It is funny how the very act of searching for the perfect denomination, or the one that best fits us, can superseed the act of finding relationship in Christ. Recently this issues has come up and I have formulated strong and bold opinions on this issue. My conculsions are as follows:
1)There is no "perfect denomination" You will NEVER find the magical ONE denomination in which you will agree with EVERY view point or fundamental statments of faith.
2)The more you search, the more your disheartend spirit is likely to become callous
3)The very act of searching (when your in the transitional phase) negates the aspect of comunity within a Christ centred relationship (Some are always searching).
4)Church hopping is useless to the Kingdom, to Christ, to the body, and to being a spirit filled individual
5)We are called to be in comunity not it constant transition, we are subsequently called to be followers of Christ and not of the rules and view points of other Christians or men of the church, yet they may be important, Gods word is to be central
6)Discontentment is a choice not a state of mind
7)Complacency is birthed from lack of comitment which is the father of church hopping
8)Perfection is not of this world. No church is perfect. The very essence of church is tainted by human interference. Without humans it would not be a body, with out a body what would be the crux of Christianity, what would it be for. God works when we are imperfect, He enters are church to bring light to a disheartend ununified body.

Simon Out

What a glorious surprise I had when upon arriving to work, my gracious uncle offered me the day off, due to a slow down of work this upcoming week. I happily agreed and proceeded back home into my nice comfy bed. Sleeping an additional 2 hours, I arose at 10:30 a.m. with nothing to do. What a glorious feelig, the feeling of nothing to do. I proceeded to do some cleaning for my mom. We have the fort nox of food cabinets in the garage so I cleaned a good chunk of cabenits, taking all the food out, cleaning and putting back. Teediously this got boring after the forth cabinet. I took the remaining afternoon to watch tv, mail postcards to some of you alberta friends, and drive to get lunch. How fantastic is it to do nothing. Yesterday I had a incredable time making home made sushi at my brothers, with my cousin Justin and brother and sister in law. My engagement party is this saturday.

On a different note. I have been overcome by just a feeling of devestation at the upcoming pride week. The lack of morals devestating and penetrating our culture and even some churches is heart breaking. The shifting morals of biblical truths and commands is devestating even among fellow Christians. Exceptions to Gods commands are being made within fiath based circles and the idea of tollerances is being transformed into unconditional acceptance. The acceptance that comes from allowing biblical foundations to slide. Yes it is vital we unconditionally accept people into the Christian churches, but we ought not to unconditionally accept every concept, idea, thought, lifestyle, or sin that subsequently knocks on our church. I hope one can understand this idea I am trying to get accross. The idea of accepting the sinner and rejecting the sin. The beauty of Christ is that He meets us where we are in our sin, but having a tangible relationship forces us to leave the sin behind as we walk the road of faith.

I hope my thoughts and ideas are not completely out to lunch.
Simon Out!

Well it certainly has been way to long since I have written. Alot has happend including my birthday and my brothers birthday. I am the big 23 which is mildly scary since I feel the maturity level of a 14 year old kid. I have been working lots and the whether has been tollerable. At work we have been working at the Chairmen of the Royal Bank of Canada's house which flooded. Its been really cool and insain to see all the money he has. It would be a nice life but I would not trade my friends, family, or experiences for it one bit.
This week I have started to get back involved in our youth group at my church, however, the leaders are facing much adversity and challanges since there still is a lack of a youth pastor (since Jan). However, my return has generated some significant excitment among the youth and the leaders so I am really pumped to be apart of it again.
Continue to pray for my money situation and that it is spent wisely. I am not struggling, but just find myself senslessly spending when debts should have priority. I hope all my Edmonton groupies are doing well and be it known that I miss Edmonton Horribly and cant wait to return.
Simon Out!