad one?So it all comes down to one thing, we as Christians are to be concerned with our witness and its strength. That means that we are to refrain from things that would jeopardize this. And as much as it pains me, unfortunately we are bound by the ridiculous perceptions of the world on what is vulgar and what is not. This also brings me to the conclusion that if God does not distinguish between the big mother words and the little white dirty words then we should not either. As silly as it may sound that means that small words like poop, crap, dang, and freekin are just as vulgar to God's ears as any other when used in a vulgar manner. I am disappointed that I have come to this conclusion. It's kinda like when I did my Biblical research on tattoos. I want more, but have chosen to refrain because of what the Bible says. Even if I am wrong about both of these things, it comes down to missing blessings. So if I'm gonna be wrong I would rather be wrong in the right direction. Rather God tell me that I "didnt have to do all that" than chastise me.
Go with God
_-TIEK-_
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