February 2012
2 posts
Dear Blog,
It has been MONTHS since I’ve updated you. And for that I am truly sorry. My plan is to send a big update out at the end of the month to catch everyone up on the incredible things happening in Orlando. Till then…I sleep
Cookies
Why did no one ever tell me baking cookies was so much fun? Friday night at the MANsion…I might need to get out more.
January 2012
9 posts
“Our fire for God can’t burn unless it has fuel. Maybe it’s time I...”
“10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me....”
– Psalm 51:10-12
The NEW GroupThink →
Make sure you read the part about the internet…”finally a place where we can all be alone, together.”
JP: Did a bird just poop on me?
Micah: yes, yes I believe it did.
Praying for Iowa Cru as they plan for their next year. #WarriorWeekend
TGIM
Thank Goodness It’s Monday. Great ending to a day, even if you don’t leave work till 9
Most people dread returning to work after the holidays. I guess I’m not most people.
“Your father ordered a child’s beer tonight…I mean child’s...”
– Mom
December 2011
4 posts
“My strength in life doesn’t come from self-sufficiency, it comes from...”
– Pastor Greg Matte
WatchFrom all of us at Campus Crusade for Christ, thank you for everything you’ve done in the past year to help advance the name of Jesus Christ around the world. Thank you Masterwork for this beautiful video!
The Little Joys
I don’t know what’s been going on lately but I’ve just felt out of it. Im finding it hard to get out of bed, I’m less motivated to get things done, and colors just don’t seem as bright…ok that last ones a lie, but it did sound pretty emo. Haha. With Christmas approaching I really am missing the snow, please northerner never take the snow for granite. It’s...
Dear Roosevelt Middle School...
Thank you for making me run, The Mile, every week. I can happily say at the ripe age of 23 I can still run a 7min flat mile. Sorry for complaining all those years.
Sincerely,
-James P. Erickson
November 2011
5 posts
“You cannot squeeze copious amounts of life from the rinds of a trouble-free...”
– Rick James
Kittens
If you’re ever up real late one night head over to the gas station at Narcoossee and Moss Park. A group of kittens, or litter, hangs around there all night and it might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I might borrow one.
October 2011
3 posts
New Sherlock Quote
Watson: You do seem...
Holmes: Excited!
Watson: manic
Holmes: I Am!
Watson: verging on...
Holmes: Ecstatic!
Watson: psychotic...I should of brought you a sedative
(Can I please BE Robert Downey Jr.)
“On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a...”
– Mark 2:17 NIV
Disney Princess Theory
Here’s how this works; every girl grows up thinking about what Disney Princess she’d like to be some day. For some girls they don’t even have to think, they already know the answer to this question. Now let’s ask a guy what he thinks…”What Disney Prince would you like to be?” ”I can tell you what Disney Princess I have a crush on…but why...
September 2011
4 posts
It's cold in Iowa?
I’m literally sitting in a room surrounded by my best friends at The University of Iowa right now. Friday means staff celebration which means seeing what God has done here on campus. These interns are seeing so many changed lives on campus. They say Disney is the happiest place on earth, but I’d have to disagree.
So I’m leaving on a jet plane, I don’t know when I’ll be back again…oh baby I love planning TCX so. (not quite as catchy)
“God can never betray us, but he can wound us. He wounds those He wishes to...”
– Pastor Greg
I'll have a #7
Before turning in for the night I decided to go out for a little drive this evening. High above we had heat lightning here in Orlando, truly a beautiful sight. As I made my way down Moss Park Rd I thought about how eventful this weekend has been. Aarons Birthday, Movie Night, Multiple games of Settlers, Cru Doctrine till 5am, Haircut, Swim, Volleyball, Phone Calls, and Solo Dance Party. Dont think...
August 2011
6 posts
Gator Watch: Post # 1
The first little guy was just seen in a small pond in my housing development. Maybe 3 feet in length, his name is Bernie. I’m now ready for my next sighting.
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:32, 33 ESV)
Today is my last day on the retreat. I’ve been meeting my room mates, team leaders, and fellow female interns. We’ve discussed everything from proper meeting and work attire to car pooling schedules. Let’s just say I feel like I’m ready for anything. We also tested the buoyancy of a lawn chair with noodle weave, not as stable as you may imagine. I can’t wait to start...
“Let’s see what I can find on the radio…(country)(preacher)(more...”
– JP Erickson
Organization vs. Control
One of the hardest things I’ve been struggling with lately is finding enough time in a day to do everything I want to do. This might sound familiar to some of you. I try so hard to organize my life and squeeze every moment from the day that I normally find by the end of the day I now have MORE to do. How is that possible?!?!? As I ponder more and more upon it though perhaps...
July 2011
4 posts
3:15AM might be my new favorite time
To be fair it’s now technically 3:16…but really who’s counting? Oh man I’m finally back on an editing schedule and it’s great! Basically playing all day with friends then as soon as people go to bed just sit on Final Cut Pro editing projects. Grant might swing by in 2 hours to take a look at what we’ve got. I’d like to call ‘Pic Lock’ (sp)...
“The funny thing is on the outside I was an honest man, straight as an arrow, it...”
– Shawshank Redemption
“Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach,...”
– Daniel 3:28 ESV
July Always Starts with a Bang
Right around the corner is the 4th and I get to spend it in Iowa City with some of my best friends, how neat is that? As many of you may know I’ve been raising support this summer so that I can work with Campus Crusade for Christ in August. I’ll be living in Orlando for a full year working with their video tech team. This internship is literally a dream come true. But before I get...
June 2011
1 post
“Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,...”
– Philippians 4:6-7
May 2011
4 posts
Late Night Convo
Lauren: I didn't know you went to Elon
Ellie: yep
Lauren: I know the punt returner
Ellie: the WHAT...
(laughter)
JP: it's Football, she has NO idea what you're talking about
I had my first zombie apocalypse dream last night. This is shaping up to be an incredible summer. I can’t wait to see what’s around the next corner.
“I’m done with 4 years of College, I pray to never return. I hope you...”
– JP Erickson
“I love my generation but we have a hatred for silence. And if God had anything...”
April 2011
3 posts
God is in the Rain
I just realized I haven’t written anything on my blog in a very long time, like a VERY long time. Longer than the Great Wall of China, longer than Navy Pier, longer than this joke needs to be…moving on. A quick overview of my life would look like this.
I graduate in May
I’ll be raising support this summer for Interning with CRU
I’ll be taking summer classes in Iowa
I...
The Walking Dead
I’ve decided to start watching AMC’s The Walking Dead. And so far I’m loving all of it. It’s only a 6 episode mini-series, but I like what they’ve done with the zombie genre. Anyways I just finished an episode and had to use the bathroom. As I’m walking back to my bedroom I notice the front door isn’t latched. No big deal, this happens a lot after...
March 2011
5 posts
“I hope someday you can speak good grammar”
– A Good Friend
“We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love...”
– The Name of the Wind
The Happiest Place on Earth
I’m sitting in Germany at Epcot in Disney World right now watching an incredible firework show. An overwhelming euphoria is sweeping over me as I consider the joy one can find in this world. This is one of the happiest places on earth and now I can see why. I’m not even sad to be leaving tomorrow for the 20 degree less cool Chicagoland Area. Also when did Disney get exponentially...
WatchHistory of Religion (No Sound)
“Separating believe and follow is very American, but it certainly isn’t...”
– Pastor Greg Matte