"Carpe Omnia"

I've been thinking about a lot of things lately. One of which is this spiritual... "funk" I've been in. Now, as a bass player, "funk" is usually a good thing. So, to clarify, I'm not talking about the Parliament "We Got the Funk" kind of funk - more like "What is that funky smell??!??" kind.

I've had Psalm 51 in my head for the last few months - with an emphasis on the first half of 51:12.

"Restore to me the joy of Your salvation..."
Thinking back, I don't know that I can distinctly remember my "salvation moment." So when I think about, and reflect on this verse - I'm stuck with this question of what that joy really is. Have I truly experienced it? If I have, why can't I remember it? If I haven't... am I not saved.

I'm saved. That's not really the question. It's just the query of what this "joy" really is. What it looks like... what it smells like? I mean we, as Christians are supposed to be the fragrance of life and knowledge of Him, are we not?

After 20 years, I'm still trying to figure out this whole "Christian" thing. I feel that's not normal; but do we ever REALLY figure it out?


P.S. If you have some time, check out Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog . It's fantastic.

Resolution...ing.

I've taken it upon myself not to make New Year's resolutions this year. So, instead. I'm making December 1st resolutions... because let's be honest - nobody keeps ones they make for New Year's. I've got 5.

1. No major gear purchases.
2. Pay off at least half of my debt.
3. Make the most out of OA.
4. Lift.
5. Run 3x a week.

There it is. Plain and simple.

Mmmmmm.... Lakland (and other stuff).

I swear I'll actually post something meaningful and heartfelt here again. The problem is, I haven't had internet in my dorm room since the second week of September. I thought about saying something to IT; but then I realized that I prefer not having internet. It's one less distraction in my day-to-day life. Granted, I still get on quite a bit via iPhone or coffee shop; but I notice myself being more focused. I like that.

I'm getting more and more excited about the ministry of One Accord. We started writing, and talking about concepts for the album this last week. It's going to different. It's going to be real. It's going to be (I daresay) incredible. I'm freaking stoked.

My brother is home. This excites me. I love him and miss him. A lot.


Word,

Matt.