Well Guys;
Rather weird thing happened. I had a dream. (not the MLK Jr. dream but... like the Pharoah's dream I talked about in my last blog). It is rather odd at that and I don't really fully understand it yet- but it was so cool, so I figured I'd tell you all anyways.
Okay- all I can remember at the first of it was that I cut my fingure REALLY bad on something, my left hand, index fingure. It was completly cut all the way through, yet with no blood and the top was just hanging on by a piece of skin. Anyways, I was freaking out (as anyone would be eh?) and running around to all of my friends asking if they would bring me to the hospital. The first half seemed to be here in Edmonton, and all of my friends here was a part of it. The weird thing is that they didn't notice me. I cried out for help from them and they just pushed me aside and went on with their own things. It was like a trance and I was in Newfoundland, and all of my friends back there was doing the same thing to me. Finally I saw a police officer and rushed to him and told him that I needed to go to the hospital and showed him my finger. He pushed me aside as well and left me in the middle of the road... then I collasped - broken.
As soon as I woke up, I remember the dream fully and I understood what it meant.
For so long, I have been putting people in place of God. I have been relying on people to talk to, go to, cry with and laugh with and they became my 'center' in the dream. However, when things got bad, I turned to them but this time they didn't want me- they pushed me out of the picture and ignored me, even though I was 'dying' as such in the dream- after every person that pushed me away, I became weaker and weaker... and finally after the last person that I thought would help me (the police officer) pushed me away and then I died. The dream helped me see that I depend on people too much. I try to rush to them whenever anything happens.. with the end result of me- dying(according to the dream).
Anyways, it was cool and my first dream like that.
I'm not saying it's 'from God' or any master 'interpretation' or anything else related to that whole lot... but I understood it, I could see it relate to me... and it was cool.
Blessings People;
Joshua
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Chapter 127: I Stand Amazed
Hey Everyone;
It's so like twenty after twelve here in Edmonton- which makes it like almost four back home on the Rock. I was just reading my bible and listening to the song 'I Stand Amazed' by Passion Band. God directed my to a passage in Genesis where Pharaoh had two dreams- one of cows and another of grains- where the weak/poor ate the good/strong cows and grains. Thanks to Joseph, Pharaoh got an interpetation of his dream, which was that his land would go through seven years of good times, and then seven years would follow of severe famine. Pharaoh made Joseph ruler of Egypt and everyone had to obey his commands. He decided to store up food during the seven good years and sell it during the bad years- and this is what he done.
It's just funny how time and time again people in the bible has a dream and seeks all the crazy people to interpet it eh? They go to the people who study the stars above them, the people who believe in horoscopes and all that nonsense- and all the times they do, none of them can tell them what the dreams mean. It takes a real man of God to see what the dreams mean- and that's who I want to be.
God has been laying several things on my heart to deal with my future ministry. I don't know if Vanguard is in that totally yet, if another school here is, or a school somewhere else- or just work. God is really showing that people are called to very different areas to share the gospel with the rest of the world. A writer is a huge step in that direction for me, and it's sortta what I feel I am called to do... but must I persue more time at Vanguard College before I can continue? That's totally up to God.
Anyways; I just thought I'd share that little but with you before I fall asleep, and also I want to post the lyrics to the song I mentioned earlier- take a strong hold onto the lyrics becuase they are amazing.
I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner, condemned, unclean.
Refrain
O how marvelous!
O how wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
O how marvelous!
O how wonderful!
Is my Savior’s love for me!
For me it was in the garden
He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine.”
He had no tears for His own griefs,
But sweat drops of blood for mine.
Refrain
In pity angels beheld Him,
And came from the world of light
To comfort Him in the sorrows
He bore for my soul that night.
Refrain
He took my sins and my sorrows,
He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calvary,
And suffered and died alone.
Refrain
When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see,
’Twill be my joy through the ages
To sing of His love for me.
Blessings People;
Joshua
It's so like twenty after twelve here in Edmonton- which makes it like almost four back home on the Rock. I was just reading my bible and listening to the song 'I Stand Amazed' by Passion Band. God directed my to a passage in Genesis where Pharaoh had two dreams- one of cows and another of grains- where the weak/poor ate the good/strong cows and grains. Thanks to Joseph, Pharaoh got an interpetation of his dream, which was that his land would go through seven years of good times, and then seven years would follow of severe famine. Pharaoh made Joseph ruler of Egypt and everyone had to obey his commands. He decided to store up food during the seven good years and sell it during the bad years- and this is what he done.
