Scott Clark

So you saw the Haiti footage this past Sunday? Very cool… I hope you liked it… it was powerful stuff

There is a video however that you were supposed to see but did not (dang it) and it was the modified version that I worked on Friday night and Saturday!!

I was definitely disappointed as the lights dimmed Sunday morning, and I realized that I had not replaced the old video with the new one!!! Awww crap!!! It included a little bling in the Haiti text (watch carefully) better handwriting effect and moving text at the end. Oh, well not one person would have gotten saved due to the changes, HOWEVER, there were enough tweaks and refinements to deem this video worthy of the title:

“Haiti Video Recap !!!!LEVEL2!!!!” ENJOY…

(Also you can see this video and other past Journey videos @ our Vimeo site here: http://www.vimeo.com/journeyriverview )

Haiti Video Recap from Journey Church on Vimeo.

To Expound on my tweet about the Lohan/CROSS refrence, I just find it amazing the reactions such stunts and exploits like this get. First of all, in the past I have been guilty of such complaints and criticisms, however, thankfully today through revelation or common sense I had the immediate thought, well actually two immediate thoughts preventing such judgments.

1. Shouldn’t we almost cherish the thought of broken people imitating/referencing Christ or whatever you want to call it in their own messed up way? God sees and knows their hearts.
2. These people are broken and far from Christ, what should we expect? We need to shut our mouths about how inconvenient this is to our religion and open our hearts and realize this hinders the supernatural saving power of Jesus Christ a whole 0%
okay 3 thoughts..
3. I think we should be worried when our offense over the heretical, blasphemous, or inappropriate reference (whichever you might believe) to the cross pales in comparison to its timing in regards to our religious traditions

So if I could say something to Mrs. Lohan it would not be “stop trying to look like Jesus” cuz hey isnt that OUR goal? But just a little advice that “its not so much getting the outside right, but the inside” Ok, c’mon I wouldnt say that cuz its cheesy. BUT IN ALL SERIOUSNESS… Which one accurately depicts the CORRECT message of Jesus Christ better:

Disgust? Or Discipling? If they dont want to be discipled then maybe they don’t see anything life-giving in our lives… time for a self-check… less of me more of You, Jesus.

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Regardless of how utterly exhausted I am right now I HAD to take time to thank our volunteers for their time, energy, friendships, and sacrifice today and some week after week.

There were a few times I almost got teary eyed thinking about our volunteers who pretty much gave up their whole day to SERVE together to pull off what we did tonight. And trust me, there is NO WAY we could have done what we did today without our volunteers.

Some did it for others. Some for Jesus. I am sure both are the case, but it was selfless service that makes me proud of you great people. Thank You.

I am so honored to be able to serve beside you guys (I wish I could list everyone, but I am sure to forget someone and I’d rather not) and wouldn’t trade my work beside you guys tonight for a week at the coolest vacation spot anywhere. I am so blessed by you volunteers.

That’s all for now. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!

God Bless You Guys. I CAN NOT wait for 2010, cuz God keeps blessing us @ Journey.

I can honestly say that I have never faced as big of a mountain as the one in front of me now. Well, the one in front of my family and I, now. And its very appropriate that PM is sharing about good/bad soil and faith like a mustard seed these 2 weeks because I tell you what, I am currently walking up to a mountain that I, literally, cannot climb or go around without the Holy Spirit COMPLETELY decimating that mountain.

I believe that I passed through a pivotal point in my life a few weeks ago, no exaggeration. As a full time church staff member I have faced many obstacles that have been painful but necessary to overcome to mature and grow in my faith and ability to help lead the church. Lately its at a whole other level. Like, honestly, a level that has forced me to look in the mirror and say to myself “are you a man or another wannabe” “Are you going to do whatever it takes to succeed (even if that means facing failure) or just quit” And Ive committed to give it everything Ive got.

Ash and I are committing to pray and seek God for the wisdom and strength to protect our marriage and sanity as I go full out to reach people, to further Journey Church, to build relationships, to submit myself to the ongoing process of study and learning, and to seek God like never before in places Ive never been. My mountain is fear of failure or rejection, its walking in iron-fisted discipline, it’s walking on water to Jesus except for that walking on water might be easier than committing to change because I will know in 10 seconds if I fail or succeed as opposed to the painful process of spiritual surgery and breaking of habits. To commit to this without surety of the result is horrifying, but I declare in Jesus name that God is good, He has called, anointed, and appointed me, and through mercy and grace I will see this mountain moved in my life by the sovereign and glorious power of Jesus Christ, not by a SINGLE thing that I can do.

