I’m always right!

Posted on May 16, 2008

“When the basis for being a Christian is your specific set of beliefs about God, the most important thing is being right.”-Jim Palmer (no, not the golfer)

This is a quote that I came across while rereading through Jim Palmer’ book Wide Open Spaces (When I’m strapped for cash I reread old books instead of just buying new ones). I often feel and know that I have this inherent desire to always be right. Even though I secretly want to be proven wrong I still want to be right. It’s one of my greatest struggles as a Christian and believer in Christ.

Often I feel like I come across as a total ass, making the other person feel less-than or inadequate in some way. Its like watching a train wreck in slow motion, you inevitably know the outcome and in a way its hard to watch, but you just keep looking to see what happens. Its like I know what I’m doing but I can’t stop it, I can see the hurt balling up in the other persons eyes (the unfortunate person that has made the mistake of engaging me in conversation only to become my next ego booster.) but I just keep going. Stupid right?

And it’s just that, stupid. The more I discover who Jesus was the more I learn that being right is not the point. If everyone is right then everyone is wrong at the same time. Sometimes I feel like being right is where I find my self worth, my comfort zone, its the security blanket that I wrap myself in. But do I really want my self worth to be in something that only makes me feel good about myself and others less than… I think not.

Georgia wrap up

Posted on May 1, 2008

Georgia was great and I love hanging out with my friend Chad, he is one of the most genuine and inspiring people I know. Some how every time I get to hang out with him (despite how short it is) I walk away a little more inspired and dedicated to what I am doing with art and design. You see, Chad only does what he really believes in and what he really loves. He might not tell you that vocally but you can hear it in his voice when he talks about P is for Panda and artist like Mark Penxa, about the church that he attends and the bands that he loves to listen to. Hearing and seeing how someone can live there life so others centered, without wanting any kind of pat on the back or recognition is really amazing and I am really glad I get to be friends with Chad, he is truly inspiring.

this is the Chad…

My friend Brian Manley

My friend Amber… thanks for the ride Amber!

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