It's just funny how time and time again people in the bible has a dream and seeks all the crazy people to interpet it eh? They go to the people who study the stars above them, the people who believe in horoscopes and all that nonsense- and all the times they do, none of them can tell them what the dreams mean. It takes a real man of God to see what the dreams mean- and that's who I want to be.
God has been laying several things on my heart to deal with my future ministry. I don't know if Vanguard is in that totally yet, if another school here is, or a school somewhere else- or just work. God is really showing that people are called to very different areas to share the gospel with the rest of the world. A writer is a huge step in that direction for me, and it's sortta what I feel I am called to do... but must I persue more time at Vanguard College before I can continue? That's totally up to God.
Anyways; I just thought I'd share that little but with you before I fall asleep, and also I want to post the lyrics to the song I mentioned earlier- take a strong hold onto the lyrics becuase they are amazing.
I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner, condemned, unclean.
Refrain
O how marvelous!
O how wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
O how marvelous!
O how wonderful!
Is my Savior’s love for me!
For me it was in the garden
He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine.”
He had no tears for His own griefs,
But sweat drops of blood for mine.
Refrain
In pity angels beheld Him,
And came from the world of light
To comfort Him in the sorrows
He bore for my soul that night.
Refrain
He took my sins and my sorrows,
He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calvary,
And suffered and died alone.
Refrain
When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see,
’Twill be my joy through the ages
To sing of His love for me.
Blessings People;
Joshua
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Chapter 126: Busy Week+end
Wow.
There is no better word to describe this past week then the one I choose. Well, last Monday was the beginning of Modular week- thus resulting in 8 hour days and very busy days, cause anythign extra I needed to do had to be done between the hours of 6-11(I go to bed normally by 11). But yeah... so that took us all week- and than Friday took us up too 3:45, when we got out. At four, YMIT went and done another service, this time at Northwest Pentecostal church- it was amazing. We played games, worshiped and listened to Lorne speak.. and as always- after the service we played more games and ate Pizza! Woohoo!
Saturday was another busy day- I got a job at the Bargin Shop, I'll start Saturday. I have to wait and see how it'll mess my Student Loan- if it has ANY affect, I won't take the position.
Today, Sunday- some of the SPL students had to do ministry work at the Bareen(spell) Church of God, which is a small 'house' church, with 95% of East Indian people. It was pretty good, I was responsible to give my testimony- which went rather well. :) I got to meet Brother Brad's son- Brett. He totally wanted my blog address and seemed rather impressed when I told him that I write. :) - Anyways, I'm sure you found you're way here man.. have a good time reading everything I have to say, and it was good to meet you!
Well, tomorrow - Monday! Paul at 8... I'm SO totally NOT looking forward to that. They should give us Monday as a rest day, glory be by's.... the Missions team got back late last night, the rest of us had a tiresome week with MOD.... give us a break! Come Christmas eh!
Anyways... I'm gone!
Blessings;
Joshua
There is no better word to describe this past week then the one I choose. Well, last Monday was the beginning of Modular week- thus resulting in 8 hour days and very busy days, cause anythign extra I needed to do had to be done between the hours of 6-11(I go to bed normally by 11). But yeah... so that took us all week- and than Friday took us up too 3:45, when we got out. At four, YMIT went and done another service, this time at Northwest Pentecostal church- it was amazing. We played games, worshiped and listened to Lorne speak.. and as always- after the service we played more games and ate Pizza! Woohoo!
Saturday was another busy day- I got a job at the Bargin Shop, I'll start Saturday. I have to wait and see how it'll mess my Student Loan- if it has ANY affect, I won't take the position.
Today, Sunday- some of the SPL students had to do ministry work at the Bareen(spell) Church of God, which is a small 'house' church, with 95% of East Indian people. It was pretty good, I was responsible to give my testimony- which went rather well. :) I got to meet Brother Brad's son- Brett. He totally wanted my blog address and seemed rather impressed when I told him that I write. :) - Anyways, I'm sure you found you're way here man.. have a good time reading everything I have to say, and it was good to meet you!
Well, tomorrow - Monday! Paul at 8... I'm SO totally NOT looking forward to that. They should give us Monday as a rest day, glory be by's.... the Missions team got back late last night, the rest of us had a tiresome week with MOD.... give us a break! Come Christmas eh!
Anyways... I'm gone!
