Uphill idealist

is all you need to keep on chugging along in life. A dear friend called me earlier today and said, "This new song by Jason Mraz is for you". She had no idea how much I needed to hear it's message. I've posted it here, just in case you need a little encouragement today too... "I Won't Give Up" Studio Version - Official Video - "I Won't Give Up" Hmmmm ... Hmmmm ... Hmmmm ... Hmmm ... When I look into your eyes It's like watching the night sky Or a beautiful sunrise There's so much they hold And just like them old stars I see that you've come so far To be right where you are How old is your soul? I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up And when you're needing your space To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find 'Cause even the stars they burn Some even fall to the earth We've got a lot to learn God knows we're ...

The challenge for week 1 of Lent with World Vision was to, "Sacrifice what surrounds you." I decided to tidy up a corner of my office and set up a prayer and reflection station for myself and others to use. I know that my office may not be located on Main Street, but I hope this space will be a place where folks will feel welcome to pause-pray-and draw closer to God. If you are on Facebook and would like to follow along with the online group, join us here: ACT's Lenten Group. Peace, T

The long awaited, independently produced movie version of Donald Miller's book, "Blue Like Jazz" is going to be released on April 13th, 2012. Before the movie is release, Donald Miller and Steve Taylor will be touring to promote the film. To view this tour cities, click here . It's my hope that through some local connections to media and a local theater, that 'Blue like Jazz' the movie will be able to come to Jamestown NY. If you are interested in helping to make this happen or commit to attend a local showing - please post a comment below. Let's keep the Jazz rolling. T

Image from Martin Liberman . To view his other work or contact him click or here visit "(C) by www.martin-liebermann.de" Jeremiah 6:16 "Thus says the Lord, stand at the crossroads and look, and ask for ancient paths:where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." I will be thinking and praying my way through this verse this week as part of reading "The Artists Rule" . This verse seems to be waving hello to me every time I turn around. When I read it yesterday, it took my breath away - and that reaction makes me think there is a great deal to unpack in the above words. What do you do when you find yourself at a crossroads? How do you decide which direction to move? - Flipping a coin, listening to your gut? Here is a quote from "The Artists Rule" about the work of transition, that really struck me... "We must disrupt old ways, shattering the planes upon which we have unwittingly built lives that do not bring us happ...