The first of many

Tonight is my first blog and I am rather unsure of what to write. I am a fairly opinionated and loud person so it is interesting that I have little to say. Tonight I had an interesting discussion with two girls I live with. In one way or another we began a discussion regarding demons which turned into a discussion about witches and later to vampires. We ended the night with what we thought were the sources of these new fads, insecurity, loneliness, and a need for community. This community is not just with others, although that is where some people find their identity, but how we as man desire a relationship with Christ.

We as man have a need for direction. I may say that I am a spontaneous person, but I rally like to know where I'm going, when I need to be there and what I need to do to get there. Luckily, Christ has answered those questions for me when it comes to my life, but many people do not have the same understanding. Now, I know that it may not seem as simple as I have said, "just believe in Christ and you will understand", but it kind of is that simple.

I worry about my generation. The Who wrote the anthem for their generation and we are still singing it:

People try to put us down (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Just because we get around (talkin' 'bout my genereation)
Things they do look awful could (talkin' 'bout my generation)
Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (talkin' 'bout my genereation)

This generation is so lost and confused and afraid of transition that many are looking to Edward Cullen and Harry Potter for answers and acceptance. Although it may seem whimsical and sparkly in the the movies, it is some really scary stuff. God is so stinkin' good to us, yet we turn our backs on Him and fill our lives with meaningless things in hopes that something will stick.

I don't want to sound harsh or mean, and yes I have seen the Harry Potter movies and even Twilight, but as my friend Tess said earlier tonight, "it is important to have a discerning heart."

Wow, this was a whole lot deeper than I wanted it to be. I guess that is what blogging is all about, sharing your feelings with some people who follow you, mainly your friends, and share in a community.

Well, for my first post, I'm not sure how this went, but I actually really enjoyed writing. This will be an interesting and fun experience. I will have to declare myself an official blogger. I will end this blog with the only possible and proper ending.

LOVE