Blessings;
Joshua
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Chapter 125: The Official Josh Thomas BroadCast PodCast
Hey;
It's here. I have mentioned it before and it's finally here! The OFFICIAL JOSH THOMAS BROADCAST PODCAST- despite the doubt of some, it's here and it's gonna be big! :) (i wish...)
Anyways... Chapter One of the BroadCast PodCast is just a random intro of me welcoming you all and learning a simple lesson about garbage. It's not much but I have a intro put together and a closing... WITH music... haha! My video editing skills seem to have gone down the drain, simple due to the fact I worked with my desktop back on the Rock, and now all I have is this laptop.. with alot less programs! :( - It's all good tho... it's simple, fun and hopefully... it'll keep people informed about me, my life and my boring days- which happens quite a bit. I have a number of different things planned for this podcast and hopefully it'll last at least a few months... at random times. It's basically just to show you my life here in the big city of Edmonton!
Anyways, I won't keep you waiting so here it is: Chapter One of the Josh Thomas Broadcast PodCast:
Blessings;
Josh
It's here. I have mentioned it before and it's finally here! The OFFICIAL JOSH THOMAS BROADCAST PODCAST- despite the doubt of some, it's here and it's gonna be big! :) (i wish...)
Anyways... Chapter One of the BroadCast PodCast is just a random intro of me welcoming you all and learning a simple lesson about garbage. It's not much but I have a intro put together and a closing... WITH music... haha! My video editing skills seem to have gone down the drain, simple due to the fact I worked with my desktop back on the Rock, and now all I have is this laptop.. with alot less programs! :( - It's all good tho... it's simple, fun and hopefully... it'll keep people informed about me, my life and my boring days- which happens quite a bit. I have a number of different things planned for this podcast and hopefully it'll last at least a few months... at random times. It's basically just to show you my life here in the big city of Edmonton!
Anyways, I won't keep you waiting so here it is: Chapter One of the Josh Thomas Broadcast PodCast:
Blessings;
Josh
Chapter 124: The MySpace Bandwagon
Hey Everyone;
Okay- another quickie introducing the new official Josh Thomas MySpace. It seems that everyone is getting a myspace, so I decided I'd get one too. Actually, I got this myspace account on October 30 2005- I just couldn't get it working, but with all the new people asking me if I have one... I decided to revive it.
Anyways, check it out.
Blessings
Josh
Okay- another quickie introducing the new official Josh Thomas MySpace. It seems that everyone is getting a myspace, so I decided I'd get one too. Actually, I got this myspace account on October 30 2005- I just couldn't get it working, but with all the new people asking me if I have one... I decided to revive it.
Anyways, check it out.
Blessings
Josh
Chapter 123: Creative Communications # 2
Hey;
Well, day four of Creative Communications. I have four minutes before class officially starts... it should be a good day, we're covering the 'technology' part of the communication bit- which is right up my alley. I'm rather bored waiting already though.
Well, sorry to YMIT- I missed this morning prayer meeting, Danielle had called and called me- but my cell was turned onto viberate and yeah.. the doors were locked- so I just slept. I can't believe I forgot it tho, I feel horrible now. Anyways, YMIT members, my official appologies going out to you all.
So... yeah, I'm here from 8am to 4pm now... so it's another long day... and I'm gone to start it!
Blessings;
Josh
Well, day four of Creative Communications. I have four minutes before class officially starts... it should be a good day, we're covering the 'technology' part of the communication bit- which is right up my alley. I'm rather bored waiting already though.
Well, sorry to YMIT- I missed this morning prayer meeting, Danielle had called and called me- but my cell was turned onto viberate and yeah.. the doors were locked- so I just slept. I can't believe I forgot it tho, I feel horrible now. Anyways, YMIT members, my official appologies going out to you all.
So... yeah, I'm here from 8am to 4pm now... so it's another long day... and I'm gone to start it!
Blessings;
Josh
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Chapter 122: Random Pictures
Hey Guys;
This blog is just pictures, no more text that this and a closing bit. These were taken last week, on my 'sabbath rest' day... thanks for Fawcett! - Enjoy:
At Zellers: Top and Below
Home:
Catholic Church Down By Kingways Mall:
This blog is just pictures, no more text that this and a closing bit. These were taken last week, on my 'sabbath rest' day... thanks for Fawcett! - Enjoy:
At Zellers: Top and Below
Teepee by NAIT College:
Tortise at the Pet Shop:
Looking Down The Street
Looking Down The Blocks From Our Place:
Home:
Catholic Church Down By Kingways Mall:
Well, that's enough for now- maybe some other time.
Blessings;
Josh
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