Just some randomness that I call life :)

For once I am going to just pour myself out and let you guys and gals in on a little secret. I am a severe dreamer and excel in the aspiration of having too many aspirations. Haha. Currently it is 1:29 a.m. and I am sitting up on the web cam, talking to my bro about different things going on and just having some fun. God is ridiculously amazing to me and just keeps on blessing me with new ideas and ways to blow up this world with His love. The real question is... why do I keep piling more on? I do it because it keeps my brain so alive and stimulated and it leaves my mind with no room for the thought of success or failure; I just DO. Below are a few things I have really been up to lately.

I am currently working out at the gym at least 4 days a week. Running a mile (at least) doing some crunches that were obviously built for the actors in 300... no lie, these things are hard. Killing it with my buddy Destin on the weights and drinking about 2 bottles of water in each session, only to leave the gym (fitness19 Woodstock) with the same body and vision of success day after day haha. Being healthy though, makes it all worth it. I highly encourage this since I am only paying $13 a month.

Trying to re-establish a collapsed dream of independent wealth; Astounded Design. My brother and I have been going at this business for a good 3 years with no success. It's not our work that prevents the phone calls and emails coming in... it's our work ethic. Haha, we like to work on our own time. I'm sure if we buckled down we could have this business down to methodical perfection. People love our work and we get paid well. So why not do it full-time? Yeah, we ask ourselves this weekly haha.

Project Inflow. Man this is where my heart is. Week after week Dusty and I meet and share dreams to our fellow friends and new-comers about how amazing Christ is. We try to push the envelope of vision and scope of His goodness to a point that is almost surreal. It gets me excited just thinking about the beauty that surrounds our group and how much growth (spiritually) I have personally seen in these quick 11 months. It stuns me to know that God would choose some random guys from Acworth, Georgia (there is my shout out haha) to lead such a great group of guys and girls to the cross.

My girlfriend. Man she has shown me some great things. How God can take two people from various regions and spectrum's of life and bring them so meticulously close together. God knows what He is doing even when we try and shut Him out and pick our own paths. One day I hope to make her my wife... and guys... be jealous. She is the ultimate pick :) Never thought I would find a girl with the qualities that she has and on top of that, love God with a fervency that rivals and sometimes surpasses my own.

My friends. Man am I a friend type of guy or what? Haha. I am always doing something with someone or hanging out somewhere or just calling/texting one of these guys and girls. I couldn't ask for better friends or Christian brothers/sisters to surround myself with. At any moment I believe that one of these would take a bullet for me, as I would do the same. For those getting married soon... I highly suggest you evaluate where you and your friends stand. Marriage doesn't equal the end of this phase in your life. God intended for us to have such close relationships that our very hearts plunge into mourning when they mourn, laughter when they laugh, and that are joined at arms length when it is time to stand for God.

God is doing so much in my life and providing me with such astounding opportunity that I can't help but spread the name of Christ. Whether that be face to face, in a blog or just at passing glance with someone that is a fellow or non-believer. God expects this of us. Quoting my pastor "I live a life without options". Once you take this on, don't turn back. Give everything you have to God, and then some. He went to the cross and gave it all up that we might live a life; richer, fuller and more exuberant life than we could ever imagine.

"If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: If we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell." - C.S. Lewis (The Great Divorce)

IN CHRIST!
john
www.thepinflow.com

Forgiven for our sinful nature...

I just can't believe how forgiven we are. Haha, as if there is any measure to the grace that God bestows upon those who follow after Him and choose His name. I am very blessed and I realize that I shouldn't have a leg to stand on (based on my past, doubt and faithfulness) but yet when I get on my knees and cry out to my Father that He hears my cry and is faithful to answer it. We serve an awesome God.

Thank God.

Just suppose this old car sputtered down the road...Just suppose this old car--It refused to go...Wouldn't you hope that someone would care enough to stop...And help you out...I'd like to think that someone would take the time to stop...And help you out ~ It's the code, it's the code it's the Code of the Road...It's the code, it's the Code of the Road...On the side of the road maybe you'd like to know...A Hand is there, a Hand that cares...It's the Code of the Road ~ Don't you know--everyone breaks down along the road...Don't you know--everybody hurts along the road... Wouldn't you hope that someone would care enough to stop...And help you out...I'd like to think that someone would care enough to stop...And help you out ~ In my weakness, Jesus cared enough to stop...And help me out.

-Bleach

Thank God that He sent His Son to stop and help me out. We serve a Great God.
"Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear." - Isaiah 59:1

The new Pinflow, finally has come. (Thursday FEB 7th!)

Im very excited that after many visions, many failures and many delays that the new Project Inflow has finally arrived. We have been in much prayer that it would go as smooth as possible and God has worked many miracles to see this come to fruition. I am so excited for all the possiblities of messing this thing up.. you wanna know why? Because that means that only God can make it work out. All we can do is be obedient to His call. There are sooo many opportunities available to you guys who choose to be with us on thursdays. I think that is my greatest excitement. It seems that alot of churches have forgotten that after you leave the teenage status (high school) and venture off to college that you still need a core of believers who are emphatically seeking after Christ on a daily basis. I hope that Project Inflow can facilitate that need for each one of us (including myself). I am at peace as to what God is doing and i find it remarkable that we have made it this far. God has so many great things planned for His followers and I cannot wait for them to be unveiled! Anyways, here is a quick FYI for the new Pinflow:

1. Take place EVERY Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30
2. Speakers will alternate each week. (Dusty Lolley, John Howard)
3. This is open to anyone who has graduated High School and is now in a college or career field. You DO NOT have to be in college, so if you are in the 18 and up crowd you are more than welcome to attend.
4. Come with an open heart to Seek after Christ in a way that you never have before. We are all tired of the status-quo go to church and thats it cycle. We want to see DEVELOPING, Growing relationships with Christ take place.
5. Please come with an open heart to get involved in SOME way with this ministry. We have a place for everyone and this is constantly a growing field. If you're asking us.. "what can I do?!" Believe me we have something. This was the vision laid on our hearts, that EVERYONE have an opportunity to get involved with the ministry in a powerful way!
6. Please leave all judgement at the door. We want to give everyone an opportunity to reach Christ. None of us are any more worthy of Christ's Death. He died that we might ALL be Saved and have eternal life, hope, joy and peace.
7. Come with an excitement and anticipation that every thursday and through the week that God is going to use us all to keep eachother accountable and lift each other up!
8. Bring love and a humble heart. Without these we are only further separating people from the opportunity to reach Christ.

Schedule is below:
7:00 opening
7:05 worship
7:20 message
7:45 small group
8:20 - 8:30 closing/fellowship

I love you guys and girls more than you know, but our Christ so far exceeds that. We serve such an amazing God. If you do not know Him, or want to know Him DEEPER and in a more intimate way.. Please come visit us starting Thursday, FEB 7th!)