Eyes

I must confess before I begin writing that I did not come up with the idea of having a blog all on my own. I was inspired by a couple people who have written blogs that have helped me gain some insight into their lives.

That being said I do have more reason than that to begin spewing my thoughts and words onto a public piece of digital canvas. When the idea of having a blog came to my mind I remembered that we all see the world through different eyes, and that we all have the capability and compelling desire to share those views. But then I came to a dilemma, why should we share them? or more to the point, why should I share my views? The answer to this question is deeply connected with my faith, as it seems everything seems to circle back to at one point or another. Let me be clear here that by 'views' I do not mean opinions, I mean the ways in which the world impacts me, and more importantly those moments in which I learn and grow through a revelation of sorts.

Now on to my main point in this rant on views, which is the importance of encouragement. I am a firm believer in learning from those around us, I believe that even without meaning to impact someone we can speak into their lives in how we live or express ourselves. I know that is a simple concept at best, but one that struck me as very important.

Also to clear up any doubts you may have about my beliefs, I am a follower of my Lord Jesus Christ. I believe in a life of alignment and relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I do not believe in religion as a mechanism which can give us salvation, but I believe in the power and necessity of community as Christ's body on earth.

I hope that through reading these little (or big) glimpses into my life you can take away some new knowledge or viewpoint that can shape your own experience. I hope for a chance to share the love and grace that has been given to me, and I hope to talk to all of you as soon as I can =]

now to write the schoenberg paper I have been avoiding....