woah

Here's a quote I just heard on a podcast in a discussion of our identity and purpose. I don't know who originally said it.

"Your job is the relentless pursuit of who God made you to be. There is a word for when you do things other than what God has called you to do and be: sin. Are you trying to please people or are you being true to who you are?"

I so quickly fall back into a people pleasing mentality, even though I know better. Even though I've heard this same message in different ways so many times. Why is this so hard for us to understand and live?

Something interesting

You should check out this video sermon (scroll to the bottom, click the "watch" link on the right hand side). It's Rob Bell speaking at Willow Creek a few years ago. He compares Jesus and the Roman Emperor Domitian. Very interesting, challenging, and even funny at times. It's sure to mess with some ideas you have as well. If you watch it leave a comment with your thoughts. Aight?

To my good friend Ryan Edwards- sorry about your Bears buddy. It was a tough game and they are a good team. Hope to see ya in February.

I had a blast watching the game with my brother. It was nerve wracking but at least it ended well. Next week will be a test, but it is good to survive the Bears. I'm excited! Bring on the Patsies!

To everyone else- this will not just be about football. I promise. It's just the opening week, and I'm stuck in a holding pattern for a little while longer. It feels like I'm going sky diving. I'm up in the plane, the door is open, but I have to wait and stare out into the air. You either want to to jump and get it over with, or not do it at all. It's good to have the last little bit of time to enjoy my friends and say goodbye, but it's tough too...

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football team name

So I thought of a decent name for my fantasy football team: WhenLightningAttacks. Thoughts? Suggestions? Venomous Smacktalk?

bet you never expected this.

Yep, just wanted to say, again, that I'm really excited about football! GO BOLTS!

it's the most wonderful time of the year

It's the first Thursday of September. The air is starting to get that crisp snap. Starting, because in Colorado it goes from crisp to hot to hailstorm all in an hour. Do you know what all that means? That means today is OPENING DAY! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Today, every team is undefeated. Today, everyone has dreams of holding up the Lombardi Trophy in about 5 months. Well, everyone except Detroit and Oakland... Today, everyone is convinced that their fantasy team is unstoppable. Today is a day of optimism and excitement and joy. This will last for about 80 more hours. Then we'll start complaining about players who are worthless, ranting about coaches who should be fired, and wondering "why did I ever draft that guy"...

With that said, I just want you all to know that this is the Chargers year! And my fantasy team really IS good. But I need a good name. If anybody has some good ideas, let me know! It will be better than "Luke's Unnamed Team"