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I write this blog for myself more than anything. Many times I sit down with the intent to create a story or personal testimony that will affect someone else in a positive or convicting way. I like to turn mundane occurrences into experiential life lessons. But it seems that, more often than not, these stories refuse to fit the mold I try to shape them into. More often than not, these stories are written for me, and for me only. It seems that whatever I write evolves into a story tailored to fit me and my personal struggles. The problem with this, however, is that it often leads to very real feelings of conviction. Sometimes I read back through my previous blog entries and find myself wondering why I acted the way I did in those situations. Sometimes I approve of my past actions, and other times I am utterly ashamed or angry that I have ever done such a thing. This entry is about the latter feelings of remorse and helplessness. I am a sinner. I am broken beyond repair, and the...

Walls

This steepled structure is far from sound. Rifts and canyons and fissures surround the foundational structure of this religion crown. Buildings are but a temporary thing. Beams and trusses and metal scaffolding are only but a whisper in an infinite recounting. Currency spent leads to more walls. They build them to be majestic halls to shelter the righteous and the know-it-alls. They sing sprightly songs that say: He is the Truth, the Life, and the Way. But seldom has the body stirred that way. It’s a sad thing to see: those poverty stricken longing for Calvary – Yet those sinless suit-tied singers see only their own need. Irony is most suitable to describe the things that those walls hold inside. The body left long before it died. Spiritual accolades are readily admired, but dirty hands are quickly required To be washed and hidden and banned from the mire. Those starving, sick, and spiritless are kept outside so as not to...

To Come

I know it has been quite a while since I have posted anything significant on this blog (not that a ton of people read it anyways), but I am looking forward to getting back on and sharing what has been occurring these past few weeks. The past month has had its share of ups and downs, but God has continued to stay faithful through it all. The future has been becoming even more exciting for me as I've been watching Him move in so many ways. Unfortunately, this will probably be the only new blog entry I will write until after I graduate in a couple of weeks due to final projects, exams, work, and whatever else has been consuming my schedule. But just to give you a taste of what is to come, I figured I could create a "preview" of sorts summarizing all of the ideas bouncing around inside of my head that might eventually become blog entries. "The Future of Yesterday" We all carry the heavy burdens of past sins. We should face our past in a way that honors God and a...

The Carriage House

I have been working on a semester-long project, providing business consulting for a local non-profit organization called The Carriage House in Boulder, Colorado. I have been a weekly volunteer for The Carriage House since July of last year, so it has been exciting to have such a great opportunity to help this wonderful group of people. I have had the opportunity to hear many different peoples' stories and help others along the way. I created this video to increase awareness of The Carriage House. The Carriage House from Benten Woodring on Vimeo .