Anyways, sorry for the vagueness. Now you have a reason to stay tuned in to my blog so as to see if I reveal specefics. woo…hoo…..

Be encouraged, because if you dont have to stop and ask your guide for help than youre mountain aint worth climbing.

So as most of my more recent posts begin, A lot has been going on and I havent been able to get it out, but Im back to just, if anything, use this blog as an outlet for my thoughts and daily adventures.

I am not the final say on issues. I am not always right, but this is my blog dagblam it, and I will use it to share my thoughts, struggles, what God is saying to me lately, and of course the usual stupid meaninglessness that fills in the random moments of random days.

As of now a lot is changing in my life, or at least it could if I just keep the course, stay focused, and man up. God has revealed some things to me including my lack of hunger and love for God (due to unintentional distractions), that there is more in me (Christ in me) than I ever thought possible, the importance of study and prayer just to list a few.

I have read 2 books in two weeks and am working on my 3rd this week. Ill just say that somewhere near my freshman year in high school I swore off college or any higher learning because I hate to read/study. I am severely attention deficit or as its called when you’re an adult: laziness or lacking discipline. BOOYAH!!! I JUST CALLED IT OUT that’s right!! So this really is a BIG WIN for me personally.

Even thought its been a sacrifice to put in between 4-9 hours a week into reading on top of work/family/etc, I am finding that determination plays a huge part in my focus. When I am dead set on doing it, my attention is there (unless I am flat worn out) and I also see that my inexperience as a minister is no laughing matter so the sacrifice is a given for the desired outcome. There IS grace and mercy in failing, yes(otherwise, Journey, I’d be gone), but do God, my family, my teammates, and my mentor/boss deserve my best?

1000% yes.

So I must give it. And I give it joyfully. Everything goes back to giving God glory. Unfortunately that realization can be blurred quite quickly when life gets busy, or things get tough, or I get stuck in the monotony of life. But when this short life and God’s glory are in my sights, Ill do whatever it takes to succeed.

To switch gears here, Ash and I are officially under contract on a house!!! We hope to move in early October. Its in Apollo Beach right off of I-75 with plenty of room to double our Source Group if need be!!!! God is so good. We have tried around 4 times now over the last few years to get a house, and every time we ran into a wall that we couldnt get over, but each time we’ve prayed for a bigger and cheaper house than before and that is exactly what has happened. With the market lower than ever we believe we have found the perfect house for our family. Well see as we finish up the loan process, but regardless God is faithful!! More house details to come…

The book I am reading now is Worldiness by C.J. Mahaney, and its great so far. Im 28 pages in and already God has laid it on my heart to commit to praying (something else I need to work very hard to improve on) for around 3 breakthroughs in my life over the next 6 months. Its a steep commitment, but if God is faithful then why wouldnt I commit to pray for breakthrough for 10 years if I had to? It comes back to FREAKIN laziness and discipline again. BOOYAH!! It needs to be broken for me to be an efficient tool for the kingdom of God. No doubt. Im going to pray about this topic before I commit, but more to come…

Long enough, good night!

Obviously my posts have been down lately. A lot of thoughts and emotions have been running through me and I haven’t been able to pin them down, but come, say…. next week, I will try to pick up my blogging again, cuz I know you miss me so! In the mean time, have a good week, and slow down and listento/see how much God loves us.

The Supremacy of God’s Son

Hebrews 1:1-4

1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

I am blown away by the imagery and the honest truth of Jesus’ glory. I mean the sheer awesomeness of “after making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high”!! Like yeah the under-description of eternity…

And how powerful do you have to be to “become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.” Seriously? Ummm… I personally have no problem fearing the Lord, not saying I dont do more than my share of screwing up and living selfishly, but I dont ever doubt His ability to *poof* me anytime He wants to. But wait He doesnt so why do I ever doubt His love… hmmmmm

But wow God is beautiful and worthy of ALL OF OUR PRAISE AND THANKS AND LOVE AND ENERGY. My life is so meaningful and successful if I just reflect and enjoy that fact alone.

Just some thoughts…

over 14 months!! Her one year was 2 months ago? Shut up!

Heres a pic I came across just now and wanted to share.

NO! Dont let her fly away!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She aint going anywhere, but time does fly…