passion – The Arrow Preacher

The New Chapter

After 30 days spent in the Philippines, and barely making it back to the states, I found myself returning to a place in turmoil. Grocery stores were sold out of much of their stocks. Milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, meat, etc. all sold out. I would quarantine myself outside of the house in a tent for 12 days to ensure I did not pick up anything I could transfer to my mother in whom I live with. It had been suggested I transition to doing a VLOG at some point, so with the unique position I found myself, I decided it was time. I spent twelve days living in a tent, showering outside, cooking meals, sleeping in the cold, staying cool in the heat, and all the while documenting my experience, but sharing the love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While my YouTube channel was already in existence, this gave me the chance to rename it, rebrand it, and turn my channel into a unique Vlog for those looking for a different kind of preaching style and method.

Below are some of the highlights or my favorite VLOG posts.

Self Quarantine Chapter 1

First Morning Gear Check

Beautiful Brokenness

Christian Meathead

Be Humble and Love

The Boss Is Bigger

Carpe Diem

Do you Feel In Charge

Perimeter Check

The Journey

Straight As An Arrow

Make the Plan, Execute the Plan

These while not all the links, do show highlights. Of course as with any YouTube channel you can subscribe to get notifications of future publications.

While I will not be replacing my Blog, I will be doing my Vlog as more of a sermon style teaching base My hope is that many of you, who have read and followed along with my writing all of these years, will also be gracious to continue following me on this new endeavor. I do not know what the future may bring, but I hope you are there with me to see what happens. I will continue to write when the mood hits, and of course with all of my posts, I will continue to bring new photos.

Please, In this time of turmoil with the Pandemic Covid 19, please be careful, please follow the guidelines set forth by local and federal governments. Please wash your hands, be vigilant to those around you, and love one another. Don’t forget to tell those you care about how you feel, that you appreciate them. Remember in these tough times, there’s a lot of negativity, so we need to be spending more time lifting up one another. Supporting our brothers and sisters and not giving an Inch to the Devil. He aims to derail you. He aims to break your spirt, hurt your relationships, draw a line between you and Christ. Don’t allow him that inch. Keep up the fight, and keep studying scripture.

I hope to see everyone over on youtube. Please if you do check it out, subscribe, leave a like, and I’d love feedback. They are a little different than the normal sermons broadcasted, but I am honest, and unique, and Love Jesus. As I hope you do too, and if not, please let me share the Love of Christ with you.

Thanks Everyone for the years of Support! God Bless.

The Archer

The breeze flows over the ground and pushes the leaves across the earth. The man stands firm, feet planted, slow smooth breaths. The air fills the lungs, cool and crisp. The string is taught, the bow is lifted and the sight lines up. The air exhales from the lungs, the bow rests, and all three fingers release from the string at the same time. The bow jars forward slightly as the arrow is projected forward at 1535 fps. The arrow soars through the air, the sound of the thud hitting the target 35 yards away. Not everyone can be an archer, just as not everyone can be a soldier, not everyone can play football, or other sports. Our gifts are from God and we must learn to embrace the ones we have. Stop trying to be something or someone you aren’t. Love your gifts and make them the best you can.

Psalm 18 1-3 “I love you, O Lord, my strength.2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” Psalm 18 34-35 “He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35 You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great.” The archer is a long time tradition that crosses the globe. The Japanese have a word kyudo (way of the bow). It’s a martial arts form that uses, physical, moral and spiritual development. The myth of Odysseus’s wife Penelope using his bow to find her next husband, someone worthy who can string his legendary bow and shoot it. Archery can take years to master, but you can walk with Christ today.

Archers are warriors, hunters, protectors, they are one with nature. It takes great time and patience to become an archer. As for me, archery has become an important part of my life. Archery is a gift; it’s a passion that when used for mindfulness can allow quiet time with God. Every great army has a great battalion of archers. Today the roll of archers has turned into snipers with rifles. As Gods army has it’s soldiers, I am an archer for Christ, I am patient, aware, and accurate. As the devil uses his flaming arrows of lies and deceit, I shall use the words of the bible as my weapon for Christ. Draw back your bow and let every one of your senses take over. Let the arrows fly and let every one hit their target.