Jesus and Java

A blog about God and every other random thought that graces the pages of my mind.

February-9-10

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-09

posted by Dan Browne
  • 4 Weeks after the Earthquake; they just pulled someone out alive! Saw it on the news. #
  • JACK BAUER OH SNAP!!!!! #
  • OH SNAP!!!!! #
  • Alright Jack Bauer what are you bringing to the table tonight? #
  • RE: @RELEVANTMag I'm amazed no linguist would take the time to preserve the language and allow it to become extinct, t… http://disq.us/bgdmr #
  • RT @marisbush: "You want safe kids? Don't expose them to Jesus. He messes with our middle-class security." @alanhirsch #fb #
  • RE: @RELEVANTMag I think the majority will become complacent as America Christianity has done in the past. http://disq.us/bexne #
  • RE: @RELEVANTMag I think along the same lines. http://disq.us/bex66 #
  • About to call Bluefish…. I owe them money, which is normal. lol #
  • RE: @RELEVANTMag Simple and funny! http://disq.us/beqdy #
February-8-10

Letterman vs. Leno

posted by Dan Browne
February-5-10

Photography Friday

posted by Dan Browne

The Death of Mr. Potato Head
Subject:: The Death of Mr. Potato Head
Camera:: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture:: f2
Shutter:: 1/60
ISO:: 400
Focal Length:: 50mm

January-29-10

Aaron Ivey on Adoption and Life

posted by Dan Browne

“I’ve learned that trusting and following the heart of God is the most beautifully risky thing you’ll ever do. It requires much risk, much sacrifice…but it is the most satisfying and fulfilling thing you’ll ever do. In many ways, we know that this story we’ve been a part of is just beginning…and we are thrilled that God chose us to be a part of such a magnificent story.”

::Aaron Ivey

These words are so true, they reflect the struggles of adoption and the struggles of life. You can read the full post here.

We have been lifting up organizations such as Real Hope for Haiti and Compassion International in prayer and rightly so. We have been lifting the people of Haiti and all those who have come to their aid in prayer also. I would encourage you to continue to lift your voices to God for those in Haiti, to continue to give finically and sacrificially.

“God burden our hearts for the widow and orphan. Burden our hearts for this hurting country, for the people of Haiti. Amen.”

January-22-10

Photography Friday

posted by Dan Browne

Hangin' with Friends II
Subject:: Hangin’ with Friends II
Camera:: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture:: f1.8
Shutter:: 1/1600
ISO:: 200
Focal Length:: 50mm

Hangin with FriendsSubject:: Hangin’ with Friends
Camera:: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture:: f11
Shutter:: 1/80
ISO:: 200
Focal Length:: 64mm

January-18-10

RT: All @compassion Haiti staf…

posted by Dan Browne

RT: All @compassion Haiti staff are accounted for and alive. Please rejoice with us in this news. #htci #fb

January-18-10

Amos Story Music Video

posted by Dan Browne

excited to release this video, especially with ALL that is going on to get Amos home these past few days… share it with friends!

::Aaron Ivey

To those who read my blog be in prayer that Amos will come home soon.

January-15-10

Friend’s on Haiti

posted by Dan Browne

With everything that has happened and is happening in Haiti I would encourage you to not just pray but give. Below you will find links to two organizations that do a lot of work in Haiti. I recommend donating to both of them. Also below you will find 2 video clips.

Real Hope for Haiti

Compassion International

The first clip is from CNN this morning featuring the Ivey’s, a family that is in the process of adopting another child from Haiti. I found Aaron’s blog a few years back and have actually got to meet him face to face and I have to tell you God has burden his heart for the people of Haiti. Aaron and his wife give of themselves to those in Haiti without restraint and to the glory of God.

The second clip again shows the Ivey’s in their home town community of Austin, TX and their desire to help raise money and awareness for the situation in Haiti as well as other local artists. A local Non-Profit called Music for the City is onboard for a concert Monday. Also of note is Steven Bush, another guy I have meet. Bush is a amazing photographer and plays bass with Aaron. He is selling prints at the concert, some of which where shot in Haiti, they are also available online here. The concert is going to benefit Real Hope for Haiti

Man I encourage you to pray for Haiti, but more I encourage you to step out and make your faith an action of love for God by donating money to the cause. I know of one church that just launched last week that is taking their tithes this week and donating 100% to help in Haiti. That amazes me and I hope it inspires you.

Follow Aaron on Twitter @aaronivey
Follow Bush on Twitter @stevenbush
Follow Compassion on Twitter @compassion
Follow Help Haiti Shirt on Twitter @helphaitishirt
Follow Music for the City on Twitter @musicforthecity

January-8-10

Praying for Story Church

posted by Dan Browne

This weekend marks a huge turning point in the lives of a few friends here in Durham.

Jeremy Copeland, a close friend and church planter moved his family to Durham North Carolina from Southern California about the same time we moved here. Jeremy is the lead pastor of story church and this Sunday marks the official launch of their church plant here in Durham. Another friend I meet through Copeland, an Irishman named Alastiar Vance is leading worship for Story Church and does a brilliant job. His family moved here from the UK awhile back.

If you’re new to the area or have been here awhile, or maybe you have tried other churches or given up on church all together I would encourage you to check them out. Service starts at 10AM, below is the address, but don’t trust your GPS the school where they meet just opened this year.

Spring Valley Elementary School
2051 Northern Durham Parkway
Durham, NC 27703

So I’m asking those who read my blog to take some time this weekend and over the next few weeks and months to commit to pray for Story Church and the ministry God has already allowed them to do in Durham. You can follow Jeremy on twitter @pastorcope, Story Church @storychurch, and Alastair @alastairvance to keep up to date on what God is doing.

December-21-09

Refuge Winter Retreat 2009: Day 1 Recap

posted by Dan Browne